Night terrors

Alone, scared, running in darkness. Shadows looming, faces laughing, fingers pointing. Trying to hide, nowhere is safe. Am I lost or just dreaming? No friends here, only hideous monsters. Streets are endless, noises deafening, tears rolling down my red cheeks, cries catching, locked up throat, screaming impossible. Crouching now, panting, breathing so very hard. Stinking breath from wild dogs, retching, gagging, not daring exhale, lest they attack, ripping flesh off bones, blood spilling on asphalt. Frozen solid as demons pass close enough for licking, yet far removed the feather filled comfort of warm queen sized beds surrounded by sleeping cats.