Fj In The House Of Avarice Episode One

Caroline Mae

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03-01-2025

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The air hung thick with the scent of old money and desperation. Dust motes danced in the lone shaft of sunlight piercing the gloom of the cavernous hall. This wasn't your typical heist setup; this was the House of Avarice, a mausoleum of greed built by the infamous Baron Volkov. And I, Fj, was about to delve into its heart.

The Setup

My contact, a shadowy figure known only as "Silas," had provided the intel. A priceless artifact, the Serpent's Eye, was hidden somewhere within the Baron's collection. The details were scarce – a cryptic riddle, a whispered rumour – but the reward was substantial enough to tempt even the most seasoned thief. My team, a motley crew of specialists, waited patiently in the shadows outside. Each member was vital, each with a unique skill set. We were a well-oiled machine, ready to dismantle the Baron's defenses.

The Team

• Jax: Our tech expert, a whiz with electronics and a master of disguise. His ability to bypass security systems was unmatched.
• Seraphina: The muscle, quiet and deadly. Her hand-to-hand combat skills were legendary, and her loyalty unyielding.
• Myself, Fj: The brains of the operation, the strategist, the one who pieced together the puzzle.

Entering the Labyrinth

The mansion itself was a formidable challenge. Laser grids, pressure plates, and motion sensors guarded every corridor. Jax’s skills proved invaluable, disabling the security systems with a precision that bordered on artistry. Seraphina, ever vigilant, cleared the way, her movements fluid and silent, a ghost in the moonlight. We navigated the labyrinthine corridors, the silence broken only by the rhythmic tick-tock of an ancient grandfather clock and the occasional creak of the floorboards. The deeper we went, the more palpable the Baron's avarice became. The sheer scale of his collection was staggering – mountains of gold, priceless jewels, and artifacts from across the ages, all displayed with callous disregard.

The Riddle

We eventually found ourselves in a circular chamber, at its center a large, ornate pedestal. On it rested a small, intricately carved box. This was it: the Serpent's Eye's hiding place. But access wasn't straightforward. Inscribed on the box was a riddle, a final test of our wits. It read:

"Where shadows dance and light does flee, The Serpent's Eye awaits for thee. Seek the heart of endless night, And claim the treasure, bathed in light."

The solution was immediately clear, but only because I had spent weeks researching the Baron's obsession with astrological symbolism. The "heart of endless night" referenced the midnight hour, and the "light" revealed the only location in the room where a moonlight beam illuminated part of the pedestal. Using this small, yet precise piece of information we easily solved the riddle.

To Be Continued…

With the box secured, the first stage of our operation was complete. But the House of Avarice held more secrets than we initially anticipated. The Baron’s defenses were far more intricate than we had initially believed, and the final confrontation was still to come. The Serpent's Eye might be ours, but our journey through the House of Avarice has only just begun.