DRABBLE STORY ARC #1: UNTIL LUCK RUNS OUT
Defying the Assassin
A chapter of a ‘choose your own’ story — Drabble edition!
This is a continuation of You Are Dead, a Choose Your Own Adventure Story — Drabble Edition started by Bradan Writes Stories. Find out how to contribute here, or return to the previous chapter: “Outrunning the Assassin”.
Having gained a lot of experience with Death’s sick little game, you have just had enough.
Defiantly, you show the assassin your middle finger.
“Sit on it, you murderous *******!”
Puzzled, the assassin stares at you and points at your extended finger.
“What is that supposed to symbolise?”
“What?! It is a universal gesture to express contempt for another person!”
“Like slapping them with a leather glove?”
“Like slapping them with a gauntlet, man!”
“Whooo!” The assassin’s eyes widen. “You got courage!”
He looks back to check that his companions aren’t approaching.
“Give me the figurine, and you shall live.”
You decide to…
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