Detective VAL LUCE

Detective Val Luce and  The Deceptive Suicide The city lights flickered in the night as Detective Valluce sat in his office, lost in thought. His phone buzzed, breaking the silence. It was an urgent call from Captain Harris. "Valluce, we have a situation. A man was found dead, and it looks like a suicide, but something feels off. We need you here," the captain said. Valluce grabbed his coat and headed to the scene, feeling a familiar sense of foreboding. He knew this could be more than it seemed. At the scene, Valluce found a small, dingy apartment. The body of a middle-aged man, identified as Thomas Jenkins, lay on the floor. A note was found nearby, indicating suicide. But Valluce's keen eyes noticed several inconsistencies. The note was typed, not handwritten. Jenkins' hands showed no signs of recent typing. Additionally, the position of the body and the lack of a struggle raised more questions. Valluce began his investigation, suspecting this was a cover-up for a

Detective Val Luce and  The Exam Scandal The crisp morning air filled Detective Valluce's lungs as he sipped his coffee. His phone buzzed, interrupting his peaceful moment. It was the principal of the prestigious Yaki Academy. "Detective Valluce, we have a serious problem. Someone has stolen the upcoming final exam papers," the principal said, his voice filled with concern. Valluce knew this case would require a delicate touch. Cheating scandals could ruin the academy's reputation and its students' futures. At Yaki Academy, Valluce met with Principal Fathi. "The exams were locked in a secure cabinet in my office. Only a few staff members have access," Fathi explained. Valluce inspected the office. The lock on the cabinet showed no signs of forced entry. This indicated that the thief had a key or knew the combination. He also found a small, crumpled note on the floor with a string of numbers: 3, 9, 15, 21. Valluce began by interviewing the staff memb

Detective Val Luce and  The Chess Master's Mystery The autumn leaves rustled outside as Detective Valluce sat in his office, sipping a cup of coffee. His phone buzzed, breaking the quiet. It was a call from the police chief. "Detective Valluce, we need you at the Grand Chess Tournament. One of the top players, Hamexei Yakinov, has been found unconscious. We suspect foul play," the chief said. Valluce grabbed his coat and headed to the tournament hall. He had a feeling this would be an interesting case. At the tournament hall, Valluce saw a crowd of worried faces. The paramedics were attending to Yakinov, who was slowly regaining consciousness. The tournament director, Mr. Green, approached Valluce. "Detective, Yakinov was in the middle of his game when he suddenly collapsed. We found this vial near his table," Mr. Green handed Valluce a small, empty vial. Valluce examined the vial. It smelled faintly of chemicals. He knew he had to act quickly to determine

Detective Valluce and The Poisoned Politician    - Part 2 - Valluce arranged a meeting with James Parker. The businessman was arrogant and dismissive. "Detective, I have no reason to poison Senator Michaels. Our disagreements are purely business," Parker claimed. However, Valluce noticed a slight tremor in his hand, indicating nervousness. Next, Valluce visited Helen Carter’s campaign office. Carter was calm and composed. "Detective, politics is a tough game, but I would never resort to violence. I believe in fair competition," she said with a confident smile. Yet, her alibi for the night of the fundraiser seemed rehearsed. While reviewing the fundraiser’s guest list, Valluce noticed a name that stood out: Dr. Alan Cooper, a toxicologist who had once been embroiled in a scandal involving poisoned food at a corporate event. Valluce paid him a visit. Dr. Cooper lived in a modest house. When Valluce mentioned the fundraiser, Cooper became defensive. "I was only th

Detective Valluce and The Poisoned Politician   - Part 1 - The morning sun cast a golden hue over the city, but a dark cloud loomed over the upcoming elections. Detective Valluce received an urgent call from the mayor's office. A prominent politician, Senator John Michaels, had been poisoned. Though he survived, the attempt on his life was a clear sign that someone wanted him out of the race. Valluce arrived at the hospital where Michaels was recovering. The senator, though weak, was eager to talk. "Detective, I have many enemies, but I need you to find out who did this and why," he said, his voice strained. Valluce began his investigation at the senator's campaign headquarters. He interviewed the staff and collected information about the senator's recent activities. Michaels’ assistant, Lisa, mentioned that he had received several threatening letters in the past few weeks. She handed Valluce a stack of letters, each one more menacing than the last. The senator’s

Detective Valluce and The Great Escape   - Part 3 - Armed with the new information, Valluce planned a raid on Carter’s hideout. He coordinated with the police to ensure they captured everyone involved. The raid went smoothly. Valluce and the police stormed the hideout and arrested Carter along with his accomplices. They found the three escaped prisoners hiding there, ready to be moved to a safe house. Carter tried to escape during the raid, but Valluce cornered him. “You thought you could outsmart me, Leo,” Valluce said, stepping out of the shadows. Carter smirked. “You’re too late, Detective. This is just the beginning.” But Valluce had anticipated this. He had the police surround the area, ensuring no one could escape. With Carter and his accomplices in custody, the case was finally closed. The prisoners were returned to their cells, and the prison implemented stricter security measures. The warden thanked Valluce for his dedication and skill in solving the case. As Valluce return