The Mysterious Death at Willow Manor
Richard Langley, a wealthy businessman, was found dead in his study at Willow Manor, his sprawling estate in the countryside.
The police investigation revealed that Richard was poisoned, but there were no signs of forced entry or struggle.
The suspects were many, but the motives were unclear:
- Richard's wife, Emma, stood to gain a large inheritance from his death.
- His business partner, James, had been in a heated dispute with Richard over the direction of their company.
- The maid, Sarah, had been acting strangely in the days leading up to Richard's death.
The only clue was a mysterious letter opener found on the floor near Richard's body. It had an inscription on the blade: "You will never find me."
As the detective on the case, you have to question the suspects and gather evidence to solve the mystery.
What do you want to do first?
A) Question Emma, Richard's wife
B) Question James, Richard's business partner
C) Question Sarah, the maid
D) Examine the crime scene more closely
Choose your next step:
D) Examine the crime scene more closely. 😒🔎
Examining the Crime Scene
You take a closer look around the study where Richard's body was found. The room is in disarray, with papers scattered all over the desk and floor.
You notice a faint scent of lavender in the air, which seems unusual given the masculine decor of the room.
On the desk, you see a partially written letter, apparently from Richard to someone unknown. The handwriting is shaky, and the words are difficult to decipher.
As you examine the letter more closely, you notice a small droplet of ink on the edge of the desk. It looks like it might have been spilled recently.
You also find a hidden compartment in the desk drawer, containing a small notebook belonging to Richard. The entries are cryptic, but one phrase catches your eye:
"I know what you did."
It seems like Richard might have been blackmailing someone, but who?
What do you want to do next?
A) Question Emma, Richard's wife, about the letter and the notebook
B) Question James, Richard's business partner, about the possible blackmail
C) Question Sarah, the maid, about the lavender scent and the disarray of the room
D) Look for more physical evidence in the study and the rest of the manor
Choose your next step:
D) Look for more physical evidence in the study and the rest of the manor. ✍️🙄
Searching for More Evidence
You decide to search the study and the rest of the manor for more physical evidence. As you move around the room, you notice a faint smudge of lipstick on the edge of the desk.
You recognize the color as a unique shade, one that you've seen Emma wear before. You make a mental note to ask her about it later.
As you continue to search, you find a torn piece of fabric caught in the window lock. The fabric appears to be from a black glove, and you wonder if it might be a clue.
You also discover a hidden key in the bookshelf, which unlocks a small safe in the wall. Inside, you find a USB drive containing a cryptic message:
"Meet me at the old oak at midnight. Come alone."
The message is not signed, but it seems clear that Richard was involved in something secretive.
What do you want to do next?
A) Question Emma about the lipstick and the message
B) Question James about the possible blackmail and the cryptic message
C) Question Sarah about the torn fabric and the black glove
D) Investigate the old oak and see if you can find any leads
Choose your next step:
Lets pay Sarah a visit this time.
C) Question Sarah about the torn fabric and the black glove.