Chapter 28

• As they walked amidst the market, no one stared at them or notice their appearance. "Don't you guys think something is wrong somewhere?" Jasmine whispered
• "Why are they going about their normal business without talking to them?" Ariana thought. She turned to face Jamal who was closer to her. "There is something strange here. I will try talking to one of them". Jamal nodded. Ariana walked closer to a woman who was selling fish. She displayed the fishes in a star shape. Her eyes were focused on the fish she was cutting. She had cut some into some strange shape. At first, Ariana was afraid to talk to her but having gotten a go-ahead from the rest, she picked up the courage. "Good morning ma'am" she greeted.
• The woman stared above Ariana's head and continue cutting the fish. Ariana batted her lashes and returned to meet the rest who had tried their luck in talking to the rest of the villagers. They stood in the middle of the market, confused about what to do next. They had thought crossing the river was the last puzzle/test they had to encounter. And when they saw the village a few meters away, happiness filled their heart which was cut short by the strange feeling they had about the village. Now, being stranded in the middle of the market and not knowing how to get into the village, they realized Alaska is difficult to get in than they had ever thought. It's been four days and they are yet to get into the village.