The Back Stairs at Gull's Rest

A Break the Suspect case. Original fiction, no spoilers here.

One flight of stairs. One dead bulb.

Daniel Marsh leaves the bar at 10:45 with a head full of whisky. By 11:20 he is at the foot of the back stairs, and the staff corridor has no witnesses. The Gull's Rest stays open, and nobody checks out.

The victim

Daniel Marsh, 34. Co-owner of the Gull's Rest hotel, part-time boat engine mechanic at the harbour.

The people you will question

Rhea Marsh, Manager and co-owner of the Gull's Rest — **Rhea Marsh**, 38. Co-owner and manager. Says she was in the office, door shut.

Jonah Pike, Night porter at the Gull's Rest — **Jonah Pike**, 58. Night porter. Found the body on his 11:15 round.

Maya Ferro, Hairdresser at a small salon on Port Wenna harbour front — **Maya Ferro**, 29. Girlfriend. Shouted at him in the bar at ten.

Leonard Fisk, Says he is a retired civil engineer on a walking holiday — **Leonard Fisk**, 51. Room 6 guest. Walking holiday, plenty of questions about the hotel.

The scene

**Wide View of Stairs**. The back service stairs at Gull's Rest.

**Upper Landing Bulb**. Dead bulb on upper landing.

**Whisky Scent**. Strong smell of whisky.

What does not add up

Upper landing bulb: dead
Last seen climbing: 10:45 pm
Who knew the stairs were dark?

How you play this case

Break the Suspect is a detective game you play with your voice. The squad briefs you, then you question each suspect in your own words, slide evidence across the table and catch the contradictions. Only a full confession closes the case.

The interview room is open. The briefing and your first questions are free.

Take the case