Monster's Curse

by Michael Hudson

Chapter 17

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Tame put a hand onto his forehead, slightly cursing the fact that he had to have a conscience. “Alright, I’m going now. Have a nice night, and I would suggest not trying to attack me. I’m kind of experienced at combat, and I doubt you’ve even thrown a punch.” He nodded at another small. “mew,” from above that came in response.

With each step, a few clicks upon the ceiling would accompany him. She must be growing used to being around me. I guess that isn–

“Stop!”

He stood stock still, staring at the hallway. All there was were the silhouettes of old suits of armor and more of this accursed web. He turned his attention upwards and saw two green eyes looking back at him. They were a nice light green and spread over a white, fuzzy, field of a face on the girl. The white quickly turned a tint of red as she held a clawed hand to her mouth. “Uh… sorry. I wasn’t speaking to you. You,” she grew quieter, “you can go.”

Tame sighed and tipped his head. “Have a nice night, and I would suggest hiding better. Other hunters will not be as kind as I have been tonight. You don’t seem half bad, so I would rather you not be skinned.”

The creature nodded before retreating back into the darkness, disappearing once more. He glanced back at the hallway and sighed. “I would really suggest clearing some of these webs if you don’t mind intruders. That would definitely make it easier to get here.”

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Bottom Left (under construction)
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Top Left (under construction)
Right staircase (under construction)

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