Tumblr Polls Decide the Story
It’s quite simple really. I’m posting a short snippet with possible ways this little story could play out. And whatever ever option is ahead when the poll ends, then that’s the one that gets written. Think of this as a kind of choose your own adventure, except you really get a say it what happens.
I feel like this could be a really cool way to use the polls feature, and honestly I just want to see how it goes. I am of course open to any feedback about this.
The poll length will be set to a week, as I do not know if there is a way to set the length as anything other than a one day or one week, and one day if definitely too short of a time period. I am also open to creating a tag list if this is something people would be interested in seeing.
And maybe rather than rambling on I should just post the first snippet.
~Regal
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The wind whips across your legs, utilising the sand around as its projectile, striking stinging pain across your calf. The air filled with the strong scent of salt and water as the waves rise and fall around you. Screeching can be heard above as the gull once again circles the shore, in search of more people to pester for snacks. As for the sea itself beyond the strong glare from the late afternoon sun, not much can be seen. All that can be seen is a mysterious body in front of you, something that could hold many secrets, or none at all.
You turn and face the scrub covered sand dunes behind you, just like the sea gull, looking for people. However unlike the gull, you do not want to see them. And you don’t, the beach is deserted, quite possibly because of the dolphin sighting two beaches over. That is a good thing for you, it means you can get in the water without anyone seeing. Despite basic swim training saying that it is a terrible idea.
You pick up the blue backpack you very graciously dropped on the ground only a couple moments earlier, pull out the plastic covering from the front pocket and place it overtop of the bag. Ensuring it is watertight. The last thing you want is your phone being drowned. You throw the bag over your shoulder and step towards the water, enjoying the feeling of the damp sand under your toes.
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Where Should The Story Go Next
Strong Waves?
Hidden Items?
Something Mythical?
Animals?
Other (Random Pick from Comments or Tags)
Mystery Pick (Regal Decides)