The storm

Shyam was returning from his school as usual when he suddenly heard the wind howling and blowing at a high velocity. Soon it started pouring cats and dogs. He ran as fast as he could but tripped over a piece of rock and fell down. In his hurry to reach home fast, he had taken the shortcut route, which passed through the graveyard.
His mother's words came ringing loud in his ears. She had warned him about taking the shortcut. But it was now too late. Suddenly it was all-dark around and the heavy downpour didn't allow him to get a good view of the surroundings. He could now hear eerie sounds. He was terrified and was trembling with fear.
He remembered about the flashlight lying in his pocket. As soon as he switched it on, a huge dark figure plunged on him. He kicked it hard and it fell with a thud. He panicked and was at his wits end. He could not figure what to do.