The neon sign buzzes.
BZZZT!
It glows bright green. It spells out: ESTEPHEN’S MONSTER EATS.
Estephen taps his cowboy boots. Click, clack! His scales pulse hot pink and cyan.
"Kitchen open!" Estephen cheers.
Beside him, Fillbert stands tall on a wooden box. The little worm straightens his round glasses.
"All spatulas ready," Fillbert reports proudly. He pats his scout sash. "Tonight, I earn my Monster Catering badge!"
Outside, glowing amber lanterns light the twilight meadow. Spooky festival music drifts through the cool night air.
Then, a deep rumble shakes the metal truck. The ground trembles. The monsters are coming!