"Denny, what are you doing? You should be asleep by now, not reading. Didn't you think I would hear it, you're reading out loud?"
"But, mum. There's a monster under the bed and one in the closet."
"There is no such thing as monsters. Give me that book, and go to sleep."
"But, mum, I promised. Please, just to finish the chapter?"
"Promised?"
"Guys, tell her!"
"Sorry, mrs Denny's mum. Could Denny please read some more to us? He promised."
"..."
"I think she fainted. Read, Denny."
#MicroFiction