and walked a crooked mile - 16.1

Chapter lurks among the moss-shrouded trunks, wearing a mantle of leaves, watching for unwary hunters on the muddy path. And here it is! The first chapter of a new arc! Now that the little tournament is over, it's on to strange geometries, missing detectives, and places best left unvisited ... and I hope you all enjoy it! Here's that link, as always: