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Chapter Summary: The Most Dangerous Game

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It 's the final day of the game, Rainsford spots Zaroff in the distance, Rainsford runs and dives into a bush, Zaroff senses that Rainsford is close by, He spots him, Rainsford ducks while whispering “nerves...nerves...” Zaroff shoots and narrowly misses Rainsford in the thick bush, “Next time rainsford...next time..” says Zaroff. Rainsford stands up and simply replies “Oh,here won’t be a next time” “Oh.. really…” Zaroff replies in a confused tone. Rainsford makes a quick getaway while yelling “Try me!” Rainsford and Zaroff both run wild and fast in opposite directions, leading into a circle Rainsford couldn’t see Zaroff right around the corner, both are running and they collide at a great speed, In the dusty collision they fail to realize they both landed right into quicksand. …show more content…

Don’t do it..This cannot be..Its not fair..” says Zaroff in a weak and shaky voice, “Oh.. It 's very fair.. and You’re too

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