A Quiet Break

I rented myself a cottage, In a quiet and peaceful place. I needed time to sort my life, To give myself some space. On the morning of my departure, The sun was shining bright. I didn't know it was about to change, When I arrived that night. I settled down for the evening, Glass of wine,and book in hand to read. I needed peace and quiet, If In my quest,I was to succeed. Around 10 o'clock in the evening, Tired and surely spent. Up the stairs I did climb, And off to bed I went. A startling noise awoke me, A tapping rattling sound. Dazed and confused, suddenly awake, With noise's all around. I crept towards the window, Branches banging on the pane. The wind had started howling, I could hear the windswept rain. I heard the rumbling of thunder, See the bolts of lightning strike. Lashing rain upon the window, In the tempest of the night. I look towards the woodland, I see a shadow standing there. Red eyes reflected by moonlight, Towards the cottage it did stare. The cottage lights a beacon, It must know that some ones here. My legs like lead,I can not move, I'm sure it's getting near. ____________________ If you want to know what happens, I'm sorry you will have to wait. My story will continue, If the shadow reaches my gate. 21/10/2021