The series so far...
- 1. Bridging the Gap
- 2. The Mayor Misplaced
- 3. Curse of the Purple Chickaree
- 4. The Wednesday that Wasn't
- 5. The Third Vault
- 6. Mrs. McGuffin's Corpse
- 7. Case of the Camera Obscura
- 8. The Gondola Cypher
1. Bridging the Gap
Barlow and Crystal must team up to figure out who destroyed the bridge. But who can they trust? And can they even trust each other?
| Chapter | Posted | Clues | Found | Postings | ||
 | 1. Evil comes to town A wandering demon plans to destroy the sleepy town of Spider Cliff | 23 Jun 04 | 3 | You must log in or sign up to use these features | ||
 | 2. The boy from nowhere Barlow has been ready to leave Spider Cliff since the day he was born... | 24 Jun 04 | 4 | |||
| 3. Unnecessary complications Fearing that she's walked into a trap, our intrepid demon carefully charts her next move. | 25 Jun 04 | 3 | |||
| 4. Fate, thy name is… uh… With no way out of town and a demon-hunter nearby, our demon will have to think fast to stay ahead of the game. | 6 Jun 04 | 4 | |||
| 5. Barlow's all-purpose professional-grade angst Barlow stands at the edge of the precipice where the bridge once stood, his plans smashed. | 8 Jul 04 | 3 | |||
| 6. Crystal's imaginary friend While trying to plan her next move, Crystal is confronted by the last thing she ever expected. Is it real? | 12 Jul 04 | 3 | |||
| 7. The partnership of last resort Crystal needs help if she's going to survive in Spider Cliff, and the only logical partner is the one person who could destroy her. | 14 Jul 04 | 3 | |||
| 8. How to conduct a discreet investigation Barlow and Crystal look to the Revolving Spider Diner for clues to the mystery. | 16 Jul 04 | 3 | |||
| 9. Interviewing the Sheriff Crystal tries to throw the Sheriff off-balance to uncover more clues. | 23 Jul 04 | 3 | |||
| 10. Barlow finds a new direction Unhappy with his previous conversation, Barlow tries to extract more information from Rebecca. | 5 Aug 04 | 3 | |||
| 11. Secrets and Plans Crystal senses that Barlow is holding something back, but she has her own agenda and secrets to keep. | 9 Aug 04 | 4 | |||
| 12. The combination of random objects Barlow's investigations bring him to storage bay twelve, and possibly a way to leave town. | 12 Aug 04 | 3 | |||
| 13. Delivered on a platter Crystal has a choice… find the guilty person or continue her mission to destroy the town | 13 Aug 04 | 4 | |||
| 14. A discovery of mythic proportions Barlow gets ready to leave, this time for real and nothing is going to stop him. | 16 Aug 04 | 3 | |||
| 15. Making preparations Crystal gets ready to double-cross Barlow and destroy Spider Cliff. As usual. | 20 Aug 04 | 3 | |||
| 16. Missed opportunities Barlow and Crystal each had plans for the evening. So why didn't anything happen? | 22 Aug 04 | 3 | |||
| 17. An interrogation Help Crystal get to the bottom of this case. Your choices determine whether she or Barlow figures it all out. | 23 Aug 04 | 0 | |||
| 18. The truth at last Barlow and Crystal find the last pieces of the puzzle. | 26 Aug 04 | 0 | |||
| 19. Time to join the winning team Barlow has some sort of complicated plan to save the day. Help him accomplish his goal. | 27 Aug 04 | 0 | |||
| 20. Puppet show Crystal needs to keep the Sheriff distracted and at bay until Barlow does whatever it is he needs to do. | 30 Aug 04 | 0 | |||
| 21. Finale... Repeat performance The Sheriff is defeated... but Crystal finds herself in the same situation. | 1 Sep 04 | 0 | |||
2. The Mayor Misplaced
Spider Cliff is rocked by a theft that threatens the safety of the town, and turns everyone against Crystal.
