You ran maybe 300 feet. you ought to exercise more!

The exertion seems to have relieved your fear at least, and Sniff is slightly less nuts. Dropping to a walk, you finally begin to enjoy the night. This is a little bit like an adventure!

After a short distance more, you cross a dark alley -- a loud SMACK noise comes from just inside it. Then a bunch of chittering and scraping. You're getting a little bit tired of this night being so terrifying.

What do you do?

• Somehow run all the way home.
• Hurry past the horrifying alley.
• Face your fears: go check it out.