Robin ran as fast as his legs could carry him over the damp soil. He was nearly exhausted when reached a large rock to catch his breath. He looked over his shoulder and saw that the unknown entity that was following him had disappeared out of sight. Slowly he threaded over the open field that now was covered in a layer of mist. The earth was so dank that if it wasn’t for the thunder that was rolling in, he’d probably give away his position with the next step he took. He was tired after being chased across the deserted field that surrounded him on all sides. He was so tired that he no longer cared about the shadow out there hunting him. All he wanted was to come home to the warm and safe bed and hide under the protective blanket.
Minutes later he found the path that he assumed led back to the little village that he lived in. His thoughts…