| Chapter | Posted | Clues | Found | Postings | ||
| 1. The new paradigm Barlow comes to terms with the effects of his decisions. | 3 Sep 04 | 2 | You must log in or sign up to use these features | ||
| 2. Just and proper punishment Crystal looks into the legal procedures for staying in town. | 6 Sep 04 | 3 | |||
| 3. The botanist Crystal goes looking for signatures for her residency form. | 8 Sep 04 | 3 | |||
| 4. The choices we live with Barlow plans to finally get some sleep. | 13 Sep 04 | 2 | |||
| 5. Rough Morning Barlow comes home after a long night killing zombies. | 14 Sep 04 | 3 | |||
| 6. Catching up on the plot Crystal joins a meeting, already in progress. | 22 Sep 04 | 4 | |||
| 7. Barlow's secret orders As he heads off to dreamland, Barlow is stopped by Alex and the Sheriff. | 23 Sep 04 | 4 | |||
| 8. Vedalia speaks up Crystal looks for a direction in her investigation. | 27 Sep 04 | 2 | |||
| 9. A rational motive Crystal tries to get information out of Eliza. | 29 Sep 04 | 3 | |||
| 10. Self-discovery Barlow's lack of sleep catches up with him. | 1 Oct 04 | 2 | |||
| 11. Background Information Crystal tries to recruit Barlow to help her. | 4 Oct 04 | 3 | |||
| 12. The diversion Barlow tries to lure Eliza away from her campsite. | 6 Oct 04 | 0 | |||
| 13. the chocolate skull mystery Crystal searches through Eliza's belongings for the missing urn. | 7 Oct 04 | 3 | |||
| 14. The other half of the story Rebecca discusses her place in Spider Cliff. | 11 Oct 04 | 5 | |||
| 15. Dwindling options Crystal discusses her options with a sympathetic mammal. | 13 Oct 04 | 3 | |||
| 16. en passant Barlow prepares for his unpleasant task. | 15 Oct 04 | 2 | |||
| 17. Parlor Games Barlow and Crystal meet up for the big confrontation. | 18 Oct 04 | 1 | |||
| 18. Finale Barlow and Crystal meet up at the scene of the crime. | 20 Oct 04 | 0 | |||
| 19. Dispensing Justice The methods and motives are explained, and the guilty party is punished. | 22 Oct 04 | 0 | |||
3. Curse of the Purple Chickaree
Barlow, Crystal, and the others embark on a quest to lift a deadly curse.
| Chapter | Posted | Clues | Found | Postings | ||
| 1. Making plans for the walking dead Another quiet day in the Revolving Spider Diner. | 25 Oct 04 | 2 | You must log in or sign up to use these features | ||
| 2. Competition for resources Barlow comes to terms with sharing his personal space. | 27 Oct 04 | 2 | |||
| 3. Bring your bric-a-brac to work day Crystal learns some interesting things about her new curio. | 29 Oct 04 | 3 | |||
| 4. Harvest of zombies Barlow checks on the zombies in the marsh. | 1 Nov 04 | 3 | |||
| 5. Subterranean bookworm blues Crystal tries to bring a little music into the house. | 3 Nov 04 | 2 | |||
| 6. Just a phase Barlow wakes to find something unexpected. | 5 Nov 04 | 3 | |||
| 7. How to identify a curse Barlow looks for answers to the curse dilemma | 8 Nov 04 | 3 | |||
| 8. The Great Chickaree Invasion Alex reveals more information on Barlow's curse. | 10 Nov 04 | 3 | |||
| 9. Medical advice Barlow seeks medical advice on his physical transformation. | 12 Nov 04 | 2 | |||
| 10. Responsibility Barlow wanders into various realizations. | 15 Nov 04 | 3 | |||
| 11. Shipwreck on the Isle of Barlow Crystal happens to find Barlow in a bit of a quandary | 17 Nov 04 | 3 | |||
| 12. Objective facts and tangible clues Barlow checks up on things in the diner. | 19 Nov 04 | 3 | |||
| 13. A second opinion Crystal discovers a break in the case. | 22 Nov 04 | 2 | |||
| 14. A reliable witness Turnip reports back to Barlow. | 24 Nov 04 | 2 | |||
| 15. Conflicting schedules Crystal prepares to embark on her quest. | 26 Nov 04 | 4 | |||
| 16. Dedication to the quest I Crystal and the others explore the past for clue to the curse. | 29 Nov 04 | 1 | |||
| 17. What is a Bean? Barlow looks for answers in his childhood home. | 1 Dec 04 | 1 | |||
| 18. Dedication to the quest II Crystal and Alex proceed further into the office of Dr Sawbones. | 3 Dec 04 | 3 | |||
| 19. Dedication to the quest III Crystal reaches the final threshold in her quest. | 6 Dec 04 | 2 | |||
| 20. The innermost circle Barlow and Turnip explore the private Bean family study. | 8 Dec 04 | 2 | |||
| 21. Sprint to the finish Barlow and Turnip return from a pointless journey. | 10 Dec 04 | 2 | |||
| 22. Into Oblivion Crystal looks for a way to make up for losing the cure | 13 Dec 04 | 3 | |||
| 23. The end of the quest Crystal and Turnip explore the woods. | 15 Dec 04 | 2 | |||
| 24. Waiting for a rescue Barlow takes advantage of some quiet time. | 17 Dec 04 | 1 | |||
| 25. Sharing the peril Crystal and Turnip look for a way to leave the woods | 20 Dec 04 | 3 | |||
| 26. Epilogue, a curse broken Crystal returns to heal Barlow | 24 Dec 04 | 1 | |||
4. The Wednesday that Wasn't
The Spider Cliff residents try to figure out why Tuesday was immediately followed by Thursday.
