I raise my eyes in disconcern. She was right- the creature was running at us, top speed.

"Oh God!" I shout, dropping my notebook and grabbing the lady's hand. "Run!" We take off running through the cemetary, between tombstombs and statuesque memorials, but the creature is gaining on us- fast.

"This isn't going to work!" she shouts.

"You're right!" I reply. I turn around, dropping to the ground and reaching for my bag. I take out a wooden cross, a vial of holy water, and a wooden stake.

"Run," I tell her. "I'll try and hold back the creature. You get to safety." I hold out the wooden cross for her to take in her hands, for defense. She stared back with a curious look on her face. "Take it and go!" I shout at her.

The creature stands but five feet away...