The Case of the Crimson Cipher

© Fon Belias, 2023

ISBN 978-5-0059-8081-6

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Chapter 1: The Murder

In the heart of the city, where the lights shine bright, A wealthy man was slain on a dark and stormy night. His body lay in a narrow alleyway, A mystery to unravel, a puzzle to play.

The investigator arrived at the scene of the crime, A figure in the shadows, with a purposeful stride. They examined the body, looking for any sign, Of what could have happened, and who crossed the line.

Blood was splattered on the walls, and the ground, A broken watch, a wallet, and a puzzle to be found. The investigator searched high and low, For any clues that could help them know.

As the night grew darker, the investigator worked on, Piecing together the puzzle until the first light of dawn. With each new clue, they grew more determined, To find the killer, and bring them to justice, undeterred.

But the case was far from easy, and the trail was cold, The killer had left no trace, or so they were told. The investigator kept searching, refusing to give in, Hoping that some new clue, would lead them to the win.

In the end, it was a cryptic message that led the way, A puzzle left behind, pointing to the killer’s sway. The investigator solved it, and the pieces fell in place, The killer was caught, and justice took its rightful place.

Chapter 2: The Hire

With the case of the Crimson Cipher now solved, The investigator’s services were highly sought. Their reputation had grown far and wide, And soon a new client came to their side.

The client was a wealthy man, with a troubled past, His wife had been killed, and he was the prime suspect. But he swore his innocence, and begged for help, To clear his name, and find the true culprit.

The investigator took the case, with a steely resolve, To uncover the truth, and help the client absolve. They started with the crime scene, where the wife was found, Looking for any clues, that could turn things around.

There were no witnesses, and no signs of forced entry, But the investigator knew there had to be, Something that could point them in the right direction, And help them find the killer’s connection.