The aroma of freshly baked bread and pastries filled the air as the door to the small town bakery swung open. "Morning, Gladys! What's the special today?" "Raspberry almond scones, fresh out of the oven. And I just brewed a pot of that hazelnut coffee you love." "Mmm, sounds delightful. I'll take two scones and a large coffee to go, please." "Coming right up! Oh, I heard about the peculiar incident at the library last night. Apparently, Mrs. Jameson found a threatening note tucked inside a book." "Really? That's the third strange occurrence this week. First the missing garden gnome, then the unlatched gate at the petting zoo, and now this." "I know, it's quite unnerving. I hope the sheriff gets to the bottom of it soon." "Speaking of the sheriff, I overheard him mention something about a secret admirer leaving clues around town." "A secret admirer? How intriguing! Maybe these peculiar incidents are all connected." "Could be. Say, Gladys, you wouldn't happen to know anyone with a fondness for mysteries and a knack for puzzles, would you?" "Hmm, can't say that I do. But in this town, you never know what secrets folks might be hiding."