"A shadow broke away from the wall and reached for her.
She screamed shrilly and waved the iron rod frantically at it, not noticing the container fall in the process.
With a shriek, the shadow dissipated and disappeared.
Thump, thump, thump
Her feet hit the floor as she dashed into a room and slammed the door shut.
Thud, thud, thud
The door heaved under the pounding of whatever was on the other side."
(A small excerpt from the first of my collection of horror one shots, I hope you enjoy!)