The Old Mainstreet Theater

Chapter 1:

The gang was trading goodies out of their lunch boxes

with each other. When Nicky Birdy walked over to their

table and asked them

"Hi guys, would you like to buy some chewy bars for 

two bucks each. All the money will help restore

the old theater on Main Street."

It's cool that the town donated the theater

to the school's drama club. So, they can restore it into

a playhouse." Cookie smiled. As she handed Nicky her two

dollars

"It's like a dream come true. I can't wait until it's 

done and we can start working on some cool plays."

Nicky happily answered

"I'm sure, is it true? That Ms. Goldfish, already got an idea

for your first play?" Daisy Penguin asked her

"I'm not sure. But I also heard some rumors that she found

an old script hidden inside an old movie reel.

"While cleaning out one of the screening rooms, that got her

really excited." Nicky began

"Wow, do you know what the script is about?" Cookie asked

"Like I said, it's only rumors. But supposal it's a who-done-it

mystery with so many twists and turns." That will 

keep you guessing until the very end." Nicky answered

"Well, hopefully, the rumors are true." Vicky Dragonfly smiled

Nicky also smiled, "You and me both."

"But besides fundraising, we're also looking for volunteers

to help out with the cleaning and repairs. You guys

wouldn't be interested, would you?" She added

"Sure, when can we start?" Tommy Cub asked

Chapter 2:

The next afternoon, the gang headed out for the old

theater

"Wow, I forgot how creepy looking this place was. I

bet it's haunted." Sammy Turtle began

Seriously, dude, for the billionth time. Just because a 

place looks creepy doesn't mean that it's haunted."

Tommy scowled at him

"Maybe, I heard the reason this place closed down was 

because the owner. Couldn't keep up with the payments after

the Three Crown Theater opened." Plus, not many kids

go to the movies anymore. 

They would rather rent or stream them online."

Daisy added

"Yeah, it's a shame. Since nothing beats movie popcorn!"

Cookie laughed

"I totally agree with that." A voice from behind also laughed

They turned around and noticed that Nicky was standing

behind them smiling

"Hey guys, I'm happy that you decided to come."

When they walked into the lobby, they were impressed by

how much work had been done already

"Oh wow, this place is starting to look awesome," Tommy said

"Thanks, we've been working hard trying to get it done.

Before the end of the school year." So, are you ready to go

to work? The rest of the crew are working inside the 

screening rooms." Nicky told them

Shortly afterwards, they got to know the other

kids from the drama club

"I know Nicky would never tell you guys this. So, I feel it's

up to me to tell you all in why." This place really closed."

Lenny Lion began. "I just hope that it doesn't freak you out

to much that you all decide to quit."

He added laughing

"Whoa, we just found Sammy's long, long lost twin,"

Tommy whispered over to the others. Sammy gave him a 

Dirty look, then asked Lenny

"So, you think it's haunted, too?"

"Nope, maybe cursed, but not haunted. Rumor has it that 

the old owner was a drunk with some serious money troubles."

He was so in the hole that on the night he was going

to close the doors for good. He got not only so drunk but went

completely nutty and hung himself from the balcony."

Lenny answered him

What?

Chapter 3:

"They said he did it, hoping that would keep the doors 

from closing. Since kids would want to come and see if 

he'd haunt the place or not."

Lenny added

"Wow, Lenny, 

I don't get how you believe that dumb

story." Nicky frowned

"It's not a dumb story, Nicky." Lenny began. And before he 

could finish, the lights in the theater went off

"Oh, very funny, who turned off the lights?"

Nicky yelled. And before any of them could reply, the 

lights came back on

"Now, that was weird." Daisy frowned once they walked

out of the room

"Not as weird as that," Lenny added as he pointed 

towards the balcony

Hanging from it was a fake swinging dummy

"Nice, Lenny. If I were you, I'd take that down

before Ms. Goldfish sees it." Nicky smirked

"I'm sorry to disappoint you, Nicky. But this wasn't

my doing, I was standing right next to you." When

the lights went off." Lenny shrugged

Chapter 4:

The next day, when they arrived at the theater, Nicky

came up to them. It was obvious that she was 

very upset

"What's the matter?" Cookie asked her

"Ms. Goldfish found out what happened yesterday and 

freaked out. And decided to put the whole project

on hold until she finds out who did it." I just wish Lenny

had just kept his mouth shut about all those

dumb stories." Nicky began

"Gee Nicky, I'm flattered that you think so highly of me

and believe my dumb stories. Have so much 

power over what Ms. Goldfish does and thinks."

