Chapter 5. Welcome to Symbol

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The town of Symbol was surrounded by high, perfectly smooth walls. A large stream split into two and flowed around either side of the town.

“Do you know anything about this place?” Laurie asked.

“The people are kind of strange,” said Xor.

“What does that mean?”

“You’ll see.”

The path led to a gateway with a turnstile. It looked like this: ╞

Two boys about Laurie’s age were guarding the gateway. One wore a bright white suit and a black shirt. The other had a bright black suit and a white shirt.

Maybe they’ll ask me a riddle, Laurie thought. Or I’ll need to figure out which one is a liar and which one tells the truth! Laurie ...

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