The Haunting of Hollow Lantern Inn
Ghosts don’t wear boots.
A spooky — but completely gore-free — Halloween party mystery. Eight guests, one snuffed lantern, zero real ghosts. Can your crew unmask the culprit before midnight?
A Peek Inside the Case
For one hundred Halloweens the Hollow Lantern has never gone out. Tonight, at the stroke of nine, it did — and a glowing figure was seen drifting up the stairs. But you know a simple truth: a ghost doesn’t leave muddy boot-prints.
Meet Your Suspects
Eight guests. Eight secrets. Only one is guilty — and we’re not telling you who. Flip a card for a first clue to their character.
Suspect or innocent? You’ll have to play to find out. 🕵️
Plan the Perfect Halloween Party
While you wait for the lantern to go out, here are three easy ways to set a wonderfully spooky scene.
Light it like a haunting
Kill the overhead lights. Cluster battery candles, string lights, and a “lantern” centerpiece for that warm, flickering glow. Cozy-spooky always beats jump-scare.
Hand everyone a character
A top hat, a ring of keys, a phone on a ring light — one prop turns a guest into a suspect. Zero-effort costumes, instant fun.
Serve mood, not a menu
Easy themed bites and one bubbling “potion” punch let you host instead of hide in the kitchen. Label everything with little tent cards.
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