It's been quite a while since I was really afraid that there was a boogeyman in my closet, although I am still very careful to keep my feet under the covers when I go to sleep, because the covers are magic, and if your feet are covered, it's like boogeyman Kryptonite.
Stephen KingIt's best to have your tools with you. If you don't, you're apt to find something you didn't expect and get discouraged.
Stephen King