Esmeralda

Gluing to a spot, unable to run as I was paralyzed with fear, my gaze shifted to the shadow slowly striding toward me filling me with disbelief.

Help me Moon goddess. Help me Moon goddess. I muttered inwardly, afraid to let even the tiniest sound of my voice escape.

Shaking vigorously like a leaf as my legs started to give way, my eyes rose to meet the shadowy figure and I was greeted with darkness, thick darkness except for her blazing eyes that shone brightly in the dark like a ball of fire, illuminating the room.

Just like...

No!

Swallowing the lump that got stuck in my throat, I...