It could be 'narrator' as a common term for someone who tells a story.
The clue might be 'bard'. In some contexts, a bard is someone who tells tales or stories through poetry or song. Or it could be 'chronicler', which implies someone who records or tells a story in a detailed way.
Maybe it's a mask made of an unusual material like feathers or gemstones.
It could be something like 'Great Expectations author' or 'A Tale of Two Cities creator'.
I think 'cape' could be a clue for a comic accoutrement. It's a common accessory for superheroes in comics.
It could be a common theme or setting. Maybe a specific author's name or a genre.
Perhaps 'weighty' in a more metaphorical sense. A 'weighty' novel is one that has a lot of depth, complex themes, and substantial content. For instance, classic novels like 'Moby - Dick' are weighty not just in their physical form but also in the ideas and stories they convey. This could be what the crossword clue is hinting at.
It could be something like 'ROMANCE AUTHOR' or 'EMOTIONAL SCRIBER'.
It could be a specific author's name or a title of one of the novels in the series.
Suppose the crossword clue in the 'Enigmatic Puzzle' story is 'A building where people pray'. There are many possible answers such as 'church', 'mosque' or 'temple'. It depends on the context of the crossword. If it's a crossword with a more Western - centric theme, 'church' might be more likely. If it's more general or global, all three could be valid answers. You need to look at other intersecting words in the crossword to be more certain.
I'm not sure what the specific crossword clue is in this 'Mysterious Word' story. But generally, you should look for hints like the length of the word, whether it's a noun, verb etc. If it's a clue related to a specific theme, for example, if it's a travel - themed crossword and the clue is 'A place with a lot of sand by the sea', the answer could be 'beach'.
Perhaps it's suspenseful. His novels often keep readers on the edge of their seats. So, the crossword clue might be designed in a way that creates a sense of anticipation and tension, for example, it could be a phrase that implies something is about to happen but not quite clear what it is.