Robert Jenkins awoke lying on the ground.
He stood up bare-naked and shivering.
Galloping footsteps came toward him, accompanied by a loud guttural snarling.
Fleeing through the jungle, he scraped and cut his bare flesh.
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It got closer and closer …
He leaped into a bush, silently breathing through his nose.
Twigs snapped, and leaves rustled …
Robert''s body shook uncontrollably.
He peeked through the bush, seeing a rifle with a scope — a shot fired.
"Your first session is complete, Mr. Jenkins."
"They''ll get more intense?"
"For sure, sir. You''re convicted on multiple counts. Poaching carries a very steep penalty."