| Chapter | Posted | Clues | Found | Postings | ||
| 1. A good day to do nothing Barlow looks forward to a day of loafing around. | 4 Jan 05 | 3 | You must log in or sign up to use these features | ||
| 2. Looking for answers Barlow examines the scene of a potential invasion. | 6 Jan 05 | 2 | |||
| 3. Things that are not butterscotch Crystal uncovers some malicious intentions. | 17 Jan 05 | 3 | |||
| 4. Secret archives and dangerous toys Barlow's investigation leads him to a closely-guarded secret. | 20 Jan 05 | 3 | |||
| 5. Conversation with a dead girl Crystal meets a new arrival | 24 Jan 05 | 3 | |||
| 6. When secrets are general knowledge Crystal tries to keep her new friend a secret | 26 Jan 05 | 3 | |||
| 7. Things we do for friends Crystal resolves to keep the enemies apart for now. | 28 Jan 05 | 2 | |||
| 8. A day is lost Barlow is thrown into another mystery | 31 Jan 05 | 3 | |||
| 9. Death, be not so uncooperative Crystal learns that someone remembers Wednesday. | 2 Feb 05 | 4 | |||
| 10. Little things left behind Barlow discovers more clues to the missing day | 5 Feb 05 | 4 | |||
| 11. The search for an actual crime The sheriff offers a surprising twist in the mystery. | 7 Feb 05 | 2 | |||
| 12. Hiding out in the past Barlow searches the Secret Archives for... secrets. | 9 Feb 05 | 3 | |||
| 13. Terrifying secret of the ghost pie Crystal tries to get out of her shift at work. | 11 Feb 05 | 2 | |||
| 14. The poison tongue of Beatrice Sluggmosse Barlow looks for answers amongst the dead. | 14 Feb 05 | 3 | |||
| 15. The suspect steps forward Crystal finds a new hiding place for Annabelle. | 16 Feb 05 | 3 | |||
| 16. The mystery is completely solved Crystal tries to clear Annabelle of wrongdoing. | 18 Feb 05 | 3 | |||
| 17. A surprising find Barlow takes a lesson in safe-cracking | 28 Feb 05 | 2 | |||
| 18. The keepers of the secret Barlow and the gang discuss the latest photographic find | 2 Mar 05 | 3 | |||
| 19. One clue too many Crystal visits Annabelle's jail cell | 7 Mar 05 | 4 | |||
| 20. Hidden Messages Barlow sees the mystery in a new light | 9 Mar 05 | 3 | |||
| 21. The door is opened Crystal follows Barlow into a dark, quiet place. | 11 Mar 05 | 3 | |||
| 22. The Secret Weapon Barlow and Crystal uncover a super-huge secret | 14 Mar 05 | 4 | |||
| 23. Bad Vibes Barlow tries to explain what he and Crystal discovered. | 16 Mar 05 | 2 | |||
| 24. Tripping up Crystal has to get Barlow out of trouble... yet again. | 18 Mar 05 | 2 | |||
| 25. Finding a likely suspect Barlow and Crystal ponder their next moves | 24 Mar 05 | 2 | |||
| 26. Both sides of the argument Barlow and Crystal look for a missing zombie | 25 Mar 05 | 2 | |||
| 27. Grave Discovery Crystal and Rebecca investigate Alistair Bean's tomb. | 4 Apr 05 | 2 | |||
| 28. The last threshold Barlow and Alex track down their foe. | 6 Apr 05 | 1 | |||
| 29. How truth was lost Barlow faces his newest nemesis | 8 Apr 05 | 4 | |||
| 30. That which pulls the strings Crystal does what she can to help Barlow | 11 Apr 05 | 0 | |||
| 31. Epilogue... regarding Annabelle Barlow sorts out various loose ends | 15 Apr 05 | 0 | |||
| 32. Epilogue 2... moving day Crystal looks for a new abode. | 16 Apr 05 | 0 | |||
5. The Third Vault
Who is so desperate to win the contest that they would be resort to sabotage?
