With Rainsford's discovery of General Zaroff's twisted hunting game, the stakes are raised to a life-or-death level. Predictions suggest that Rainsford will be forced to rely on his wits and survival skills to evade Zaroff's pursuit and ultimately turn the tables on his adversary. Visualizing this part of the story conjures images of shadowy forests, echoing gunshots, and the relentless pursuit through the wilderness. The tension mounts as Rainsford grapples with the realization that he is not the hunter but the hunted in this deadly game of cat and mouse.