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“Did you notice the flour dust on the counter this morning? It’s not from the new batch.” “Exactly. And the cookie tin—gone. The one with the little blue ribbon.” “Someone must’ve slipped it into the mixer. That would explain the odd taste in the scones.” “I tasted it. A hint of cinnamon, but also… something metallic.” “The baker’s apprentice said he saw a stranger linger by the window, staring at the display.” “Was it the same stranger who left that note on the register? ‘Meet me at midnight, behind the oak.’?” “Only one way to find out.” “Should we tell Mrs. Whitaker? She’s been nervous since the missing recipe book.” “She’ll want to know, but she prefers the dough to stay calm.” “Then we’ll keep watch. I’ll bring the lantern; you take the spare key.” “Deal. If we’re lucky, the culprit will think the bakery’s just a pleasant place to hide.” “Or they’ll realize the town’s already smelled the truth.” “Either way, I’ll bake a fresh batch—no secrets in the sugar.” “Let’s hope the mystery dissolves before the next delivery.”