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This week’s case · Medium Death in the Office It was 8:35 A.M. and Cynthia Peck was not only in a bad mood but late for work as well, which was most unusual for her. Not only was she late, but rain had been coming down in a torrential downpour since 7:13. She knew it was 7:1… Open the case file →

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Medium Who Dun It? Oct 26

Death in the Office

It was 8:35 A.M. and Cynthia Peck was not only in a bad mood but late for work as well, which was most unusual for her. Not only was she late, but rain had been coming…

by Tom Fowler 33% solve it · 4,693 players
Easy Who Dun It? Oct 22

Chief Inspector Japp Solves a Case

Hercule Poirot drummed his fingers on his desk, trying vainly to control his impatience. He stared at the telephone, willing it to ring. It did not ring. “For heaven’s…

by William Shepard 32% solve it · 1,223 players

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Wrong Place at a Wrong Time

The petrifying scream held my breath. Yes, it came from the washroom and there was no doubt that it was Tina’s. She rushed out of the door, breathing heavily and…

by Jyotishko Manna 17% solve it · 12 players
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Who Stole Seashells by the Sea Shore?

After a whole long year of waiting, it was finally that time of year again. It was the first week of June, the week that the Brown family took their annual trip to Gulf…

by Reese Black 38% solve it · 8 players
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The Stolen Cupcake

Leslie loved being a stay-at-home mom. Contrary to popular belief, she was never bored and always busy! Not only did she have her own two precious angels to look after…

by Sarah R. 22% solve it · 21,634 players