Dark Tales: Edgar Allan Poe’s The Masque of the Red Death Walkthrough

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A murderous figure in a red mask haunts the streets of a small French town, and the mayor needs your help to track him down. But you soon discover that the mysterious Red Masque might not be the real criminal…

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General Tips

• This is the official guide for Dark Tales: Edgar Allan Poe’s The Masque of the Red Death.
• Access the journal (A) to review your notes and to use the map.
• Activate the camera (B) whenever you enter a new location; that location will then be added to the map.
• Select the menu (C) to leave the game, to adjust sound and display mode, and to change the difficulty grade.
• You can choose between three grades of difficulty: casual, advanced, and hard mode.
• Collected items will be stored in the inventory (D).
• Press the hint button (E) whenever you need help.
• Access the scale of justice (F) to determine who is guilty at the end of the game.
• Hidden-object puzzles will be referred to as HOP throughout this guide.

• Put the spheres of guilt (G) onto either side of the scale (green) to determine who is guiltier: the mayor (purple) or the red masque (light blue).

Chapter 1: Lumineux

• Talk to Dupin (H).
• Take the LADDER (I).
• Zoom into the cat; take the 1/2 WHEEL (J).
• Zoom into the panel; take the 1/2 ANNOUNCEMENT PIECE (K).
• Put down the LADDER (L1).

• Zoom into the statue; take the 2/2 ANNOUNCEMENT PIECE (L2).
• Turn right.
• Chase away the crow (M).
• Zoom into the birdhouse and open it; take the NEWSPAPER (N).
• Turn right.

• Talk to the man (O).
• Zoom into the crow; take the 2/2 WHEEL (P).
• Walk down and move forward.

• Talk to the man (Q).
• Zoom into the painting; take the FISHLING LINE AND HOOK (R).
• Zoom into the desk; take the TRAIN CARRIAGE (S) and the article (green).
• Play the HOP.

• Zoom into the clock, open it, and take the clock hands (T).
• Take the honey dipper, dip it into the honey jar, and take the honey (U).
• Take the corkscrew, use it to pull out the cork from the bottle, and take the cork (V).
• Take the candle, put it into the holder, and take the candlestick (W).
• You will receive the MILK.
• Walk down twice.

• Zoom into the door; put the 2 WHEELS and the TRAIN CARRIAGE into the slots (X).
• Zoom into the fountain and throw the FISHING LINE AND HOOK into the water (Y); take the SCREWDRIVER (Z).
• Move forward.
• Take a look through the broken window (A).

• Zoom into the bench and open the bag; take the BOWL (B).
• Zoom into the floor and loosen the rope twice; take the note (blue) and the STONE (purple).
• Zoom into the wall; take the note (C).
• Walk down.

• Zoom into the bench and put down the BOWL (D); pour the MILK into the bowl and take the cat (E).
• Take the note (green) and the SCREW (F).
• Move forward.
• Zoom into the table and put the SCREW into the pruners (G); fasten the screw with the SCREWDRIVER and take the PRUNERS.
• Walk down and turn right.

• Zoom into the bushes and cut them with the PRUNERS; take the GLUE (H).
• Walk down and move forward.
• Zoom into the wall; apply the GLUE to the paper piece (I) and connect the 2 ANNOUNCEMENT PIECES to it.
• Zoom into the clocks (J) to play a mini-game.

• To solve this puzzle (K), press the buttons in the following sequence: L, L, N, N, M, M, P, P, O, O, and P.
• Take the justice scale (Q).
• Walk down and turn right.

• Talk to the man (R) to receive the BLANK PERMIT.
• Move forward.
• Give the BLANK PERMIT to the man (S) to receive the NOTARIZED PERMIT.
• Play the HOP.

• Take the 2 coins marked in green, put them into the purse, and take the coin purse (T).
• Zoom into the bell; take the bell clapper (U).
• Open the coffee grinder and take the ground coffee (V).
• Take the nutcracker, use it to break the nuts, and take the cracked nuts (W).
• You will receive the FLOUR.
• Walk down.

• Take the DACHSHUND (X).
• Turn right.
• Give the NOTARIZED PERMIT to the man (Y).
• Move forward.

Chapter 2: The Old Woman

• Talk to the woman (Z).
• Take the note (A).
• Zoom into the window; throw the STONE into the window (B).
• Zoom into the house; loosen the glove, take the GLOVE (C) and the PIN (purple).

• Zoom into the window and then zoom into the broken glass; remove the hinge with the GLOVE (D).
• Turn right.
• Take the TOWEL (E).
• Zoom into the shelf; take the SALT (F).
• Play the HOP.

