DRABBLE–ISH STORY ARC #6: HUNTING A DEMON
The Far Shore
A chapter of a ‘choose your own’ story — drabble edition!
This is a continuation of Hunting a Demon, a Choose Your Own Adventure Story started by JF Danskin and written in drabbles and double-drabbles. Find out more here, or return to the previous chapter: ‘Wild Red Bees in a Jar’ or ‘The Child’s Incantation’.
You have escaped the fish warriors in the stolen boat — with Angelika’s help. She’s proven resourceful!
At last you relax, and slump back against the wooden stern in your solid metal armor. Not the most comfortable you’ve ever been, but hey… it’s peaceful at last, and quite beautiful.
Abandoning the boat on a rocky shore, the pair of you stride towards the foothills as night falls.
You’re already far from the lake when you strike camp. It’s dark; it takes all your remaining strength to pitch the tent, using rocks to weigh it down. You’re swiftly fast asleep, dangers forgotten…
Continue.
Thanks for reading! This drabble responded to one of Grim Flandango’s daily word prompts (‘slump’).
So, what dangers should the protagonist find in the mountains – any suggestions?
