1 The Rusted Riddle

The Rusted Riddle: Echoes of the Locked PastBy Pranav S BayariWhen truth is buried deep beneath lies, only a riddle can unearth it...Fifteen-year-old Prawl Bayarden never asked to become a detective of the dead. But when a mysterious copper box opens the gateway to secrets long buried, he's thrust into a chilling game of shadows, deception, and deadly truths. His parents didn't just die-they were eliminated for what they knew. Now it's his turn to finish what they started.With nothing but fragments of riddles, coded messages, and the help of his fiercely loyal (and increasingly suspicious) friend Neil, Prawl must unlock the secrets of Lanchester, a building that hides more than it reveals. Trapped, hunted, and betrayed, he discovers that trust is a trap and that every answer leads to a darker question.From dusty basements to high-tech chases, from mysterious disappearances to shocking betrayals, this mind-bending thriller delivers twists that punch hard, riddles that demand genius, and a heart that won't stop racing.Will Prawl survive the riddle... or become its final victim?