Lenny interrupted 

"Sorry, Lenny, I'm just so upset. We've been working so

hard for what looks like nothing now." Nicky sighed

"Cheer up, Nicky, a little birdy just told me that our

awesome mayor's engaged with all the media attention

This project is receiving and how it's making the town

And his ego looks beyond amazing." That there's no way he'd

Ever have anything stop this from getting it done."

He laughed

Chapter 5:

Three days later, Vicky walked into their clubhouse

With the biggest smile on her face

"Wow, aren't we happy?" Cookie teased 

"Beyond, since I think what's going on at the old theater."

She smiled

"You do? What?" Cookie asked

"Who cares what? Who?" Tommy added

"Last night I was telling my cousin about what was going 

on. And she told me that Mr. Frogger, the old owner, 

had a secret partner." Who was robbing him blind to pay off

his gambling debts. So, when the theater had no choice 

but to close the doors for good." It was he who jumped

off the balcony." Vicky began

"Oh wow, how come we never heard about this?"

Cookie asked her

"I wondered the same thing also." Vicky smiled. "So, I 

did a bit more research until I found out who the

secret partner was," Vicky replied

Who they wanted to know. Vicky's smile grew wider

before she answered

"His name was Alan Stones, and the reason none of this

was ever reported is." Because he was the mayor's younger

brother. Who, I'm guessing, probably made up all those

dumb stories about Mr. Frogger," And is donating the 

building to the school so we'd never find out the truth

about what really happened."

"Whoa, Vicky, that sounds a bit far-fetched."

Cookie told her

"Maybe, but I guess there's only one way to find out

Why don't we just go and ask him?" Vicky shrugged

Chapter 6:

When they arrived at the theater, they found Nicky 

and the town's mayor talking in the main lobby

"Good afternoon, kids, I was telling Nicky what a great 

job you're all doing." Mayor Stones smiled

"Thanks, Mayor Stones, can I ask you a quick 

question?" Vicky asked

"Sure," He answered

"Were you the one who made up those stories about

Mr. Frogger? When it was really your brother Alan, who

had a drinking, gambling problem." And jumped off the

balcony?"

For a moment, he looked like he was punched in the face

"Excuse me, I don't know what you're talking about?"

He muttered

"Oh really, then why does this article that I found

online? Reads that you do?"

 It even has a picture of the two of you when 

you were younger." Vicky frowned

"Fine, I'll admit part of me knew that this was a bad idea

I should've just ordered for this place to be torn down.

"Instead of going through all this foolishness."

Mayor Stones growled

"What!" Nicky cried out in shock

"For years, all my father spoke about was how this place

destroyed my dumb brother's life. How it was my job as 

his older brother to protect him." What a joke!

"That's all I did was protect the little drunk that was until

that jerk Frogger. Had the nerve to try and blackmail me

by saying he'd expose all of Alan's troubles and how I

just covered them up, I laughed." Not only did I refuse

I told him that I'd turn it around, steal his theater away 

from him, and then donate it and have the town love and 

respect me more for doing so."

Mayor Stones began

"Whoa, so Vicky was right?" Tommy frowned." You did

all of this to keep your brother and his problems a big

secret?"

"Well, isn't she brilliant?" Mayor Stones snorted

"You really believe that this plan was going to work?"

Cookie asked him

"Of course, it's a great plan. Well, it was a great plan 

until you nosy kids started sticking your noses into my

business." Which is a bad mistake. Who's going to believe

any of you?" Mayor Stone smirked 

"Sorry, Mayor Stones, but I'm afraid that I've some bad

news for you." A voice from behind them interrupted

They turned to see that Ms. Goldfish was standing there

holding her cell phone. Mayor Stones was about to rush towards

her when two police officers walked inside the 

theater

Shortly afterwards

"Wow, can you believe that just happened? If he wasn't

so out there, I'd feel sorry for him."

Nicky told them

"Not me, I can still hear him yelling from outside. How 

we should be arrested for trying to blackmail the mayor."

Tommy smirked

Chapter 7:

A few weeks later, the theater had its grand opening

"Oh wow, I'm so nervous, it seems like the whole town

is out there. What if I go out there and fall off the stage

or something?" Nicky said after she peeked out the 

curtains

"Stop worrying, you're going to be great.

 I guess Mayor Stones, in all his plotting, forgot a 

major rule in revenge." Vicky told her

What?

"That no matter how many rumors or lies you spread

You can't control what others are going to believe."

Vicky answered

"I just hope that he gets all the help that he needs. I've

to thank you guys, I don't think none of this would 

be happening." If you didn't figure out what he was up to."

Nicky told her

"Thanks, but it was actually all of us who helped solve

this mystery." Vicky smiled

"Okay, you two, enough with the gloom and doom talk

Nicky, you're up in five." Lenny smiled

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