Drabble STORY ARC #2: Seek and Avenge
A Sense of Shame
Part of a ‘choose your own’ story — drabble edition.
This is a ‘choose your own’ fiction story, “drabble edition”. You can check out Chapter 1 of this story: The Burned Village. Find out how to contribute to the ongoing story here, or check the previous chapter: ‘Atonement and Redemption’ by Jonathon Sawyer.
You see that madness had taken hold.
Dara walks silently ahead. Following her, you know that even if you rescue your family, the shame will never quite leave you.
Before long, you see a cabin. An old ranger emerges with his dog. The dog sniffs you, then growls.
“Sit, Scruff!” commands the man.
“Bruno,” says Dara. “The orcs have captives.”
“Orcs have camped there,” grunts the man, pointing to the river. You can smell smoke on the wind, and see a fire glow.
“I plan to ambush them,” Bruno adds.
“Alone?” queries Dara. “No — we should head to their base.”
And you…
- State that the base — and your family — are the priority (click here).
- Agree to help ambush the raiding part of orcs (click here).
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