Case Closed #17

In "The Weapon That Got Away," Conan digs into the unsettling circumstances surrounding a snake attack during a diver's recovery, chasing leads that suggest the incident wasn't an accident. With tension mounting and time running short, he pieces together clues that point to a deliberate act—leaving the truth just out of reach.

In "The Clock," Conan, Richard, and Rachel are drawn into a curious mystery at the isolated estate of a reclusive clockmaker, where a prized cuckoo clock refuses to chime on the hour—despite being perfectly wound and ticking without flaw. With ticking time and hidden mechanisms at play, the trio must unravel the secrets behind the silent clock before the next hour strikes.

In "A Demon?", Conan pieces together a cryptic message hidden in the ticking of malfunctioning clocks, but the real puzzle lies in the attic—where a figure everyone insists isn't there may be the key to the mystery. The story unfolds with quiet tension, blending classic detective work with an unsettling sense of something just out of sight.

In "The Actors," a celebrated performer lures Richard to his apartment for role research, but when a nearby murder shakes the building, Conan’s sharp eye catches something off—like the actor’s performance was never just for the screen. With tension rising and motives hidden behind the spotlight, the line between performance and crime blurs.