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The Monster Under My Bed

Authors Note

Authors Note

Aug 18, 2025

Hi guys!
I'm back. 
If you've read my other story Blood Between Us, then you probably knew that this book was coming, however if you didn't please go check that one out (dang I sorta sound like a YouTuber sorry about that lol)!
The Monster Under My Bed is quite a departure from Blood Between Us, as it is not fantasy nor a romance, and is very much a coming-of-age, realism novel focused on the hardships of being a teenager and the obstacles Mental Health can have on our every day lives.

The idea of 'monsters' in this novel is very metaphorical, and is explained in the first chapter.

I think Mental Health Awareness is super important, which is partly why I decided to write this story. When I decided to become an author, I not only wanted to do it because creative writing is something I really enjoy, but I also wanted to make a positive difference on people's lives. I want them to feel seen and appreciated, and know that everything will be okay even if they don't feel like it.

Im not going to upload chapters as rapidly as I did for Blood Between Us (given that I can muster some self-control and actually have the patience to upload one every week or two as opposed to multiple every day or two), as I haven't actually haven't finished writing this story it the way I did during the last, however, I will upload the first few chapters as a sort of preview. However, as soon as I've finished the story and am comfortable with where I'm at, I'll start uploading more!

Make sure you read the trigger warnings as I want everyone to feel safe and comfortable while reading my work.

Please enjoy :)


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Everyone has their own monster hiding under the bed. Some are loud, some are quiet, and some are invisible to everyone but the person they haunt.

Zoey has always been the “normal one” in her friend group—or at least that’s what everyone tells her. To her, Thomas, Jackson, and Chloe aren’t broken. They’re her people, each carrying monsters of their own: grief, abuse, anxiety, and self-doubt. Zoey has made it her mission to protect them, even when the weight of their struggles begins to crush her.

But when her own panic attacks and guilt start to surface, Zoey realizes she can’t always carry the monsters for everyone else. With the help of her parents, she begins to understand that supporting her friends doesn’t mean ignoring her own needs.

Tender, raw, and deeply human, The Monster Under My Bed is a heartfelt exploration of friendship, trauma, and the invisible battles that shape us all.
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