The Cache Creek Murder - Episode #4

Part of Friday's gold shipment The freight depot was quiet the next morning , its wooden walls soaked in the golden light of dawn. Sheriff Callahan and Buck Thornton stood outside, their eyes scanning the area for any signs of activity. After Buck’s narrow escape the night before, they knew they had to act quickly before the smugglers caught wind of their investigation. “We can’t just barge in without proof,” Callahan said, his voice low. “But we need to figure out who’s behind this operation.” Buck nodded. “I overheard them talking about a shipment leaving at sunrise. If we’re lucky, it hasn’t gone far.” Before they could make a move, a wagon creaked into view, pulled by two sturdy horses. The driver was none other than Scarface, the wiry man Buck had seen at the depot the previous night. He sat stiffly on the bench, his eyes darting nervously as he guided the wagon toward the main road. “That’s our man,” Buck said. Callahan placed a hand on his revolver. “Let’s follow him.” The...