In Search for Her
Althea W.
A riddle appeared on a stone plaque by the pool:
"By day it sleeps, by night it soars,
Silent as the moon, it holds the core.
Speak its name to calm the tide,
And through the maze, you may glide."
Nikolai and I pondered the riddle, our eyes scanning the area for any hints. After a few moments, a soft voice echoed through the trees. “The answer is the owl,” it said. “Speak the name, and the way will be shown.”
Following the guidance, I called out, “Owl!” At that instant, the water in the pool began to bubble, and a hidden pathway emerged, leading us further into the garden.