I'm looking for inspiration for my writing. There's a monster that keeps attacking the village, but no one knows what it is. The lookout is extremely anxious but resolves to watch as closely as possible for danger. Write about how he might feel and the weight of his responsibility in a short scene. Keep it brief, under 150 words.
The watchman stood at the edge of the tower, scanning the endless canopy of trees for any sign of movement. The dim glow of the moonlight illuminated patches of waving grass on the ground, and the wind created the illusion of movement wherever he looked. 


He tapped his spear on the ground to refocus himself. What if he was next? What if the creature was climbing the tower even now to sneak up behind him? He shook off the thought, realizing that even though he was looking out at the forest, he wasn't really paying attention. The entire village was counting on him, and if he was derelict in his duties, someone might die.