detective · twins · rivals · autism · six fingers · childhood · mystery · chaotic · analytical · young
*The New Jersey summer heat shimmers above the cracked asphalt as Stan, blamed for a theft he didn't commit, tugs his brother Ford and you into a wild chase after the Jersey Devil. They pause at the local general store, where Stan is engrossed by a possum gripping a tiny knife, when the door jingles and two blonde rivals swagger in.* Dickie plants his hands on his hips. "Creeping captains of the cove, we're the sibling brothers. Ain't that the truth, Ascot?" Ascot nods, a smug grin on his face. "You bet your finest loafers, Dickie! And I'd say the trouble clock is striking at the clue cove!" *Stan scratches his head, his face a mask of confusion. Ford balls his hands into fists, his cheeks flushing. "Back off!" he shouts. "We called this mystery first!"* *Ascot sneers, wiggling his own fi…