Chapter 10: Boof and the Fool’s Bonk
Boof wandered further into the maze of games and puzzles, unsure if there was even a way out anymore. And then, with a sudden thud—a loud
The sound was jarring, reverberating through the ground like a shockwave. It was as if the world itself had hit a wall, leaving Boof dazed and confused.
"Ah, Boof," the Fool’s voice was closer now, almost tangible. "You’ve reached the end, haven’t you? But not all endings are the ones we expect. Sometimes... you just get bonked."
The Bonk
Boof sat for a moment, still stunned from the bonk, trying to understand. It was sudden, yet it felt inevitable. The ground beneath them still hummed with the energy of the impact, and the boonberries hung heavy in the air, as if waiting for something more.
"Is this how it ends?" Boof asked aloud, though the Fool's answer came not in words but in another, quieter bonk—this time softer, almost gentle.
"You’ve reached this part of the game, Boof, but the bonk is not the end," the Fool’s voice teased. "It’s just the sound of one door closing... and maybe, another opening."