Midnight

EDITION #1

Good evening, Jade Mountain. As dawn graces our academy, I must tell you a story that has disrupted my night and days to come.

Under the cloak of night, while the academy was asleep, a misfortune befell me. A cherished relic, a necklace with history and cherished memories, was snatched from its sacred resting place. Its absence weighs heavily upon my spirit, for it symbolised not only beauty but the essence of familial bonds and treasured moments.

But behold, dear friends, for the plot thickens with a confession from the thief themselves. In the darkness, they whispered to me their evil plan, revealing a twist in the story. The stolen necklace now lies concealed within the possessions of an unwitting staff member, without them knowing.

Ah, the irony of fate! Yet, amidst this shadow, a glimmer of hope emerges. I turn to you, students and staff of Jade Mountain, to aid me in this quest to heal my broken heart.

But wait, dear students and staff, for there is more to this tale. The thief, in their cunning act, left behind a riddle, a cryptic clue to unveil the identity of the unknowing carrier of my precious necklace. A challenge within a challenge, a puzzle to solve in our pursuit of justice.

Mirror, mirror, on the wall,

Who holds the key to save them all?

who'll heed the call?

A lime, so bright, like lemon's thrall.

The silent one, with much to say,

Knows the path of night and day.

A weaver, fine, in skill divine,

Threads history's tale, in silk entwine.

Twenty-three years, the quartz did they mine,

Standing tall at five-foot-nine.

With a necklace kept, touched by animus divine,

Find this and everything shall be fine.

Find this soul 'neath the moon's soft light,

For by midnight's chime, all is right.

In this puzzle's rhyme, the answer lays within each,

Seek the one who holds the day.

And to those who assist in the recovery of my cherished relic or even find a simple clue, a reward beyond measure shall be theirs, a testament to my eternal gratitude for their selfless aid.

So, I ask you, my companions, join me in this quest.. For the fate of my cherished relic hangs in the balance, and only together can we hope to reclaim what has been lost. Please find my necklace before tomorrow night, Oh how I long for my cherished necklace.

Written by Silas Wolf