Nightmares used to never exist…

Long before fear harbored within our dreams,

Sleeping was always

A way of rest and peace.

One day a man grew vengeful,

And wished to curse his rival

With horrid dreams.

He found beast,

Dark, evil, and vengeful,

Who took shape as a mare.

“Nightmare,” he named it,

And set it free

Within the dreamscape.

With power, Nightmare evoked

Feelings of fear in sleep,

Striping away the promised peace

And creating its very own kind—Nightmares.

Fear was now a possibility

Even in slumber.