What's This Found Lurking Behind the Madness?

The creature lurked behind the madness.  Frozen we stood behind the debris, patiently praying it had not already seen us lurking near its lair.

A mere moments that felt like years elapsed, and the creature began to fade from sight.  A few more minutes should eliminate it from our view.  We agreed not to follow. It wouldn't be wise, as what would a view of this tormenter mean if that sight would be the last we would know.  So stay in place we chose, until at least, every shadow of it was cleared from view.