1. Track Every Clue

Each month’s clue is part of a bigger puzzle. You must keep track of all clues (in order!) to solve the final riddle at the end of the fourth month. Miss one, and the pieces won’t fit together! 

Tip: Use a notebook, puzzle tracker, or journal to write everything down. 

2. Submit Your Answers by Email

To complete each monthly clue, you must email your answer to: lightfollower@troyhooker.com. 
Include your first name, age, and the answer to the current clue. Submissions are due before the next clue is released, or it won’t count toward your final puzzle completion. 

3. No Updates Until the Final Reveal

To keep the mystery alive, we won’t reveal if you’ve solved a clue correctly—or not—until the very end. Stay sharp, and don’t give up! You’ll need to solve all four clues to unlock the final challenge. 

4. Only Those Who Finish All Clues Can Win

To be eligible for the prize: 

• You must complete all four monthly clues in the correct order. 
• You must submit the final solution to the full puzzle correctly. 
• Only one submission per reader per clue is allowed. 

5. The Winner Will Be Announced After the Final Puzzle

Once the final clue is released and solved, we’ll announce the Guardian Cipher Breaker—and they’ll receive an epic prize worthy of a monster-hunting hero! 

6. Who Can Play?

This puzzle is open to readers up to age 15. (Younger readers can team up with a sibling or parent if they’d like!) No purchase necessary to play.