The Doctor's Library

Lexus and Oriana found themselves in a dimly lit secret room, surrounded by books and artifacts, their gaze fixed upon the intriguing collection. The weight of the unknown loomed heavy as they sought to uncover the truth behind the haunted dolls and the unsolved case of the seven missing children from seven years ago.

They began scouring the shelves, carefully selecting volumes of ancient texts, journals, and diaries. As they delved deeper into the Bendeta family's collection, they discovered a pattern. The family had a documented obsession with artifacts and antiquities, driven by their wealth and ability to amass a vast array of historical relics.

Lexus's eyes widened as he stumbled upon a dusty journal filled with handwritten accounts. Flipping through the brittle pages, his heart pounded with anticipation. "Oriana, listen to this. It mentions a power source called AL-Machina that fuels the dolls, utilizing the trapped souls."

Concern etched on her face, Oriana leaned in closer. "AL-Machina? How does it relate to the dolls and the trapped souls?"

Lexus's expression turned grave as he read aloud the chilling passages. "It seems the Bendeta family discovered a connection between AL-Machina and the dolls. The souls of innocent children were trapped within the dolls, acting as a power source. They believed it would grant them eternal life and unlock hidden abilities."

Oriana gasped, her hand covering her mouth in disbelief. "This is unfathomable! How could they use innocent children in such a way..."

Lexus's voice quivered with anger. "Their greed and desire for power blinded them to the consequences. But now we know the truth, and we must find a way to deactivate the dolls and release the trapped souls."

With renewed determination, Lexus and Oriana continued their search, meticulously piecing together fragments of information scattered throughout the room. They sought to understand the behavior and programming of the dolls, as well as the mechanics behind AL-Machina.

As they studied the dolls and their inner workings, Lexus's mind raced, connecting the dots. "Oriana, we need to locate AL-Machina itself. By deactivating or disabling it, we can sever the connection to the trapped souls and set them free."

Oriana nodded, her eyes gleaming with resolve. "But we must exercise caution, Lexus. AL-Machina is a powerful force, and tampering with it could have dire consequences. We need to ensure we handle it with utmost care."

Together, they meticulously examined the dolls, analyzing their programming and searching for clues that would lead them to the whereabouts of AL-Machina. They discovered hints and hidden symbols that hinted at a hidden location within the Bendeta estate.

Knowing they had yet to deactivate the dolls, Lexus and Oriana agreed to postpone their actions until they could locate and neutralize AL-Machina. They were determined to find the power source and break the hold it had over the dolls and the trapped souls.

Leaving the secret room, they ventured deeper into the Bendeta estate, their resolve unshaken. They were determined to confront AL-Machina and put an end to the suffering caused by the haunted dolls. The answers they sought were within reach, and they were prepared to face whatever challenges lay ahead.

To be continued...