9. Trail of clues

At 10 in the morning, Leo woke up and got out of bed. He walked down the stairs to the lower floor of his house. The sunlight was shining through the windows, making everything look bright and nice. He was still a bit sleepy and stretched his arms while he walked. The stairs made a little squeaky sound under his feet. It was like a signal that a new day had started.

Leo decided to start his day with a healthy choice and reached for an apple from the fruit basket. As he looked around, he realized that his sister and mother were still fast asleep in his room, unaware of the morning's activities. With the apple in hand, he retraced his steps, making his way back towards his room.

Upon entering, he gently closed the door behind him so as not to disturb his sleeping family members. The room was filled with a serene quietness, and rays of sunlight filtered through the curtains, casting a soft glow over everything. Leo's eyes were drawn to the balcony, beckoning him with the promise of a re