LOS ANGELES, CA — In an unexpected turn of events rivaling the cinematic twists of Hollywood itself, the once mild-mannered sleuths of Los Angeles Mystery Society (LAMS) have turned their amateur lenses onto a new, far less nefarious quarry - the enigmatic allure of sea slugs. Amateur detectives who once devoted tireless nights to solving riddles of ancient lost civilizations, decoding the secrets behind LA’s haunted mansions, and sketching shadowy suspects now find themselves captivated by the unconventional charm of these seemingly mundane underwater creatures. It turns out, an obscure Californian law penalising the unauthorised collection of sea slugs, has piqued their curiosity and thrust these creatures into the limelight. “JAWS 5? Try SLUGS 1, this is genuine obsession,” confirmed resident LAMS eccentric Mona "Magnifying Glass" McCallister, brandishing her newly acquired marine biology textbook. “Do you have any idea how many species of sea slugs there are? It's like trying to solve a murder with a billion suspects." Members of the society have reportedly traded their deerstalker hats and magnifying glasses for snorkeling masks and plunging necklines, guided by newfound passions for the subtleties of underwater investigation. Dusty archives were swapped for coastal dive spots. LAMS' monthly gatherings have transformed from shadowy meetings in antiquated libraries to wet suit-clad conferences in nutrient-dense kelp forests. An insider reported, in tones dripping with amazement and disbelief, "Last week, they discovered a previously undocumented sea slug species, which they named Elysia Truedetectivia. They're literally rewriting the laws and taxonomies of marine biology up in here!" Critics suggest the sea slug mania has permeated deep into the psyches of these aficionados. They point to the recent implementation of a slug-inspired cryptogram, where case updates are now communicated solely using different sea slug species names. The uninitiated remain clueless, while the detective-cum-marine biologists revel in their secret coded language. We reached out to the LAMS' founder for comment on this unusual transition, but received only a cryptic reply: “Discovering the luminescent beauty of a Hypselodoris bullockii in a moonlit tide pool? Far better than any coded parchment or haunted parlor.” Critics, mystery novel enthusiasts and probably the occasional baffled sea slug itself continue to watch this befuddling metamorphosis. Meanwhile, the obsessed amateur detectives blissfully carry on their newfound love affair with our charismatic marine mollusks. One can only imagine what could inspire such an intense diversion—one that has turned amateur investigators into a gaggle of marine-crazy sleuths. And as shocking these events may be, we can't help but commend the LAMS for their thorough commitment to unraveling mysteries, even those found in the grotesque grace of sea slugs.