The demon scam

You quickly slip down behind a large rock, hoping the creature didn't see you. For a long while, you sit quietly, hardly daring to breath.

Then, to your great horror, you hear silent footsteps heading your way. With wildly beating heart, you clutch the dagger to your chest, hoping it will pass you by, but there is clearly no such luck... Now you can hear it sniffing the air as it approaches, so it probably can pick up your scent...