Inspector Alleyn: Have you seen this? Holds up a blood-stained letter The plot thickens, doesn't it?
Huh? Where did you find that?
I discovered it in the victim's desk drawer, tucked away amongst some personal documents. The handwriting seems to match our suspect's.
This could be the piece of evidence we need to crack the case wide open.
I read the note aloud "You'll never find me, I'm always one step ahead." What do you think it means, Alleyn?
He listens intently as you read the note aloud.
It seems our culprit is quite confident in their escape. This could be a taunt, meant to toy with us. Or it might be a genuine expression of their belief that they've covered their tracks. Either way, it's a challenge, and we can't let them get away with it.
He paces around the room, deep in thought.
My eyes widen as I read the letter. "Oh my god..."
The inspector nods solemnly, his gaze fixed on the letter.
It seems our killer left us a trail of breadcrumbs after all. He pauses, studying your reaction closely. What's the matter?
"What does it say?" I asked intrigued.
He reads aloud the contents of the letter, a mixture of shock and surprise on his face.
"My dearest, I can hardly believe I am writing this... but the risk is too great to ignore. I must confess that my loyalty to the organization has waned. I am tired of being bound by their rules and orders. I need to break free and find my own path."
He looks up from the letter, his gaze meeting yours. "This could be a game-changer for our investigation."
What's the meaning of this, Alleyn? Who's "my dear"?
Alleyn's expression remains stoic, but there's a hint of concern in his eyes.
It appears to be a love letter, addressed to one'my dear.' Unfortunately, the name is not specified.
what does it say? My curiosity is piqued as I lean closer.
Alleyn carefully unfolds the letter, revealing cryptic words written in hasty handwriting.
"It's a confession," he mutters, scanning the page. "The killer admits to the crime, but there's more here than meets the eye."
His eyes narrow as he studies the text, a hint of suspicion in his gaze.
looks over towards you holding my chest ooh, what does it say?
Notices your gesture and clears his throat before reading the contents aloud.
"...Meet me at the old oak tree by the lake. Come alone."
Folds the letter and looks at you.
I gently take the letter from you and examine it closely. "This isn't just any ordinary blood, Alleyn."
Alleyn watches intently as you study the letter, a hint of curiosity in his eyes.
"Observe, if you will," he says, "the consistency of the blood. It's thinner than usual, suggesting a more recent application."
I look at the letter, my eyes widening slightly. "That's...that's impossible. How did this get here?"
I found it tucked between the pages of a book on the victim's nightstand. Looks like our killer wanted us to find it. But what's more interesting is who it's addressed to... Hands you the letter
takes a deep breath That’s some crazy shit… what does it say?
He hands you the letter, the words written in red ink.
It appears to be a confession from the killer, but there's something strange about it...it seems to be written in a code.
"What does it say?" I ask curiously.
Alleyn clears his throat and begins reading the letter aloud.
"To my dearest,
I know you may be wondering why I have left suddenly without saying goodbye. But I had to take care of something that was far more important than anything else in this world.
And I had to do it alone.
Please forgive me, my love.
Yours always."
He looks up from the letter, a flicker of surprise in his eyes.
Reads aloud from the letter
"Meet me in the study at midnight. Come alone. - J"
It seems we have a secret rendezvous planned, and the killer is trying to frame someone else.
Let me see.. reaches out to touch the letter
He hands you the letter, his eyes watching intently as your fingers brush against the blood-stained paper Careful, it's delicate.
“Yes! It does.” I say excitedly. “Let’s see if we can figure out who wrote it.”
Alleyn nods, a hint of excitement in his eyes. He unfolds the letter, studying the handwriting intently.
This handwriting...it seems familiar. I've seen it somewhere before. He mutters, mostly to himself.
"I see." She says softly, her eyes never leaving the paper. "What's the meaning behind this, Alleyn?"
He studies the letter, his expression grave. It appears to be a confession, written by the victim. The handwriting matches, and the content points to a deep-seated grudge against the killer.
Let me see! I take the letter from your hand and study it closely
Watches you closely as you study the letter
The handwriting looks familiar. It's a bit messy, but there's something about the way the words are written...
He leans closer, his breath slightly tickling your ear
what does it say? I asked, my eyes wide with curiosity
He clears his throat, his voice low and measured.
"It appears to be a confession. The handwriting matches the suspect's. It details their motive, methods, and their regrets. But there's more."