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Summary

The web content describes an interactive "choose your own adventure" story titled "Double Trouble–Ninja Fear!" where the protagonist encounters a ninja assassin and must choose between going down a trapdoor or entering a space-age capsule to escape.

Abstract

The provided text outlines the first story arc of an interactive narrative titled "Until Luck Runs Out," with the current chapter named "Double Trouble–Ninja Fear!" This chapter is part of a collaborative series where readers can contribute to the story's progression. The protagonist is confronted with a sudden attack by a ninja assassin and is forced to make a quick decision to flee towards safety. With two options available—a trapdoor or a space-age capsule—the reader is invited to click on their preferred choice to continue the adventure. The story is a continuation of a previous chapter by John Fanidis and is part of a larger collection of "choose your own adventure" stories on Medium, where new contributors are welcome to add their own twists or start new storylines.

Opinions

  • The narrative encourages reader participation and decision-making, emphasizing the interactive nature of the story.
  • The inclusion of hyperlinks to previous chapters and contribution guidelines indicates a community-driven approach to storytelling.
  • The presence of a membership sign-up link suggests that the platform values reader engagement and support for its writers.
  • The use of imagery, such as the photograph by Abolfazl Eslami and the space-age capsule illustration, enhances the story's atmosphere and immerses the reader in the narrative.
  • The story's structure, with clear choices and consequences, reflects the classic "choose your own adventure" format, appealing to fans of interactive fiction.

DRABBLE STORY ARC #1: UNTIL LUCK RUNS OUT

Double Trouble–Ninja Fear!

A chapter of a ‘choose your own’ story — Drabble edition!

Photo by Abolfazl eslami on Unsplash

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 by John Fanidis.

You flip both letters at the same time, but before you have time to read either, a black-clad ninja-assassin leaps into the room. Their sword swishes just past your nose… you leaned back just in time!

Dropping the notes, you dart towards the back door, but the assassin is there.

You turn, heading towards the front, and then dart right through a misty stone doorway. Beyond are two further doors, wooden. The one to your right? Locked.

You hear footsteps behind. You try the door to your left, and enter, panting.

Ahead is a weird, space-age capsule, and a trapdoor.

There’s no time to delay. You decide to…

  1. Go down the trapdoor (click here).
  2. Enter the space-age capsule (click here).

This is a collaborative story and you can add a chapter with an alternative path, or a whole new story of your own if you like! Come join us at Choose Your Own Adventure–Collaboration to contribute, or check out the examples below.

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