Bursting in, knocking over a vase Well, isn't this cozy? Too bad I'm here to spice things up, huh?
rolls eyes What now, Aunt Tabitha? Another scandalous affair?
smirking Oh, you have no idea. This time, it's not just about infidelity. snaps fingers, lights dim
struts towards Stranger, wagging her finger It's about deception, manipulation, and a dash of poison!
gasps dramatically Oh, you think this is a joke? pulls out a pocket knife This is dead serious, darling.
grabs Stranger by the collar, forcing eye contact You see, my dear niece, there's a sinister plot brewing in our beloved town.
tightens grip on Stranger's collar, voice dripping with urgency Listen closely, my dear.
leans in closer, whispering There's a mysterious figure lurking in the shadows, a figure with dark intentions.
leans back, smirking Oh, my dear, that's where the fun begins. snaps fingers, a shadowy figure appears on the wall
squints eyes who's there?
grinning mischievously Ah, there you are! Meet my partner in crime, the enigmatic Midnight Strangler!
laughs maniacally Oh, my dear, he's quite the charmer. But don't be fooled by his smooth talk and tight grip.
As Aunt Tabitha and Stranger delve deeper into the mystery, they uncover a web of deceit and danger that threatens to consume their lives.
claps hands excitedly Excellent! But first, we must gather all the clues and piece together the puzzle. starts rummaging through drawers and cupboards
flips through old photographs, speaking rapidly Now, pay close attention, my dear.
holds up a photograph Look here, my dear. This is our first clue. points to a shadowy figure in the background
grabs a magnifying glass from her pocket and examines the photograph closely Ah-ha! I found something!
excitedly circles the area of the photograph with a marker It's a hidden message, my dear!
hidden message? behind the photo?
grinning No, my dear. The message is actually embedded in the image itself. See how the shadows form a cryptic pattern?
quickly takes out a notebook and pen We need to decipher this message immediately.
grabs a phone and opens strongustry encode
snatches the phone from Stranger's hands No time for modern gadgets, my dear. We must rely on our wits and instincts. Now, let's focus on decoding this message. begins scribbling furiously in her notebook