Running

Running. I've got to keep running. Can't stop. Faster. I've got to run faster. All around me is darkness. I can smell the stench of its filthy breath and can feel it breathing down my neck. Oh no, I've fallen. Got to get up and keep running. It's right behind me now, gotta keep running. There's a light up ahead. Run towards the light. Its bright red and casts an eerie glow around me. Snarling fangs snap at me from behind. I dare a look behind me, and see a horrible disfigured face in red and shiny black. A nose like a dog, long canines, clumps of brown hair on its head. Geez, that sucker has got to be at least seven feet tall, maybe even eight. Red eyes glare at me, with hate and pure evil. Long arms and powerful legs adorn its muscular body. Claws that look razor sharp cut through the air menacingly. It's gaining on me. I'm getting tired. I must go on. I must run faster. I can't let this beast catch up. Not now, not ever. The hairs on the back of my neck are all standing up on edge displaying my fear like bait. Not far now, I can see the entrance of the cave. Oh sweet sunshine, I've never seen a more beautiful sight. I can hear it growling in frustration and anger. I'll be able to make it this last bit. My adrenaline is pumping like crazy, giving me an extra boost for the last twenty or so yards. Arrrggh. I've fallen, legs given up in defeat. It's too late, the beast is upon me. Growling and snarling like a wild animal. Tearing into my arms with rabid delight. Blood pouring from my arm as it sinks its sharp teeth into me. If I could just get my feet under its chest and heave it over my head. But I must wait for the right timing...just a little closer, buddy. Come on, crawl on your playmate a little more. That's it...heeeeave. It's back on its feet already. Damn. I need a weapon. How handy...a rather large stick. Whack. Take that you bastard. When it roars like that I go weak in the knees. At least I got a hit in, not that it looks like it did anything to it. I'll try it again. Damn, a miss. Whoa, that claw came a little too close to my face then I care for. Grrr to you too, buddy. Owwww, it's got a hold of me legs in those powerful jaws. If I beat it in the head enough, maybe it'll let go. Take that, and that, and that! Haha! That'll show you! It worked; it let go and is trying to shake off a bad headache. This is my chance. Run, like you've never run before. I can see the entrance clearly now. This isn't the entrance I came in, I don't think. Oh well, who cares as long as I'm away from that horrid creature and its awful smelling lair of death. The fresh air seeps into my lungs and brings me new life. Freedom at last!