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In The Loaded Dice, the story begins with Casey, a crime photographer, being awakened by a frantic call from his old friend Steve Drake. Steve, a professional gambler, is in a panic, claiming he needs Casey's help. When Casey arrives at Steve's apartment, he is immediately confronted with a bloody knife on the floor and the looming presence of a dead man, millionaire Foster Blassett, slumped against the door. The scene is grim, and the stakes are high as Casey realizes that Steve is in a precarious situation, potentially being framed for murder.
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