Ned and Nancy and the Case of the Ancient Mummy's Curse

By Carter Case

Dive into "Ned and Nancy and the Case of the Mummy's Ancient Curse," where mystery and history entwine in a thrilling new adventure. When the Riverton Museum becomes the new home for an ancient Egyptian mummy, strange events and rumors of a curse unsettle the quiet town. Nancy, with her keen eye for detail, and Ned, with his creative problem-solving skills, are on the case!

As the duo delves into the museum's secrets, they unravel a tapestry of clues that lead them to hidden chambers and long-forgotten artifacts. With each discovery, the line between myth and reality blurs, and what starts as a simple investigation turns into a race to unmask the truth behind the whispered curse.

Join Nancy and Ned as they navigate through moonlit galleries, decode cryptic hieroglyphs, and dodge clever traps, all while outsmarting a shadowy figure who seems to always be one step ahead. Will our young detectives prove there's a logical explanation for the curse, or will they find that some legends hold a grain of truth?

Perfect for young readers with a passion for puzzles and the past, this book promises a journey filled with suspense, humor, and the warmth of friendship. Can Ned and Nancy solve the mystery before the curse claims its next victim? Find out in this captivating installment of the Ned and Nancy series!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Thesaurum Books
• Release date: Dec 18, 2023
• ISBN: 9791222486994

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Ned and Nancy and the Case of the Ancient Mummy's Curse

Carter Case

Copyright © 2023 by Carter Case and Bune Holdings LLC

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The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in this production are fictitious. No identification with actual persons (living or deceased), places, buildings, and products is intended or should be inferred.

Book Cover by Rasa.

Illustrations by Rasa.

First edition 2023.

Published by:

Thesaurum Books (an imprint of Bune Holdings)

Contents

1.The Mummy Arrives

2.Whispers of the Curse

3.A Night at the Museum

4.Symbols and Spells

5.The Archaeology Club

6.The Curse Strikes

7.Secrets of the Tomb

8.In the Shadow of Ananka

9.The Mummy's Message

10.The Curse Lifted

1

The Mummy Arrives

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In the heart of Riverton, beneath the vaulted ceilings and amidst the hallowed hallways of the local museum, a thrum of anticipation swelled. School children huddled together, their voices rising and falling like a turbulent sea, while adults muttered in hushed whispers. An ordinary day it was not, for today marked the grand unveiling of the ancient Egyptian mummy exhibit.

Nancy, with her wavy red hair shimmering like a fiery halo under the museum's grand chandeliers, stood among the crowd. She was a study in rapt attention, her piercing green eyes darting around, absorbing every detail with a predator's precision. Clad in her favorite deep purple sweater, she looked like a little raven amidst a flock of sparrows. In her pocket, her faithful magnifying glass awaited its call to duty.

Next to her stood Ned, taller and lankier than his companions. His dark brown hair was tussled and he was busy polishing his glasses on the hem of his soft sweater. A trail of cookie crumbs led from his pocket to his sneakers—a testament to his snacking habits. He glanced at Nancy with an earnest smile and asked, You think they've got mummy-shaped cookies?

Nancy shook her head with an amused sigh. Ned, she chided, we're about to witness history and you're thinking about cookies?

History makes me hungry, he shrugged nonchalantly before he took another bite from his cookie.

The crowd hushed as the museum director ascended the small podium placed before the entrance to the exhibit. With a flourish of his hand, he pulled back a heavy velvet curtain revealing an ancient Egyptian tomb replica.

Gasps filled the air as everyone strained for a glimpse. Dimly lit and adorned with hieroglyphs, it promised secrets and mysteries galore.

Nancy's eyes lit up at the sight. Oh, Ned, she breathed, her voice barely audible in the ensuing silence. Just think of the mysteries that mummy could hold!

Ned, who was now wrestling with a stubborn pickle jar, only nodded in agreement. For all his absentminded quirks, he knew better than to interrupt Nancy when she was on the scent of a new mystery.

Their adventure was about to begin, in the shadows of an ancient Egyptian tomb, under the watchful gaze of an ancient mummy and the promise of an unforgettable mystery.

The thrum of excited whispers stilled as a stern-looking woman ascended the podium. Dr. Thelma Rudge, the museum curator, held an air of authority that commanded respect. With her sharp gaze and silver-streaked hair pulled into a tight bun, she embodied the stern disciplinarian that every child had encountered at least once in their lives. She adjusted her glasses, her eyes scanning the crowd with a mix of pride and apprehension.

Ladies and gentlemen, she began, her voice echoing through the grand hallways of the museum, We stand here today on the cusp of unearthing history. The exhibit before you is a testament to our unending quest for knowledge...

Her speech, though impressive, was not what held everyone's attention at that moment. It was the sudden flicker of lights that sent an unexpected shiver down the spine of every person in the room. A soft gasp escaped from a cluster of school children as shadows danced around them. The dim lighting in the exhibit now seemed less like a thoughtful aesthetic choice and more like an eerie premonition.

Nancy's heart pounded with excitement as she watched the faces around her contort in fear and confusion. Her mind buzzed with possibilities. Could it be a simple electrical fault or was there something more to it? Her gaze shifted to Ned who seemed more concerned about his half-eaten sandwich than the sudden change in atmosphere.

The lights flickered again, casting long shadows that danced and twirled around the ancient artifacts. A murmur of unease rippled through the crowd as they glanced nervously at each other.

Dr. Rudge cleared her throat loudly, attempting to regain control over her increasingly unsettled audience. Please remain calm, she said, her voice steady despite the ominous flickering lights.

However, it was too late. The crowd had already been infected with a palpable sense of unease, their eyes darting towards the darkened corners of