Comment on Proof by LutherVKane

The inspiration for this one was The Snorkel technique
     A waft of burnt pumpkin followed the moonlight between the curtains. As the cool, white light crept across the carpet, its iridescent glow glinted off ceramic straighteners and boxes of makeup. Eventually the moon lowered enough to beam over the large double bed in the middle of the room. As the light crawled across the covers, the slender figure occupying the bed shifted to face away from the window.
     As the bed creaked under its moving occupant, the sound stirred another creature that dwelled below it. Amongst the shadows under the bed, two bright, orange eyes appeared from within a contorted pile of scaly limbs. Slowly the creature began to uncurl, the smell of flame cooked pumpkin reminding it of its purpose. With a creaking yawn, the scaly monster bore an arc of razor sharp teeth. It then stretched its muscular limbs before arching its spiny back. As the monster changed stance, the row of spikes lining its spine pressed be , by .

This story reminded me that, even in modern times, we have our own tales of the supernatural. And what was even more fascinating was the realization that there are certain rules that govern these tales that we all know and don't bother to question: Utterly hidden beneath the thick duvet, the bed's occupant was now completely untouchable by monsters.

It's completely absurd when presented explicitly like that. But I remember being a child and being terrified of the things that went bump in the night. And I never questioned why a monster that could presumably rend me limb from limb would be held at bay by my blanket. But I had unwavering faith that it would.

And that got me thinking to other childhood tales, things that we all believed despite their absurdity. My mind went from Halloween to Christmas, and thus this story came about.