
DR. ABE MYSTERIES Case File 002: The Midnight Inheritance | Printable Detective Mystery
Published 13 October 2026 · On Quisicosas since 13 October 2026
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DR. ABE MYSTERIES Case File 002: The Midnight Inheritance ONE FORTUNE. ONE LOCKED STUDY. FOUR SUSPECTS. At Vale House, a wealthy antiquarian has been found dead inside a locked study. A stopped mantel clock suggests an easy answer - until a missing signed will, a strange paper strip, and contradictory security records turn the investigation upside down. You are the investigator. Study ten evidence exhibits, check four suspects, reconstruct the timeline, and name the person responsible. No specialized medical or legal knowledge is needed. All clues for the intended solution are inside the file. WHAT'S INSIDE - Cinematic 16-page, full-colour illustrated player dossier (PDF) - Ten evidence exhibits: incident report, floor plan, suspects, camera timeline, documents, forensic findings, physical traces and witness statements - Evidence comparison board, timeline worksheet and final verdict page - Three optional hints on separate pages (PDF) - Separate four-page solution dossier (PDF; open after playing) - Two-page illustrated START HERE guide (PDF) PLAY DETAILS Players: 1-4 | Approximate time: 35-55 minutes | Difficulty: Moderate Platform: PDFs open on desktop, tablet or phone; A4 landscape print-friendly layout. Content: fictional death and non-graphic violence. Do you trust the stopped clock - or the evidence it cannot explain? © 2026 DR. ABE MYSTERIES. Every File Hides a Secret.
