My Monster Under the Bed
Context: A 6-year-old girl, Kailey, talks with the friendly monster, Fred, hidden under her bed.
Fred: Grrrrrrrrr...
Kailey: Hello?
Fred: RAAAAHHHH!
Kailey: Oh, hi Fred!
Fred: *cough* *cough* Sorry, Kailey. I just ate and it hasn't been digesting well. How are you?
Kailey: Good! I have school tomorrow.
Fred: School? Weren't you done with that?
Kailey: I was, but now I have to go again.
Fred: I see. How many times do you have to go back?
Kailey: I don't know. My mom said it's gonna be a long time before I'm done.
Fred: Well, you're brave to go back after the trials you faced last time.
Kailey: Thank you! And I told my mom that you left so you won't be scared anymore.
Fred: I appreciate it. I can't predict how your mother would react to me taking refuge here. I can't thank you enough for everything you've done for me, Kailey. I hope to make it up to you.
Kailey: You're welcome, Fred! It's super fun to talk to you. No, not "talk". What did you say it was? 'Telpy'? 'Tel-'
Fred: Telepathy
Kailey: Yeah! Telpepathy! And Fred, can I ask you a question?
Fred: Absolutely Kailey, anything.
Kailey: Do you stay under the bed all day?
Fred: I do not. I'm from somewhere really far from here. But it can become dangerous for me when it's this time of day. Because of you, I've been able to take refuge here during the night to stay safe and travel back and forth to tend to different matters.
Kailey: Woah! Would I ever be able to visit?
Fred: I don't know, Kailey. I think it's safer for you here with your mother.
Kailey: Pleeaaaaase?
Fred: We will reevaluate when you're older and stronger, young one. You should rest now though. Your school awaits you tomorrow.
Kailey: I'm not tired thoughhh.
Fred: You need energy for tomorrow, Kailey. Rest is extremely important for your reserve.
Kailey: Hmmpphh, ok.
Fred: If you need anything, I'll be right here.
Kailey: Ok. Goodnight, Fred!
Fred: Rest well, Kailey.
