Gus the Monster Under the Bed

Gus is a shaggy purple monster with three horns who is meant to be terrifying, and according to his handbook he should be growling, but he is scared.

Sometimes the things that frighten us are just as frightened of us

Under Lily's bed, behind a dust bunny and a lost striped sock, lived a monster named Gus.

Gus was big and shaggy and purple, with three crooked horns, a tail like a feather duster, and teeth that stuck out in every direction. According to the Monster Handbook, he was supposed to be terrifying.

But Gus had a secret. He was scared of Lily.

It began the very first night he moved in.

"Rule number one," read Gus from his handbook, flashlight under his chin. "A good monster waits until the child is asleep, then growls softly to give her nightmares."

He took a deep breath. Just then, the bedsprings creaked above him, and a small voice said, "Good night, Teddy. Good night, Bunny. Good night, whoever lives under my bed."

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What is Gus the Monster Under the Bed about?

Gus is a shaggy purple monster with three horns who is meant to be terrifying, and according to his handbook he should be growling, but he is scared.

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How long does it take to read?

This story runs 1 chapter — most readers finish in one sitting, and you can stop and return to any chapter using the contents list.

Who wrote it?

Nimra Khan — original fiction published on RapidTale.