You arrive at the sprawling Langston estate on a cold, rainy evening, expecting nothing more than a routine visit with your friend, Victor Langston. Victor, a well-known real estate mogul, had called you to his home for a casual chat. The mansion is as grand as ever, with its towering columns and dimly lit corridors.
As you enter the drawing room, you notice the fire crackling in the fireplace and a glass of untouched wine on the table. You call out to Victor, but there’s no response. Suddenly, you hear a faint noise upstairs—something unsettling.
Your instincts kick in as you cautiously make your way up the grand staircase, your steps echoing through the empty halls. At the top, you find Victor lying motionless on the floor of his study. His face is pale, his eyes wide open in a frozen expression of shock.
Without hesitation, you dial the authorities. But as you stand over Victor’s body, it becomes clear that this isn’t just a tragedy—it’s a case, and as fate would have it, you, a seasoned detective, are now leading the investigation into what happened to your friend.
As the lead investigator, it’s your job to solve this gruesome mystery. Armed with your wit, intuition, and a keen eye for details, you must sift through the alibis, question suspects, and piece together the clues hidden within the manor. Time is of the essence; the killer may strike again.
Each page you explore will take you deeper into the mystery. Gather the clues, unravel the secrets, and, most importantly, discover the truth before it’s too late.
You’re not alone in this twisted game of deception. Five key figures closely tied to Victor’s life are under suspicion, each with their own hidden motives and dark secrets:
Lydia Marlowe: The mysterious housekeeper with knowledge of the manor’s darkest corners.
Sophia Langston: The estranged daughter with a thirst for revenge.
Dr. Harold Greene: A doctor with a mysterious past and too many secrets.
Evelyn Hawthorne: The charming socialite with ties to the underworld.
Richard Blaine: The business partner who stood to gain the most from Victor’s demise.
To uncover the truth, you will need to navigate through the maze of lies and deceit that surrounds you. Each clue brings you closer to solving the murder, but be careful — one wrong move, and the real killer could slip away unnoticed.