It was cold and I was terrified for my life. I had to stay as still as possible, for fear of being killed.
The furry being was just outside of my hiding place, nose twitching, sniffing the air. I'd thought it'd be safe to hide behind the trashcan, but now I didn't think so.
It's eyes seemed to be glowing red, searching for me. The rat's claws tapped against the floor, reminding me how easily it could rip me apart. I was a great deal smaller than it, being only a little under three inches.
I heard steps behind me, human steps. 'Oh great...' I thought, heart pounding in my tiny chest.
Before I could comprehend what was going on, the rat dove at me from the shadows, sinking its sharp teeth into my leg. I screamed, a wave of agonizing pain washing over me. The blood trickled out and down my leg, pooling around me.