Drabble Story Arc #2: Seek and Avenge

The Blade of the Axe

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

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An axe blade being sharpened
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This is a collaborative ‘choose your own’ fiction story. The whole story begins with ‘The Burned Village’ by JF Danskin. You can also head back to the previous chapter, ‘Merchants’ Guild’, also by JF Danskin. Or find out how to contribute to the ongoing story here.

You snarl, then stride forward towards Okoom the Guildmaster, raising your axe.

“I’ve had enough of this garbage,” you say, as the big half-orc backs away.

Then you raise your axe to his neck. “I know your guild hired Zaroph to work with the orcs, and then the orcs burned my village. Care to fill in the rest of the story?”

“We only had the best of intentions,” says Okoom in a scratchy voice, eyes wide in fear.

But then he glances behind you. The guard! Strong hands grip your arms, and the axe is wrestled from your grip…

Continue.

This is a collaborative story. Please feel free to join in and add a chapter, furthering the story in any way you like. Each main part of the story (not including choices and blurb) should be a 100-word drabble. Or drop suggestions in the comments!

And check out the writing prompts below for loads of story ideas.

JF's writing prompts

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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.