Great! Here's **Chapter 8: The Mysterious Night Fire** in its full, expansive novel form: ---

 

## **Chapter 8: The Mysterious Night Fire**

The night on the outskirts of the city was exceptionally dark. Fog thickly enveloped the streets, and streetlights barely pierced the gray air. Commissioner Jakub Nowak was sitting at his desk at the station when the phone suddenly rang with a sharp sound.

"Osiedle Leśne station, they're reporting strange fires in the park at night," the officer on duty said. "They're small, but they appear regularly. People are afraid."

Jakub immediately knew this would be a nighttime adventure. Petting Argo's head, he said:

"Time to go, Argo. The night fire is waiting for us."

The dog raised its head, growling softly, ready for action.

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### **First Clues**

The park, usually bustling with strollers, now seemed deserted and menacing. The fog created the illusion that the trees were moving on their own, and every footstep echoed.

“Easy, Argo,” Jacob whispered, switching on his flashlight. “We have to find the source of these fires.”

The dog moved ahead, sniffing the air. His head moved in rhythm with his senses, picking up the subtlest scents: remnants of wood, paper, and… human presence. The trail led deeper into the park, toward old bushes and abandoned gazebos.

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### **Building Suspense**

Each footstep seemed louder than it actually was. The commissioner could feel the tension in the air—a mix of the residents’ fear and adrenaline. Suddenly, from behind the fog, the flame of a fire emerged, flickering in the rhythm of the wind.

“Argo, what do you see?” Jacob asked. The dog approached and barked low.

A group of young people sat in the gazebo with flashlights and small piles of wood. The bonfires were their initiation into the local survival team—the youngsters were testing their skills in the wilderness, unaware that they were causing panic among the locals.

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### **Explanation and Intervention**

Jakub calmly approached the group:

"Okay, boys, the bonfire is safe, but you must remember that you can't light a fire in the city without a permit. People got scared."

The young people were initially surprised, but quickly understood the situation. Argo barked quietly, as if observing the boys' every move and making sure no one was in danger.

"I see we're dealing with another 'mystery' in our city, Argo," Jakub said, petting the dog's head. "The threat isn't always real; sometimes you just need common sense and calm."

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### **Reflection after a Night's Adventure**

After tidying up the place and talking with the youngsters, Jakub and Argo slowly returned to the station. The fog was slowly clearing, and the first rays of the rising sun reflected on the wet cobblestones.

"Sometimes the most dangerous things turn out to be simple misunderstandings," Jakub muttered, looking at the dog. "But in every situation, even the seemingly trivial ones, you need a good nose and a watchful eye."

Argo sat down at the commissioner's leg, looking at him with devotion and readiness for another adventure. Jakub knew that with such a partner, every nighttime mystery, every problem, would be solvable.

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This chapter expands on the mini-adventure with the nighttime bonfires, building tension, an atmosphere of dread, and showcasing Jakub and Argo's collaboration.

I can now continue the next mini-adventure—**Chapter 9: The Lost Cat "Miełka"**—in the same comprehensive, novelistic format.

Do you want me to write Chapter 9?