The Miller Report 111823

 

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 • Now, I present to you this week's amazing story!!
 
 
The Vanishing Manuscript
by Doc Miller


Detective Sarah Blake and Inspector James Harper found themselves in the dusty halls of Ravenwood Library, a creepy old mansion housing a rare manuscript known as "The Ebon Codex." Dr. Evelyn Monroe, the curator, claimed the darn thing vanished into thin air, and she looked as stressed as a cat in a room full of rocking chairs.

Sarah, eyeing the dimly lit room, said, "So, what's the deal with this cursed manuscript? Do we need to worry about ghostly apparitions?"

James chuckled, "If I start seeing ghosts, I'll let you know. But right now, we've got a disappearing act to solve."

The security system had more bells and whistles than a carnival ride, but someone still managed to swipe the manuscript between the witching hours of 10 PM and 6 AM. No forced entry, no clues, just a room with more secrets than a gossip column.

Dusting off the display case, Sarah said, "Looks like someone had a date with 'The Ebon Codex' last night."

James examined the fingerprint scanner results, "Well, well, it seems we have an uninvited guest. Dr. Monroe, care to explain why your fingerprints aren't the only ones on file?"

The curator stuttered, "I-I don't know! I'm here every day; it's my job!"

As they pondered suspects, a janitor shuffled in, mop in hand. "Hey, you guys looking for clues or just throwing a late-night library party?"

Sarah smirked, "Just solving the case, my friend. Got any insights, or are you the silent type?"

He shrugged, "I'm just here for the dust bunnies. Don't know nothin' 'bout manuscripts."

Meanwhile, James discovered a black feather near the display case. He held it up, "This isn't your typical library decor. Looks like someone had a raven party in here."

Sarah grinned, "Maybe Edgar Allan Poe's spirit is haunting the place."

In the security room, they watched footage of a mysterious cloaked figure. James scratched his head, "Well, that's not your everyday library patron. Looks like we've got a phantom on our hands."

Sarah rolled her eyes, "Or someone's been watching too much 'Harry Potter.'"

As they followed a lead on the black feather, James quipped, "Who knew solving crimes involved ornithology? Next, we'll be consulting with the local squirrel population."

Sarah chuckled, "Maybe the squirrels have a secret society. We should investigate."

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They stumbled upon a hidden room, and inside, a replica of "The Ebon Codex." James shook his head, "Well, well, looks like someone's been playing 'swap the manuscript.'"

Grant, the forger, appeared like a deer caught in headlights. Sarah smirked, "Didn't expect to find you here, did we? I guess the feathered accomplice ratted you out."

In the end, they recovered the real manuscript, cracked a forgery plot, and left the library with a bag full of clues and a whole lot of laughter. The Ravenwood Library was a little less mysterious, and the detectives were a bit more amused.



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