A Bump In The Dark

By Lola Andrade

A gently spooky bedtime poem that blends childhood imagination with soft, reassuring comfort.

This short narrative follows a child startled awake by strange noises in the hallway-creaks, bumps, and shifting shadows that seem to suggest something lurking just out of sight. As tension builds, familiar fears take shape in the dark. But the mystery resolves not in horror, but in warmth: it is only a sleepy parent checking in, grounding the fear in safety and love.

Written in a rhythmic, nursery-rhyme style, the piece plays with suspense while remaining accessible for younger readers. The language is simple and musical, designed for read-aloud pacing and bedtime cadence. It captures the way ordinary nighttime sounds can feel enormous to a child, then gently reframes them through care and familiarity.

Suitable for early readers or as a bedtime story, it offers a mild thrill without distress, making it ideal for families who enjoy a touch of "safe scare" storytelling before sleep.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H85T41GP
• ISBN13: 9798185920558
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 26 Pages
• Weight: 0.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"