One morning, while Alia was making breakfast 🍳 for Zoya, there was a sudden knock at the door. When she opened it, she found a cream-colored envelope on the ground. She picked it up and opened it immediately.
Inside was a brief and cryptic letter:
“Dear Mehul and Alia,
You are invited to a secluded mansion.
Solve the puzzles and uncover the truth.”
Alia was confused. Without wasting time, she dropped Zoya off at Aadi’s house 🏠 and rushed to Mehul sir’s office.
Alia: "Open the door, Mehul sir!" 🚪
(Hearing her voice, Mehul quickly opened the door.)
Mehul: "What happened, Alia? Why do you look so serious?"
Alia: "Just read this message, sir!" 😐
(Mehul read the letter carefully.)
Mehul: "Interesting… very, very interesting." 🤔
Mehul: "Alia, are you ready for our next adventure?" 😏
Alia: (Already packing her bag full of food and chocolates 🍫) "I’m always ready, sir!" 😄
Mehul: 🤦🏻
As they reached the mansion, Mehul felt something strange.
Alia: "What’s wrong, sir?"
Mehul: "Nothing. Let’s go."
As soon as they stepped inside, the door slammed shut behind them. 🔒🔒
A cold, mechanical voice echoed through an intercom:
“Welcome, Mehul and Alia. Prove your worth to escape.”
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Part 2: The First Challenge
Mehul (firmly): "Who are you?! What do you want?"
Voice (echoing): "Just wait and watch, Mehul. I’m exactly who you think I am. (Evil laugh) 😈😈😈"
Alia: "I’m scared, Mehul sir! What do we do now?" 😰
Mehul: "Stay calm, Alia. We’ll find a way out."
Suddenly, the floor disappeared beneath them, and they both fell into a dark room.
Alia: "Where are we, sir?!" 😨
A screen lit up with a message:
“Where shadows fall, darkness rises.
Find the key in plain sight.”
Mehul’s mind raced. "It’s a riddle," he said.
They searched the antique-filled room. Mehul’s eyes landed on a grandfather clock.
Mehul: "Alia, look at this clock! Something's off."
Alia: "I don’t see anything... except I’m hungry." (Munches chocolate 🍫)
Mehul noticed the clock hands casting shadows pointing to the Roman numeral "IV".
Alia: "Maybe there’s a compartment related to the number 4!"
They inspected the fourth painting on the wall. Mehul pressed a hidden seam and a panel opened, revealing a small key. 🗝️
The screen lit up again:
“Congratulations. You’ve passed the first challenge. But beware—the path ahead is treacherous.” 😈😈😈
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Part 3: The Door Unlocked
Mehul inserted the key into a nearby lock. The door creaked open, revealing a long, dim corridor.
Mehul: "Be careful, Alia. We don’t know what’s ahead."
Alia: "I’m really scared, Mehul sir..." 😰
As they walked through the eerie hallway, the air grew colder. Shadows loomed.
Alia: "It feels like someone is following us..."
Mehul (reassuringly): "Are you okay, Alia? I’m here with you." 😊
(Alia blushed)
Suddenly, a screen dropped from the ceiling:
“Mirror, mirror on the wall...
Reflect the truth, or take the fall.
Use the mirror to redirect the beam,
To unlock the door and claim your dream.”
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Part 4: The Mirror Room Challenge 🧩
They entered a room filled with mirrors. A laser was pointed across the room, with a target on the other side.
Alia: "So many mirrors... I’m getting dizzy!" (Trips over herself)
Mehul (laughing): "Focus, Alia! We need to solve this."
By analyzing the arrows on each mirror, Mehul deduced the correct arrangement:
Mirror 3 → Mirror 1 → Mirror 5 → Mirror 2 → Mirror 4
He positioned them precisely. The laser beam bounced from mirror to mirror—hitting the target. The door unlocked. 🔓
The Poisoned Drink Challenge 🍷
They entered another room. Five glasses were laid out—only one safe to drink.
Alia: "What if I pick the wrong one?!" 😱 (Knocks over a glass)
Mehul (catching it): "Careful, Alia! Let me think..."
Clues:
- Glass 1: "I’m not poisoned."
- Glass 2: "Glass 4 is poisoned."
- Glass 3: "Glass 1 is telling the truth."
- Glass 4: "I’m not poisoned."
- Glass 5: "Glass 2 is lying."
Mehul analyzed and picked up Glass 1.
Alia: "NOOO!!! Don’t drink that!" 😱
Mehul (calmly): "Relax. I’m fine."
He explained his logic and how Glass 1 was the only consistently safe option.
Alia: "Mehul sir, you’re a genius! Loha, Tina, Plastic... Mehul sir Fantastic!" 🤩
A new message appeared:
“Tick-tock, tick-tock, time’s running out!
You have five minutes. Solve the riddle:
‘I’m always coming but never arrive.’”
Mehul: "The answer is Tomorrow."
The door unlocked. Alia jumped in joy.
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Part 5: The Final Confrontation 😱
Suddenly, a familiar voice echoed.
Mehul: "Who’s there?!"
A figure emerged—Veronica, laughing evilly.
Veronica: "Yes, it’s me! I was behind all of this! Even though you solved every puzzle, you won’t escape alive!"
She pressed a button and escaped in a helicopter, leaving behind a ticking bomb. 💣
Alia: "Oh no!!!" 😱
Mehul grabbed her hand and sprinted out just as the building exploded behind them. 💥
They fell to the ground outside, covered in smoke and dust. Firefighters arrived. Mehul checked on Alia.
Mehul: "Are you okay?"
Alia (coughing): "I’m okay, sir… I think."
The Return
They returned home to a grand welcome—Aadi, Zoya, Dr. Sanjana, Bhulbhulaiya, and the rest of the Detective Society ran to hug them.
Zoya: "Party time!!! 🥳🎉"
Mehul and Alia smiled, happy to be home again.
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