Conspiracy Game

You are the head of a renowned detective agency in a remote town. It was a calm sort of evening. You are busy shuffling through papers when you find an old note from your mentor. It reads: "Not everything is as simple as it may seem. Sometime, you only find success at the very end." You smile at these words from your old mentor. He taught you everything about detective work. If only he could see you now...he'd be very proud of what you've accomplished to get here. Suddenly, the phone rang. You pick it up and see it is your assistant, who's in charge of finding cases for you to solve. [[Answer the phone.->It begins]]

What would you like to interact with first? [[Autopsy report]] [[Bloodstained doorframe]] [[Trash can->Bendy's® receipt]] [[Wooden statuette]] [[Torn photograph]] [[Broken champagne bottle]] [[Bright blue pen]]

You pick up the autopsy report, brought to you by one of your fellow officers. SUMMARY OF CLINICAL HISTORY: The patient was a 35 year old Caucasian female with no significant past medical history. Police were alerted by a neighbor who heard screaming from next door. Upon EMS arrival, the patient was pronounced dead at 21:05 with fixed, dilated pupils, no heart sounds, no pulse and no spontaneous respirations. EXTERNAL EXAMINATION: The body is that of a 35 year old well developed, well nourished female. Body is covered in numerous gashes and bruises (see diagram for more info) - the latter most likely due to physical trauma - and a circular, 9mm puncture wound was located in her chest. Additionally, the body has another, similar wound on the forehead. Measurements are the same as the chest wound. The patient has no other major surgical scars. INTERNAL EXAMINATION (BODY CAVITIES): Autopsy reveals a bullet lodged in her ribcage, adjacent to the heart. It also reveals a fractures skull and a mutilated cranium, with severe damage to the frontal lobe of the brain, and minor damage to all other brain parts on the front hemisphere, and another bullet lodged deep within. CLINICOPATHOLOGIC CORRELATION This patient died shortly after an external object punctured the brain. Gashes and trauma, as well as the bullet to the heart, had nothing to do with the cause of death. ...you decide to not read the rest, as it contains a bunch of medical gibberish you don't really understand. [["I really should have gone to med school."->Next]]

The doorframe of the household seems covered in little red bloodstains. DNA tests confirmed this was solely the victims blood. This must be where the victim stood when she was attacked. Skyler was probably shot answering the door for the murderer. [[Interesting.->Next]]

A trash can has been knocked over, presumably from the struggle. Oh? There's a receipt on the floor! It reads: Bendy's Burgers Server: Stacy Morrigan SALE 4-4-2018 Batch #04A2A APPR CODE: 3A6CE Trace: 9 VISA ****5555 1 Hamburger (Med) $6.99 1 Fries (Small) $2.99 Sub-total $9.98 Tax $0.89 Total $10.87 Tip: $0.13 Total: $11.00 ...the rest of the receipt is soaked and torn. [["I could go for a Bendy's burger right now, but unfortunately, they closed at 8:00."->Next]]

Return to [[Investigation]]? Or will you move on to [[Questioning]]?

You call for some officers to restrain the culprit upon accusation. "Alright detective, time to make your accusations. Which one's the culprit?" [[It was Ben Harlow]][[!]] [[It was Stacey Morrigan]][[!]] [[It was Jeremy Pansy]][[!]] [[It was Ariel Gareth]][[!]] [[It was Duke Olivia]][[!]]

"It was Stacey Morrigan, the waitress awaiting stardom." Stacey is surprised as he is grabbed by the officers and cuffed. "You found your victim while waiting her table at the restaraunt you waited at. You found out she was associated with the mayor, and since you held a grudge against them for falsely accusing your father of theft, you decided to attack them through her. But you got sloppy; you missed the heart with your gunshot, and failed to hit anything vital with your sharp object - until you landed a lucky shot in the skull. And your alibi was sloppy too - you claimed to be working an hour after the restaurant closed. And your naiivity and diva-like personality was the perfect offset - no one would ever suspect you. Except me. Take her away, officers." [["Case closed."->Normal Win]]

Suddenly, you realize something. With three different types of injuries of varying degrees, this //definitely// couldn't have been done by one person. But who's innocent, and who's guilty? There has to be a connection somewhere...but where? Suddenly you realize it. It's all so clear now. You outstretch an accusatory finger towards... [[Ben Harlow->Ac1S1L]] [[Stacey Morrigan->Ac1S2]] [[Jeremy Pansy->Ac1S3]] [[Ariel Gareth->Ac1S4L]] [[Duke Olivia->Ac1S5]]

"It was Duke Olivia, the famous wrestler." Duke is surprised as he is grabbed by the officers and cuffed, albeit with difficulty. "You've known Skyler for a while, and you said you've come to blows before. The only reason you two stay in touch is to promote the mayor - who led the police force that failed to find your wife's killer. She tried to recruit you again for something, you refused to help the mayor, and things got heated. In your argument-fueled rage, you killed her through brute force, then accumulated weapons and shot and stabbed her corpse so you - a man who uses his sheer might to fight - could avoid detection. But not this time." [["Case closed."->Normal Win]]

