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"Hi, I'm your neighbor Alan, just checking in to see if you need any help." Alan's voice is full and magnetic, with a hint of humor.
"Hi, nice to meet you, I'm Amy, and this is my brother Nick." Amy introduces with a smile.
"We just moved here and are still adjusting," Nick added.
Alan smiled, "This place is a bit special."
The brother and sister exchanged a glance, each able to see the doubt and unease in the other's eyes.
Amy and Nick were somewhat surprised by Alan's arrival, but at the same time, they were also curious.
"This place is indeed very special. We just discovered a hidden little door," Amy mentioned to Alan.
Alan's eyes lit up slightly, seeming very interested in the topic. "Oh? That's truly mysterious. Did you go inside?"
Nick nodded, "We went to the world behind that door, and there were..." He hesitated for a moment, carefully choosing his words, "many incredible things."
Alan looked even more curious, "Incredible things? Like what?"
Amy glanced at Nick and replied, "There's a Puppet family there, and a giant tree, everything is... peculiar."
"Oh, that sounds like a plot from a fairy tale," Alan smiled, but a hint of complexity flashed in his eyes.
Nick couldn't help but interrupt, "Uncle Alan, do you know the history of this house?"
"Well, this house indeed has a long and mysterious history," Alan paused, "Some... strange things have happened here."
Amy and Nick exchanged a glance, their curiosity thoroughly ignited. But before they could inquire further, Alan interrupted with a smile, "But that's all in the past. For now, just enjoy your new home and if you find anything strange, just stay away from it."
With that, Alan hastily bid them farewell and left.
That night, Amy had a dream about the puppet world. In the dream, Marionette Laura gestured to her, as if to tell her that there was something important that needed to be done.
In the morning, Amy woke up and immediately ran to Nick's room, "Nick, I feel like we need to go back to that world again."
Nick glanced at Amy and seemed to sense an unusual atmosphere, "Okay, I feel the same way. Let's go take a look again!"
After the two of them walked through the small door, they once again headed to the building that was identical to their house.
Two people gathered their courage and pushed open the front door of the house. As they stepped inside, they were greeted by a warm breeze. The room was decorated with exquisite taste, and everything from the curtains to the sofa to the carpet exuded an air of nobility.
However, as they looked on, a man and a woman walked out.
This couple is astonishingly similar to Amy and Nick's parents, but they are entirely carved from wood, including their faces and limbs. Their movements are controlled by some invisible strings.
However, this time, Mother Laura's puppet has no control strings, but still retains the appearance of a puppet, and this time, there are no two puppet children like them.
"Welcome back to our home, Amy and Nick," Jack, the puppet, said with a smile, his tone revealing an unnatural warmth, quite different from the last time.
"Please have a seat. This time we have prepared a rich afternoon tea for you," Laura, the puppet, led them to the dining room.
In the dining room, the delicious aroma permeated the air, making people salivate. Amy and Nick couldn't help but be attracted by the various delicacies on the table, as if it were a grand feast of gourmet food. There were exquisite macarons, colorful cupcakes, fresh fruits, and fragrant tea, all of which whetted their appetites.
And these are actually real food, not made of wood.
"These look so delicious," Amy couldn't help but exclaim. She picked up a macaron and took a bite, instantly filling her taste buds with a sweet flavor.
"Yes, the taste of this food is indeed delicious," Nick also savored the delicacies.
However, even in the company of delicious food, doubts still lingered around them.
"Puppet dad, how long has your family been in this world?" Amy asked again, hoping to find some clues about this strange world.
"Oh, that's an interesting question, but we're not sure. Time always feels blurry here," Puppet Jack replied, smiling, his wooden face seemingly holding some kind of secret.
"How did you come to this world?" Nick's curiosity grew stronger.
Marionette Laura's expression became slightly stiff, and she hesitated before answering, "This world is our home, we have never left."
Just as Nick was about to ask again, the dining hall's door suddenly opened, and a new character walked in. He was a middle-aged man in a plaid suit, with deep wrinkles on his face, looking like he had experienced a lot.
"Alan, you're here. Please join us for our afternoon tea," Marionette Laura warmly welcomed the new guest.
Alan sat down and noticed the two strangers sitting at the table. "Are you new neighbors?" he asked.
"Yes, we just moved to this area not long ago," Nick replied.
"This place is extremely interesting, full of surprises," said Alan, his words filled with mystery.
Amy decided to inquire again, "Have you always lived here, Mr. Alan?"
Alan smiled and shook his head, "No, I worked on Broadway when I was young, but as I got older, I came back to live here."
In the conversation, they enjoyed a delicious afternoon tea, and Alan began to share his interesting experiences and performances on Broadway, making the atmosphere relaxed and friendly.
Jack and Laura began to clear the table, their movements skilled and coordinated, almost mechanical, reminding Amy and Nick of their own parents. This unnatural feeling made their emotions even more complicated.
"So, do we have any plans for this afternoon?" Nick tried to break the silence and change the atmosphere.
Marionette Laura stopped what she was doing and smiled, "Oh, we don't have any specific plans. You can play in the yard or explore the nearby surroundings. There are many interesting places here."
Jack and Laura seemed to have little interest in the children's questions. After briefly answering, they returned to their own activities.
Amy and Nick decided to leave the dining room and went to the courtyard of the house. In the center of the courtyard was an exquisite fountain, with water gently flowing up and down, emitting a subtle mist, adding a touch of mystery to the place.
Surrounded by various flowers and trees, their blossoms display a riot of colors, seemingly full of vitality, yet a bit too orderly, precise like machinery, with every leaf in perfect position.
"This place is truly beautiful, but it feels a bit strange," Amy whispered to Nick.
Nick nodded, feeling the same sense of unease. "Yes, we need to figure out the secrets of this place. Or perhaps we can try to communicate with other puppet neighbors, maybe they can provide some clues."
As they discussed their next course of action, their attention was drawn to a particular area in the courtyard.
There is a children's play area with a huge carousel, a tall slide, and several swings. It looks like a children's paradise, full of laughter and energy.
"Maybe we can play for a while first, and then try to learn more about the situation," Nick suggested, as the playground looks cheerful.
Amy nodded in agreement as they headed towards the amusement park, ready to enjoy the fun in this wonderful world.
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