| Chapter | Posted | Clues | Found | Postings | ||
| 1. Regression in the House of Bean Barlow and the others explore their new environment | 22 Apr 05 | 3 | You must log in or sign up to use these features | ||
| 2. Emerging from darkness Crystal checks that Annabelle is adjusting to Spider Cliff. | 27 Apr 05 | 3 | |||
| 3. The evils of currency Crystal asks for a proper paycheck. | 29 Apr 05 | 4 | |||
| 4. Inflationary pressures Barlow fights a raise in the prices at the diner. | 2 May 05 | 3 | |||
| 5. Arabelle and Annabelle Crystal learns more about the upcoming festivities. | 4 May 05 | 3 | |||
| 6. The age-old question of pies vs. principles Barlow resists joining the upcoming festival. | 6 May 05 | 2 | |||
| 7. Botany and its rules Barlow runs into preparations for the festival | 23 May 05 | 3 | |||
| 8. Brainy snacks not included Crystal and Annabelle prepare for the bonfire | 25 May 05 | 4 | |||
| 9. Strange incident at the bonfire. The festival gets underway. | 27 May 05 | 2 | |||
| 10. Evil creatures not welcome Crystal and Annabelle mingle with the festival-goers | 27 Jun 05 | 1 | |||
| 11. Adventures in crisis management Barlow negotiates for a solution to the mammal-trapping issue | 29 Jun 05 | 3 | |||
| 12. The undeniable truth, in pamphlet form More information emerges about the origins of the festival | 1 Jul 05 | 3 | |||
| 13. The horticultural lifestyle Crystal greets her pair of matrimonials | 6 Jul 05 | 2 | |||
| 14. Happy plants Barlow tries to find ways to avoid an embarrassing situation | 8 Jul 05 | 3 | |||
| 15. The old maid Who is the first to drop out of the contest? | 11 Jul 05 | 4 | |||
| 16. The cost of a green thumb Crystal looks for some gardening tips. | 13 Jul 05 | 2 | |||
| 17. The grisly discovery of vegetable remains Barlow decides to search for a criminal mastermind | 15 Jul 05 | 3 | |||
| 18. Self-service banking Things just got a whole lot more complicated | 18 Jul 05 | 4 | |||
| 19. Inexplicable motives Barlow is determined to prove that someone is killing the plants. | 1 Aug 05 | 2 | |||
| 20. Setting priorities Crystal finds a pest is preventing her from her mission. | 3 Aug 05 | 2 | |||
| 21. The trapping set Crystal meets the participants of the trapping contest | 5 Aug 05 | 3 | |||
| 22. A sweet poison Barlow finds more proof of a possible crime | 8 Aug 05 | 3 | |||
| 23. Where to invest stolen money The sheriff knows where the money is being kept. | 10 Aug 05 | 3 | |||
| 24. Turnip and the mysterious note Barlow finds something in the attic | 12 Aug 05 | 3 | |||
| 25. An early solution Crystal prepares to catch the thief | 15 Aug 05 | 3 | |||
| 26. The security of a small compartment Barlow finds a comfortable spot to think things over | 19 Aug 05 | 2 | |||
| 27. Surveillance results Crystal and Annabelle watch over the safe. | 22 Aug 05 | 3 | |||
| 28. No more surprises Crystal tries to coax Barlow into helping her. | 24 Aug 05 | 3 | |||
| 29. The missing corpse Barlow investigates an open grave | 26 Aug 05 | 3 | |||
| 30. Memories unlocked Alex reveals the true origin of the festival | 29 Aug 05 | 3 | |||
| 31. The harsh truth Crystal finally tells Rebecca about the robbery | 31 Aug 05 | 3 | |||
| 32. The safe is opened The winner of the contest is announced | 2 Sep 05 | 2 | |||
| 33. Connecting the crimes Barlow and the other find one more random crime | 5 Sep 05 | 3 | |||
| 34. That one question Crystal and Barlow race to find the solution to the mystery | 7 Sep 05 | 1 | |||
6. Mrs. McGuffin's Corpse
Barlow accidentally uncovers a recent unsolved murder.
