C-WFS01 (Aug 12, 1995)
Puzzle
““Anti-ant and pre-pen.”
Research | 1 Word
Clue
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Clue 1: 'Ant' and 'Pen' aren't words on their own - rather, they're parts of words.
Clue 2: 'Ant-something' and 'Pen-something'. It's related to light.
Clue 3: Or, more accurately, the absence of light. Shadows.
Answer and Explanation
Answer: Umbra
Explanation: An umbra is the opposite of an antumbra, and occurs before - and after - a penumbra.
Summary of Receipt
While 71 (Felix Blackwood) was helping the Owner stop the spread of a ‘blight’ (caused by the Wicked Blight, aka the King in Yellow) on his eye, the Owner spotted a tall (6-8 ft) shadow-like entity with white eyes. When staring at it, indecipherable whispers could be heard.
Transcript
RECEIPT #001
FILED UNDER: CAFE-WFS
DATE: 0E/12/95
EMPLOYEE #71
Something is watching us. Or perhaps, someone. The Owner became aware of its presence while I was working on his eye. I suppose now is as good as time as any to update on that as well. I’ve managed to slow the progress of the blight, but it is still causing him pain. For the time being, I’ve instructed him to wear sunglasses indoors when possible and to keep them covered when outdoors. But, who am I kidding? He never goes outdoors anymore. But one problem at a time. So if you see him without his sunglasses on, please remind him to take this seriously.
As for the entity he saw while doing his weekly check-up, there was a shadow-like entity hovering in the corner of the room. About 6-8 ft. tall with white eyes. No distinguishable features. Not corporeal. Most likely a shade or shadow person from the Everdark. However, the Owner could not fully “see” it, which is not typical for those types. We’ve discussed it, and it would seem that it is most likely more human than a demon. Perhaps some sort of magic user or some sort of “other” entity.
The Owner said that he could hear whispers emanating from that direction when he looked directly at the entity. Currently, they were indecipherable. In any case, please exercise caution when in the physical location. Something is lurking here that shouldn’t be.