A short story to be written in 50 words not one word less, not one word more!, for the Freewriters community to #ZapFic50Friday contest. Prompt: "pledge"
The lonely sorcerer did not worship the ancient gods; he bargained with them. Like heavy links in a long chain, each dark contract bound him tighter, and the pledges of power demanded blood sacrifices. Like a true curse, his tragic company alone could only bring misfortune to everyone around him.
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