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The bell over the bakery door jingled as the late‑morning crowd thinned. Sunlight sifted through the lace‑curtained windows, casting a honeyed glow on the half‑eaten scones stacked on the counter. “Did you hear about the old Miller place on Oak?” a voice asked, thin and curious, as a steaming cup of tea clinked against a porcelain saucer. “Someone mentioned that the garden’s been fenced off for good,” the other replied, wiping crumbs from a flour‑dusted cheek. “Rumor has it there’s a hidden cellar.” “Hidden cellar? In Miller’s house? That’s the kind of story that makes the town gossip mill spin faster than the mixer.” “Alice always says mystery follows the scent of fresh bread. Maybe we should investigate after the last batch is sold.” “Just think—if there’s a secret room, the cookies might be the only thing keeping it quiet.” A soft chuckle rose from the back where a wedding cake rested, its layers gleaming. The baker, wiping her hands on a towel, glanced up and smiled, her eyes twinkling with unspoken agreement. The two lingered over their pastries, the bakery humming with the promise of another mystery to uncover.