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Lovero</a>.</blockquote>“Oh…” Alaric’s jaw tightens. “You’re bound by blood.”Only for thirty days.As long as you do what the old man wants, you’re free. Perhaps you are just like Alaric, doomed to linger here until your purpose is fulfilled.“I can help.” Alaric’s eyes twinkle in the candlelight, the soft heat of the flame warming his face.“How?”“Free me from this cave, and I’ll help you break the blood pact.”You press your lips together, weighing the merits of his proposition. Everywhere you turn, the world presents a challenge with no straightforward answer.You contemplate your next move.<h2 id="bec8">What do you say?</h2><ol><li><a href="https://readmedium.com/bloody-dilemma-cf602fe7885a">(Tell the truth) “No. I don’t trust you.” (Click here)</a></li><li>(Lie) “Yes, I’ll help you break free.” (coming soon)</li><li>(Tell the trut

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DRABBLE STORY ARC #2: SEEK AND AVENGE

Dare to Deal

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

Silhouettes of two men walking to the light — 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: ‘Crimson Cobweb’, by J.C. Lovero.

“Oh…” Alaric’s jaw tightens. “You’re bound by blood.”

Only for thirty days.

As long as you do what the old man wants, you’re free. Perhaps you are just like Alaric, doomed to linger here until your purpose is fulfilled.

“I can help.” Alaric’s eyes twinkle in the candlelight, the soft heat of the flame warming his face.

“How?”

“Free me from this cave, and I’ll help you break the blood pact.”

You press your lips together, weighing the merits of his proposition. Everywhere you turn, the world presents a challenge with no straightforward answer.

You contemplate your next move.

What do you say?

(Tell the truth) “No. I don’t trust you.” (Click here)
(Lie) “Yes, I’ll help you break free.” (coming soon)
(Tell the truth) “Yes. Let’s work together.” (coming soon)

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

If you enjoyed the story and would like to support me, make sure to:

👏 Clap (up to 50 times!) to help others find it
🔔 Follow me on Medium
📰 View more content on my Medium profile

Join the Medium membership program for only $5 to get unlimited access to thousands of articles online. If you use my referral link, I’ll receive a small portion of your membership fee at no extra cost to you.

Thanks for reading!