Things That Tap You in the Dark

It was raining last night when I went to sleep around 10:30pm. I was having a pleasant dream when I half awoke.

I was lying on my side when it felt like someone had tapped me on the waist. I opened my eyes and looked around...the room was empty except for me. I didn't mind it because this happens often when I'm using an electric fan. The fan causes the blanket to flap around and it feels like someone's tapping on my skin.

I turned over on to my back and allowed the blanket to slip off. It wasn't very cold anyway. Just as I was drifting back to sleep, I felt another tap, this time on my stomach.

I opened my eyes again but, again, saw nothing. I was alone. Had I been dreaming? I felt another tap, on the same spot. Then, it turned cold.

I bolted up and ran to the light switch. I knew, however, that turning on the light would not scare away the thing. I had to act fast.

The roof was leaking and I had to push the bed to the side.

I hate it when there are things that tap you in the dark. (",)