Chapter 1

Sam

Perhaps Sam’s obsession with treasure hunting originated from his childhood. He would often find himself reminiscing of his late fathers’ attempts on ‘striking it rich’ by combing beaches with a metal detector during their summer vacations. Sam used to chide his father, seeking all refuge from embarrassment, but in truth could not deny the thrill of the incessant beeping over poc...

A peculiar house sat off the main road, completely covered by topsoil, but above the cool weathered rock. Dandelions sprouted from the roof like hairs on a young child’s head. The robin egg blue painted door, visible only by the arch of the landscape emanated a sense of wonderment to all that drove by....

Baylee picks up a pawn from the chess board and carefully examines the ornate design. The richness in color and the high textured grain indicates it was made out of an exotic walnut. She’s been cleaning the Roth Estate for over a year and the study has grown to become her favorite room. The floor to ceiling array of books lend to an imagination as far as the eye can see. She’s not supposed to d...