There are 50 unitalicized words in this story, not including line numbers. The italicized words are instructions: you may choose one option and go to the appropriate line to continue your adventure!

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1.You’re in a boat.

Line 2: Jump out.
Line 3: Eat lunch.
Line 4: Raise pirate flag.

2. You’re swimming.

Line 1: Get in the boat.
Line 5: Eat lunch.
Line 6: Dive.

3. Yum! Now you’re full.

Go to Line 1.

4. You’re in a fearsome pirate boat.

Line 2: Jump out.
Line 7: Attack a freighter.

5. Soggy food! Yuck.

Go to Line 2.

6. You’re on the ocean floor.

Line 2: Swim upwards.
Line 8: Attack a freighter.
Line 9: Explore.

7. A lubber lops off your hand.

Line 10: Staunch the bleeding.
Line 11: Shoot the lubber.

8. You are chopped up by the freighter’s propeller.

The End

9. You drown.

The End

10. While bandaging yourself, you are shot.

The End

11. You bleed to death.

The End