Detective James was a brave and clever detective. He had solved many mysteries in his town, but this one was the spookiest yet. The townspeople were afraid of the haunted manor that stood at the edge of the town. They said that strange things happened there, like doors opening and closing on their own and eerie noises coming from inside.

Detective James was determined to get to the bottom of this mystery. He gathered his tools and set off to the manor. As he approached the old, creaky gates, he could feel a chill run down his spine. But he didn't let that stop him. He bravely pushed open the gates and stepped inside.

The manor was dark and dusty, with cobwebs covering every corner. Detective James cautiously made his way through the rooms, searching for any clues. Suddenly, he heard a loud crash coming from upstairs. He quickly ran up the stairs and found a broken vase on the floor. But there was no one else in the room.

As he continued his investigation, he found more strange occurrences. Footsteps could be heard when no one was around, and objects would move on their own. Detective James knew that this was no ordinary haunting. Someone was behind it all.

After hours of searching, Detective James finally found a hidden room in the manor. Inside, he found a secret laboratory with all sorts of gadgets and machines. And there, sitting at a desk, was the culprit - a mad scientist who had been using the manor to conduct his experiments.

Detective James quickly apprehended the scientist and brought him to justice. The townspeople were relieved to know that the haunted manor was no longer a threat. And Detective James had once again solved another mystery, proving that he was the best detective in town.

The secret of the haunted manor was finally revealed, and it was all thanks to Detective James and his bravery. From that day on, the manor was no longer feared, and the town was at peace. And Detective James became known as the hero who solved the mystery of the haunted manor.