by T. L. Clarke
“I invoke thee, orbis, scarlet orbis,” they shouted in unison as their pendants lifted, suspended mysteriously in the air. Their pendants twirled wildly as a bright white light glowed from the center. The pages continued to whip around wildly then stopped.
“As we lift our hearts and souls to you, all that is pure make anew. Light the torch and keep aflame what centuries have kept ablaze. As thirty circles become one, make it as it was long ago,” they shouted in unison.
A soft golden light burst from the page.
“Scarlet stones will reveal all gifts,” Grandma Priscilla said happily as the scarlet pendants dropped softly against their chests.
Grandma Celeste chuckled softly. “Blessed be, the circle is renewed.” She proudly closed the book, clutching it protectively against her chest.
“Blessed be,” they all said in unison.
Quietly, Grandma Priscilla walked over to each of the girls, tapping them softly on their shoulders, “It’s all right, chickadees; you can open your eyes now to the renewed circle.”
They looked at each other with awe.
Grandma Celeste smiled with pride. “Yes, I know…you feel a little different because you are a little different,” she chuckled softly. Then her tone suddenly became stern. “Well, are you just going to stand around looking at each other? We have lots of work to do and quickly. As we stand here, Hannah is hatching a plan to destroy you.”
Grandma Priscilla looked at them quickly. “Hannah is very powerful even without her scarlet pendant, but we have been told that her dark powers are weakening. She knows that your scarlet pendants hold the secret to your gifts and she will come after them with every trick in the book. She will undoubtedly try to finish the job of destroying the circle once and for all.”
Gabrielle gritted her teeth angrily. “Well, let her try. I’ll be ready for her.”
Grandma Celeste softly touched her face. “No, Gabi. Don’t be angry; that is what she wants. In fact, she feeds on anger, among other things, and she will use your anger against you. Remember, the circle is not about anger, revenge, or evil. We are about helping others and continuing the work for good. I know that you are very mad at her for killing your mother, but I beg of you to use all of that energy for good.”
Gabrielle reluctantly relaxed and hugged her grandmother tightly. “I’m sorry, Grandma Celeste.”
Grandma Celeste hugged her back. “There is nothing to be sorry about, Gabi, but we must think smarter and quicker than Hannah. As we speak, the other Circle Sisters are devising a plan to capture her.” She looked over at them sternly. “I want you all to remember this: she will use every trick and any spell to turn you against each other and bring you over to the dark side, but you all must promise me that you will not let that happen.”
Grandma Celeste looked at each of them for confirmation.
“We promise,” they all chimed in unison.
Grandma Priscilla smiled as she rubbed her hands together eagerly. “Okay, chickadees, we have a lot of work ahead of us. Let us begin.”
The End…for Now
Stay tuned for more in the next installment of
The Gabby Girls Adventure.
FOR GABBY GIRLS’ EYES ONLY!
Hello, Gabby Girl:
Well done! You solved all of the Gabby Girls clues…we knew that you could do it! Way to go, Gabby Girl!
On our next Gabby Girls Adventure, we will need your help to solve the Gabby Girls clues and defeat the evil Hannah. After all, we Gabby Girls always stick together! So, until the next Gabby Girls Adventure...
Gabby Girls Clue #1
For all the questions that you may have, just pay attention to this first half. First go to Parker—that’s a start—then read and solve the second half. It’s wide and tall from floor to ceiling and always filled with words and meaning. You’ll know that you have found a clue when all that binds has come unglued.
Gabby Girls Clue #2
Now finding the answer to this second clue will be quite easy for the four of you. It has a back, supports four legs, it’s made for one, and rests the arms when they get weary. When you have found the answer you seek, just plant your arms and then your feet.
Gabby Girls Clue #3
First step on blue then step on green, reverse it back and count two three. At the wall you multiply, ten times two then add a five.
Gabby Girls Clue #4
The night sky is full of shining points that twinkle in your eyes. Twinkle five and twinkle four. Work together, use your gifts, turn clockwise, and do it quick.
Gabby Girls Clue #5
U-N-T-O-L-D--S-E-C-R-E-T-S-W-I-L-L-R-E-V-E-A-L-W-H-E-N-S-I-S-T-E-R-S-U-N-I-T-E-T-O-U-N-S-E-A-L
Untold Secrets Will Reveal When Sisters Unite to Unseal.
Gabby Girls Clue #6
Destiny Is Right Through
Gabby Girls Clue #7
The end is near and crystal-clear. Just walk right through it if you dare. And if you’re feeling faint at heart, let that person make a start.
Gabby Girls Clue #8
The key you seek is near your heart and it will lead you to the very start.
Gabby Girls Clue #9
20—8—5—19—5—3—18—5—20—3—9—18—3—12—5—12—9—5—19—23—9—20—8 –9—14—5—1—3—8—15—6—25—15—21
T-H-E-S-E-C-R-E-T-C-I-R-C-L-E-L-I-E-S-W-I-T-I-N-E-A-C-H-O-F-Y-O-U
The Secret Circle Lies within Each of You.
About the Author
T.L. Clarke (TLC) is the author of The Secret of the Scarlet Stone, the first book in the Gabby Girls Adventure Series. A lifelong reader, TLC has always had a particular fascination with mystery and adventure. When she is not writing, she can be found watching bad movies, listening to music, and traveling. Originally from New York, TLC now lives in the Washington, D.C. area, where she is hard at work on the next installment of The Gabby Girls Adventure.
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