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."