Shadows of Night

HOOOOOOOOWL!!!! A piercing howl cuts through the woods to my left. They're right behind me. I can feel cold eminating off them, inches away. Sprinting through the dark wilderness with only the ghostly light og the full moon guiding me, I glance back, taking my eyes off the hazardous ground. Black robes cover the six creatures' lanky, pale frames gliding just above the ground. Their hands extended, reaching. I feel something wrap around my bare ankle. I thud against the cold, hard dirt, roll over on my back. Their hideous, blank faces eager for blood. A snarl escapes my lips. I can tell I'm trapped as they slowly surround me, hands extended, using dark sorcery to keep me pinned down. One steps forward, infront of me now. I glimpse a sliver of silver metal reflecting the light of the moon, as it pulls out a dagger. I start to get nervous. The figure raises the wicked blade above its head. I know what's coming next. It kneels and plunges the dagger toward my heart. About to grant the death blow......