The shadows are not bothering either Ed or Bigby. In fact, they are just swarming and gathering around Maloker. The Old One seems to be 'feeding' off the shadows. Claiming their powers and strength as his own.

"You have already found my fear. It is so dark..." Clotho is the one who is most linked to April's claustrophobia. "When you have all three of us bond, use the trap to bind the Old One."