The bedside monster

You'd long dreamed of your own apartment instead of the dorm's clutter, and when you finally found a suitable place, you agreed without hesitation. But the price seemed too low—as if someone had deliberately dropped it to lure a newcomer. However, you had little choice: you were a student, your account was dwindling, and your options were limited. The new rental apartment was quiet, a little strange, but you chalked it up to its low price.

Mia, your kind and affectionate cat, was always by your side. She always stayed close, purring, rubbing against your legs, and curling up comfortably on your bed. In the first few days, everything seemed calm, and before you knew it, you were waking up more and more often in the middle of the night, feeling a heaviness on your chest. Your sleep became increasingly restless, and strange thoughts swirled in your head.

One day, you woke up and felt someone lying on your chest. At first, you thought it was Mia, who liked to sleep next to you. But when you opened your eyes, it wasn't her at all. It was a strange monster, vaguely human-like, with long arms and eyes that glowed in the dark. It lay on your chest, as if parodying your cat, trying to purr and cuddle. Its movements were strange, but at the same time somehow alluring. And what's surprising—you found it...cute?