I paved my way into the cobbled alleyway. That’s when I heard it. A sinister scratching sound echoed. It stopped and then came alive again. The alleyway was dimly lighted by a dying lamp, which blinked and then held its breath. I blindly fumbled closer to the ominous sound. There it was. The spot where it lay was only just illuminated by the beating sun. As I stared with trepidation at the vindictive creature. After that, I saw something else; it was a small creature pawing furiously in the air and then it passed away pugnaciously. The scrawny creature looked at me fiery eyes blaring. It gave its defensive stance and scampered away. It left ruddy roads escorting me into the darkness. Once again I was alone. All shimmers of golden hope ebb away into the darkness. Will I get through?