I would leave the house, and there would be kids sitting in the entryway in the dark, half-whispering: "Chewy monster, come! Chewy monster, come! Chewy monster, come!". Immediately I remember how we as children called the gnome-sweet tooth, and someone from our circle secretly bit into a sugar cube instead of the gnome...))))

Captivating post! It evokes childhood memories and the innocent mischief we all once indulged in. The imagery of kids summoning the "Chewy monster" is both eerie and endearing, reminding us of the magic and imagination of youth. Great storytelling!