DRABBLE STORY ARC #2: SEEK AND AVENGE
Wayward Whispers
Part of a ‘choose your own’ story — drabble edition.
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: ‘The Athame’s Allure’, by J.C. Lovero.
“Why should I tell you anything?” the prisoner asks. “You’ll kill me as soon as you get what you want.”
A cacophony of whispers assaults you from all directions — men, women, and children. You turn, pointing the blade to defend yourself. The dank smell of a lonely cave wall greets you.
Help us…
Please…
Stop him…
“You can hear the voices?” the prisoner asks.
Your throat constricts as the whispers intensify, and the sound of your heartbeat fills your ears like a war drum before battle.
Is this Lorenzo’s magic?
The prisoner may know — if you can trust a stranger.
Choose your next action.
- (Lie) Tell the prisoner you don’t hear anything. You just wanted to kill a pesky fly (click here).
- Ask about the voices (click here).
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