Mystery Case File Game Writer/ Designer

We’re looking for an experienced mystery game designer / narrative writer to develop full case content for a mystery-solving game, similar to Unsolved Case Files. Players will solve a fictional crime by reviewing a case file containing realistic materials such as: • police reports • crime scene photos • witness statements • suspect profiles • interview transcripts • newspaper clippings • evidence logs, timelines, maps, screenshots, etc. The game should be designed so that players feel like real detectives, piecing together clues from documents. Deliverables 1. A complete “case pack”, including: • full plot + timeline • list of reveals • summary of how the mystery is solvable 2. Character Dossiers • victim + all suspects/witnesses (profiles) 3. Evidence List • list of every evidence item and what it’s for (incl. red herrings) 4. All Written Assets • interview transcripts • witness statements • police reports • articles, texts, notes, etc. 5. Answer Key + Hints • structured answers for each objective • hint system content Note: You are not required to do graphic design, but your documents should be written in a way that can easily be formatted by our design team (clear titles, dates, case numbers, etc.). Please include: • 1–2 examples of mystery writing or interactive narrative work • If available: puzzle design samples (escape room, detective game, branching narrative, etc.)