We’ve created an original mystery character called Sophie Meadows, who lives in the village of Sleep Cove! She is a retired schoolteacher who solves mysteries in the town and notices what is going on. We were due to launch this on Mysteries at midnight next year, but for Christmas, we have done a couple of special episodes where Sophie solves festive mysteries. In this story a Santa Suit goes missing, can Sophie solve this case? Please let us know in the comments what you thought of the story. We really want to know if you like them and want to hear more. Here is the story without music Let me set the scene: Nestled on the coast of England lies the picturesque village of Sleep Cove. With its quaint harbour and winding streets lined with charming shops and cosy cottages, the village is a tranquil haven, where people greet each other with warm smiles and cheerful hellos. Perched on a small hill overlooking the beach stands a row of thatched cottages. Sophie Meadows, a recently retired schoolteacher, resides in one of these cottages. She delights in nothing more than settling down with an enthralling mystery novel. Unbeknownst to Sophie, she will soon find herself solving mysteries in her beloved village of Sleep Cove. This is Sophie’s first mystery. Her day begins like any other, but a surprising turn of events takes it in an unexpected direction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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