Chapter 2

One day the sisters decided to explore a corner of the attic that they had never seen before. They moved aside a dusty curtain and discovered a wooden chest with a lock on it. They wondered what was inside and how they could open it.

"Maybe it's full of jewels and gold," said Holly, the oldest sister. She had long brown hair and green eyes, and she liked to read adventure stories.

"Or maybe it's full of dresses and hats," said Dolly, the middle sister. She had curly blonde hair and blue eyes, and she liked to dress up and act.

"Or maybe it's full of toys and games," said Molly, the youngest sister. She had short red hair and brown eyes, and she liked to play and have fun.

They tried to lift the lid, but it was too heavy. They looked for a key, but they couldn't find one. They searched the attic for clues, but they came up empty-handed.

"Maybe we should ask grandmother," said Molly.

"No way," said Holly. "they'll tell us to leave it alone. It's probably something boring anyway."

"Maybe we should wait until she is not home," said Dolly. "Then we can try to break the lock."

"That sounds risky," said Molly. "What if we get caught?"

The sisters argued for a while, until they heard their grandmother calling them for lunch.

"Come on, let's go," said Holly. "We'll figure out a way to open the chest later."

They left the attic reluctantly, but they couldn't stop thinking about the mysterious chest. They wondered what secrets it held, and what adventures it would lead them to.

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The Attic Investigations Club is a group of three teenage sisters, Holly, Dolly and Molly, who live in a Victorian mansion with their grandmother. Their parents disappeared mysteriously when they were young, and they have been searching for clues ever since. They have discovered that the attic of their house is full of hidden rooms, each with a different theme and a puzzle to solve. They believe that by solving the puzzles, they will find out what happened to their parents and why they left them.

The story begins with the sisters finding a new room in the attic, which is decorated like a medieval castle. They enter the room and find a large wooden chest with a lock and a riddle on it. The riddle reads:

To open this chest and see what's inside, you must answer this question with pride: What is the name of the king who ruled England when this mansion was built in this land?

The sisters try to figure out the answer, but they are not sure. They decide to look for clues in the room, such as paintings, books, or objects. They also use their smartphones to search the web for information about the history of their house and the English monarchy. They find out that their mansion was built in the year 1837, and that the king who ruled England at that time was William IV. They enter the name on the lock and the chest opens, revealing a letter and a key. The letter is from their parents, and it says:

Dear Holly, Dolly and Molly,

If you are reading this, it means that you have solved the first puzzle of the attic. We are so proud of you and your curiosity. We wish we could be with you, but we had to leave for a very important reason. We can't tell you everything now, but we will explain everything soon. We have left you a series of clues and puzzles in the attic, each leading to the next one. The key you have found will open the door to the next room, where you will find another puzzle and another letter. Follow the clues and solve the puzzles, and you will eventually find us. We love you very much and we hope to see you soon.

Your loving parents

The sisters are shocked and excited by the letter. They wonder what their parents are doing and where they are. They decide to follow the clues and solve the puzzles, hoping to reunite with their parents. They use the key to open the door to the next room, which is themed like a pirate ship. They enter the room and find another chest with another lock and another riddle. The story continues with the sisters exploring the different rooms of the attic, each with a different theme and a puzzle, such as a jungle, a circus, a haunted house, a space station, etc. Each room also contains a letter from their parents, revealing more about their mysterious mission and their past. The sisters learn that their parents are secret agents who work for a global organization that fights against evil forces. They also learn that their uncle Robert is not really their uncle, but their parents' friend and partner, who has been protecting them and helping them with their investigation. The sisters also face dangers and challenges along the way, such as traps, enemies, and puzzles that require logic, creativity, and teamwork.

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Holly, Dolly and Molly decided to form a club and call it the Attic Investigations Club. They made a vow to stick together and solve the mysteries of the attic. They asked their grandmother to make them detective costumes for their new club.