Beginning Note.

They moved their feet with caution, taking one step per minute it seemed, they were scared, terrified even.
They couldn't tell what was after them, no they could, it was a wolf, definitely, they'd heard it howl a few minutes ago. Most people would have bolted but they new better, if they were careful, didn't pant or make too much noise, the wolf would go away, well hopefully.
The wolf had chased them far up a mountain, they weren't sure how much longer they could go...

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