Prologue

"Huff, huff," I panted heavily, my breath forming misty clouds in the frigid air as I surveyed my environment. Where was it? Had it given up the chase?

I looked around once more, and that's when I saw it. Its red eyes glowed like sinister flowers amidst the darkness of the tall, ominous trees.

Staggering back in fear, I watched as it kept drawing closer, each step bringing it ominously nearer—closer, closer, and even closer—until BAM!