Calhoun City was a rough-and-tumble place, a hard-bitten, down-on-its-luck southern town surrounded by swamp and in long term economic decline (the dockyards and the warehouse district were mostly deserted). It certainly wasn't the sort of place you would expect to find success.

Two young women decided to open a private investigation service. It was an industry largely dominated by swarthy, disreputable and older men, so a couple of new attractive women were sure to shake things up.

Caitlyn Neal was an aspiring police officer who was having trouble convincing the force she was tough enough and capable enough to be a cop. Her partner, Jenny Barrett, was the daughter of a rich plantation-owner upstate. They decided they had enough of people underestimating them for their looks, and that a life of adventure and mystery would impress everyone.

The girls rented an office at the edge of the warehouse district, just over a porno shop. The landlord was pleased to have the girls move in. It was perfect: a big office to meet clients, plus a bedroom in the back that they could share.

Now all they needed was their first case...