['I have been hearing some really strange noises coming from my basement. I am fearful it is a monster.', 'Wow thats kind of creepy.  what does the noise sound like?', 'It is like scraping and creaking. I am too scared to go down there. Maybe I should get a weapon.']
Maybe you should have someone go down with you.  Good luck!!
I heard some really odd noises coming from my basement recently. I am convinced it is the boogieman. Maybe I will venture down there sometime.