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Quick Cases

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Compact cases for a fast deduction.

A missing letter

The Missing Letter

Rain strikes the windows of Blackthorn House. Eleanor steps away for seven minutes; when she returns, the sealed letter that could expose her secret is gone. The…

Free3–5 minutes · Confirmed solution · CrosswordOpen Case
Art theft

The Gallery Alibi

At 8:10, a painting vanished during a power cut. Mara said she never left the skylit sculpture room. Theo claimed he stayed in the windowless archive and…

Free3–5 minutes · Confirmed solution · CrosswordOpen Case
Poisoned tea

The Cold Cup

Mrs. Vale collapsed after tea. Her niece said she poured both cups from the same pot. The butler said Mrs. Vale always added a sugar cube. Her…

Free3–5 minutes · Confirmed solution · CrosswordOpen Case
Locked workshop

The Clockmaker’s Key

A rare key disappeared from a locked workshop at noon. Lena heard the tower clock strike twelve while she waited outside. Owen said he was across town…

Free3–5 minutes · Confirmed solution · CrosswordOpen Case

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