DRABBLE STORY ARC #1: UNTIL LUCK RUNS OUT

A Hopeful Voice From Below

A chapter of a ‘choose your own’ story — drabble edition!

This is a continuation of You Are Dead, a Choose Your Own Adventure Story — Drabble Edition started by Bradan Writes Stories. Find out how to contribute here, or return to the previous chapter: “Is This Reality?” by P. L. Goaway.

You try to focus on the voice that you just heard. “Who is this?” you ask.

“Come. I can help you.” It is a woman’s voice.

“Against Death?” you ask.

“There’s only one way to defeat him.”

You realise the voice is coming from below. Another of Death’s traps? Maybe. But what choice is there?

“How can I find you?”

“See that forge across the road…?”

You look up, and see a stone building with an anvil. There are no lights or signs of activity. “I see it.”

“Below it is a trapdoor. Use it. Come, and I’ll explain everything.”

Continue…

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