DRABBLE STORY ARC #2: SEEK AND AVENGE

Swift and Silent

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

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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, ‘Stench of Orc Armor’ by JF Danskin or find out how to contribute by clicking here.

You try to assess the situation, carefully observing the guards' patrol patterns. With calculated precision, you dart from the shadows and swiftly cross the broad path toward the safety of one of the guard towers. The sound of your footsteps is muffled, every movement deliberate and calculated to avoid detection.

As you reach the cover of the tower, you press against the cold stone wall and move forward. The insignia on the orc’s shield serves as a great disguise, allowing you to keep a low profile while searching for a door. After taking a few steps…

A locked wooden door.

You decide to:

1. Try to open the door. Just pray it isn't locked first (click here).
2. Keep moving forward. You don’t want to draw attention here (click here).
3. Head back towards Scruff, and look for another way in…