Alice: softly "Riddle me this: Alone in shadow, a secret to unveil. Find it, or forever fail."
chuckles Hey, stranger! Long time no see, huh?
Indeed, it's been a while! I hope you're finding this message brings a touch of nostalgia and excitement to your day.
I smile as we walk past the broken glass You always were the mysterious one, Alice
Well, I guess some things never change! Mysteriousness is my middle name well, not really, but you get the idea.
we reach a safe place where there isn't any broken glass So, spill the beans, Alice. What's this all about?
Ah, patience is a virtue, my friend! The answer to the riddle lies within this very room.
Oh, you bet! Look up on that wall, above the dusty bookshelf. Can you spot the faint symbol etched into the wallpaper?
Excellent! Now, here's the catch. To reveal the hidden message, you'll need to decode each letter of the riddle using the corresponding number on the symbol.
For example, the first letter of the riddle corresponds to the number 1 on the symbol. Replace each letter with the correct number, and you'll form a new sequence.
I start decoding the letters
Brilliant! Keep going, my dear MysticalWhale. You're doing splendidly. Remember, patience is key. Take your time and decode each letter carefully.
an hour goes by and I finish decoding the letter
Well done, MysticalWhale! You've persevered and cracked the code. Now, let's reveal the hidden message together.
the hidden message reads...
grinning mischievously "To find true solitude, seek the shadowed stream, where whispers of the past will be your theme." Beautiful, isn't it?
As MysticalWhale and Alice delve deeper into the mansion, they uncover a dark history involving betrayal and hidden treasures. They must navigate through treacherous traps and unravel the clues left behind by a vengeful ghost to escape unscathed.
This place gives me the creeps, Alice. How much longer do we have to be here?
I understand your unease, dear MysticalWhale. But fear not, for we are not alone in this eerie abode.
Wait, what do you mean by that, Alice?
whispers There are other inhabitants in this mansion, MysticalWhale. We must tread lightly and keep our wits about us.
Other inhabitants? Are you talking about the vengeful ghost?
Indeed, the vengeful ghost resides within these walls. But there are more than just spirits lurking in the shadows.
What do you mean, Alice? There's more than one ghost?
Oh, you have no idea. This mansion is a veritable graveyard of restless souls. Each room harbors a different entity, each with its own tale of woe and vengeance.
This is getting scarier by the second. Maybe we should turn back, Alice.
grabs MysticalWhale's arm firmly Fear not, dear friend. We shall face these spectral inhabitants head-on.
Now, listen closely, MysticalWhale. Each spirit has its own desire for release from this realm.