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It begins here: Delve! A fantasy story told post by post, no pre-planning. All in thread. Please share if you enjoy! – Updated 1-2 times a week. – No limits. – No editor. Longer explanation here: bit.ly/_Delve 💙📚 #writingcommunity #booksky #book #amwriting #fantasy #author #story

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Skip Scherer - Author
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Kru, son of Apto, stumbled as guards shoved him down the last step, ankle cuffs clinking against cold stones. Life had brought him here, to the lowest cells from which none returned. Guards laughed, talking to themselves, lit by a small lantern. Yet, Kru smiled; everything he wanted was here. #SiP

Skip Scherer - Author
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“Hate coming down here,” the 1st guard said. “Place reeks.” “At least we just drop 'em off. Tam comes here every day to feed these wastes,” the 2nd guard replied, pushing Kru again. Past several cells, they stopped in front of a heavy metal door. Scrawled beside it was a number 8. Kru panicked. #SiP

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“That one,” Kru said, pointing across the hall. “I need to be in that one.” “That one's flooded, you fool. You’re going to be miserable enough, why add to your pain?” “It is my lifetime to spend. What care you for my pain?” The guards stared blankly at each other and then broke into laughter. #SiP

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“You’ll be dead in a year. We don’t care,” the 1st guard said, pushing Kru across the hall. The 2nd guard fiddled with the keys. Finding the correct one, he shoved it in the lock with a loud clunk. With a heave, it swung free, scraping and squealing. At door 9, the guards removed his chains. #SiP