Open My Eyes

EXCERPT: As I ran all I could hear was the thumping of my feet on the frozen ground and the heavy breathing of the beast behind me.  I urged my legs to go faster but it was hopeless. The ear splitting scream that came from behind only guaranteed that I was going to die. I don’t know where it came from but a sudden burst of energy had my legs pumping faster than I would have thought humanly possible.  I saw the opening to this horrible cave.  I was almost there about three meters to go when my foot caught a crevice and I fell. I turned around and look at the monster that was chasing me. It was covered in black hair with patches missing. He had blood lust in his eyes. His teeth were sharp like fangs and were dripping thick black goo.  Every time he exhaled I could smell his putrid breath. It was distinct, like sulfur and decay. This was my end. The monster took his talon like claws and swiped across my stomach, causing it to rip open. He then picked me up just to throw my limp body against the frozen wall of the cave. I saw spots then everything went black.   I awoke with a gasp and shot up in bed.” Just a dream,” I told myself, ”just a dream,” but deep down I knew this was more than just a reoccurring nightmare this was my future.