"It was Ben Harlow, the drunken former soldier." Ben is surprised as he is grabbed by the officers and cuffed. "Only an officer of the military could utilize a handgun like that, and his current drunken stupor could account for how he missed the initial shot. It also explains his proficiency with a sharp object, which could have caused the gashes, and his combat training can account for the trauma." Before you can continue, an officer whispers something into your ear. "Sir, we didn't find any weapons on this man at all - bladed or otherwise. Are you sure this is our guy?" "Of course I'm sure. Only a soldier could be this proficient with this many weapons." [["Case closed."->Lose]]

"It was Jeremy Pansy, the park ranger." Jeremy is surprised as he is grabbed by the officers and cuffed. "You had a vendetta against the mayor, didn't you? For retracting funds dedicated to the preservation of your park? So you killed the victim to make a political statement; that the mayor should move the funds back, or make vacancy for someone who will. Or you'd make vacancy for them. You also mentioned you were locking up the park before the murder. How difficult was that to do on a gate door that locks itself automatically? In addition, someone so skilled with a tranquilizer would be pretty nifty with a handgun, right? And who could do it better than "Danger Jeremy," the man who fears nothing? Well, let's see how that holds up after a few years behind bars." [["Case closed."->Normal Win]]

"It was Ariel Gareth, the carpenter." Ariel is surprised as she is grabbed by the officers and cuffed. "Out of all of these subjects, you were the one with the best access to a blade - the same type of weapon that the victim succumbed to. On top of that, you were the only one with a personal connection to the victim, too. You could have a motive you're not willing to tell us about, but let's see if you crack in the courtroom. Heck, I bet that's not really paint on your apron, either." [["Case closed."->Lose]]

It's been a week since the investigation, and you're spending your time organizing papers, once again. Suddenly, your phone begins to ring, and you don't recognize the number. [[Pick up the phone.]]

It's been a week since you solved the crime, and you've taken a page out of Ben Harlow's book and taken a well-earned vacation. You're enjoying some quality relaxation time, when your phone goes off. You see it is your trusty assistant, from the detective industry. [[Answer the phone.]]

"You three were the only ones with a common motive: you all hated the mayor, who the victim was closely acquainted with. Stacey, you wanted revenge on the mayor for falsely accusing your father of theft. Jeremy, you wanted to make a political statement to preserve your natural park by murdering a close friend of the mayor's. And Duke, you blame the mayor for never finding the culprit behind your wife's murder. That's why you all conspired together to frighten the mayor into leaving office - and if that didn't work, you'd kill them. Duke was probably the first to know about Stacey, and the two already had a bone to pick from the start. Since Duke was the only one out of the three who knew where she lived, he likely funded and planned the whole thing. He was also there with the murderer to restrain the victim, explaining the bruises on her body. Stacey likely was the next to encounter Skyler, when she visited Bendy's and was waited on by Ms. Morrigan. It was there when she found out she was acquainted with the mayor and brought the other two together to plan. And Jeremy, you were the only one of the three with experience with weaponry, and the only one brave enough to commit the act. After the court proves your guilt, all three of you are going away for a long, long time." [["Case closed. Take 'em away."]]

You approach the place where the subjects are being questioned. An officer waves you over. "We've collected five different subjects that could have made it to the location they were at in the time it took for EMS to arrive and discover the body. We've also informed them why they have been retrieved, and what happened here." He hands you a list of the names of the suspects. "So, which one will you question first, detective?" [[Ben Harlow]] [[Stacey Morrigan]] [[Jeremy Pansy]] [[Ariel Gareth]] [[Duke Olivia]]

You approach the first suspect, Ben Harlow, a man who looks to be in his 50s. He's got a grizzled, grim sort of look on his face. Until you approach him, that is. Once you do, he breaks out into a grin. "Oh, hullo officer! Lovely...lovely evening we're havin' tonight, amirite? Anyways, why'd you drag me all the way out here?" He seems to be either nervous or intoxicated. You can't tell. [["Tell me about yourself, Ben."]] [["Where were you right before the murder, Ben?"]] [["What were you doing right before the murder, Mr. Harlow?"]] [["You aren't from around here, Mr. Harlow. Why were you in the area?"]] [["Mr. Harlow, are you acquainted with any of the other suspects, or the victim?"]]

You approach Stacey Morrigan, a young woman in her 20s. She doesn't seem to notice you at first, as she's occupied with filing her nails. You clear your throat to get her attention. It works, but she doesn't seem to pleased. "Oh? And who might you be? You're the detective, aint'cha, chump? 'Bout time; been sitting here for what seems like hours. Anyways, you wanted to ask me something?" [["Tell me about yourself, Stacey."]] [["Where were you before the murder, Ms. Morrigan?"]] [["There's a receipt here with you as the server. Are you acquainted with the victim?"]] [["You don't seem too excited to see me. What's that about?"]]

