It was a cold, windy night when twelve-year-old [Mia](7W6Z9SB7) and her dog, [Rocket](LHWWM773), entered their [Grandmother Lily](XG9TLRW7)’s house. The old house stood at the edge of a dense forest, its creaky floors and thick velvet curtains hiding secrets of years past.

As [Mia](7W6Z9SB7) put her suitcase down, her grandmother smiled knowingly. 'There’s one place you mustn’t go, [Mia](7W6Z9SB7)—the attic,' she said softly, her voice trailing off. [Rocket](LHWWM773) barked twice, as if agreeing to the mystery.

Later that night, unable to resist her curiosity, [Mia](7W6Z9SB7) crept up the worn stairs to the attic. She opened the door and froze. A soft glow lit up the space, and a girl dressed in a flowing, pale blue gown stood by an old chest.

‘Who are you?’ [Mia](7W6Z9SB7) whispered. The girl looked up with a faint smile. ‘My name is [Clarabelle](GT37RMPR). I’ve been waiting for someone to help me,’ she said. [Mia](7W6Z9SB7) and [Rocket](LHWWM773) stepped closer, their fear replaced by curiosity.

[Clarabelle](GT37RMPR) told [Mia](7W6Z9SB7) that she had been stuck in this attic for over a hundred years, unable to find her way home. To help, [Mia](7W6Z9SB7) needed to find a special locket hidden in the attic.

They searched together, moving dusty books and antique trinkets out of the way. Finally, [Rocket](LHWWM773) barked excitedly, wagging his tail near an old drawer. Inside, [Mia](7W6Z9SB7) found the locket, glowing faintly.

As [Mia](7W6Z9SB7) handed the locket to [Clarabelle](GT37RMPR), the ghost girl’s form began to shimmer. 'You’ve freed me!' she smiled warmly. The attic filled with golden light as [Clarabelle](GT37RMPR)’s spirit gently disappeared.

The next morning, [Mia](7W6Z9SB7) told her grandmother about her adventure. ‘You remind me of a little girl I used to know—[Clarabelle](GT37RMPR),’ [Grandmother Lily](XG9TLRW7) said, placing the locket on the fireplace mantel.

[Mia](7W6Z9SB7) smiled, feeling proud of herself for helping [Clarabelle](GT37RMPR). ‘Sometimes, even spirits need kindness and courage,’ [Grandmother Lily](XG9TLRW7) said with a twinkle in her eye.

[Mia](7W6Z9SB7) decided to visit the attic one last time. She opened the door, finding nothing but the old, ordinary chest. [Clarabelle](GT37RMPR) was gone, but [Mia](7W6Z9SB7) knew she had made a friend forever.