- The Vanishing Violinist of Vienna
The Vienna State Opera was alive with energy that cold December evening. The city’s elite had gathered in their finest attire to witness Abella Rossi, the world-renowned violinist, perform her much-anticipated solo. Her Stradivarius violin sang through the grand hall during the first act, leaving the audience breathless. But when intermission ended, and Abella failed…
- Croix High Prom
Hannah Crawford had seen her share of strange assignments in her ten years as a journalist, but this one took the cake. Prom. Her editor had called it “a human-interest piece” that the paper could run to connect with younger readers. Hannah wasn’t thrilled to spend her Saturday night at a high school dance instead…
- The Circle of Little
Nestled in the rolling countryside, the quaint town of Littlewood United had always exuded charm––a community defined by its cobblestone streets, red-brick houses, and a clocktower that chimed melodiously at noon. But on a chilling October morning in 2023, this peaceful village was thrust into chaos. A grisly murder shattered the serenity of Littlewood, leaving…
- The Twisted Trail of Chargrove
The first puzzle appeared on a Tuesday morning, taped to the back of an old, wooden bench in the park. It was a cool autumn day in the little town of Chargrove, and Aston Knox had just finished his usual jog through Pineberry Park. He was tying his shoelaces when he noticed it: a loosely…
- The Vanishing Bidders of Caverns Manor
A royal blue envelope arrived on a crisp autumn morning, its thick lustrous paper adorned with an elegant wax seal. Louisa Abbott turned it over in her hands, admiring the intricate design pressed into the deep crimson wax. She carefully broke the seal and extracted a single cream card, its surface embossed with golden lettering:…