You approach Jeremy, a man who looks to be in his 30s, clad in a sort of uniform. He's slouching and muttering something until he sees you come in, at which point he sits up and speaks up. "Hello, sir! Is there anything I can help you with, sir?" [["Tell me about yourself, Jeremy."]] [["Where were you right before the murder, Mr. Pansy?"]] [["What were you doing right before the murder?"]] [["Care to tell me about what you were saying before I came in?"]] [["Are you acquainted with any of the other suspects, or the victim?"]]

You approach Ariel Gareth, a woman who looks to be in her 30s. Her clothes are covered in dust, and she seems to be wearing a pair of protective eyewear and a surgical mask around her neck. "And you must be the detective, I guess? My name's Ariel Gareth, and I must apologize for my dusty appearance. I was escorted in here right after finishing a project." [["Tell me about yourself, Mrs. Gareth."]] [["Where were you right before the murder, Ariel?"]] [["You mentioned a project? Of what kind?"]] [["Why were you brought in here?"]] [["Mrs. Gareth, are you acquainted with any of the other suspects, or the victim?"]]

Of course, you'd heard of the famous Duke "The Cyclone" Olivia, and you were used to his image theough television. But the wrestler in his late 20s looked //much// bigger and //much// more intimidating in person. "Ah, you must be detective, yes? What is big deal? And why won't any of you ruffians fight me in wrestling ring, man to man? Five versus one is hardly fair, yes?" He glared at the officers guarding the door. You could swear even his mustache had muscles. [["Tell me about yourself, Duke."]] [["What were you doing right before the murder, Mr. Olivia?"]] [["Are you acquainted with any of the other suspects, or the victim, Duke?"]] [["Can I get an autograph?"]]

"Oh, I wa...I was a forma' soldier, yes I was. Worked for the army under Commander whatshisface...Daniel! Yeah, that's it! His name was Daniel Taylor. Anyway, I could shoot a gun like nobody's bussinesss, though lately I juss wanna relax...find a nice spot to take a nap, take it all in, y'know?" [["Take what in, Mr. Harlow?"]]

"Oh, I was at this nice lil' tavern down the way...the Beer Bear Bar, I think it was called. No wait, it wasn't the Bar Beer Bear, that doesn't exist...hehe...Yeah, it was the Bear...the Bear...Beer...BAR! Yeah, it was the Bear Beer Bar. The one with a lil' paw print on the bottle, y'know?" [["Tell me about yourself, Ben."]] [["What were you doing right before the murder, Mr. Harlow?"]] [["You aren't from around here, Mr. Harlow. Why were you in the area?"]] [["Mr. Harlow, are you acquainted with any of the other suspects, or the victim?"]] [["That's all for now."]]

"I was...I was at the bar, down the way, drinkin' an' watching the local football team...Never really understood football verrry well...why is it they always want to run with tha' pigskin piece of sh-" [[Focus, Mr. Harlow.]]

"I wanted to...I wanted to find a nice vacation spot. To relax and unwiiind, y'know? 'bout time I got a half-decent vacation day..or week for tha' matter. Might as well use it...y'know?" [["Tell me about yourself, Ben."]] [["Where were you right before the murder, Ben?"]] [["What were you doing right before the murder, Mr. Harlow?"]] [["Mr. Harlow, are you acquainted with any of the other suspects, or the victim?"]] [["That's all for now."]]

"The suspects? Oh, th' other guyys? Don't know the first thing aboutem, aside from what they look liiike...Not even that, actuallly...m'eyesight's kinda fuzzy from all the drinks...couldn't tell ya even if I did know'em." [["Tell me about yourself, Ben."]] [["Where were you right before the murder, Ben?"]] [["What were you doing right before the murder, Mr. Harlow?"]] [["You aren't from around here, Mr. Harlow. Why were you in the area?"]] [["That's all for now."]]

Return to [[Questioning->Return to Questioning]]? Resume your [[Investigation]]? Or will you move on to [[Accusations]]?

"Oh, I'm a recent college graduate, lookin' to make her mark in the real world! I got a degree in Music, yes I did, cuz I got the singing voice of an angel! But, as it turns out, no employer really cares about your music degree; they're all obsessed with the science and math major know-it-alls and geeks. Pretty dumb if you ask me. So now I'm tryna get some experience workin' at Bendy's, but that dumb ol' burger joint doesn't pay squat! I swear, one day I'mma climb outta that hole and into the stardom I so desperately deserve!" [["Where were you before the murder, Ms. Morrigan?"]] [["Stardom? What do you mean by that?"]] [["There's a receipt here with you as the server. Are you acquainted with the victim?"]] [["You don't seem too excited to see me. What's that about?"]] [["That's all for now."]]

