CASE ARCHIVE #2026-WP

THE DISAPPEARANCE

Whispering Pines Case File

A blizzard locks down the Whispering Pines Lodge. Julian Vance, a rising digital artist, disappears overnight from his room. The door is locked from the inside. Footprints in the fresh snow are non-existent. Who took Julian Vance? Choose your investigation mode below.

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Solo Mode

Investigate alone. You will receive all evidence files, timeline details, and logs. Perfect for a classic single-player detective experience.

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Couples Mode

An asymmetric cooperative play style. Player A and Player B receive completely different files. **Do not look at each other's screens.** Compare notes verbally to find the truth.

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Group Mode

Party rules. Form a local taskforce. Assign roles to teammates, distribute documents, and solve the crime board together.

SELECT DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Amateur Mode: Unlimited attempts, direct error feedback on accusation, free hints, and optional timeline.

Asymmetric Setup Required

WARNING: Separate Displays or Play Areas Recommended

In Couples Mode, Player A and Player B have access to different pieces of evidence. Crucial alibis, texts, and forensic reports are split.

  • Decide who is Player A and who is Player B.
  • You are prohibited from looking at your partner's screen.
  • Verbally discuss, interrogate, and cross-reference details to crack the case.

Player A

Will review the local floor plan, the bartender's account, and initial suspect interviews 1 & 2.

Player B

Will review the swipe card logs, digital chat archives, and critical lab forensics + interviews 3 & 4.

Evidence Dossier

Review the primary police records, interrogations, and receipts associated with the case.

Lodge Blueprint

Inspect the layout of Whispering Pines Lodge, guest room alignments, and access doors.

SUBTERRANEAN SERVICE TUNNEL ROOM 102 (Julian) ROOM 104 (Elena) LOBBY / FRONT DESK LAUNDRY ROOM KITCHEN & BAR ROOT CELLAR

Interactive Blueprint Details

Click on any room area on the blueprint above to inspect potential points of entry, spatial relations, and notes.

Accessible Room / Zone
Subterranean Service Tunnel

Timeline Builder

Drag the events from the bottom shelf into the chronological timeline slots on top to reconstruct the sequence of Friday night.

8:00 PM
Drag event here
10:00 PM
Drag event here
10:30 PM
Drag event here
11:30 PM
Drag event here
11:45 PM
Drag event here
12:15 AM
Drag event here

Chronological Events List

Drag these events to the appropriate slots — or on touch screens, tap a card then tap a slot — based on the alibis, card logs, and transcripts.

Suspect Files & Ledger

Mark each suspect's status and keep your private deductive notes. These are auto-saved local notes.

Submit Accusation

Are you ready to resolve the mystery? Choose your findings below. All questions must be answered correctly to unlock the final epilogue.

DEDUCTIVE HINTS DESK

Request targeted clues if you are stuck. In Detective Mode, each unlocked hint deducts 15 points from your final scorecard.

HINT 1: Primary Culprit Direction

[LOCKED] Requesting this hint will reveal information about the suspect's movements.

HINT 2: Alibi Contradiction

[LOCKED] Requesting this hint will highlight key contradictions in alibi logs.

HINT 3: Location of the Victim

[LOCKED] Requesting this hint will narrow down where Julian Vance is hidden.

HINT 4: The Decisive Forensic Clue

[LOCKED] Requesting this hint will reveal which physical clue connects the suspect.

CASE RESOLVED
OFFICIAL DETECTIVE CERTIFICATE

This document certifies that the Whispering Pines case has been solved.

DIFFICULTY MODE: Amateur
ELAPSED TIME: 0m 0s
WARRANTS FILED (STRIKES): 1
HINTS REQUESTED: 0
FINAL SCORE: 100 / 100
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WARRANT REJECTED (CASE COLD)

DETECTIVE SUMMARY: Because you filed 3 incorrect arrest warrants, the culprit realized the department was close to resolving the case. Under the cover of the blizzard, the suspect cleared their room, destroyed crucial evidence files, and fled the state.

The department has declared the case inactive and closed the investigation file.

EVIDENCE RECORD

ROOM INSPECTION

Habitación

Welcome, Detective

This interactive tour will guide you through the layout and clues. Click next to begin.