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The Canine Riddle
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The Nightly Quest Begins
The golden lights around the Peacock Feather Theater twinkled like stars. Sir Shadowscale, a knight with a hide of granite and eyes glowing blue, stood before the grand entrance.
"What a dazzling sight," he murmured with his dry humor.
"Indeed, Sir Shadowscale," replied a soft voice.
He turned to see a small, brown dog with a curious glint in its eyes. His eyes widened as he noticed an intricate mask peeking out from behind the turquoise curtain.
"What mystery lies here?" he pondered aloud. And thus, his adventure began.
Behind the Curtain
Sir Shadowscale approached the mask. Its surface was adorned with hieroglyphs and paw prints.
“How curious,” he remarked to the dog beside him.
The dog wagged its tail enthusiastically.
Sir Shadowscale lifted the mask. “What secrets do you hold?” he wondered.
Suddenly, a bark echoed through the theater, startling him.
“More of your kind, perhaps?” he asked, to which the dog barked in response.
"Then, let’s find them."