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Case №107Wednesday, July 15, 2026Complex

Paper Trail to Nowhere

Ashworth & Associates, Caldmere

The Briefing

A new paralegal at Caldmere's most powerful law firm has been receiving anonymous threats — and someone with access to the building left a trail they didn't mean to.

Persons of Interest

Everyone has something to hide.

Graham Ashworth, Associate Attorney, Ashworth & Associates in Caldmere
Graham Ashworth
Associate Attorney, Ashworth & Associates

Evelyn's son. Has his mother's intelligence but none of her patience. Competent but not exceptional, and increasingly frustrated by the gap.

Ruth Begley, Owner / Cook, The Helm Diner in Caldmere
Ruth Begley
Owner / Cook, The Helm Diner

64. Has run The Helm for 31 years. Blunt, tireless, maternal in a rough-edged way. Doesn't gossip — just remembers everything.

Tommy Begley, Line Cook, The Helm Diner in Caldmere
Tommy Begley
Line Cook, The Helm Diner

26. Ruth's nephew. Easygoing, charmingly unreliable. Knows a guy for everything. Always five minutes from a great idea or a terrible decision. Boundaries mean nothing to him.

The Accusation

Can you name the culprit?

Read the case file, interrogate the suspects, and make your accusation — five guesses to crack it. The deduction board and the solution are for detectives only.

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