DRABBLE STORY ARC #2: SEEK AND AVENGE

Dusk to Dawn

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

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A misty dawn with trees near and a hill beyond
Photo by Johannes Plenio on Unsplash

This is a continuation of The Burned Village, a ‘choose your own’ fiction story, “drabble edition”. Head back to the previous instalment, ‘Allies in the Night’, or find out how to contribute by clicking here.

You and Taryn collapse exhausted in the abandoned hut.

You slip into a dream with orcs and goblins are at war. Goblin princes are kidnapped by orcs. You try to intervene, but are restrained by your childhood friend, Zaroph…

When you wake, it’s cold and bright.

Taryn’s awake. “We must seek Piquantia’s mansion,” they say, pointing to the forest.

“Let’s be wary,” you reply. “There are goblins and blood mages, I’ve heard.”

“Don’t worry about goblins,” Taryn urges, as you move off. “Their princes, Polki and Powzi, are friends from town.”

You nod, having heard the names. “Still… it’s dangerous.”

Continue.

Thanks for reading! You can find my fiction and poetry here, including lots of stand-alone fantasy stories, and my articles about creativity writing and author skills right here.

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JF Danskin
Choose Your Own Adventure — Collaboration

Writing fiction (fantasy especially) and poetry, enthusiast for creativity, collaboration, community. An Editor at the Fiction Writer's Den.