Gothic Murder Mysteries was founded by a lifelong lover of Gothic fiction, classic suspense, and atmospheric storytelling.

Inspired by the haunting worlds of writers including Shirley Jackson, Daphne du Maurier, Agatha Christie, Alfred Hitchcock, and Ira Levin, each mystery is designed to feel less like a traditional party game and more like stepping into the pages of a Gothic novel. Every game is built around richly developed characters, immersive settings, and stories filled with family secrets, forgotten histories, and moral ambiguity rather than relying solely on puzzles and plot twists.

The founder combines a background in psychology, graphic and web design, professional writing, illustration, and over two decades of fiction writing to create experiences that are as visually immersive as they are story-driven. Every invitation, portrait, journal page, map, and piece of evidence is carefully crafted to make players feel as though they are uncovering the history of a real place and the lives of the people who once called it home.

From haunted manors and forgotten wills to séances, cursed heirlooms, and long-buried family secrets, each mystery invites players to question motives, uncover hidden truths, and decide where the line between depravity and the supernatural truly lies.

Welcome to Gothic Murder Mysteries ...

where every gathering hides a secret!