With introductions done, the crew steered them to a fleet of vehicles destined for a grand farmhouse. This would be their set for the coming days.

Ariana’s gaze swept over the farmhouse. It was a marvel, with age-old structures stacked like a pyramid. At the pinnacle stood a majestic villa, a relic from the previous century, whispered to be the landowner’s prized possession.

Melon, awestruck yet a tad jittery, clung to Ariana as they walked around.

Suddenly, a mysterious character resembling a wizened old man sprang up and theatrically greeted them, “Hey folks! I’m your estate keeper, and I’ve got a juicy tidbit for y’all. This villa contains many forbidden areas, especially the third floor. Legend has it that there’s a creature up there who wanted to lock up and eat the nosy kids and adults. A handful have vanished in times gone by. So, kiddos, steer clear of floor number three.”

Melon, unsettled by the story, sought refuge behind Ariana. Ariana soothingly whispered, “Don’t worry. There are plenty of rooms here.

We don’t have to stay in that villa.”

she spoke, the host beckoned everyone for the room

Melon’s tender age, they were given

drawing a

later, the host proclaimed, “Well, isn’t this a turn of events? You two have landed the mountaintop villa!” Handing the key to a slightly

up at Ariana with wide, anxious eyes. The two exchanged a look of shared astonishment and mild

and her son followed the show’s

such as fish-catching races. According to the rules, the individual who achieved the objective first would gain priority access to the

the fathers, overflowing with confidence, felt they had an edge in these survival-themed challenges. They all assumed Ariana and her son would be

to do outdoor tasks was evident, matching her strength with the men and demonstrating grace

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a single mother managing a Lively child, she found the challenges relatively easy, consistently

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