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A Mysterious Package

Solved the mystery.

By Simon AbiloguPublished about a year ago 3 min read
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Samantha sat at her kitchen table, staring at the small brown package that had arrived in the mail that morning. It was addressed to her, but there was no return address and no indication of who had sent it.

She hesitated for a moment before carefully opening the package. Inside was a small wooden box with intricate carvings on the lid. She lifted the lid and gasped in surprise.

Inside the box was a beautiful necklace made of gold and precious stones. It sparkled in the light and seemed to be calling out to her.

Samantha's eyes were so unbelievable. Who could have sent her such a beautiful gift? And why?

She examined the box and the necklace carefully, looking for any clues as to their origin. But there were none.

Over the next few days, Samantha couldn’t stop thinking about the mysterious package. She wore the necklace everywhere she went, feeling its weight around her neck and its warmth against her skin.

But as much as she loved the necklace, she couldn’t shake the feeling that there was something strange about it. It seemed to have a power all its own, drawing her in and making her feel both exhilarated and uneasy.

One day, as she was walking through the park, she saw a man sitting on a bench. He was staring at her intently, his eyes following her every move.

Samantha had a chill down her spine. She quickened her pace and hurried away from the man.

But as she walked away, she could feel his eyes on her back. She turned around and saw that he was still watching her.

Samantha felt a sense of fear wash over her. Who was this man? And why was he watching her?

She ran home as fast as she could, locking the door behind her. She sat down at her kitchen table and stared at the necklace lying in front of her.

She realized then that she had to find out who had sent her the mysterious package. She had to know why they had sent it and what it all meant.

Samantha began to investigate. She asked around town and searched online for any information about the necklace or its origins.

Finally, after weeks of searching, she found what she was looking for. The necklace had belonged to a wealthy family who had lived in town many years ago. They had been known for their generosity and their love of beautiful things.

But one day, they had disappeared without a trace. Nobody was aware of their whereabouts or what had happened to them.

Samantha felt a sense of excitement wash over her. She knew that she had to find out more about this family and their mysterious disappearance.

She continued to investigate, following every lead and piecing together the clues. And finally, after months of searching, she found what she was looking for.

The family had been forced to flee their home due to a terrible tragedy. They had left everything behind, including their precious necklace.

Samantha felt a sense of sadness wash over her as she realized what had happened. But she also felt a sense of determination. She knew that she had to return the necklace to its rightful owners.

She packed her bags and set off on a journey to find them. It was a long and difficult journey, but finally, she arrived at their doorstep.

She handed them the necklace and watched as tears filled their eyes. They thanked her over and over again for returning their precious heirloom.

Samantha felt a sense of satisfaction wash over her as she realized that she had done something good. She had solved the mystery of the package and brought happiness to others.

And so ended Samantha’s journey into the unknown.

Young AdultShort StorySeriesScriptSci FiSatireMysteryLoveHumorHorrorHistoricalFantasyFan FictionfamilyFableExcerptClassicalAdventure

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Simon Abilogu

Hi, I’m a freelance writer, blogger, designer, and creator who loves to share stories. Follow my social media page Facebook & LinkedIn I would love to hear from you and connect with other vocal media creators.

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