Mayhem and Monster : Kids Book Press : 9781960499028 : 1960499025 : 15 May 2023 : As with some children, procrastination gets the best of this young boy when his mother asks him to take the evening's rubbish out. When he sets out, just after dusk, to do as he's been asked, his vivid imagination and anxious anticipation, go into hyper mode by the sounds and happenings of the evening outdoors. Down the squeaky stairs, through twisted shadows, he makes his way to the burn can, but not without hesitation. His small black cat follows him from house to burn can, perhaps known, or unbeknownst to the boy. The closing darkness makes the creepy happenings even worse, and when his imagination continues to grow, he fears he will never make it to his destination. He is sure a monster is out there somewhere ready to get him, but is that true? As suspense builds, the tale of this boy and his black cat comes to a surprise climax. Is there really such a thing as a monster? To find out join in