| Chapter | Posted | Clues | Found | Postings | ||
| 1. Too many graves An interesting fact is revealed about the cemetery | 12 Sep 05 | 3 | You must log in or sign up to use these features | ||
| 2. The cynic Crystal and Annabelle look for the right tool for the job | 19 Sep 05 | 2 | |||
| 3. Meeting Mrs. McGuffin Barlow's graverobbing yields something surprising | 21 Sep 05 | 3 | |||
| 4. The Autopsy Eliza performs a post-mortem on the recently-discovered skeleton | 23 Sep 05 | 4 | |||
| 5. No reason to help Everyone wants Barlow on the case, with the exception of Barlow | 26 Sep 05 | 4 | |||
| 6. The oracle Crystal receives a mysterious and threatening prediction | 28 Sep 05 | 3 | |||
| 7. Does anything change? Barlow begins looking for clues | 3 Oct 05 | 3 | |||
| 8. A history of dogs Barlow picks up some new information from Alex | 5 Oct 05 | 4 | |||
| 9. Twelve Tasks Crystal learns how demons should behave | 10 Oct 05 | 3 | |||
| 10. Something stinks in Spider Cliff Crystal attacks her first task | 17 Oct 05 | 3 | |||
| 11. Determination and predetermination Barlow finds Crystal in a doubtful mood | 19 Oct 05 | 2 | |||
| 12. Flying accusations Crystal and the others become concerned over Rebecca's disappearance | 21 Oct 05 | 1 | |||
| 13. The search party A late-night search turns up nothing. | 24 Oct 05 | 2 | |||
| 14. Picking up the trail Crystal finds more information on where Rebecca went to | 26 Oct 05 | 5 | |||
| 15. The greenest clue Barlow and Crystal race for the solution to the mystery | 28 Oct 05 | 5 | |||
| 16. The axis understood Rebecca's disappearance is finally solved | 31 Oct 05 | 3 | |||
7. Case of the Camera Obscura
Various objects are disappearing all over town, and an incriminating photo has gone missing
| Chapter | Posted | Clues | Found | Postings | ||
| 1. A camera-shy thief Barlow is pulled into a new investigation | 2 Nov 05 | 5 | You must log in or sign up to use these features | ||
| 2. Division between the living and the dead Crystal finds that not everybody is getting along | 7 Nov 05 | 4 | |||
| 3. The dark chamber Crystal investigates the scene of a crime | 11 Nov 05 | 6 | |||
| 4. Five after two Annabelle provides a very informative photgraph | 14 Nov 05 | 5 | |||
| 5. The view from the alley Crystal gets some airy answers from a floating mammal | 17 Nov 05 | 5 | |||
| 6. Eliza's story Eliza reports on yet another mysterious happening | 21 Nov 05 | 6 | |||
| 7. Suspect in custody A prime suspect emerges in the investigation | 23 Nov 05 | 3 | |||
| 8. In defense of paper Turnip finds a champion to clear his name | 30 Nov 05 | 5 | |||
| 9. Out of the loop Someone seems to be falling a bit behind | 2 Dec 05 | 4 | |||
| 10. Stolen items on display Crystal looks for answers in the marsh, but finds them somewhere else | 4 Dec 05 | 5 | |||
| 11. Profit motive Alex offers some interesting details without knowing it | 7 Dec 05 | 4 | |||
| 12. A clue walks in Barlow starts to unravel the loose threads in the case | 16 Dec 05 | 3 | |||
| 13. What the sheriff saw A slight problem with the timing of the crimes is uncovered | 4 Jan 06 | 5 | |||
| 14. The shortest route to the truth Crystal explores the motives of the prime suspects | 6 Jan 06 | 4 | |||
| 15. Three questions Barlow must decide how to ask his remaining questions | 11 Jan 06 | 4 | |||
