HORRIBLE NIGHTS

He laid close to grandma peacefully on the bed that night. He was half unclad with only his pyjamas on. Grandma was fast asleep but he wasn't, as he paid attentions to each noise coming out from the room.

Ever since his experience with Derrick and Grace, he had learnt a lesson which is" never to be fast asleep ". He wakes up every night at the slightest noise, thinking it was Grace or Derrick coming to hunt him.

But on this very night, he heard the door creaking from the living room and he thought it was one of his imaginations. Then he heard footsteps. He got up at once, looking around the dark room. He looked at his grandma who was fast asleep on the bed and he thought of waking her up when he heard faint voices coming from the living room. His heart began to beat fast.

"Grandma…" He called in a faint voice but she didn't respond. "Granny…" He called while tapping her shoulders. She moved slowly on the bed and let out a yawn.

"What is it son?" She asked grumpily.

"Hush...." He w