Chapter 1: The Case Begins

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I was sitting in my cramped office, surrounded by stacks of papers and files, when the phone rang. It was a familiar voice on the other end - my old friend and partner, Detective Jameson.

"Hey, it's me," he said. "I've got a case for you."

"What kind of case?" I asked, trying to hide the excitement in my voice.

"A murder," he replied. "And it's a doozy."

My heart raced as he gave me the details - a wealthy businessman named Richard Davenport had been found dead in his own home. The police were stumped, and they needed a fresh perspective. That's where I came in.

"I'm in," I said. "Give me the address

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