Aaron stood up in his bed, perplexed. He had gotten ready for bed just a few minutes ago and was deep in a train of thought. He'd forgotten what it was that was troubling him. He turned his head to the left and saw a pile of papers stacked on his desk. It was at that moment it came to him—his college application had been rejected. “Yes, I think I’m on to something. A hiker’s carcass was found near there. It is apparent that he was mauled, but the question is, by what? ‘Authorities suspect a bear attack, but I’m not so sure.” * * * * * * * * *