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DRABBLE STORY ARC #2: SEEK AND AVENGE

Crimson Cobweb

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

A spiderweb in the forest — 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: ‘A Moment of Respite’, by J.C. Lovero.

Alaric furrows his brows. “I’ll tell you, but you have to do something for me.”

He sits in the flickering candlelight, his features distorted by the shadows. Without the shackles, Alaric would look less like a prisoner and more like a villain.

“What can I do?” You point at the wound on your right shoulder. “You’re not his only captive.”

Alaric opens his mouth to speak, but his eyes widen at the sight of your chest.

You tug at your tunic, following his gaze to the skin around your injury. Crimson veins ripple outward like a never-ending spiderweb…

Continue.

This story is a collaborative effort. Please feel free to join in and add a chapter, furthering the story in any way you like.

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