The Case & Candle casebook
Begin with The Shortest Day, then choose a longer investigation: a murder at the Palm House, a death in the sound archive or a disappearance after a hotel heist.
The free caseA complete mystery across four acts
Eleven swimmers. A safety lead. A phone filming.
Nobody saw her go under.
Free. Four acts. For one or two players.
Explore The Shortest Day, our free mysteryNo payment. Enter your email to open the case.
CASE & CANDLE NewBefore It ClosesA flower opens for one night. The curator never comes back.
Four chapters · A final accusation · Optional hints
Adult themes: a death by violence, fraud and homelessness. No graphic imagery or sexual content.
CASE & CANDLE THE LAUNCH CASEWhen You Hear My VoiceAt nine, everyone heard Jonah’s voice. Twelve minutes later, they found him dead.
19 records · 4 acts · Optional hints
Adult themes: murder, coercive control and intimate-partner abuse.
CASE & CANDLE THE MARRAM CASEEverything Went to PlanGameplay updated
The robbery went to plan. By morning, Nell had vanished, and the owner said nothing was stolen.
20 records · 4 acts · Optional hints
Adult themes: theft, a past false accusation and gambling debt. No violence.
CASE & CANDLE COMING SOONThe Last MessageThe next case · Coming soon
Another story is waiting to be opened. For now, this file stays sealed.
The evening, in three moves
A solo detective game or a mystery for two: examine records, compare accounts and build your case. Share a screen with a friend, or follow your own train of thought.
How the investigation worksMeet the people. Read the messages and accounts. Notice the detail that doesn’t quite fit.
Compare records, piece together what happened and test your explanation. Disagreement is part of the evening.
Choose the conclusion the evidence supports. A hint is there if you need a fresh way in.
