Second Layer : A Freewrite

Then, in a second of sheer inspiration, Angela's face lit up with attention. He stepped forward and spoke hopefully, "The answer is humor! Humor is enigmatic, invisible yet ever-present, and it has the energy to perplex and amuse us in surprising ways."

The town rectangular erupted in applause and cheers, for Angela's solution turned into certainly accurate. He had solved the final riddle, and the grand prize, the mysterious treasure chest, changed into to be his.

But simply as Angela become approximately to say his praise, a surprising hush fell over the group. Marion, reputedly defeated, burst into laughter, a laughter that echoed thru the city square.

The townsfolk exchanged at a loss for words glances as Marion wiped away a tear of mirth. "My expensive Antonio ," he exclaimed, "you've got all proven yourselves to be real masters of humor and perplexity. The treasure chest is not what it appears."