Dead Wrong: Case Files · Case Zero

Mayra Mains at her dining table with microphone, headphones, and an empty spot where Mittens usually sits. — Mayra’s table. The mic is ready. The chair is not.

The Disappearance of Mittens von Murder

I had a case to work on.

I sat down at the dining table, set my notes out the way I always do, and reached for the recorder out of habit.

That’s when I realised she wasn’t there.

Mittens von Murder has a spot at this table. She never misses it.

I tried not to read into that. I failed.

There were only three people around this morning.

That’s where we start.

Who was around?

Open the suspect files in any order. Look for habit, not drama.

Mary

Neighbour · Owner

Mittens’ owner. Lives next door. Present most mornings.

Rob

Visitor

Visitor. Came prepared. Possibly for reasons that weren’t his own.

Nicole

Council

Council animal control. Official presence. Official tools.

The neighbourhood

Click anywhere that catches your eye. The world does not announce its evidence.

Illustrated neighbourhood map with key locations for Case Zero.

Tip: You don’t need to click every blade of grass. But you do need to look like you mean it.

Make your call

If Mittens went with someone… who would she have gone with?

Mittens runs back into Mayra’s dining room as Mary follows behind. Mayra sits at the table with her podcast gear. — The case closes itself.

At last.

With Mittens back where she belongs, I can finally get back to work.

Mittens?
How are we going to figure out what happened at the Bunnings sausage sizzle?