Analysis: Where Do Monsters Lurk

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Where Do Monsters Lurk People imagine most monsters to live under their bed, in their closet, or hiding in the dark, however, in reality, monsters lurk strolling through everyday life. Walking through streets and driving past buildings, one could pass a monster every five minutes. The average image of a monster would be to have terrifying teeth, abnormal faces, and outrageous bodies. Monsters appear as everyday people, but act maliciously. Evil people equate to be the monsters that lurk. Cases found around the world support this theory. In 2012, a movie theatre in Colorado experienced a mass shooting. The gunman shot and attacked the screening, murdering twelve people and injuring seventy. This monster lived harmoniously with society for

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