GuesS Me

Chapter 15: Winner

The wall displayed the next riddle: "What grows in the sun's warm touch, Yet hides from the world's rough clutch. I'm soft beneath the feet's gentle sway, But can conceal secrets night and day. What am I?"

The players stared at the riddle, their minds racing. Ann was thinking deeply, her eyes narrowed as she tried to decipher the meaning behind the words. Marcus was muttering to himself, trying to find a clue that would lead him to the correct answer. Tim, on the other hand, was not as confident as before, a hint of doubt on his face as he wondered if he was truly prepared for this challenge.

The Host's voice boomed, "Time's ticking! Who will be the first to smash the buzzer?"

The players were frozen, their eyes fixed on the riddle. The seconds ticked by, and the tension was palpable. The room was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop. The only sound was the ticking of the clock, reminding the players that time was running out.

After 5 minutes of silence, Marcus moved. He slowly lifted his hand and smashed the buzzer, the sound echoing through the room. He said with a firm voice, "I have an answer!" although he halted a little, showing a glimpse of his nervousness.

Host: "Okay, Marcus. What's your answer?"

Marcus took a deep breath and said, "Is it... grass?"

The Host's response was delayed, and the players were on the edge of their seats, waiting for the verdict. The seconds felt like hours, and the tension was unbearable.

Finally, the Host's voice boomed, "CORRECT! +1 riddle. You're one step closer to winning, Marcus although your point would be deducted if you do win." (eerie laugh)

Marcus' face dims back as he didn’t find any excitement from getting the riddle correctly. He looked like he was stuck in a situation he couldn't escape from. Ann looked at him with sympathy, feeling a pang of pity for her fellow competitor.

- Tim: 2 points

- Marcus: 1 point, -10 outstanding

- Ann: 1 point

The Host's voice continued, " Ready for the Next riddle?: “

The players were thinking deeply, trying to find the answer. Who would be the next to smash the buzzer?

The Host's voice continued, echoing through the speakers, "Next riddle: “

The wall displayed the next riddle, and the players' eyes widened as they read it:

"I stand between the unseen and the known,

A threshold to what's beyond or within keen.

I open to reveal, I close to hide,

Yet I'm not the path, just the passage's feel.

What am I?"

The players stared at the riddle, their minds racing with possibilities. Ann was thinking deeply, her eyes narrowed as she tried to decipher the meaning behind the words. Marcus was muttering to himself, trying to find a clue that would lead him to the correct answer. Tim, on the other hand, was quietly confident, a hint of determination on his face as he pondered the riddle.

The Host's voice boomed again, "Time waits for no player! Who has the guts to smash the buzzer?"

The room fell silent, and the players' eyes remained fixed on the riddle. The seconds ticked by, and the tension in the room became palpable. The air was thick with anticipation, and the players' hearts were racing with anxiety.

After what felt like an eternity, 10 minutes of silence had passed, and Tim moved. He slowly lifted his hand and smashed the buzzer, the sound echoing through the room. He said with a firm voice, "I have an answer!"

Host: "Okay, Tim. What's your answer?"

Tim took a deep breath and said, "Is it... a door?"

The Host's response was delayed, and the players were on the edge of their seats, waiting for the verdict. The seconds ticked by, and the tension was unbearable.

Finally, the Host's voice boomed, "CORRECT! +1 riddle."

Tim's face lit up with excitement, and he pumped his fist in the air. Ann looked at him with a mix of surprise and admiration, while Marcus' expression remained determined.

- Tim: 3 points

- Marcus: 1 point, -10 outstanding

- Ann: 2 points

The winner of the game is... Tim!"

Tim's face lit up with joy, and he shouted in excitement. Ann and Marcus couldn’t hide the disappointments on their faces. They actually lost to a middle schooler.

Immediately the soldiers came and herded them back to the house. What a hell of a day it has been. But none of the housemates knew that they were the trending hot search currently on the internet.