"Over at that run-down burger joint, Bendy's. Not worth eating there if you ask me, but hey, a girl's gotta make a living somehow. Although honestly, I highly doubt what they're paying me is above minimum wage..." [["Tell me about yourself, Stacey."]] [["There's a receipt here with you as the server. Are you acquainted with the victim?"]] [["You don't seem too excited to see me. What's that about?"]] [["That's all for now."]]

"Yeah! I may not seem like it now, but one day, I'll be a singing sensation! My pops said I got the voice of a thousand angels! Yes he did!" As soon as she finishes this, Stacey paused, then resumed, notably less excited. "As soon as my SoundCloud gets discovered by a producer, I'll be outta this stupid town and my dead-end job, and straight to Hollywood...Anyway, anything else, chump?" [["Tell me about yourself, Stacey."]] [["Where were you before the murder, Ms. Morrigan?"]] [["There's a receipt here with you as the server. Are you acquainted with the victim?"]] [["You don't seem too excited to see me. What's that about?"]] [["That's all for now."]]

"Huh? Lemme see that...Oh yeah! They were over at Bendy's a lil' while back! Ordered a Bendy Burger and fries to go, and grabbed a lot of ketchup packets on the way out! I had to restock it 'cause of her! But hey, the chick gave me one heck of a tip, I'll tell you that! Just more fuel for my one-way trip to stardom!" "...Actually, that might explain the red stains in the doorway. The to-go bags at Bendy's are about as frail as the roof, which is why we have to keep like 5 buckets on hand during the rain." [["Tell me about yourself, Stacey."]] [["Where were you before the murder, Ms. Morrigan?"]] [["Stardom? What do you mean by that?"]] [["You don't seem too excited to see me. What's that about?"]] [["That's all for now."]]

"Ugh. All you lousy cops are the same - so dense. Just like when y'all locked up my old man on a recommendation from the good-for-nothing mayor - even though there was //clearly// enough evidence to find the real culprit, clone him, and chuck 'em both in jail for a very long time. Buncha bull, if you ask me." [["I knew your last name sounded familiar. I think a friend of mine defended your father in court."]]

"The quiet! The peacefulness of it all!...The parts of the world that AREN'T A BLOODY BATTLEFIELD! WITH GUNFIRE EVERYWHERE AND BODIES DROPPING TO YOUR LEFT AND RIGHT! ...Sorry, lost m' temper for a sec, detective. Heh heh. Buh yeah, I juss came here to relax an' take my mind off things..." [["Where were you right before the murder, Ben?"]] [["What were you doing right before the murder, Mr. Harlow?"]] [["You aren't from around here, Mr. Harlow. Why were you in the area?"]] [["Mr. Harlow, are you acquainted with any of the other suspects, or the victim?"]] [["That's all for now."]]

"R-right. M'sorry, lost my train o' thought for a sec. Buh yeah, I was at the barrr, drinkin' an' watchin' television. Thass it...I think. Don' really remember anythin' between sittin' at the bar an' bein' dragged over here. Maybe I had too much t'drink..." [["Tell me about yourself, Ben."]] [["Where were you right before the murder, Ben?"]] [["You aren't from around here, Mr. Harlow. Why were you in the area?"]] [["Mr. Harlow, are you acquainted with any of the other suspects, or the victim?"]] [["That's all for now."]]

Her expression shifts from frowning to content. "Well, it's good to know you keep good company at least. Who knows? Maybe they rubbed off on ya, and maybe you're different from the rest of the corrupted police force in this town. Still, it wasn't enough to keep my daddy from bein' locked up for a good while." [["Tell me about yourself, Stacey."]] [["Where were you before the murder, Ms. Morrigan?"]] [["There's a receipt here with you as the server. Are you acquainted with the victim?"]] [["That's all for now."]]

"Yessir! My name is Jeremy Pansy, and I'm a park ranger at the local nature preserve, sir! My job is to handle the animals if they get too out of hand. You got a wild bear on your tail? Give me a call! I can take care of it, sir! ...Nonviolently, of course. Most bears don't want to eat you, they're just after whatever food you're carrying around. So I usually just walk up and chase em off, because they'll only chase if you turn your back to them! They call me "Danger Jeremy" down at the park, because no animal scares me, sir!" [["Where were you right before the murder, Mr. Pansy?"]] [["What were you doing right before the murder?"]] [["Care to tell me about what you were saying before I came in?"]] [["Are you acquainted with any of the other suspects, or the victim?"]] [["That's all for now."]]

"Well, sir, I was walking home from the park. I work the late shift, and I stay out a bit longer than usual in case I find any straggling guests that didn't quite make it out before closing time. Better I find them than the wildlife, right sir?" [["Tell me about yourself, Jeremy."]] [["What were you doing right before the murder?"]] [["Care to tell me about what you were saying before I came in?"]] [["Are you acquainted with any of the other suspects, or the victim?"]] [["That's all for now."]]

