The Unlikely Detective: A Tale of Murder, Blackmail, and Wax Masks (part 1 of 2)
Channel: Tales of Murder
Date: 2023-11-22

Mr. Bingler was on the spot, for here was a case not covered by the situations described in his handy little instruction booklet for Home Detectives. But the little man's courage held out, even when he found himself lying next to a murdered man, with his own sword-umbrella sticking out of the corpse as sure-fire evidence!

He was, after all, only, a humble bookkeeper who dreamed of becoming a Master Detective when he inadvertently stumbled upon a sinister plot while enjoying his evening meal. 

From overhearing a chilling murder plan to discovering a baffling wax death mask, Bingler finds himself entangled in a web of blackmail and murder. 

With only his wits and a mail-order detective course to guide him, he sets out to unravel the mysteries that unfold in the most unexpected places.

This gripping narrative takes you on a rollercoaster ride through the dark alleys of crime and deceit, where every corner holds a new surprise. From the overheard murder plot, to a terrifying head in his hat box, Mr. Bingler finds himself getting deeper and deeper into the maze of clues and calamities before coming face-to-face with the master villain, himself.

Can he rely on his Home Detective’s Course, which has already failed him once this eve, to outwit his foe? Or will he be the next victim?

Find out in MR. BINGLER’S MURDER MAZE by Wilbur S. Peacock. A suspense-ridden novelette, in 2 parts.

Note: This story is a work of fiction. Characters and events are purely the product of imagination, designed to entertain and engage.

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