Daily case of November 2, 2026
Art Deco glamour meets scientific rivalry in a faded Central European spa hotel, where the scent of ambition masks a deadly secret.
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Open this fileProfessor Alistair Finch — Charismatic inventor unveiling the 'Olfacto-Nullifier', a device to neutralise industrial odours, seeking investment from a closed circle.
Venerable Perfume Magnate — Primary potential investor and owner of 'Ashworth & Co.', the world's leading luxury fragrance house.
Rival Chemist — Former research partner of Finch, now a bitter competitor who claims Finch stole the core concept of the Olfacto-Nullifier from him.
Newspaper Heiress — A sceptical observer and potential minor investor, she was publicly critical of Finch's 'unproven' science.
Hotel Manager — Host of the event, desperate for its success to revive the hotel's fading fortunes.
Finch's Personal Assistant — Loyal secretary and organiser of the demonstration, privy to all of Finch's professional and personal secrets.
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