"Well, sir, I had just finished locking the park gates and was heading home for the night. I walk everywhere, sir, because I believe that cars pollute the air and make it unsafe for the environment. In hindsight, though, that makes me look kinda suspicious; an armed man walking alone at night." He gestures towards an empty holster on his hip. Perhaps the police confiscated his firearm before he even came in. "But don't worry; it's just a tranquilizer gun! Bullets don't even fit in this thing, sir! Anyway, that's when the boys in blue found me, sir, because this street is a quick route home, and I always take it when I can, sir! Didn't even know about the murder 'til they dragged me into a car!" [["Tell me about yourself, Jeremy."]] [["Where were you right before the murder, Mr. Pansy?"]] [["Care to tell me about what you were saying before I came in?"]] [["Are you acquainted with any of the other suspects, or the victim?"]] [["That's all for now."]]

"Ah, that. Just a park ranger complaining about politicians retracting funds from the park to fuel their own desires. I'm a little miffed about the mayor's decision, but..." [[Go on...]]

"I think I've seen that Stacey girl before at the park, sir. She's a bit of a diva, but we warmed up to each other after a quick off-topic chat when I gave her and a few of her friends a guided tour of the park. And I've definitely seen Duke before, sir. He's a famous wrestler! I can't go a day without seeing him or hearing his name on someone's phone or television, sir." [["Tell me about yourself, Jeremy."]] [["Where were you right before the murder, Mr. Pansy?"]] [["What were you doing right before the murder?"]] [["Care to tell me about what you were saying before I came in?"]] [["That's all for now."]]

"Meh. That's about as far into the thought as I got before you came in. And frankly, I've long since lost my train of thought, so I don't really remember where that conversation was going. Anything else?" [["Tell me about yourself, Jeremy."]] [["Where were you right before the murder, Mr. Pansy?"]] [["What were you doing right before the murder?"]] [["Are you acquainted with any of the other suspects, or the victim?"]] [["That's all for now."]]

"Of course! As you already know, my name is Ariel Gareth. I run a carpentry shop in town called Gareth's Woodworks, and I usually spend my time making wooden pantries, dressers, chairs, and the like. I work together with my husband, Eric, who paints the products and makes them look nice. And together, we run the best carpentry shop in town!" [["Where were you right before the murder, Ariel?"]] [["You mentioned a project? Of what kind?"]] [["Why were you brought in here?"]] [["Mrs. Gareth, are you acquainted with any of the other suspects, or the victim?"]] [["That's all for now."]]

"I was at a nearby house, carving a project in their living room. It would have been too big to deliver into the doorway, so I volunteered to grab my materials and carve it there for a small extra fee. My husband would have been there to paint it, but he recently broke his good wrist, so I was on my own for today. Which is fine, because I'm not a bad painter myself! I just tend to be a bit messy about it..." [["Tell me about yourself, Mrs. Gareth."]] [["You mentioned a project? Of what kind?"]] [["Why were you brought in here?"]] [["Mrs. Gareth, are you acquainted with any of the other suspects, or the victim?"]] [["That's all for now."]]

"Oh! I didn't mention? I do wood sculptures too! They're my favorite form of carpentry, and they're definitely what my buiness is known for! I love looking over a finished sculpture and reviewing every scrape, every carving, every step along the way that led to this masterpiece! Anyway, I was crafting a sculpture of a totem pole for someone who lived nearby, and I realized that the finished product would be too difficult to fit into the doorway, so I offered to carve it right then and there in their living room! Of course, I painted it over too! Usually that's my husband's job, but he injured himself recently, so I took it upon myself today." [["Tell me about yourself, Mrs. Gareth."]] [["Where were you right before the murder, Ariel?"]] [["Why were you brought in here?"]] [["Mrs. Gareth, are you acquainted with any of the other suspects, or the victim?"]] [["That's all for now."]]

"I guess it's because I was exiting the house with a handsaw in hand. I prefer to do things the old-fashined way, especially when it comes to sculpture. For furniture, I'm willing to use powersaws and the like, but for sculpture I will not use anything but my trusty handsaw. Also, the red stain on my apron probably rose a few eyebrows." [[Red stain? Would that be blood, by any chance?]]

"Yeah, I knew Skyler! She's a friend of the mayor's, you know, and we've been living across the street from each other, so she was always hooking me up with mayor Cameron for decorations for political events!" At this point, her cheery demeanor takes a bit of a plunge, and she starts to cry. "...I...I never expected the words I said to her yesterday to be the last thing I would ever to say to her...//(sniff)//...I just can't believe it... ...Anyway, I also recognise Mr. Olivia. We've never met or talked, but I've heard his name from customers quite frequently." [["Tell me about yourself, Mrs. Gareth."]] [["Where were you right before the murder, Ariel?"]] [["You mentioned a project? Of what kind?"]] [["Why were you brought in here?"]] [["That's all for now."]]

"Oh, heavens no! It's paint! The reason why my husband usually does the painting is because I tend to be a bit messy and stain my clothes like this. At least it was the apron and not my brand-new dress...I would be furious if I stained it! Anyways, any more questions, detective?" [["Tell me about yourself, Mrs. Gareth."]] [["Where were you right before the murder, Ariel?"]] [["You mentioned a project? Of what kind?"]] [["Mrs. Gareth, are you acquainted with any of the other suspects, or the victim?"]] [["That's all for now."]]

