Spinning around, I trip, landing on my ass and come face to face with a huge beast. Its black eyes stare directly at me. Shaking my head, I close my eyes. I must be seeing things.
My eyes snap open when its growl resonates through the air. Staring at me is a huge dog or maybe a wolf, but it's massive, like the size of a small bear. It’s easily over half my size, its fur is jet black, paws bigger than my head, and its claws look like they can rip me to shreds. More like a tiger’s claws than a dog’s. I’m going to die.
I’ve never seen something so magnificent and terrifying at the same time. I hold my breath as it stalks towards me. I try to scoot back, but it growls at my movement. I’m forced to stay still. My heart hammers in my chest. It’s going to attack me. I’m going to be mauled to de
