River Monster (2)

Splash... Creak...

The sound of something emerging from the water, followed by the low, eerie creak of the ship's old wooden planks, made my eyes wide open.

The fatigue and longing for more sleep were quickly replaced by a surge of adrenaline.

What was that...

Pressing myself against the cold metal wall of the cabin, I took in a deep breath and strained to listen for any more sounds.

Tap... Splash... Tap...

My heightened body picked up the rhythmic sound of something walking on the deck of the ship, each tap followed by a small splash.

'It seems that another creature has decided to join me on this lonely voyage...'

I thought sarcastically, while slowly approaching the edge of the cabin and using my hand to carefully wash the fog from the small window.

"..."

Glancing through the glass I saw a dark figure moving across the foggy deck with an eerie grace.