Near the body marker's outstretched hand, there is a miniature wooden statuette. It seems to be one of those wooden frog toys, where you stroke the back of it with a stick and it makes a sound akin to a frog's croak. Perhaps it was grabbed by the victim and used in self-defence, as the ridges might make for a decent puncture weapon, and the rest makes for an excellent bludgeon. The stick itself is lying on the floor quite a ways from where the body was. [[Next]]

A photograph of the victim and mayor Cameron, at the mayor's inauguration party at the national park. It looks like it was taken by a polaroid camera - a rare sight in this modern day and age. The two are posing in front of the entrance; the technologically advanced gate - complete with intruder detection and auto-locking capabilities, if you recall correctly - contrasts with the natural backdrop behind it. The photograph is torn across the middle - almost as if it were slashed at - across both faces. [["Yep. Whoever killed this woman is definitely after the mayor next."->Next]]

"What? You no heard of Duke "The Cyclone"? Very well, I tell you. I am professional wrestler, current 2-time champion of World Wrestling Federation, and one of strongest men alive. I invented many wrestling technique - like the "Smackdown Express," a move so strong it destroys all public transit on planet! Ha-ha-HA!" He suddenly goes from boistrous to somber. "...heh...if only she were here to see me now..." [["What were you doing right before the murder, Mr. Olivia?"]] [["Are you acquainted with any of the other suspects, or the victim, Duke?"]] [["Can I get an autograph?"]] [["Who is this 'she'?"]] [["That's all for now."]]

"Oh, I was talking with old friend in neighborhood about appearing in political event. Er - friend is not right word. Only acquaintance. Anyway, her name is Skyler, and she was victim here. Shame what happened to her. Did not like her very much, but she did not deserve this. Anyway, I said no, because I did not like politician event was for, and I begin to drive away - but then I get pulled over by officers! And they bring me here to you!" [["Tell me about yourself, Duke."]] [["Are you acquainted with any of the other suspects, or the victim, Duke?"]] [["Can I get an autograph?"]] [["That's all for now."]]

"Yes! I know Skyler. Long time ago, she invite me to attend mayor's inauguration. I decline. We no get along very well, and we argue lots, but we stay in touch for business reasons. Also know the park ranger man. We get along very well! He let me wrestle bear once, and we share similar political stances! And Stacey was girl who introduced us! So yes, I know lot of people here. But they know me too, no?" [["Tell me about yourself, Duke."]] [["What were you doing right before the murder, Mr. Olivia?"]] [["Can I get an autograph?"]] [["That's all for now."]]

"But of course! Anything for a fan!" "...er, do you have a pen? Or anything for signing?" [[Give him a pen and spare notebook paper]] [["Tell me about yourself, Duke."]] [["What were you doing right before the murder, Mr. Olivia?"]] [["Care to tell me about what you were saying before I came in?"]] [["Are you acquainted with any of the other suspects, or the victim, Duke?"]] [["That's all for now."]]

"Ah, yes! Very good! Here you go! And do not hesitate to ask for another one if you need for a friend!" [["Actually, a friend of mine would like one too."]] [["Tell me about yourself, Duke."]] [["What were you doing right before the murder, Mr. Olivia?"]] [["Care to tell me about what you were saying before I came in?"]] [["Are you acquainted with any of the other suspects, or the victim, Duke?"]] [["That's all for now."]]

"Alright, here you g-" The tip of the pen breaks off due to the sheer force he applied to the paper. "Oops, sorry. Sometime I barely know my own strength! Do you have another? Or do you want to ask me something?" [[Give him a pen and spare notebook paper]] [["Tell me about yourself, Duke."]] [["What were you doing right before the murder, Mr. Olivia?"]] [["Care to tell me about what you were saying before I came in?"]] [["Are you acquainted with any of the other suspects, or the victim, Duke?"]] [["That's all for now."]]

"Oh, she's my wife, Belinda. Most beautiful thing in world - more than any title belt I ever hold. But last year, she...she was killed by robber while I was at championship game. Mayor and police never did find her murderer. I have dedicated every win from then on to Belinda." [["What were you doing right before the murder, Mr. Olivia?"]] [["Are you acquainted with any of the other suspects, or the victim, Duke?"]] [["Can I get an autograph?"]] [["That's all for now."]]

"Sir! Sir! This is terrible news! The mayor's been killed!" You didn't bother to hear anything more. Packing up your investigation tools, you curse under your breath. Looks like you didn't find out the whole truth after all. ''THE END?''

