Scrawlers

Joel listened from the shadows. Soon his chance would come, the fighting reached its' apex and the man stormed out, got into his car and tore off into the night. Joel looked up at the bright moon, it was a perfect night.

Taking a quick look around he got up and strolled to the door. He knocked and as his grip tightened on the package in his hand he thought, she will be so happy.
Her tear streaked face appeared at the door, "Joel?"

"I love you Darla, you don't have to hurt anymore!" He pushed the detonator.