MURDER MYSTERIES

LIGHTS, CAMERA . . . MURDER!
By Jennifer Jenkins
 
Welcome to your high school reunion! In addition to meeting up with all of your groovy pals. Your most famous classmate; the marvelous movie star, Melinda Malevolent, has promised to attend! Come and be a part of her Hollywood glory for one fabulous evening.

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THE MAFIOSO MURDERS
By Greg Lutz
 
It's 1931 and prohibition is in effect (although you wouldn't know it by the flow of illegal booze). Tonight, you're an invited (ordered) guest of the ruling mafia family, the Calzones, who currently run the city's bootlegging, gambling, fur, jewels and most importantly, pizza delivery rackets.
 
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EAT, DRINK AND BE DEADLY!

Welcome to wine country, where the next sip you take could be your last!

We are proud to unveil a new masterpiece by one of the world’s premiere vintners, Pierre Pinot Noir.  He has promised to deliver a beatific new Burgundy.  But will the wine soar to new heights with graceful character, nectar of the gods?  Or might it sink into pedestrian depths with a soft, forgettable thud?  Everyone is anxiously awaiting the arrival of what could prove to be a miraculous new find in the world of wine. Will Sawyer Sauvignon become Pierre's Master Sommelier, or will his overindulgence in tasting cost him his job?

The guest list for this unveiling is literally a who's who of the wine industry. Media coverage for this event will be led by Marla Merlot. Still hoping for the elusive interview with Pierre, Marla may get the story of her life, so to speak. RSVP's from Portland Pearl District Socialites have also been received, most notably, Charlotte Chardonnay, Pierre's significant other plans to attend. Need we say more? Perhaps Pierre will pop the question as he pops the cork!

Only you can decide the fate of this long awaited libation. Now, esteemed oenologists, sit back, uncork, and prepare to ...

Eat, Drink and Be Deadly!

WHO SHOT THE SHERIFF
By Alan Stuart Austin

The year is 1882. The place, Heartsville, Oregon. (a fictitious town which could have been located about 30 miles outside of Bend)

Heartsville was originally established at a crossing on the principle trading route between Bend and Salem.  The previous evening Mat Slaughter, the town sheriff, a man of doubtful background, was shot in the back by an unknown gunman.  He had been a close friend of Kitty Barclay’s, owner of the Golden Day Saloon and it has been rumored that they were amorously inclined toward each other.  The Mayor has called a meeting of all the town’s gentlefolk in order to determine who shot the sheriff and to elect a new one.  The body of the dead sheriff is displayed in a coffin at the door of the saloon so that the citizens may pay their last respects.

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