Frantically, with all of my might, I sprint through the forest, darting through the trees, leaves crackling underneath my feet. I feel as though I am running in circles, never finding an escape from the dense, dark wood. I lose all energy and hide behind the nearest towering pine. I steady my heavy breathing and attempt to remain silent. I can feel my heart pounding through my chest. I have never felt more fearful of my life. I can hear the crunch of leaves in the distance, moving closer to me. Each breath I take seems to be loudest thing I have ever heard.
I wipe away the sweat trickling down my face. The area around me has gone silent. I debate whether I want to check around, run, or stay put for longer. I decide to peak around the tree to see what is behind me. I slowly turn around, peering into the dark forest. I see and hear nothing. I immediately begin to sprint away from the safety of the tree. As I run as quickly as I can, I hear a stick break behind me. My head snaps around as I see a looming shadow a ways behind me. I use what small amount of energy I have left and sprint even faster than before. I keep running as I see a light to a group of buildings in the distance. It is the outskirts of Vancouver.
My hopes rise as I move toward the light. I am almost out of the woods when I trip over a fallen branch. I turn around and see the shadow moving closer, quickly. I scramble to my feet, but not fast enough. All I feel is darkness surround me as I see the black figure loom above me. My vision goes to black...
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The Unknown
HorrorWhen Tara is awaken from a night mare in the middle of the night, she saw something near her home town that she never had before. With the help of her closest friends she ventures into the unknown to figure out what is lurking in the woods. But what...
