Before daybreak, Linda tells the contestants to get started and leaves camp on her ATV. Right before she leaves, she tells them that there will be a bonus reward for anyone who finds a small, leather-bound book. Several of the contestants, including Jaden and Brandon, sprint out to find their hiding spots, but Mack and Ava take their time and walk slowly.

Mack finds a shack with rubber duckies hanging from the ceiling. Spurred by the memory of her sister Maddie’s toy duck, she hides in a divot on the roof. As the day passes, she hears a strange huffing and padding noise close by and feels disturbed to realize that the noise sounds animalistic; she had been expecting ATVs or people in pursuit of the contestants. Though she does not yet realize it, this is her first encounter with the monster.

The other contestants also find hiding places. Rosiee hides in a broken carousel and worries that her choice is too obvious. She scratches her arm and bleeds a little. Troubled by memories of her abusive ex, she hunkers down for a long wait. Christian finds a rotting rollercoaster and hides in the cart.