Midnight Lullabies #2 Creature In The Chimney by Davin Davis

Author:Davin Davis [Davis, Davin & Davis, Davin]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2022-12-14T05:00:00+00:00

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T he three brave adventurers moved slowly through the dilapidated dungeon. Dagan led the way, lighting their path with the blue flame from his hand. The Unknighted Princess followed closely behind, gripping her sword, Suffertooth, tightly in both hands. She was vigilant, ready for the horrors to come. Peeloy the Wretched was the last in line, carrying only a mere torch to guide his path through the narrow hallway.

The bricks that made up the walls were unevenly stacked on top of one another, looking as if this place were hastily built. Trolls and traps were known to frequent these dungeons.

“We must be cautious,” said Harold. “Every step could be your last. These places are littered with traps.”

“What are we looking for,” asked Peeloy.

“Loot. Treasure. Every defeated enemy, every dungeon we explore has treasures we must scrounge. There is a greater enemy awaiting us further along our journey. We must gather these treasures if we are to vanquish whatever domineering force awaits us.

.“The Ice Arachwraith awaits us,” said the Princess. “I am ready.”

“We will not find it here, in this place. It’s hiding in the mountains, far from here. It is a terrifying foe. We must be ready.” Dagan waved his fire hands around the room looking for the edge of the walls.

“I am ready,” Charleigh declared as she turned back and forth, marching unapologetically through the dungeon.

“Am I ready? Is this torch enough to kill a… uhh, rackawraith?”

“Not even close,” said Harry. He stopped and turned towards Peeloy with a smile on his face. “Don’t worry, thief. While your torch may be bright…” Dagan lit his other hand on fire and both flames erupted into a fierce blaze. “Mine are hot enough to melt the bricks around us.”

“And you claim I’m arrogant, fire mage,” Charleigh said as she walked in front of Harold. “Lest not forget, while you do guide our path, the brightness from your flame can’t always see-”

“Stop!” Peeloy shouted as he pointed his torch toward their feet.

The three of them looked down. The hallway they were walking through had come to a wide opening. Dagan’s ankle was pressed up against a rope, that was suspended to the wall on either side, low to the ground. Easy to miss.

“You’re about to walk right into a trap,” said Peeloy.

“As I was about to say, even in your brightness you can’t see traps right in front of you, Dagan.” Charleigh looked up at the thief and smiled in approval. “You may control water in a waterless dungeon, thief, but at least your ability to sense traps will come in handy.”

“I can move in silence,” said Peeloy. “I suggest both of you do the same. They won’t hear me coming, but they’ll hear you.”

“Stay vigilant, friends. Traps mean enemies are nearby,” said Dagan as he scanned the room with his flames.

A vicious grunt bellowed from the darkness in front of them. Charleigh snapped back in an instant, away from the trap, and lifted Suffertooth near her face in guard position. Dagan locked his hands together.

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