I'm going to pick three. Two isn't bad, but I think coming like a thief in the night is effective. Thief in the night is an expression that comes from the Bible. It is the way the Messiah is described as returning to earth. He will come like a thief in the night [and only God alone knows when that will be].
The red death is given that quality. He will come when least expected. His clothing (vesture) is splattered with red blood.
Answer 3: (but don't be surprised at 2 showing up.)