Bhí an t-aer fuar lasmuigh, na crainn ag caitheamh na nduilleoga buí agus rua.

The air was cold outside, with the trees shedding their yellow and red leaves.

Bhí oifig iontach nua-aimseartha ag an incubator i mBaile Átha Cliath, le fuinneoga móra a thaispeáin seo go léir.

The incubator in Baile Átha Cliath had an incredibly modern office with large windows that showcased all of this.

Bhí an áit bríomhar le daoine ag obair go dian ar a dtionscadail.

The place was vibrant with people working hard on their projects.

Bhí maisiúcháin Oíche Shamhna ar fud na háite - cobwebanna agus greamáin puimcín ar na ballaí.

There were Oíche Shamhna decorations everywhere—cobwebs and pumpkin stickers on the walls.

Bhí atmaisféar féileach oscailte, ach lean an teannas.

There was an open festive atmosphere, but the tension persisted.

Bhí Sean ag tabhairt aghaidhe ar an bhfadhb mhór.

Seán was facing a major problem.

Bhí sé díreach tar éis a fhionnadh go raibh an protastón nua, a rinne a fhoireann go díograiseach, imithe gan tásc.

He had just discovered that the new prototype, diligently crafted by his team, had gone missing without a trace.

Bhí comhdháil ag teacht i gceann dhá lá, an deis foirfe chun maoiniú a fháil.

There was a conference in two days, the perfect opportunity to secure funding.

Bhí brú mór ar Sheán.

Seán was under immense pressure.

Bhí a fhoireann ag brath air agus bhí súil ag na hinfheisteoirí.

His team was relying on him, and the investors had high hopes.

Ní raibh an chuma air go raibh an protastón fágtha at thaisce sábháilte.

It seemed unlikely that the prototype had been left in a safe deposit.

Bhí amhras ar Sheán faoi fhoireann iomaíoch eile san incubator.

Seán had suspicions about another competitive team within the incubator.

Bhí Aoife, cara iontaofa aige sa bhfoireann, ag moladh dó díriú ar an obair foirne agus cuidiú le chéile a fháil amach cad a tharla.

Aoife, a trusted friend on his team, was advising him to focus on teamwork and seek help to find out what had happened.

Tús nach háirithe maith d’oíche Shamhna!

Not the best start to Oíche Shamhna!

Ach, cé go raibh comhairle maith ag Aoife, bhí bealach eile ag Sheán.

However, despite Aoife's good advice, Seán had another plan.

Bhí sé cinneadh a dhéanamh imscrúdú go neamhspleách a dhéanamh.

He decided to conduct an independent investigation.

Ghlaoigh sé air féin go hoifigiúil mar 'bleachtaire na hoíche'.

He officially dubbed himself 'detective of the night.'

Cé nach raibh taithí aige air seo roimhe, ba é an t-am éigeandála, dar leis.

Although he had no prior experience in this, he believed it was time for emergency action.

Sa deireadh, bhí Sheán sáite i bhfothracha an iniúchta.

In the end, Seán was deeply immersed in the investigation.

Bhí an am ag sleamhnú ach níor ghéill sé.

Time was slipping by, but he did not give up.

Bhí ciall air faoi Chormac ó fhoireann chara.

He had a feeling about Cormac from a friendly team.

Bhí Cormac iontach ar thionscadal eile, iomaíoch ach iontaofa.

Cormac was excellent in another project, competitive yet reliable.

Lá na comhdhála, bhí páirtí beartaithe ag an incubator.

On the day of the conference, a party was planned at the incubator.

Bhí machnamh ar Sheán ag seiceáil ag an gcruinniú féile faoisimh seo.

Seán considered checking in on this festive relief meeting.

Bhí an páirtí gnóthach.

The party was busy.

Pumpkins i ngach áit, daoine gléasta suas.

Pumpkins everywhere, people dressed up.

D'fhéach sé ar aghaidh agus bhí fearacht iontais ann.

He looked ahead and was taken aback.

Bhí Cormac ann leis an protastón, gan stró.

Cormac was there with the prototype, unfazed.

Tháinig Sheán trasna chuige, sciobtha ach ciúin.

Seán approached him swiftly but quietly.

Tar éis plé gairid, admhaigh Cormac gur earráid ionraic a bhí ann.

After a brief discussion, Cormac admitted it was an honest mistake.

Bhí cathú air ach soilsíodh an chás dó.

He was tempted but the situation was clarified for him.

D'oibrigh Sheán ar ais leis an protastón.

Seán worked his way back with the prototype.

Le tuiscint mhór an comhoibriú, bhí sábháil cinntithe aige don lá mór atá romhainn.

With great appreciation for collaboration, he had secured a save for the big day ahead.

D'fhoghlaim sé go raibh gá le muinín a bheith aige sa fhoireann agus a bheith cúramach faoin mionsonraíocht.

He learned the importance of trusting the team and being careful with details.

Bhí síocháin ann san incubator, fiú amháin má bhí na púcaí fós ag damhsa go ciúin i ngach cúinne.

There was peace in the incubator, even if the ghosts were still dancing quietly in every corner.