Story one

 I new I had to move but it was almost too late the creature leaped at me claws outstretched a hoarse scream leaked out of my mouth as it continued towards me I flinched as I felt the claw tips touching my face then it disappeared as I woke up screaming. The sounds of my parents moving downstairs aroused me from my terror "It's okay!" I yelled down "Are you sure?" mom yelled back