THE 7TH GAME

Current Story — The Inn That Never Sleeps

• Clue One — The Trapped Guest

  I checked into a strange inn; no one leaves until an impossible bill is paid. Some guests whisper the rules to survive the night.

• Clue Two — The Feast

  The kitchen smells of wealth and smoke; bread, stew, and a grilled sausage among silver plates. The chef once cooked for nobles.

• Clue Three — The Study Door

  Each night at ten, the study locks and lights die; no one enters after, but if you’re inside before, you can open it from within.

• Clue Four — The Hound

  A chained dog guards the garden gate; it snarls at every sound, but toss it a hot sausage, and silence becomes your ally.

• Clue Five — The Innkeeper’s Watch

  He sleeps at ten by a watch that runs five minutes fast. When he believes it’s the hour, the house grows quiet—move then.

• Clue Six — The Spare Key

  The study’s folding ladder is hollow and dangerous; climb with care. A small box rests near the rafters, holding what can unlock escape.

• Clue Seven — The Lantern

  At nine thirty the rooms go dark, but readers stay in the study. Borrow a lantern and a book—a reason to stay when lights fade.