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Free Mystery · Locked workshop
The Clockmaker’s Key
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Case Overview
A rare key disappeared from a locked workshop at noon. Lena heard the tower clock strike twelve while she waited outside. Owen said he was across town and knew the key was…
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The Clockmaker’s Key
A rare key disappeared from a locked workshop at noon. Lena heard the tower clock strike twelve while she waited outside. Owen said he was across town and knew the key was gone because the clockmaker called him at exactly noon.
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Phone lines
Every phone line was disabled at 11:45.
Tower clock
The clock struck twelve as Lena waited outside.
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LenaOwen
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