The Empty Desk

The Empty Desk is the first chapter in the Detective Bennett: Solved Cases series, a psychological thriller adventure with puzzle-solving and horror elements that immerses the player in a true crime narrative while exploring the effects of a mind trapped in a cycle of repetition and wear. In this first installment, veteran homicide detective Thomas H. Bennett, just one week away from retirement, faces one last puzzling case that could change him forever.

The story centers on the mysterious death of business tycoon Arthur Blackthorn and the inexplicable disappearance of his daughter Emily. Everything unfolds within the headquarters of Blackthorn & Co Insurances, a company hiding far more than simple contracts behind its polished walls. What starts as a routine homicide case quickly spirals into a surreal, harrowing experience. As Bennett explores the dark hallways of Blackthorn, he finds himself trapped in a nightmare where time and space warp, pushing him to the brink of sanity.

As you delve deeper into the game, reality crumbles before your eyes. The Blackthorn offices become a hostile, ever-shifting limbo where every corner hides disturbing secrets, and each door you open may bring you closer to the truth… or take you further from your own salvation. The title, The Empty Desk, symbolizes much more than a physical absence; it reflects the emotional exhaustion and the sense of emptiness felt by those, like Arthur Blackthorn, trapped in a life of monotony and despair—a mirror of Bennett’s own weariness after years on the force.

Key Features:

• Deep narrative: Follow Detective Bennett’s final mission as he confronts a homicide case that devolves into something far more unsettling and emotionally devastating.

• Psychological exploration: The game tackles themes of mental health, emotional burnout, and workplace alienation through Bennett’s experiences and the dark mysteries of Blackthorn.

• Tense atmosphere: Blackthorn & Co's offices are a changing, disorienting environment where reality distorts, and every step reveals new threats and secrets.

• Challenging puzzles: Use your detective instincts to solve puzzles, uncover hidden clues, and piece together the dark secrets of the company.

• True crime meets psychological horror: The game blends realistic criminal investigation with elements of psychological horror, challenging your perception and forcing you to face your deepest fears.

• Start of a saga: The Empty Desk is the first chapter in the Detective Bennett: Solved Cases series, with more missions and mysteries to unravel in future installments.

An Immersive Story:

The title The Empty Desk is far more than a literal reference. At its core, it symbolizes the empty hearts of those trapped in a monotonous, repetitive work cycle, in an office environment where daily routine can become an invisible prison. As Bennett uncovers the secrets of Blackthorn & Co, he must also face the reality of his own life—a life spent solving other people’s mysteries while ignoring the emotional emptiness consuming him.

Will you solve the case before the truth devours you too? This is only the beginning of a saga where each case will challenge you on a psychological, emotional, and narrative level.