DRABBLE STORY ARC #2: SEEK AND AVENGE

The Deceit

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

This is a continuation of The Burned Village, a ‘choose your own’ fiction story, “drabble edition,” initially created by JF Danskin. Head back to the previous installment, The Idea of Safety, or find out how to contribute by clicking here.

Suddenly, you catch a fleeting glimpse of an orc deftly reaching for a weapon.

“Halt!” you bellow, unsheathing your sword. The others and several villagers flock to your side, forging a formidable defensive formation.

The other orcs lunge forward in a chorus of snarls, brandishing their weapons. The lead orc spins around with arms raised. “Peace, brothers!” he commands.

A shiver runs down your spine as you realize these orcs are too weary and agitated to be trusted; their primordial instincts are taking over.

The orcs charge at you like a thundering herd, stampeding over the lead orc.

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Thanks to JF Danskin for providing the original material leading up to this chapter. Find out how to contribute to the story by clicking here.