"It was Ben Harlow, the drunken former soldier." After Ben is cuffed, you then move your finger to... [[Stacey Morrigan->Ac2S2L]] [[Jeremy Pansy->Ac2S3L]] [[Ariel Gareth->Ac2S4L]] [[Duke Olivia->Ac2S5L]]

"It was Stacey Morrigan, the waitress awaiting stardom." After Stacey is cuffed, you then move your finger to... [[Ben Harlow->Ac2S1]] [[Jeremy Pansy->Ac2S3]] [[Ariel Gareth->Ac2S4]] [[Duke Olivia->Ac2S5]]

"You three have a lot of explaining to the court. You three are obviously connected; that's why there are multiple types of wounds on the victim - because all three attacked her, utilizing different weapons each. One with a gun, one with a blade, and one with their fists, explaining the gunshot wound, gashes, and bruises respectively. Well, this little conspiracy of yours ends here. Officers, cuff up that last one and get them out of my sight. The rest of you are free to go." [[All in a day's work.->Normal Win]]

"It was Jeremy Pansy, the park ranger." After Jeremy is in cuffs, you then move your finger to... [[Ben Harlow->Ac2S1V3]] [[Stacey Morrigan->Ac2S2V3]] [[Ariel Gareth->Ac2S4V3]] [[Duke Olivia->Ac2S5V3]]

"It was Ariel Gareth, the carpenter." After Ariel is handcuffed, you then move your finger to... [[Ben Harlow->Ac2S1L2]] [[Stacey Morrigan->Ac2S2L2]] [[Jeremy Pansy->Ac2S3L2]] [[Duke Olivia->Ac2S5L2]]

"It was Duke Olivia, the famous wrestler." After Duke, after much difficulty, is cuffed, you then move your finger to... [[Ben Harlow->Ac2S1V2]] [[Stacey Morrigan->Ac2S2V2]] [[Jeremt Pansy->Ac2S3V2]] [[Duke Olivia->Ac2S4V2]]

"And Stacey Morrigan, the waitress awaiting stardom." After Stacey is cuffed, you move your finger again, until it rests on... [[Jeremy Pansy->Secret Lose]] [[Ariel Gareth->Secret Lose]] [[Duke Olivia->Secret Lose]]

"And Jeremy Pansy, the park ranger." After Jeremy is cuffed, you move your finger again, until it rests on... [[Stacey Morrigan->Secret Lose]] [[Ariel Gareth->Secret Lose]] [[Duke Olivia->Secret Lose]]

"And Ariel Gareth, the carpenter." After Ariel is cuffed, you move your finger again, until it rests on... [[Stacey Morrigan->Secret Lose]] [[Jeremy Pansy->Secret Lose]] [[Duke Olivia->Secret Lose]]

"And Duke Olivia, the famous wrestler." After Duke is cuffed, you move your finger again, until it rests on... [[Stacey Morrigan->Secret Lose]] [[Jeremy Pansy->Secret Lose]] [[Ariel Gareth->Secret Lose]]

"And Jeremy Pansy, the park ranger." After Jeremy is cuffed, you move your finger again, until it rests on... [[Ben Harlow->Secret Lose]] [[Ariel Gareth->Secret Lose]] [[Duke Olivia->Secret Win]]

"And Ariel Gareth, the carpenter." After Ariel is cuffed, you move your finger again, until it rests on... [[Ben Harlow->Secret Lose]] [[Jeremy Pansy->Secret Lose]] [[Duke Olivia->Secret Lose]]

"And Duke Olivia, the famous wrestler." After Duke is cuffed, you move your finger again, until it rests on... [[Ben Harlow->Secret Lose]] [[Jeremy Pansy->Secret Win]] [[Ariel Gareth->Secret Lose]]

"And Ben Harlow, the drunken former soldier." After Ben is cuffed, you move your finger again, until it rests on... [[Jeremy Pansy->Secret Lose]] [[Ariel Gareth->Secret Lose]] [[Duke Olivia->Secret Lose]]

"And Ben Harlow, the drunken former soldier." After Ben is cuffed, you move your finger again, until it rests on... [[Stacey Morrigan->Secret Lose]] [[Ariel Gareth->Secret Lose]] [[Duke Olivia->Secret Lose]]

"And Stacey Morrigan, the waitress awaiting stardom." After Stacey is cuffed, you move your finger again, until it rests on... [[Ben Harlow->Secret Lose]] [[Ariel Gareth->Secret Lose]] [[Duke Olivia->Secret Win]]

"And Ariel Gareth, the carpenter." After Ariel is cuffed, you move your finger again, until it rests on... [[Ben Harlow->Secret Lose]] [[Stacey Morrigan->Secret Lose]] [[Duke Olivia->Secret Lose]]

"And Duke Olivia, the famous wrestler." After Duke is cuffed, you move your finger again, until it rests on... [[Ben Harlow->Secret Lose]] [[Stacey Morrigan->Secret Win]] [[Ariel Gareth->Secret Lose]]

"And Ben Harlow, the drunken former soldier." After Ben is cuffed, you move your finger again, until it rests on... [[Stacey Morrigan->Secret Lose]] [[Jeremy Pansy->Secret Lose]] [[Duke Olivia->Secret Lose]]

