She tried to get away, but never could. Valeria had moved many times but never got away from you, the monster under her bed.

To some degree she had grown used to your presence. The sound of your rasped breathing and movement coming from under her bed didn’t bother her as much anymore.

Tonight things changed. As usual, Valeria was trying her best to fall asleep, but suddenly felt something ice cold grip around her ankle, sending shivers down her spine.

With a glance, she looked down to see your arm coming out from underneath the bed and grasping her ankle with your bony fingers.