The Clock That Stopped Ticking
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Last published Sat, Oct 25, 2025
Five years ago, a murder took place in a grand theatre. It was investigated, then t months after, the investigation stopped. 3 years later, another murder took place in the same spot, the victim killed in the same way. Yet again, investigation took place for 6 months or so, then stopped.
Now, the same murder happened a month ago. And besides the date, besides the room, there's one other thing these murders use in common.
The victims where all named Allie.
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