Sibylline Greetings

Sibylline Greetings
Welcome to "Sibylline Greetings," the thrilling sequel to the Watty Winner, "Frankenstein's Guide." Join LiteraTours as they venture into the ancient heart of Rome, exploring catacombs, ancient monuments, and film studios. But beware – where LiteraTours goes, mystery and murder follow. Can you uncover the truth before it's too late?

The LiteraTours coach skidded around the corner, tires screaming in protest. Inside, the tourists, used to Brigitte's driving, chatted on, but a glance at your French colleague told you something was terribly wrong.

Her lips were a grim, flat line, white knuckles gripping the steering wheel. Again and again, she stomped the brake pedal, but the bus only bounced back onto the road, gathering speed as it careened downhill through Rome's chaotic traffic.

A cold, wet nose nudged your elbow. Boris the Corgi, whimpering, looked up at you with wide, worried eyes. He felt your panic, clawing at your gut.

Another wild wobble drew a collective "Whoa!" from the cabin. The tourists were finally aware.

"Brigitte?" you called, pressing back into your seat as acceleration pushed you deeper. Slim fingers, half-hidden by a silky mauve sweater, yanked the wheel, and the coach roared past a swarm of Vespas, then veered back just in time, narrowly avoiding a public bus.

"Brigitte!"

"Mince alors!" Brigitte grunted, crunching gears. The engine yowled, and the coach shot through a crossing into a narrow, cobbled lane, lined with crumbling mansions. A bang echoed as a dustbin slammed against a graffiti-covered wall, spilling garbage onto the sidewalk. The smell of chemicals, burning, and over-ripe rubbish filled the air as the bus sped uphill until it finally leveled out in a cul-de-sac. It slowed, then came to a complete standstill.

Brigitte groaned, slumping over the steering wheel. Above, thunder clapped, and the heavens opened, rain pouring down. You wriggled your jaw, trying to unclench your muscles, forcing a grimace that you hoped looked like a professional smile.