It’s not that bad, to start with. Then they turn on the lights.

The skin goes a nasty, fluorescent green colour, the teeth a mucky yellow.

Each shift lasts eight hours. The factory itself is running 24/7.

Each shift ends with a howl. Everyone joins in.

Full moons are holidays.

William Shaw is a student, poet and amateur journalist. He is slightly obsessed with the moon. You can find him on Tumblr at themadmanwithablog.tumblr.com.