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You have taken less than a dozen silent steps when the voices stop. There is a rustle of foliage, then a group of hideous-looking creatures emerge from the bushes. They are not as tall as you but almost twice as broad, with arms that hang below their knees. They slobber repulsively as they draw their primitive weapons and shuffle closer.

If you have a bow and wish to use it, turn to 119.

If not, turn to 315.

Text copyright © 1987 Joe Dever.
Illustrations copyright © 1987 Brian Williams.