Hmmm

The first time I noticed my shadow, it suddenly stopped in its tracks and ran ahead of me.

It grew to a ridiculous size, dwarfing all in its path, then shrank back to a tiny spot almost invisible, then grew again. It plastered itself over every building in sight, striking foolish poses and multiplying randomly in a wallpaper pattern. For a moment it walked backwards in my opposite direction, then seemed to settle back in place. That's when it started waving its arms wildly and stepping up and down in a grotesque fashion.

I felt betrayed, I was afraid. I tried to run away as fast as I could but it didn't help; my shadow stuck like gum under my shoes.

That's when I reached the water. My shadow danced childishly around me as if mocking me. Fool! I will drown you and that will be the end of you.

I didn't hesitate, I threw myself in. The water was cold and heavy on my body. Too late I remembered I can't swim. I struggled with water filling my lungs, not able to shout even.

Then, a warm feeling came over me as someone grabbed my arm. I looked up to see the grim face of my shadow pulling me out.

I was saved.