"But mum, I'm scared to go to sleep. The monsters under my bed will get me." "Timmy, there are no such things as monsters. Your dad and I have already told you that." Timmy's mother attempted a firm expression, but she couldn't prevent a smile from hinting at the edges of her lips. She and her husband had had this conversation with their son many times recently, and he was still convinced terrible monsters lived under his bed. "But there ARE monsters under my bed. I heard 'em." Timmy's face darkened into a pouting expression. "Why can't ....