Dilemma( AmitL ):Chain story part II

Even as he was mulling over whether he should begin walking, he heard a rustling in the bushes near him. Shivering slightly, he said 'W..w..who's there?'...Silence. Mustering up courage finally, he decided to walk a few steps further . Hardly had he gone ten steps, and, the rustling came again, slightly louder this time.He looked back longingly at the brightly lit thoroughfare,knowing fully well that he had to go further without turning back,if he wished to remain alive. Finally, he decided to face the' intruder' head on, and he barged into the bushes. Nothing could have prepared him for............