Chapter 12: The Last Evening

The Amazing Colludia Race

USS Bristol (Archived), USS Foxglove (Archived), USS Montgomery (Archived) and USS Morro Bay (Archived)

The first firework didn’t explode. It bloomed. Blue light unfolded above Colludia Harbor before drifting slowly toward the sea. For a moment, the city was silent. Then applause rolled across the waterfront. The Great Colludian Race was over. Lanterns glowed from every balcony as [...]

Chapter 11: The Whole Picture

The Amazing Colludia Race

USS Bristol (Archived), USS Foxglove (Archived), USS Montgomery (Archived) and USS Morro Bay (Archived)

The final clue waited beneath a bronze archway overlooking the harbor. Unlike every clue before it, there was no riddle. Every story ends where it began. Beneath it, in smaller lettering, someone had written: Bring what you’ve learned. Emily read. “…That’s it?” The [...]

Chapter 10: A Detour Worth Taking

The Amazing Colludia Race

USS Bristol (Archived), USS Foxglove (Archived), USS Montgomery (Archived) and USS Morro Bay (Archived)

Morning came slowly to Colludia. The festival hadn’t disappeared, but it had softened. Shopkeepers swept yesterday’s confetti from their doorsteps while bakers carried fresh bread into their windows. Meanwhile,  musicians tuned their instruments for another day of celebration. Race [...]

Chapter 9: Things That Grow

The Amazing Colludia Race

USS Bristol (Archived), USS Foxglove (Archived), USS Montgomery (Archived) and USS Morro Bay (Archived)

The clue was shorter than any of the others. Every living thing needs tending. Below it, a simple sketch of a flowering tree pointed toward the eastern side of the city. Hannah smiled. “I think even I can solve this one.” David smiled. “I certainly hope so.” The Colludian [...]