Fleeing Red Eyes in the Dark Forest Meaning & Interpretation

"I was running through a dark forest. Branches hit my face. I did not stop. I did not know what was behind me. But I knew I had to run. My legs felt heavy. I could not go fast. I looked back. I saw two red eyes. They were getting closer. I ran harder. My lungs burned. My heart pounded. I tripped on a root. I fell down. The red eyes came near me. I could not move. I closed my eyes. I waited. Then I woke up in my bed. I was breathing hard. My legs felt tired. I looked around my room. It was safe. I did not go back to sleep. I stayed awake. I kept thinking about those red eyes. They felt so real."