creativedragonbaby · 6 years ago
My Dear Whitney.
The last time we spoke, we passed Ship-Trap Island, which we discussed on our way to hunt jaguar. I am very grateful that you brought it up, since without it I would never have known about the island. I fell out of the yacht shortly after you left my company, and I understand how that must’ve worried you. I must assure you that I am not dead, and that I am also correct in that this island has nothing to be afraid of, despite what superstitious sailors may say. Your strange shivers are merely caused by your own mind. I was brought in by a charming aristocrat by the name of General Zaroff. Would you believe he has read my book on snow leopard hunting in Tibet?
As you might have guessed, he is also a fan of hunting, and has an utterly impressive collection of trophies about his house. The island is his own private hunting ground, and the quarry there is far more entertaining than the jaguar we were after; far more intelligent.
creativedragonbaby · 6 years ago
Though, since this is quite a remote island, we are running short on game and are getting quite bored, despite the vast riches General Zaroff has. You see, the creatures we hunt are noticed when missing, and are difficult to restrain. Therefore, we invite you to join us here for a spot of good hunting.
I’m sure you can entertain us for a short time while we wait for more quarry to arrive on boats here on Ship-Trap Island.
Yours truly,
Sanger Rainsford of New York,
Hunter of All Mammalia
creativedragonbaby · 6 years ago
{My parents were unable to guess what it is. If you all can, I'll consider it a victory, and that my parents aren't the brightest, after all. Sorry parents. <:)}
parisqeen · 6 years ago
They're hunting people?
If I'm right isn't that a book or a movie? or something
parisqeen · 6 years ago
Actually yeah of course they're hunting people, he literally signs off with 'Hunter of All Mammals' which is a big give away
creativedragonbaby · 6 years ago
Thanks. My parents are just a bit unobservant then.
(It was originally hunter of all creatures)
creativedragonbaby · 6 years ago
It’s a famous short story called “the most dangerous game”
parisqeen · 6 years ago
Yes! That's what it reminds me of
Nah I like it, I think it's not too obvious but not too confusing. Although I think you don't need the Hunter of All Mammalia but that's up to you. Cause then the only bit that makes it obvious it's people are "You see, the creatures we hunt are noticed when missing"
creativedragonbaby · 6 years ago
Thanks, I had to add that in. (:|
parisqeen · 6 years ago
Sweet then keep it, I like it well done
creativedragonbaby · 6 years ago
Thx
222daisy · 6 years ago
Also there's the name of the island
deleted · 6 years ago
Oh my goodness, I remember reading that story way back in high school.
rosoo · 6 years ago
It was sooooo good. I read it only last year
creativedragonbaby · 6 years ago
I like the twist of him joining him
What if he kills General Zaroff?