When I opened my eyes again, darkness greeted me. It was so dark that I couldn’t see a thing. I waved my hands frantically through the darkness, blindly searching for something to hold onto until my vision finally adjusted.
Only then did I realize I couldn’t control my own body. The color drained from my face as terror seized me. I could only watch as I ran.
Twigs and branches raked across my face, leaving sharp stings behind, while I desperately gasped for air. Behind me, I heard the pounding footsteps and bloodcurdling howls again.
“No…” I whispered fearfully.
As the footsteps drew closer and closer, my heartbeat raced faster and faster, as if I would collapse at any second.
Then, I felt someone grab my shoulder with force. Startled, I spun around and saw the person standing before
