Nice job, but you almost closed off any sequels with your last sentence.

I agree but it was great despite it. I love how you described how the circle looked. a crimson puzzle with no answer. Can’t wait to see if you sequel.

Not really. Someone could go on to solve the crimson puzzle and that would explain why they never felt safe again. I think it’s more foreshadowing than conclusion. A clever ficleteer could expand on this easily :) I’m hoping BoS sequels (or someone else does) because I want to know how it ends :) And if the damn rating things worked, I’d give it 5 stars.