Nowher e To Run; (preface)

I wanted the quickest way home possible. Mom couldn’t know what happened. I’d be grounded for the rest of my life. I couldn’t let that happen. I bit my nail, and scanned my surroundings, as the night grew darker and darker. Before I knew it I had made my way into the dark forest, which was known to have creatures, somewhat humanly unmanageable.

“Grrrrrrr” I heard, coming from up north, but still being confused by the echo from south.

It approached closer, and closer, as my scream grew into a tantrum.