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Investigation - William EverettDaniel: (Glancing up) “Thank you for agreeing to speak with me, Mr. Everett. I understand you’ve been with the Donovan family for quite some time.”
William: (Nods) “Nearly thirty years, Mr. Hunt. I’ve served this household since before James and Sarah were born.”
Daniel: “Thirty years is a long time. You must know the family better than anyone.”
William: (Smoothly) “My role is to ensure the household runs smoothly and the family’s privacy is respected. I observe, yes, but only insofar as it pertains to my duties.”
Daniel: “And yet, I imagine you’ve seen your share of conflicts within these walls.”
William: (Pauses, choosing his words carefully) “Every family has its disagreements, Mr. Hunt. The Donovans are no exception, though they are... more passionate than most.”
Daniel: “Passionate enough for things to turn violent?”
William: (His expression doesn’t change) “I wouldn’t presume to speculate. My focus is always on diffusing tension, not escalating it.”
Daniel: (Stepping closer) “Were there tensions the night James died?”
William: (Hesitates, then nods) “There was a heated exchange during dinner. Mr. James was in rare form, I’m afraid. He seemed... frustrated.”
Daniel: “Frustrated with whom?”
William: (Glances at the floor briefly, then back at Daniel) “There were words exchanged between Mr. James and Miss Sarah, though I didn’t catch the specifics. Later, I saw Mr. Maxwell Carter speaking with him in the study. That, too, seemed tense.”
Daniel: (Leaning forward slightly) “Did you overhear any of their conversation?”
William: “No, sir. I don’t eavesdrop. But when Mr. Carter left, he appeared... agitated.”
Daniel: “Agitated how?”
William: (Pauses, carefully phrasing his response) “He was pacing in the hallway, muttering to himself. I offered to escort him to his car, but he waved me off.”
Daniel: “And what about you? Where were you after that?”
William: “I spent most of the evening ensuring the other guests were comfortable. Mrs. Graves requested tea in the sunroom, and I delivered a tray to Miss Sarah in her room. I retired shortly before midnight.”
Daniel: “Did you see or hear anything unusual after that?”
William: (Shakes his head) “No, sir. The house was quiet when I retired. It wasn’t until the morning that I was informed of Mr. James’s... passing.”
Daniel: “You’ve worked here long enough to understand the dynamics of this household. Do you believe anyone in this family could have done this?”
William: (His expression tightens ever so slightly) “It is not my place to pass judgment, Mr. Hunt. But I will say this: strong emotions can drive people to act in ways they might later regret.”
Daniel: (Watching him closely) “You sound as though you’ve seen something like this before.”
William: (A faint smile) “I’ve been in service for three decades, sir. One learns to anticipate the storms before they arrive.”
Daniel: “And yet you didn’t anticipate this one?”
William: (His smile fades, and he looks Daniel squarely in the eye) “No one could have anticipated this, Mr. Hunt. Mr. James had his flaws, but I never imagined this would be his fate.”
Daniel: “Thank you, Mr. Everett. If anything else comes to mind, you know where to find me.”
William: (Bows slightly) “Of course, sir. I only wish I could be of more help.”
Daniel: (Nods, closing his notepad) “You’ve been more helpful than you realize.”
William: (Straightens, his expression unreadable) “If I may, Mr. Hunt... I hope you find the answers you’re looking for. Mr. James may have made enemies, but he was still a Donovan. That alone makes him worth remembering.”
Daniel: (Turning to leave, his tone thoughtful) “Every detail helps, Mr. Everett. Sometimes the smallest ones tell the biggest stories.”
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Investigation - Sarah DonovanDaniel: (Looking at her steadily) “Sarah, I understand you and James argued the night before his death. Can you tell me what it was about?”
Sarah: (Huffs, shifting uncomfortably) “It was nothing, really. Just… a difference of opinion. We’re—were—siblings. Arguments happen.”
Daniel: “A difference of opinion that had you both raising your voices? The staff heard shouting from down the hall.”
Sarah: (Rolling her eyes) “Fine. He was being his usual controlling self. He thought he could dictate my life choices, tell me who I should avoid, as if he knew everything.”
Daniel: (Leaning in) “Who did he warn you about, Sarah? Maxwell Carter, perhaps?”
Sarah: (Pauses, her eyes flickering) “Maybe. Maxwell and James had their own issues. I mean, they argued that night too. Did you know that? I wasn’t the only one who found him insufferable.”
Daniel: “I’ll get to Maxwell. For now, let’s stay with you and James. Did he mention why he was so concerned about your choices?”
Sarah: (Nervously) “He just… he thought I was naïve, that I didn’t see what people were really like. James always had this need to control everything—my life included. He never let me live anything down, you know?”
Daniel: “But it was more than that this time, wasn’t it? Something specific triggered him.”
Sarah: (Tightens her arms around herself, lowering her gaze) “Yes, all right? It was about a decision I made with Maxwell. James kept saying Maxwell couldn’t be trusted, that he was out to take advantage of me or something. But maybe he was wrong. Maybe James wasn’t always right, and Maxwell actually understood me better.”
Daniel: (Raises an eyebrow) “So you defended Maxwell. But tell me, Sarah, did James say anything about his business dealings with Maxwell?”
Sarah: (Flinching slightly, her voice quieter) “He… he said Maxwell was becoming a liability. That he couldn’t trust him anymore. I told him he was being paranoid, that he needed to loosen his grip a little.”
Daniel: “Interesting. And how did James take that?”
Sarah: (Shrugs, forcing a bitter smile) “How do you think? He was furious, of course. James didn’t like being told he was wrong. But I didn’t kill him, Mr. Hunt. If you’re looking for someone with more than hurt feelings, maybe you should dig into James’s business relationships.”
Daniel: (Watching her closely) “Don’t worry, Sarah. I’ll speak to Maxwell soon enough.”
Sarah: (Glancing away, her voice barely a whisper) “Good. Maybe he’ll have answers I don’t.”
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The Murder
The morning after a heated argument between James and Sarah, the house is thrown into chaos—James is found dead in the study. The door was locked from the inside, and it appears to be a locked-room mystery. Daniel Hunt takes charge of the investigation as the family reels from the shock. Each family member becomes a suspect.
Task 1: Read a book with a locked-room mystery.
Task 2: Read a book where a sudden death changes everything.
Task 3: Read a book where family members are suspects in a crime.
Congrats, you completed the Bingo challenge!
Book Boulevard
- Read a book published in 2023.
- Read a book written by an author from a different country.
- Read a book from a genre you don't typically read.
Remember you are still 1 space away from the end :)
This Is Me Trying
Tasks:
1: Read a book in which someone gets very drunk.
2: Read a book that has been made into a movie.
3: Read a book in which the MC overcomes their biggest fear.
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