Planning the trap

Samantha and Mr. Hensley spent the afternoon planning every detail. They called the local police and shared their suspicions, explaining the jar and the footprints. The officers agreed to stake out her backyard that night, hiding quietly in the shed. Samantha would put the jar right back where she found it among the bushes. It felt risky, but with support, she found a new, unexpected courage.
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