Adeline's Gift

Being over come with fear and anxiety, Adeline pushed her short, little legs as quickly as they could move. All through the cold,dark night she endlessly ran, but she kept seeing the same tree patterns. Thinking to herself, Adeline wondered how long she had been running in circles, and why was she running? What was she running from? Those questions were quickly answered when she found herself at a dead end. Being stuck at a giant rock, Adeline slowed down her quick breaths. Silence overcame her sensitive ears, but in a split second her ears picked up something. The crunching of leaves broke the peaceful silence, and heavy steps filled her little ears. The noises of the footsteps became louder as it became closer. A creature revealed itself as it slid out of the rough brush. Suddenly her surroundings slowly turned hues of dark purples, grays, and blacks as the creature moved its body close to hers. Adeline could not describe the beast's disgusting grin, nor could she describe the beast's ugliness. All she knew is that the monster sent chills down her spine.