The darkest corner of the bedroom can sometimes hide the scariest secrets. A young boy is completely convinced that a terrifying nightmare lives inside his closet. Every night, he carefully closes the closet door, hoping to keep the frightening monster trapped safely inside while he tries to sleep. Eventually, he decides he has had enough of being afraid in his own room. He grabs his popgun, switches on the light, and prepares to confront the scary beast once and for all. When the nightmare finally emerges, the boy makes a surprising discovery about the monster's true personality. This timeless classic beautifully handles childhood fears through clever exaggeration and delightful humor. You will be surprised to find out that the spooky creature in the closet might just be a big softie. It is a wonderfully comforting and funny story that proves the things we fear are rarely as scary as they seem.