Nightmare

Eyes closed and breathing is heavy. I am running in the dark confines of my mind and all I know is that, I can't let my demons get me. Twisted images flooding my mind, I am in cold sweats. I am trying to wake up but I am trapped in my terror. The darkness starts to swallow me and my heart rate increases. Damn I am stuck in this alley and there is no way out. My demons creep closer, faces disfigured and claws covered in blood. I am shivering and I am aware that I am pulling my sheets tighter. Whimpers escape my lips and I am trying to figure out how to get out of this shit. Something grabs me and I scream and jolt awake. At least it was just a dream but there is a hand mark on my arm and I can't shake the feeling that I am my inner demon.