Drabble STORY ARC #2: Seek and Avenge

Surrounded

Part of a ‘choose your own’ story — drabble edition

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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: ‘Volley of Fire’ by John Fanidis.

Battle.

Rain starts to fall. The archers from Five Oaks village fire again and again, while those with spears fight off the first wave of orcs.

For a while, the defenders hold. But then villagers begin to fall. One, two, three… slain.

Skirmishes break out in the streets as marauders pass the barricades. Brave locals engage in a fighting retreat.

Then the mounted orc leader charges. He sorcerously summons flashing lightning bolts, killing defenders left and right.

Villagers flee in terror. More orcs are advancing.

You and Dara exchange a glance. It’s clear that you won’t hold for much longer…

You decide to:

1. Hold out atop the watchtower for as long as you can (click here).
2. Race for the forest, leading the most vulnerable villagers to safety before the…