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by Joseph
Rated: E · Fiction · Contest Entry · #2303951
Woody the wizard has an obsession with the number 23.
The 23 Enigma
In the mystical land of Arcanoria, where magic and mystery intertwined, there lived a peculiar wizard named Woody. He was known throughout the realm for his uncanny obsession with the enigmatic number 23. It was as if the number held a powerful secret, a hidden magic that had eluded him for years.
Woody's fascination with the number 23 led him to uncover countless arcane prophecies and symbols that revolved around it. Legends spoke of the 23rd day of the fictional month of Webember as a day when extraordinary events occurred, a day when the very fabric of reality could be bent by those who understood its significance.
But what drove Woody's obsession even more was his beloved Wilma, his soulmate, who had mysteriously vanished on the 23rd of Webember one fateful year. They had been enjoying a casual game of flapjack, a popular card game among wizards, when Wilma had drawn the card with the number 23. In that instant, she disappeared without a trace, leaving Woody heartbroken and tormented by questions.
For a year, Woody delved deep into his magical studies, scouring ancient tomes and consulting seers, all in pursuit of a way to bring Wilma back. He believed that the number 23 held the key to her return, and he tirelessly worked on a conjured spell, a spell that would unlock the secrets of the 23 enigma and reunite him with his lost love.
As the anniversary of Wilma's disappearance drew near, the anticipation weighed heavily on Woody's shoulders. He had meticulously prepared for this moment, gathering rare ingredients and practicing intricate incantations. He knew that on the 23rd day of Webember, the fabric of reality would be at its thinnest, allowing him to harness the mysterious power of the number 23.
The eve of the 23rd finally arrived, and Woody stood before a circle of magical sigils etched into the ground. The clock struck midnight, and with a resolute heart, he began the conjured spell. A brilliant azure light enveloped him, and the room seemed to ripple with energy. The enigmatic number 23 appeared before him, floating in the air, glowing with an otherworldly radiance.
As Woody chanted the incantation, the number 23 transformed into a swirling portal. Through the portal, he glimpsed a realm of pure magic, a place where time and space intertwined. It was a world where the impossible became possible, and the lost could be found.
With trembling hands, Woody stepped into the portal, determined to find Wilma and bring her back. He traversed through surreal landscapes, encountering mystical creatures and solving enigmatic puzzles, all bearing the mark of the number 23. Each challenge brought him closer to his beloved, and he felt the power of the 23 enigma guiding him.
Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, Woody found himself face to face with Wilma. She stood before him, as radiant as ever, her eyes filled with tears of joy. The spell had worked, and they were reunited at last.
But as they embraced, Woody realized that the true magic of the 23 enigma was not in its power to bend reality but in the love and determination it had inspired within him. The number 23 had led him on a fantastical journey, but in the end, it was his unwavering love for Wilma that had brought her back to him.
Together, they returned to Arcanoria, where Woody's obsession with the number 23 was replaced with a profound appreciation for the magic of love and the enduring bond between soulmates. And as they gazed upon the stars on the 23rd night of Webember, they knew that their love would forever be intertwined with the mysteries of the mystical number 23.
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