Immersive Modern-Day Murder Mystery Design

JOB TITLE: Mystery Case Creator (Story + Experience Designer) ⸻ ABOUT THE BRAND The Red Thread is a premium mystery experience brand that creates highly immersive, physical detective case kits. Each case is designed to feel like a real investigation, combining storytelling, evidence, puzzles, and document-based gameplay. Our goal is to create cases that are not just stories, but experiences — where players think, analyze, doubt, and ultimately uncover the truth. ⸻ ROLE OVERVIEW We are looking for a highly creative and detail-oriented Mystery Case Creator who can design complete detective case experiences from start to finish. This role involves building the entire case: * Story * Characters * Evidence structure * Clue flow * Puzzle logic * Document content * Overall player experience This is not just writing. This is designing how a player thinks. ⸻ KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Create original, engaging mystery/crime stories (Indian setting preferred) * Design complete case flow (from introduction to final reveal) * Develop layered clues, red herrings, and misdirection * Build logical and satisfying solutions (no loopholes) * Design puzzles that are integrated into the story (not random) * Write all supporting content: * Police reports * Medical reports * Statements * Personal documents * Evidence descriptions * Ensure the case takes 3–4 hours to solve and feels challenging * Maintain consistency and realism across all elements ⸻ WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR * Strong interest in mystery, thriller, crime, or detective genres * Ability to think logically and structurally (not just creatively) * Attention to detail — small inconsistencies should not exist * Understanding of how players think and solve problems * Ability to create twists that are surprising but fair * Skill in writing clear, natural, and realistic content ⸻ IDEAL CANDIDATE Someone who: * Loves solving mystery games, escape rooms, or detective stories * Enjoys analyzing clues and building theories * Notices small details others miss * Can create both emotional depth and logical puzzles * Thinks in “what will the player feel here?” ⸻ IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTS * No plot holes or loose ends * Every clue must serve a purpose * No obvious or predictable solutions * Puzzles must feel natural within the story * The final reveal must feel satisfying and earned ⸻ DELIVERABLES * Complete case concept * Full story breakdown * Document list and structure * All written content for documents * Clue mapping (how each clue connects) * Final solution explanation ⸻ WORK TYPE * Freelance / Project-based * Remote * Flexible, but deadline-driven ⸻ HOW TO APPLY Please include: * A short original mystery concept (2–3 paragraphs) * Example of a puzzle or clue idea * Any writing samples (if available) ⸻ FINAL NOTE We are not looking for just a writer. We are looking for someone who can design an experience where the player feels: “I had all the clues… I just didn’t see it earlier.” ⸻ END OF DESCRIPTION

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