Puzzles in the Castle in the Air

by [pens&feathers]

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The darkness seemed tangible, and it was beginning to consume him. Jacques put his hand against the cool texture of the stone wall to steady himself.

Gabrielle began to cry softly somewhere off to his left, a tiny sound in the immense darkness. He extended his arms out in front of him and found her small hand in the darkness. She felt so cold and so small. Not the unshakable young magician he had met in a corridor only days before.

But there was something so familiar about this place.

It rested there, just on the edge of his memory. Something he had once known, but could no longer grasp. Something that had been dulled, eroded by his long years spent in the dungeon. Something that told him they were safe.

That they were supposed to be here.

Jacques closed his eyes and let go of Gabrielle’s hand. He stepped into what felt like the middle of the room, and the small stone chamber was instantly filled with an eerie blue light.

Suddenly, it all came flooding back.

It was a puzzle.

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Average Reader Rating: 5.0 stars out of 5

  1. Puzzles in the Castle in the Air

    John Perkins' Buddy Icon John Perkins

    Posted 3 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Awesome! I’m glad you’re continuing with this series.

  2. Puzzles in the Castle in the Air

    [pens&feathers]'s Buddy Icon [pens&feathers]

    Posted 3 months ago

    Thank you, John. I’m glad you enjoy it enough to keep reading. :]

  3. Puzzles in the Castle in the Air

    Ana Cristina's Buddy Icon Ana Cristina

    Posted 3 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Very, very good sequel. I’m glad to see that this series is still alive and kicking. These are some extremely compelling characters you guys have created!

  4. Puzzles in the Castle in the Air

    thebetweenspace's Buddy Icon thebetweenspace

    Posted 2 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    A puzzle. Very fitting. And I love that Jacques knows he’s right where he needs to be.

  5. Puzzles in the Castle in the Air

    RainDance's Buddy Icon RainDance

    Posted 2 months ago

    Gah! This story keeps me reading no matter how hard I try to stop! And I have to get up and paint my room tomorrow!

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