The One in the Woods

Ryan.

My name is Ryan.

I made a huge, huge mistake and now I'm running for my life.

My heart pounds violently in my chest as I desperately sprint through the over-sized maze of trees. Its chasing me. I should have believed them. I'm so stupid. 

I thought they were just joking around. I thought it was just a myth. Man, was I so wrong. I hear it get closer and I make the mistake of looking behind. I can see its predatory eyes following me as its body is shrouded by the surrounding darkness. I'm not paying attention to where I am going and I trip. The only thing going through my mind is that this is my end.

I don't want to die.

I try to call out for help, even though I know it won't work.

 Nobody can hear me.

 I see the monster stop, standing right above me. My body is overcome by an immense pain as my sight goes dark and it takes my life.