The Chase

I ran as fast as my feet could carry me through the foggy darkness. I ran so quickly and for so long that a side stitch began to torture me, making breathing painful. I needed to rest, but if I did, I risked being caught. I kept running, glancing back now and then to see how close he or it was. I couldn’t exactly define this horrible being.

There was nothing around, yet I could smell this mysterious creature nearby. I kept going, trying hard to maintain my fastest pace. I prayed to God not to let me faint. It was the only thing I could do except run. I looked back again, and there he was. A humanlike entity followed me steadily in the deep darkness; I could see only his glowing eyes and cunning smile.

Soon, my strength ran out, and distraught, ...

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