The Riddle of the Holy City--See If You Can Solve It for the Prize

Do you believe yourself to be good at solving riddles? If you do, then this article is for you. However, if you think yourself not to be, take a shot at it anyway. You will be surprised. It is a riddle of the ages for you to solve. It is in the spirit of one of the most interesting books ever written called "The Secret."

"The Secret" is about a treasure hunt devised by its author to take its readers on a journey to cities in the United States and Canada, to enlighten them on events and people that played significant roles in the genesis of the New World.

In 1982, Byron Preiss buried twelve treasure boxes in secret locations in twelve cities. He commissioned twelve mesmerizing paintings to be created containing clues for the seeker to decipher. The ornate boxes were hidden on city property, in local parks, and possibly in your own backyard. Ironically, Charleston is believed to be one of those chosen cities.

Each box contains one of twelve keys. If you solve the clues and retrieve the key, the prize you receive is the jewel accompanying the artwork. You are instructed to send the key to the author and in exchange, he would send you the valuable treasure. There is over ten thousand dollars worth of precious jewels. So far, three have been discovered in Chicago, Cleveland, and the most recent, Boston. 

Preiss was sadly killed in a car accident since, but his estate has chosen to honor his endeavor. You can purchase his fascinating book in which you will find the 12 images and 12 verses along with an unusual and fanciful story about the Fair People on Amazon and several other outlets.

So, lets challenge your wits and have some fun doing so at the same time with a little incentive. I invite you to be the first to solve the accompanying verses with a prize on the completion of a successful journey. It won't be an expensive ruby, but it does have monetary value. If you love the Holy City, it will be an enjoyable hand-son quest to some of its most cherished sights where you must collect vital information by way of challenging clues needed to take you all the way to the secret location. A capsule is buried just underneath the surface with instructions inside.

I know there are individuals who have extensive knowledge of our charming city over others who may be new to the area, so we will see how you fare. The equalizer, I believe, is the clues. They make it a level playing field for everyone.

Check out my recently released book on Amazon, Charleston and Summerville, South Carolina, Soak in the History-Bask in the Amenities. It talks about "the chilling ghostly drink," the "telling ball," and much more. Enjoy Charleston and have fun, my friends.