He fell into the soft
blanket of snow, icy white particles burning his face with cold.
He hoisted himself back
up with great effort, gasping
as he found his feet again. All the energy in his body had been
drained by the freezing atmosphere, making it difficult for him to do
little more than shiver.
But he had to carry
on.
He
could hear it lumbering behind him. Heavy crunching footsteps in the
snow.
Terrified,
he staggered on, but again he took a plunge.
Rolled over onto his back.
Saw
the hideous green creature coming down on top of him...