| 16. The confidence game Crystal decides on who she can trust | 18 Jan 06 | 2 | |||
| 17. End of the line Barlow presents a sensible solution to the crime. | 20 Jan 06 | 5 | |||
| 18. A zombie heart is already broken Crystal digs deeper into a relationship gone sour | 23 Jan 06 | 3 | |||
| 19. How trust is lost Crystal confronts the real culprit | 25 Jan 06 | 3 | |||
| 20. Elements of treasure-hunting Barlow and Crystal examine some ill-gotten artifacts | 1 Feb 06 | 3 | |||
| 21. Windows into secret places Barlow and Crystal get one step closer to the goal | 3 Feb 06 | 2 | |||
| 22. The doors are opened Our heroes go deeper into the unknown | 6 Feb 06 | 0 | |||
| 23. Unstable foundations The actual nature of the treasure is revealed | 8 Feb 06 | 3 | |||
| 24. Secrets of the setting sun Our heroes bask in the glow of the treasure | 24 Feb 06 | 3 | |||
8. The Gondola Cypher
Who can break the code before another innocent person dies?
| Chapter | Posted | Clues | Found | Postings | ||
| 1. The allure of the living Annabelle tries to attract her mate | 6 Mar 06 | 4 | You must log in or sign up to use these features | ||
| 2. The first code and the code of conduct Alex and Barlow conspire against another conspiracy | 8 Mar 06 | 1 | |||
| 3. Geology under suspicion Barlow investigates near the edge of nowhere | 15 Mar 06 | 4 | |||
| 4. Mushrooming schemes Plans are made for venturing into the woods | 17 Mar 06 | 4 | |||
| 5. When the poison is also the cure Alex and Barlow find a solution to their little problem | 20 Mar 06 | 3 | |||
| 6. Rendezvous in a secluded setting Crystal and Annabelle go for a walk in the woods | 27 Mar 06 | 2 | |||
| 7. Mandrake, and a bit more The gang make an unexpected find | 29 Mar 06 | 2 | |||
| 8. Eternally in transit Barlow finds a very late passenger | 5 Apr 06 | 3 | |||
| 9. Great feats of engineering A big catch is pulled in | 10 Apr 06 | 4 | |||
| 10. A difficult combination Crystal looks for the recipe for romance | 12 Apr 06 | 3 | |||
| 11. Plans for escape Plans are being made in the local gondola station | 14 Apr 06 | 2 | |||
| 12. A surprising development Crystal discovers another layer to the mystery | 5 May 06 | 3 | |||
| 13. What Elkwood would want Barlow tries to sway some last-minute voters | 8 May 06 | 3 | |||
| 14. Secrets of the dead The sheriff marks Crystal as a possible suspect | 15 May 06 | 4 | |||
| 15. Documentation lost Barlow and Alex share their differing perspectives | 17 May 06 | 3 | |||
| 16. The code returns Barlow's list of suspects keeps expanding | 19 May 06 | 4 | |||
| 17. Unwelcome channels Crystal makes a new enemy | 26 May 06 | 3 | |||
| 18. Hints of things to come Crystal and Annabelle seek out the oracle | 1 Jun 06 | 4 | |||
| 19. Vedalia's Little Secret The oracle's clue leads to a startling discovery | 21 Jun 06 | 5 | |||
| 20. The study session Crystal and Annabelle search for a lost recipe | 23 Jun 06 | 5 | |||
| 21. The legend of Hatchetpaws Barlow and Alex craft a trap to catch their nemesis | 28 Jun 06 | 2 | |||
| 22. Pastry of Love Annabelle puts her plan into motion | 14 Aug 06 | 3 | |||
| 23. The false message Barlow lures his suspect into a trap | 16 Aug 06 | 3 | |||
| 24. The living, the loving, and the dead Annabelle's plot hits a surprising snag | 21 Aug 06 | 3 | |||
| 25. The switch Why isn't the investigation progressing? | 23 Aug 06 | 3 | |||