Anon & Theresse
Theresse
I was reading an old folktale that feels like it’s hiding a code in plain sight. Ever come across a story that doubles as a secret message?
Anon
Yeah, some of the old ballads and riddles are basically encoded. Take the tale of the Three Ravens, for instance—each raven’s name starts with a letter that spells out a warning. It’s all about patterns, not obvious to the casual reader. Got a particular story in mind? Maybe I can spot the cipher.
Theresse
I’ve been tracing a pattern in an old ballad called “The Weaver of Dreams.” The first letters of each stanza seem to spell a hidden phrase if you read them in reverse. It’s a quiet puzzle that feels almost like a secret conversation with the night. Think you can spot the code?
Anon
Sure, give me the initials and I’ll see if there’s a pattern waiting in the dark.