The full moon woke me up. My bedroom was illuminated from the white light streaming through the window. I stumbled outside. It was like day but overcast. I walked down the drive and along the lane. I turned off onto a jeep trail and followed it deep into the woods. The moon shone on my shoulder. I was not alone. Fear and excitement gripped my heart. I heard movement in the trees before a shadow crossed my sight. Stopping to understand what emerged from behind a large tree, my mind reeled in confusion. I wanted to run but couldn’t. Before I could scream, it spoke.
I will never be the same after that chance encounter (or, was it destiny).
Let this be a warning to those who walk late a night in the woods alone.
Click this link if you dare.