Run: 2026-07-07-01KWZ5D31P1Y5127R92NVRW8ZQ

“Did you see the extra patrol car out on Maple Street this morning?” “Hard not to, with the way it’s parked half on the curb. And right by Edna’s place, too.” “They found her gardening shears in the pumpkin patch. Not her usual spot for them.” “She always kept them in the potting shed. Always. I helped her organize it last spring.” “The soil on the blade wasn’t from here. Too dark, too rich.” “You think…?” “I think it’s mighty strange that Harlan Griggs canceled his standing order for the sourdough. Said he was going out of town. But his truck’s still in his driveway.” “Harlan? The man’s built like a scarecrow and wouldn’t say boo to a goose.” “That’s what everyone said about the last one, before they found the ledger hidden in the church belfry.” A long pause. The only sound was the soft clatter of a whisk against a ceramic bowl. “I’ll have the blueberry cobbler today. The one with the crumble top.” “Good choice. You’ll want something sweet, before the news breaks.” “It’s not news yet. It’s just pie and speculation.” “And a very sharp pair of shears.”