I woke up with a start. When I saw the figure advancing towards me, I could not even take in another breath. My breathing seemed to stop for a brief second. My head was spinning. Here was the old ghost tale character looking right at me. I couldn't move, I couldn't shout. Rooted and frozen with shock.Before my very eyes I awoke and Lo and behold!
I was in my bed, no monster in sight and oh! I am not being pursued.
I jumped out of bed qnd rushed to my mother's side, hugging her tightly. "Don't let me go mama".I said with joy as I felt life breath around me. It was a nightmare. Just an empty nightmare.