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Summary

The web content introduces "Drabble STORY ARC #2: Seek and Avenge," a collaborative, interactive fiction story where readers can contribute 100-word drabbles to advance the narrative, currently featuring a group of adventurers assembling to confront orcs.

Abstract

The website presents the second installment of a 'choose your own' adventure story titled "Drabble STORY ARC #2: Seek and Avenge." This interactive narrative invites readers to actively participate by writing their own 100-word chapters, known as drabbles, to shape the unfolding events. The story is set in a lively tavern where the protagonist recruits a diverse team of adventurers, including a lizard-warrior named Tox'ar, a skeptical sorceress called Naya Flameweaver, and a knowledgeable goblin named Polki, to join a quest to slay orcs. The group is bolstered by the promise of loot and the shared goal of seeking vengeance. Readers are encouraged to contribute to the story's progression and can find inspiration from a collection of writing prompts provided by the author.

Opinions

  • The author encourages active participation from the audience, valuing community engagement in storytelling.
  • The inclusion of a 'choose your own' adventure element suggests a preference for interactive and dynamic narrative experiences.
  • The use of drabbles, short stories of exactly 100 words, indicates a challenge for concise and impactful writing.
  • The mention of loot and the promise of adventure hints at common tropes in fantasy genres, appealing to fans of such themes.
  • By providing writing prompts, the author supports and guides potential contributors, fostering a collaborative writing environment.

Drabble STORY ARC #2: Seek and Avenge

Assemble!

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

Image by the author using Midjourney

This is a ‘choose your own’ fiction story, “drabble edition”. Head back to the previous instalment here.

Find out how to contribute to the ongoing story here.

The tavern is lively. Workers drinking too much… but a few possible candidates.

Will they help?

A lizard-warrior, blue skinned. He snarls at first, but on mention of slaying orcs, his eyes light up. “I’m in. Name’s Tox’ar.”

Next, a cloaked sorceress: “Naya Flameweaver.” She raises one eyebrow; skeptical of your proposal. But the offer of loot from the orc camp suffices to win her over.

Two strapping youths laugh drunkenly and refuse, but a green-clad goblin taps your shoulder. “I know the way of the forest,” she says. “I’m Polki”.

Soon your band departs, and your confidence is rising…

Continue…

This is a collaborative story. Please feel free to join in and add a chapter, furthering the story in any way you like. Each main part of the story (not including choices and blurb) should be a 100-word drabble. Or drop suggestions in the comments!

And check out the writing prompts below for loads of story ideas.

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