DRABBLE STORY ARC #2: SEEK AND AVENGE
Acceptable Losses
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 chapter here or find out how to contribute to the ongoing story here.
However you justify the act, you are killing these two people. Decision made.
You heft the axe above your head and take a step forward.
SNAP!
A broken branch brings both their attention to you, standing frozen mid-swing.
Now they have seen your face, there is another reason not to relent.
You close your eyes and bring the axe down, then across in a wide sweeping motion.
There is resistance, then the blade slices through.
After a moment, silence once again reigns and you open your eyes.
The man and child lay motionless at your feet.
You did this.
Continue…
Life was simpler back in the village. I did not have a hand in this, I merely wrote this chapter. YOU clicked on it!
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