Horror Fiction

Boogeyman

I was scared of the boogeyman! Ever since I heard the story of a child abducted by the boogeyman, I won't even sleep unless my mother accompanied me!

" Ray! It's time for bed! " Mother yelled from downstairs. Lately, she went home late due to some extra work at her office. Dad passed away some years ago, leaving both me and mom.

" But, mom.. Won't you come here and accompany me? " I sulked. I don't want to sleep without her.

" You're already 9, darling! " " I am sorry, dear. I had to do some works downstairs. " I closed my bedroom door.

I am scared of turning off the lights, yet I couldn't sleep without it. Moreover, I had this big closet where I could fit myself there with 2 more people.

What If.. Boogeyman was there?

I shook my head and jumped onto my bed. My blanket was still wet inside the laundry room. So, I had no protection today. I tried to close my eyes, and forget about the boogeyman.

But, I still felt uneasy. I took the pillow and put it as barrier beside me. And closed my eyes again. Yet, I still feel vulnerable.

I put some dolls from my toy box and put it under my feet. To prevent the boogeyman from grabbing my feet.

" Ugh.. " I groaned. I just feel vulnerable. Someone was definitely staring at me. I don't know from where.

" You forgot the blanket. " a low raspy voice followed by a deranged laugh came from the ceiling.