Run: 2026-03-11-01KKFK0HRSBY1JP5WC2Q97W7ED

The scent of cinnamon and yeast hung warm in the air. Flour dusted the wooden counter like snow. “Another one? That’s the third stray cat this week.” “Found her behind the bins. She’s a mouser, I think. Look at the way she watches the back alley.” “A bakery needs a cat. It’s traditional. Keeps the critters out of the grain sacks.” “It’s not the cats that worry me. It’s Mr. Henderson’s account book. The numbers don’t add up, and he’s been acting… peculiar.” “He’s always peculiar. Remember when he accused the mail carrier of stealing his prize marigolds?” “This is different. He whispers about ‘missing ingredients’ and looks at everyone like they’re the thief.” “Well, if anyone would know what’s missing, it’s the baker. You have a nose for it. Besides, a good mystery is better than a boring Tuesday.” “Is it, though? I’d take boring over someone siphoning off our profits. And look—the back door latch is jimmied again.” “Leave it. The cat’s on watch now. And the first batch of scones comes out in ten. Mystery or no mystery, the morning rush waits for no one.”