Round 2:
You decide to look around the dining car for potential witnesses. As you scan the room, you notice a group of three individuals sitting together at a table near the window. They seem engrossed in conversation, oblivious to the commotion caused by the murder.
What would you like to do?
1. Approach the group and ask if they saw anything suspicious.
2. Eavesdrop on their conversation discreetly.
3. Move on and search for other potential witnesses.
2
Round 3:
You discreetly position yourself nearby, pretending to be engrossed in your own thoughts while eavesdropping on the conversation of the group. They speak in hushed tones, making it difficult to catch every word, but you manage to pick up a few snippets of their conversation.
"...never thought he would go this far..."
"...must be someone on this train..."
"...keep our mouths shut..."
The conversation seems suspicious, hinting at some knowledge or involvement in the murder. However, you still need more information to draw any conclusions.
What would you like to do?
1. Confront the group directly about their conversation.
2. Continue eavesdropping to gather more information.
3. Move on and search for other potential witnesses.
2
Round 4:
You continue to eavesdrop on the conversation, hoping to gather more information. As you listen intently, you catch another snippet of their conversation.
"...the murder weapon..."
"...hidden in the luggage..."
"...dispose of it later..."
The mention of a murder weapon hidden in the luggage raises your suspicions even further. It seems like this group may have some involvement in the crime.
What would you like to do?
1. Confront the group directly about the murder weapon.
2. Search their luggage discreetly for any evidence.
3. Move on and search for other potential witnesses.
2
Round 5:
You decide to search the group's luggage discreetly for any evidence. As you approach their table, you notice that they have placed their bags on the overhead compartments. You carefully reach up and open one of the bags, trying not to draw attention to yourself.
Inside the bag, you find a bloodstained knife, wrapped in a cloth. It appears to be the murder weapon. Just as you're about to examine it further, you hear footsteps approaching from behind.
What would you like to do?
1. Quickly close the bag and act innocent.
2. Grab the knife as evidence and confront the approaching person.
3. Hide the knife and pretend you didn't find anything.
1
Round 6:
You quickly close the bag and act innocent, pretending as if you were not snooping around. The approaching person, a fellow passenger, gives you a curious glance but continues on their way. You breathe a sigh of relief, knowing that you managed to avoid suspicion for now.
What would you like to do?
1. Find a secluded spot to examine the knife in detail.
2. Confront the group directly about the knife.
3. Continue searching for other potential clues.
3
Round 7:
You decide to continue searching for other potential clues. Leaving the group behind, you make your way through the train, exploring different compartments and cabins. As you pass through the sleeping car, you notice a door slightly ajar. Curiosity piqued, you push it open gently and step inside.
Inside the cabin, you find a torn piece of paper on the floor. It appears to be a note, but it's difficult to make out the words due to the tear. You realize that finding the other pieces of the torn note might provide valuable information about the murder.
What would you like to do?
1. Search the cabin thoroughly for the other torn pieces of the note.
2. Take a photo of the torn note and show it to potential witnesses.
3. Leave the cabin and continue searching elsewhere.
1
Round 8:
You decide to search the cabin thoroughly for the other torn pieces of the note. You meticulously examine every nook and cranny, lifting cushions, checking under the bed, and even peering behind the curtains. After a thorough search, you manage to find two more torn pieces of the note.
As you carefully piece them together, the message becomes clearer. It reads, "Meet me in the storage car at midnight. We need to talk about our plan."
The note suggests that there was a planned meeting in the storage car, possibly related to the murder. It seems like a crucial lead.
What would you like to do?
1. Head to the storage car immediately to investigate further.
2. Confront the group you overheard about the murder weapon with the information from the note.
3. Continue searching for other potential clues before heading to the storage car.
3
Round 9:
You decide to continue searching for other potential clues before heading to the storage car. You explore different compartments and common areas, keeping an eye out for anything suspicious. As you make your way through the lounge car, you notice a small, shiny object wedged between the cushions of one of the seats.
You reach in and retrieve a silver locket. It's beautifully crafted, with intricate engravings on the surface. Opening it, you find a picture of the murder victim and another person, presumably a loved one. The locket could hold valuable information about the victim's personal life.
What would you like to do?
1. Show the locket to potential witnesses and inquire about the victim's relationships.
2. Examine the engravings on the locket for any hidden clues.
3. Keep the locket as evidence and head to the storage car to investigate further.
2
Round 10:
You decide to examine the engravings on the locket for any hidden clues. As you closely inspect the intricate patterns, you notice a series of numbers and letters subtly incorporated into the design. It appears to be a coded message.
The code reads: "Beware the red herring."
The message seems cryptic and could be a warning or a clue related to the murder. You'll need to decipher its meaning to proceed.
What would you like to do?
1. Analyze the message further and try to decipher its hidden meaning.
2. Show the coded message to potential witnesses and see if anyone can help decipher it.
3. Head to the storage car to investigate further, keeping the coded message in mind.
3
Round 11:
With the coded message in mind, you decide to head to the storage car to investigate further. As you make your way through the train, you can't help but feel a sense of anticipation. The storage car is dimly lit, filled with crates and luggage, creating a maze-like atmosphere.
