Pleasant Dreams

Breathing heavily, I hid under a low hanging tree branch, unable to go on anymore. I sat there in the grass, listening as howls came from somewhere close. I closed my eyes, waiting to be found, waiting for my death. Fear spiked along my spine, as shuffling is registered. I swallowed, my mouth suddenly dry, my heart racing a thousand miles a minute. A growl came from beside me, and I froze as I felt hot breath against my flesh.

  The beast roared as I’m knocked backwards, and out of my hiding place. I gasped as pain shot through me, my body on fire. I tried getting up, but the gigantic beast lunged, knocking me down again. With its huge hand, it pinned me; the creature’s eyes flared with hunger, the red glowing brightly. I struggled, trying to get free, but it was incredibly strong.

  “Let go!” I cried. Our eyes locked, its breath hot while mine’s becoming flimsy. “Please,” I begged, my body racking with fiery white-hot pain as it closed its hand tighter. “Leave me alone!”

  It closed even more, causing a scream to rip free. I kicked weakly, my body losing strength. My own hands clawed at it fiercely as darkness started taking over my vision. I gasped, but didn’t get fresh air. I got nothing but hot pain. I winced, my fear hiking higher.

  “Let her go!”

  I turned my head towards the frantic voice, my vision instantly blurring and going black. I heard the beast howl, a high ear piercing screech, and the pleading voice of the person. I heard cursing, the beast screeching again, letting me go slowly.

  My ears began ringing, my head pounding as I swim in and out of consciousness. I shivered, growing cold; a harsh breeze licked against my flesh, stinging it. I cried out, the darkness devouring me.