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**Setting:** A dinner party at Professor Plum's residence, attended by a group of fruit friends (Orange, Passion, Grapefruit, Apple, Pear, and others).
**Plot:**
1. **Mystery Unfolds:** The group experiences a series of eerie events, power outages, and discovers "murdered" friends (later revealed as special effects).
2. **Suspicions Rise:** Accusations fly among the friends as they try to uncover the killer's identity.
3. **Twist:** Professor Plum, initially thought to be a victim, is revealed to be the mastermind behind the events.
4. **Motivation:** Plum's intention was to use the group as unwitting participants in his thesis presentation for a Master's in Theatrical Design (with a focus on costuming and special effects).
5. **Resolution:** Orange solves the mystery, and the group departs after the truth is revealed, with a lighthearted ending featuring a song and romantic undertones.
**Tone:** The story blends elements of mystery, suspense, and comedy, with a playful, whimsical tone.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text, without opinions, in short sentences with numbers:
**Character & Setting Facts**
1. The story features a character named Orange, who is orange.
2. Orange lives with friends on a fruit stand.
3. The group attends Professor Plum's dinner party.
4. Professor Plum is a professor of theatrical design.
5. Professor Plum is pursuing a Master's in costuming.
**Event Facts**
6. The power goes out multiple times during the dinner party.
7. Apple goes missing during dinner.
8. The group discovers a "statue room" with stuffed real foods.
9. Professor Plum is found dead.
10. Grapefruit is later found dead.
11. Apple is discovered barely alive in a puddle of applesauce.
**Investigation & Reveal Facts**
12. The group suspects one of their own as the murderer.
13. Orange accuses Pear, but later discovers the true killer.
14. The killer is revealed to be Professor Plum, who faked his own death.
15. Professor Plum used a disguise, showcasing his costuming skills.
16. Most "murders" were revealed to be special effects for Professor Plum's thesis presentation.
17. Apple's near-death was not a special effect.
**Resolution Facts**
18. Orange is credited with solving the mystery.
19. The cart, previously broken, is fixed.
20. The story concludes with Orange and a friend enjoying a romantic moment by a fire.