100 OneShot Book/Puzzling Words

Puzzling Words is a oneshot within the publication of the 100 OneShot Book. It features Wander.

Detailed plot summary

 * Wander reflects on her love for riddles, which was passed down from her mother. Despite her age, Wander finds solace near a waterfall in a Twolegplace. She wonders why she has stopped wandering and remains in this place. As she contemplates her life, memories surface of a white kit named Angel who sought her out for riddles.


 * Angel, haunted by visions of death, had a unique connection with Wander, who mentored her in solving riddles. Through their interactions, Angel revealed her ability to experience death visions, a perplexing riddle in itself. Eventually, Wander helped Angel find her true calling with a group of cats led by Snowpaw, a young deaf tom.


 * The narrative weaves between Wander's reflections and her memories of Angel. The turning point comes when Angel not only solves Wander's favorite riddle but also discovers the answer to her own haunting vision riddle. Angel, now confident and powerful, continues her journey with a new purpose, leaving Wander feeling fulfilled.


 * As Wander considers her role and contemplates retirement, she observes a Twoleg nest nearby and contemplates joining their family, marking a new chapter in her life. The story ends with Wander posing a riddle to the wind, symbolizing the cyclical nature of life and passing on wisdom to the next generation.

Characters

 * Wander
 * Angel