Nightmares plagued her sleep, and she woke in the wee hours of the morning from a dream so horrifying, it had made her cry. The details evaporated as she tried to recall them, but she could still feel the thump of her heart against her chest, and her cheeks were still damp with tears. As she reached for the bedside lamp, her hand brushed against something, knocking it over. Her fingers found the switch. The light came on, and Addie saw the clown next to its base, tipped over on its side, glowering into Addie's eyes. She shrieked and jumped up from the bed, backing into the corner of the room.