Drabble Story Arc #2: Seek and Avenge

Getting the Upper Hand

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

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Close-up of a surprised old man in dark robes standing in a forest.
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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 by clicking here, or find out how to contribute by clicking here.

Lorenzo detects the axe flying towards his head.

Instinctively, he crouches and puts his hand up to block the incoming weapon. The axe tumbles through the air, rotating head over handle. The blade connects with Lorenzo’s outstretched hand and lops off a few of the wizard’s fingers.

The weapon is knocked off-course and misses the vile sorcerer’s face by less than an inch.

“Argh, you brainless dullard!” Lorenzo seethes, grasping his maimed hand and glaring at you.

“You’re going to suffer once I fix this!”

You waste no time responding, but instead get to your feet and run for the trees.

Continue…

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.

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