A horror challenge of exactly 100 words from the Paranormal Community - thanks  krazydiamond

"Mum?" The cry drifted down the passage to my sleeping ears.

"Wha-?" I answered, groggily.

"Mum!"

Rubbing my eyes, I got reluctantly out of bed and staggered down the passage.

"What's the matter?" I asked, peering into Johnny's room.

He was sitting straight up in bed, the covers clutched tight in each hand.

"There's a monster under my bed!"

"No there isn't," I assured him. "You just had a bad dream."

I brought him a glass of water. "Now, back to sleep with you young man."

I left, yawning. Kids!

Under the bed, eight eyes glowed red in the dark.