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Read a short mystery, mark the clues that point to (or clear) each suspect, and name the culprit. New cases every Monday and Thursday, free since 2012 and never an ad.

This week’s case · Easy ASK MARTHA—THE LITTERER Inspector Samuels couldn’t believe his eyes. He stared at the huge man who had just come through the door. He seemed to fill the office all by himself. Why, he was six foot five inches tall at least. “Actually, six foot six,” the… Open the case file →
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  • Easy Who Dun It?

    ASK MARTHA—THE LITTERER

    Inspector Samuels couldn’t believe his eyes. He stared at the huge man who had just come through the door. He seemed to fill the office all by himself. Why, he was six…

    by Robbie Cutler 33% solve it · 1,641 players
  • Medium Who Dun It?

    Drama Queen

    The last thing Rebecca Williams ever expected when she auditioned for Cat on a Hot Tin Roof was to land the part of Maggie “the Cat” Pollitt. But there it was, posted…

    by Andrea Hein 48% solve it · 4,308 players

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  • Medium Who Dun It?

    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 19% solve it · 21 players
  • Medium Who Dun It?

    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 39% solve it · 18 players
  • Medium Who Dun It?

    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 · 21,643 players

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