THE CIPHER

TERMINAL_001 - CLASSIFIED ACCESS REQUIRED

> Congratulations. You've found the entry point.

> This is not a game. This is a test.

> Only the worthy will reach the end.

Connection established... Loading protocols...

⚠️ WARNING: Unauthorized access detected. Initializing security protocols... ⚠️

PUZZLE_001 - ENTRY CIPHER

INSTRUCTIONS: Read the first letter of each line to find the hidden word:

Start your journey here

Every clue has meaning

Always look closer

Remember to think

Carefully examine all

Hidden messages await

Answer: SEARCH

PUZZLE_002 - NUMBER CODE

INSTRUCTIONS: A=1, B=2, C=3... Convert these numbers to letters:

6-15-12-12-15-23 = F-O-L-L-O-W

20-8-5 = T-H-E

3-12-21-5-19 = C-L-U-E-S

Answer: FOLLOW THE CLUES

PUZZLE_003 - PATTERN FINDER

Find the path through the maze. Follow the glowing numbers in order: 1→2→3→4→5

The path spells: DOWN-ARROW (↓) - Go to bottom of page

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FINAL GATEWAY

You've proven yourself worthy of the next level.

The three answers above combine to reveal the final code:

[THE NEXT] + [CODE] + [ARROW DOWN] = ?

Answer: "THENEXTCODEDOWN" → Scan QR or visit: thenextcodedown.com

Est. 2025 • FOR THE TRULY CURIOUS • Level 1 of ∞