An Infinite Cycle

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The web content presents an interactive, 'choose your own' fiction story titled "An Infinite Cycle," inviting readers to contribute to the narrative.

Abstract

The provided text introduces "An Infinite Cycle," the second story arc in a 'choose your own' drabble fiction series. Set against a backdrop of a castle amidst beautiful mountains, the narrative involves a character named Alaric who reflects on a simpler past before the land was ravaged by orcs and blood mages. The story invites the reader to engage with the protagonist's decision-making process, offering three different paths to shape the story's progression. The reader is prompted to choose whether to tell the truth or lie in response to Alaric's proposition of mutual assistance to end the cycle of violence. The content also encourages readers to participate in the collaborative storytelling process and provides options to support the author through clapping, following, and joining the Medium membership program.

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The author, J.C. Lovero, encourages reader interaction and collaboration in the story's development.
The story is presented as part of a larger series, with links to previous chapters and instructions on how to contribute.
The narrative suggests a desire for peace and an end to a cycle of violence, as reflected in Alaric's longing for a simpler life.
The use of an AI-generated image from Lexica for the story's visual element indicates an openness to incorporating modern technology in storytelling.
The author seeks support from readers in the form of claps, follows, and Medium membership, emphasizing the value of reader engagement for the writer's success.

Part of a ‘choose your own’ story — drabble edition.

A castle set against a beautiful mountain landscape — AI image using Lexica

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: ‘Shackled Souls’, by J.C. Lovero.

“Me? What do I want?”

You nod.

Alaric opens his mouth, then stops himself with a sharp exhale. He gazes out of the cave’s exit, yet his eyes focus on a place far from here. “A simpler life, before orcs ravaged the land and blood mages tortured the innocent.”

His words sink in, and you can almost hear the screams of the people in your village when it was burning. At some point, the killing needs to stop.

Someone must break the cycle.

“Something tells me you yearn for the same,” he says. “Let’s help each other. We’re stronger together.”

What do you say?

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DRABBLE STORY ARC #2: SEEK AND AVENGE

An Infinite Cycle

Part of a ‘choose your own’ story — drabble edition.

What do you say?