Short Scary Stories

Under the Bed

Henry leaned over the side of his bed, a ritual he had kept ever since he saw the shadows dance around his room and heard the quiet man whispering from behind his wardrobe. He checked every square foot of his room each night before feeling safe enough to climb into bed each night. But before he turned off his bedside lamp, he would always look under his bed to make sure nothing lurked beneath him while he slept.

Hoping not to see a face staring back at him; he peered under his bed. Henry saw feet on the other side of the bed, one raising as it's owner climbed off of the floor and into his bed