October short-story collection.

Nightmare visitor

The young girl sighed contently as the warmth of her blanket embraced her, feeling protecting from the cold and the world around her.

 Her room was a perfect little girl sanctuary, with a princess bed and pillow fort, glowing star stickers and enough plushies to fill the entire room. As her mother turned off the light, she smiled and waved weakly at her, as if already tired.

 "Good night,mama."

 "Good night,sweet cheeks." Her mother replied in a caring tone. 

 As soon as the door closed, the little girl smile widened, and she giggled soon after, as if she was now alone with her secrets.

 Perhaps she had a imaginary friend, as many child do.Perhaps she had a visitor, a friendly presence found in one of her plushie.As she closed her eyes, she giggled once more. 

 "I'm ready !" 

 Following her words, screeching sounds could be heard, and soon enough a bonny and large black hands creeped around one of her closet door, slowly opening it, until a bend sinister figured appeared from within, slowly getting out of the closet.

 "Hello child." Said the mouthless figure, the sound coming from deep within its chest.

 "Hello !" The young girl replied, as she tried to steal a glance towards the figure. 

 "No,child. You do know the rules." 

 "That's unfair.." 

 "I know,my child. I know. But I do not wish to disappear."The overly tall black figures approached the bed, carefully sitting down on the edge while placing a delicate hand over the young girl head.

 "She's still at your door. Sleep my child,I will protect you."