Do you remember when you were little? That time when your parents were doing something oh so exciting, but you had to go to bed? You wanted oh so badly to stay awake, and join in on the experience, but couldn't because you had school tomorrow. You were scared to miss out on things. So as your parents tell you it's bedtime, you reluctantly stop whatever you're doing and change into your pajamas, brush your teeth, and get ready for bed. As your climbing under the covers, your parents turn out the light and whisper goodnight. You try one last time to convince them to let you stay up, but they shake their heads and close the door, engulfing your room in darkness.

Now rendered temporarily blind, you lay there in the dark room as your eyes dart around wildly, trying to make out your surroundings. The first thing that comes into focus is your tall dresser, standing at the foot of your single bed. Then you make out the shapes of your toys, clothes strewn about and hanging from hooks and furnishings, side tables, and of course an old doll sitting atop a shelf staring directly at you with a sinister smile.