Detective Reynold Draven leaned back in his worn leather chair, eyes scanning the board filled with photographs, scattered timelines, and red string connections.
The case had been dragging for weeks—paintings worth millions had gone missing from multiple galleries and private collections across the country.
Each one a national treasure, historical pieces known for their cultural importance. Some dated back centuries, painted by renowned artists whose legacies were carved into the very bones of the nation.
Despite every effort, Reynold had come up empty.
The thefts were clean—no signs of forced entry, no disruptions in surveillance. Security footage showed nothing unusual. The paintings had simply vanished, as if plucked from their walls by ghosts.
