I Thought It Was The Boogerman But It’s Not.

Socks are critical. Feet are vulnerable to being grabbed.  

Don’t just dive under the covers. Ignore that rattling. It’s probably the plumbing. That raspy breathing? That’s the ventilat—no.  The thing’s in the closet.

Socks on! Tucked in? I wouldn’t tell you not to. Definitively need a full set of pajamas and three or four blankets. The heavy one on top to weigh everything down.

Now, hear me out. Put on that hoodie. A blanket over the head is fine but that hood’s staying put all night.  I’ve imbued mine with talismans over the years. Depends on what’s lurking.  Old hag?  Homunculus?  Pull the sleeves up over your hands too.

Hurry.

It’s 3AM. Ring the bell three times. Climb into bed. Yea, I hear creaking too. But you’re wrapped up tight. Right?

Wait, you  didn’t tuck the blankets under your feet? Rookie mistake. Total exposure! Oh gawd. You’re so dead.