"B-Because the monsters will get me..."
"Monsters?"
"Y-yes...mommy told me the monsters will get me if I don't go to sleep."
The unknown person sighs. "There are no monsters, Dani. She's just playing around, okay?"
The sound of a loud thud occurs somewhere inside of the house, which is quickly followed by the faint noise of whimpers and groans.
"W-what is that?" I ask with a shaking voice. "I-Is it-"
"Dani, maybe you should go to sleep."
"B-but is mommy okay?"
"Dani..." the person pinches the bridge of their nose while looking as if they were questioning life. "Please...just go to sleep, okay?"
I slowly nod as I slip under the covers. "Sorry..."
"Dani, don't-don't apologize. All you need to do is go to sleep for tomorrow."
"Yes..." I duck my head under the cover and hear the sou