As you navigate through the cluttered space, you hear a faint noise coming from behind a stack of crates. You cautiously approach the source of the sound and discover a hidden compartment. Inside, you find a small, locked box.
What would you like to do?
1. Attempt to pick the lock and open the box.
2. Take the locked box with you and search for a key elsewhere.
3. Leave the box for now and continue searching the storage car.
3
Round 12:
You decide to leave the locked box for now and continue searching the storage car. There might be more clues or evidence to uncover before you focus on the box. As you explore further, you notice a faint trail of blood droplets leading towards a corner of the car.
Curiosity piqued, you follow the trail and discover a hidden compartment beneath a pile of old blankets. Inside, you find a bloodstained glove and a torn train ticket. The ticket seems to be missing a portion, making it difficult to determine the destination.
What would you like to do?
1. Examine the bloodstained glove for any additional clues.
2. Show the torn train ticket to potential witnesses and inquire about its significance.
3. Take the bloodstained glove and torn train ticket with you and continue searching the storage car.
1
Round 13:
You decide to examine the bloodstained glove for any additional clues. As you carefully inspect it, you notice a small, folded piece of paper tucked inside one of the fingers. You unfold it and find a handwritten note.
The note reads: "The key to the truth lies in the conductor's cabin."
The message raises more questions about the murder and the involvement of the conductor. It seems like a crucial lead that could potentially unravel the mystery.
What would you like to do?
1. Head to the conductor's cabin immediately to investigate further.
2. Show the note to potential witnesses and inquire about their knowledge of the conductor.
3. Keep the note as evidence and continue searching the storage car for any other clues.
3
Round 14:
You decide to keep the note as evidence and continue searching the storage car for any other clues. There might be more hidden secrets waiting to be uncovered. As you meticulously comb through the crates and luggage, you stumble upon a hidden compartment beneath a stack of suitcases.
Inside the compartment, you find a diary belonging to one of the passengers. Flipping through its pages, you come across an entry that catches your attention. It mentions a secret meeting in the observation car at midnight, involving a mysterious figure known only as "The Shadow."
The diary entry raises suspicions about the secret activities happening on the train and the possible involvement of "The Shadow" in the murder.
What would you like to do?
1. Head to the observation car immediately to investigate the secret meeting.
2. Show the diary entry to potential witnesses and inquire about their knowledge of "The Shadow."
3. Keep the diary as evidence and continue searching the storage car for any other clues.
3
Round 15:
You decide to keep the diary as evidence and continue searching the storage car for any other clues. There might be more hidden secrets waiting to be uncovered. As you meticulously comb through the crates and luggage, you notice a small, locked safe tucked away in a corner.
Curiosity piqued, you examine the safe closely. It seems sturdy and well-secured. However, you notice a small keypad on the front, suggesting that it requires a code to open.
What would you like to do?
1. Attempt to guess the code and open the safe.
2. Leave the safe for now and continue searching the storage car.
3. Take the safe with you and search for a code elsewhere.
2
Round 16:
You decide to leave the safe for now and continue searching the storage car. There might be more clues or evidence to uncover before you focus on cracking the safe. As you explore further, you notice a faint glimmer of light coming from behind a stack of crates.
Curiosity piqued, you carefully move the crates aside and discover a hidden compartment. Inside, you find a stack of letters tied together with a ribbon. The letters appear to be correspondence between two individuals, discussing a secret plot and their involvement in the murder.
What would you like to do?
1. Read the letters carefully to gather more information about the plot and the murder.
2. Show the letters to potential witnesses and inquire about their knowledge of the individuals involved.
3. Keep the letters as evidence and continue searching the storage car for any other clues.
1
Round 17:
You decide to read the letters carefully to gather more information about the plot and the murder. As you peruse through the correspondence, you discover that the letters contain coded messages, using a substitution cipher. It seems that the individuals involved were careful to conceal their true intentions.
With some effort, you manage to decipher the messages, revealing a sinister plot to frame an innocent passenger for the murder. The letters also mention a hidden compartment in the conductor's cabin, where crucial evidence can be found.
Armed with this newfound knowledge, you realize that it's time to confront the true culprits and bring justice to the victim.
What would you like to do?
1. Head to the conductor's cabin immediately to search for the hidden compartment.
2. Confront the group you overheard about the murder weapon and reveal their involvement.
3. Show the deciphered letters to potential witnesses and seek their assistance in solving the mystery.
1
Round 18:
You decide to head to the conductor's cabin immediately to search for the hidden compartment mentioned in the deciphered letters. With determination in your stride, you make your way through the train, reaching the conductor's cabin.
Inside, you carefully examine the cabin, searching for any signs of a hidden compartment. After a thorough search, you notice a loose panel on the wall behind the conductor's desk. You push it aside, revealing a secret compartment.
Inside the compartment, you find a stack of incriminating documents, including forged evidence and a detailed plan to frame the innocent passenger for the murder. It becomes clear that the true culprits have been uncovered.
Congratulations! You have successfully solved the murder mystery on the Orient Express. With the evidence in hand, you can now bring the culprits to justice and ensure that the innocent passenger is cleared of all charges.
YOU WON.
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