"And Stacey Morrigan, the waitress awaiting stardom." After Stacey is cuffed, you move your finger again, until it rests on... [[Ben Harlow->Secret Lose]] [[Jeremy Pansy->Secret Lose]] [[Duke Olivia->Secret Lose]]

"And Jeremy Pansy, the park ranger." After Jeremy is cuffed, you move your finger again, until it rests on... [[Ben Harlow->Secret Lose]] [[Stacey Morrigan->Secret Lose]] [[Duke Olivia->Secret Lose]]

"And Duke Olivia, the famous wrestler." After Duke is cuffed, you move your finger again, until it rests on... [[Ben Harlow->Secret Lose]] [[Stacey Morrigan->Secret Lose]] [[Jeremy Pansy->Secret Lose]]

"And Jeremy Pansy, the park ranger." After Jeremy is cuffed, you move your finger again, until it rests on... [[Ben Harlow->Secret Lose]] [[Stacey Morrigan->Secret Win]] [[Ariel Gareth->Secret Lose]]

"And Ariel Gareth, the carpenter." After Ariel is cuffed, you move your finger again, until it rests on... [[Ben Harlow->Secret Lose]] [[Stacey Morrigan->Secret Lose]] [[Jeremy Pansy->Secret Lose]]

It's been a week since you solved the crime, and you've taken a page out of Ben Harlow's book and taken a well-earned vacation. Your mentor's advice paid off, and the crime has been solved. Case closed. You're enjoying some quality relaxation time, when your phone goes off. You see it is your trusty assistant, from the detective industry. [[Answer the phone.->True End]]

"Hello, detective! The mayor called up our office recently, and they would like to reward you with a medal of honor and a key to the city for solving this mystery! Mind pausing your vacation for a bit to attend the ceremony later today?" [["Of course I don't mind. Tell mayor Cameron I'll be there."]]

At the ceremony, the entire police department is there, along with two more familiar faces. Ben Harlow, the drunkard, is thankfully sober and has cleaned up a bit from that other night. He salutes you with a toothy grin as you enter the town hall. Ariel Gareth, the woodcutter, is putting the finishing touches of a wooden sculpture of Skyler Lhamo, in memory of her old friend. She smiles at you as you pass her by. At the center of the hall stands mayor Cameron, with a giant key in one hand and a medal in the other. You exchange smiles as you walk up to the podium. Guess crime never pays. Well, unless you're the cop. ''THE END.''

"Sir! Sir! We got a big case on our hands! A friend of the mayor's been murdered in her own home!" You shudder. If a friend of mayor Cameron has been murdered, it could be a warning to the mayor - either step down or join her. You grab the keys to your car (which you insist everyone in the agency call the Sleuthmobile, but nobody actually does) and calmly reply to your trusty assistant. [["I'm on my way."]]

As you arrive at the house, there are several officers already at the scene. They have the sidewalk closed off, but they seem to recognize you and allow you to pass. It seems your reputation preceeds you. "Evenin' detective," one of them says. "Darn shame it had to be interrupted by a murder. Anyway, lemme brief you on the details. The victim's name was Skyler Lhamo, a childhood friend of mayor Cameron Pallas. She died near the entrance of the home to an assailant wielding multiple weapons. She was covered in cuts and bruises, and two gunshot wounds. The gun has been recovered, but the object used for the stabbing has not. Perhaps the assailant took it with them." [["Sounds terrible. Let me investigate."]]

A garbled, indecipherable voice answers. //"Ha-ha, foolish detective. You think you found your culprit and got your little happily ever after? Well, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but check the news station. Channel four. And I'm sure we'll meet again. Ha-ha-haaa."// The caller hangs up before you can write down the number. You rush to turn on the television and quickly change to channel four. "-And the mayor appears to have been shot to death by an unknown assailant. It appears we still have a killer of our midsts since last wee-" You turn off the the television and rush to the station. You failed. You locked up the wrong person. And the killer is still at large. ''BAD END.''

A broken champagne bottle from a brewery down the street. It has the label of the Beer Bear Brewery company. A great stabbing weapon; however, it has multiple sharp points that would be noticeable on the body, and there isn't a single drop of blood on it. Fingerprint scans showed only the victim's prints. [["Shame. Would have been an ideal murder weapon."->Next]]

A bright blue pen. Could be useful for taking notes - if the tip weren't snapped clean off. [["Well, guess I'll be using my own."->Next]]

Upon re-entering the questioning booth, the officer chimes in again and hands you the list once more. "Which one will you question next?" [[Ben Harlow]] [[Stacey Morrigan]] [[Jeremy Pansy]] [[Ariel Gareth]] [[Duke Olivia]]

What would you like to interact with next? [[Autopsy report]] [[Bloodstained doorframe]] [[Bendy's® receipt]] [[Wooden statuette]] [[Torn photograph]] [[Broken champagne bottle]] [[Bright blue pen]]