The Bogeyman's mistake

            His mistake was underestimating Jarod. Drunk on his power, he had never imagined that Jarod would be able to face his fear. Willard had earwigged a dozen men, uncovering their weaknesses and becoming what they feared. People didn’t face what they really and truly feared, and Jarod feared becoming bad. He feared the seduction of the power evil offered. Jarod would cry and shy away, and Willard would earwig him, just like everyone else. What was the use of intellect if you let your emotions control you? He didn’t realize Jarod had learned to control his…until it was too late.