Chapter 14: Ghosts of the Past

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A few days after their latest adventure, Catnap and Dogday find themselves wandering into a part of the factory they've never explored before. The air is thick with dust, and old machines creak under their own weight. The room feels colder, and there's a strange sense of something forgotten lingering in the air.Dogday's nose twitches. "I don't like this place," he mutters, his usual energy slightly dampened.Catnap, ever curious, moves cautiously through the space, his paws barely making a sound. "There's something here... something important," he whispers, more to himself than to Dogday.As they explore deeper, they come across old toys—discontinued models—who seem frozen in place, their eyes dull and lifeless. The sight sends a chill through both of them. Catnap's usually unshakable calm falters. "What happened to them?" he wonders aloud.Dogday steps closer to Catnap, sensing his discomfort. "Let's not stick around to find out," he says, nudging Catnap gently. But as they turn to leave, a soft voice calls out from the shadows."Wait... don't go."They stop, their hearts pounding in their chests. A forgotten toy, dusty and worn, steps out of the shadows. It's a small, clockwork bird, its wings rusted and stiff, but its eyes still glowing with life."I need your help," the bird says softly.

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