The Night

I was lost in the woods. All alone, I clasped my luggage and kept trotting on the desolate lane. The vines were scattered and the trees were quivering. There was a spine-chilling humming persisting relentlessly.

But, my aim to go home made me forget my fear. The inky sky was starless while I was there hopeless. The trees were gigantic and laden with bats. I trembled vigorously as the cold chill of the gale rolled.

I curled my lip all cold and morose. Suddenly, I could hear wailing like that of a grievous elephant and then it became shriller.

 My senses were frozen as I shuddered. "Hello!" I shrieked looking around for the source of the wailing.

My legs felt a spasm of fright and I galloped with an adrenaline rush. I saw someone behind me draped in a cloth and nobody believed me later about having a glimpse at the supernatural.

-Anika Arora