Whats in the Box: A short horror story. My 888 word-short horror Rude Awakening begins with a heated exchange over a stranger’s physical appearance, which spirals into madness when he reveals the horrifying truth about what lies within. Trigger Warning: This story contains graphic details of violence and some adult language. Monster terror, and some political debates that may upset some readers. Continue with discretion. Reading time: Twenty minutes. Tags: #horror #monster