Monsters under the bed

I was one of those kids who believed monsters lived under the bed. If it was dark, my mind ran wild with all the popping and cracking sounds a house can make late at night. Falling asleep alone was nearly impossible; if I did, the dreams that followed matched my fears. Thankfully, my bedroom was shared with two older sisters. For them, the room was too crowded; however, I believed the room was the perfect fit for the three of us.  When my older sister started dating, and the other began stay