• Take the whisk, put it into the topping, and take the whipped topping (G).
• Take the chocolate, hold it next to the grater, and take the grated chocolate (H).
• Take the strawberry, put it on the tart, and take the strawberry tart (I).
• You will receive the KNIFE.

• Zoom into the cheese and cut it with the KNIFE; take the note (J) and the CHEESE (K).
• Zoom into the oven; hold the NEWSPAPER over the flames (L) to acquire the BURNING NEWSPAPER.
• Zoom into the cauldron; light the wood with the BURNING NEWSPAPER (M).
• Take the BOILED WATER (green).

• Zoom into the left shelf; take the YEAST (N).
• Walk down twice.
• Zoom into the crow and give the CHEESE to the crow (O); take the MARBLE (P).

• Take the BEAR (Q).
• Zoom into the bag and open it; take the RECIPE BOOK (R).
• Move forward.
• Zoom into the stall; put down the MARBLE (S).
• Play the mini-game.

• To solve this puzzle (T), guess correctly which cup is covering the marble three out of five times.
• Follow the movements of the correct cup. This solution is random.
• Take the GRYPHON FIGURINE (U).
• Turn right.

• Zoom into the table; put down the RECIPE BOOK (V), the BOILED WATER (W), the SALT (X), the YEAST (Y), and the FLOUR (Z).
• Turn the pages of the recipe book (green) to review the correct steps.
• Pour the flour (A) and the boiled water (B) into the bowl (purple); take the whisk (C) and mix the ingredients with it.
• Pour the eggs (D) and the yeast (E) into the bowl; take the whisk and mix the ingredients with it.
• Pour the salt (F) and the boiled water into the bowl; take the whisk and mix the ingredients with it.
• Knead the dough in the bowl.
• Take the BREAD (G).
• Walk down.

• Give the BREAD to the woman (H); take the sphere of guilt (I).
• Move forward.
• Take the BRANCH (J).
• Zoom into the bench; take the PEGASUS FIGURINE (K).

• Send the BEAR to the apple tree (L).
• Zoom into the well; take the APPLE (M) and throw over the bucket (N).
• Take the EYE (O) and connect the bucket to the hook (P).
• Move forward.
• Take the note (Q).

• Zoom into the carriage; take the CRYSTAL GLASS (R).
• Zoom into the chest; cut the belt with the KNIFE (S).
• Insert the PIN into the lock (T); take the MEDALLION (U) and the EYELID (V).
• Walk down.
• Play the HOP.

• Collect the rope (W), the key (X), and the iron scrap (Y).
• Put the key into the lock (green); take the valve (Z).
• Place the iron scrap and the rope on the bucket (purple).
• Take the bucket.
• Connect the valve to the pipe (A); connect the bucket to the faucet (B).
• Turn the valve and take the bucket with water.
• Pour the bucket with water over the flames (blue) and take the sword cane (C).
• You will receive the SWORD CANE.
• Move forward.

• Zoom into the horse and open the trap with the SWORD CANE; tie the TOWEL around the hoof (D).
• Give the APPLE to the horse (E).
• Move forward.
• Zoom into the skeleton; acquire the MEDALLION with the BRANCH (F).

• Zoom into the bottom of the right statue and put the GRYPHON FIGURINE into the niche (G); take the RUBY (H).
• Zoom into the left statue; put the EYELID and the EYE into the niche (I).
• Zoom into the right statue; take the note (blue) and the CRYSTAL CLUSTER (J).
• Zoom into the bottom of the left statue and put the PEGASUS FIGURINE into the niche (K); take the MEDALLION (L).
• Move forward.

• Talk to the man (M) to receive a sphere of guilt.
• Zoom into the note; take the note (green) and the 1/2 KNIGHT PICTURE (N).
• Zoom into the right door; take the KEY (O).
• Insert the 3 MEDALLIONS into the slots (P) to play a mini-game.

• To solve this puzzle, activate the hands and statue parts in the following sequence: S, T, R, V, U, Q, X, W, R, Y, B, C, A, E, D, Z, G, F, A, and H.
• Move forward.

• Zoom into the lantern and open it; take the COCKADE (I).
• Zoom into the fool; take the 1/3 FLOWER (J).
• Walk down and turn right.
• Talk to the man (K).
• Chase away the rat with the DACHSHUND (L).
• Zoom into the hole; take the 1/3 PUZZLE PIECE (M).

• Zoom into the torch; take the ROPE (N).
• Zoom into the gate; connect the KEY to it (O).
• Insert the keys 1-3 into the corresponding locks.

• To solve this puzzle (P), turn the keys in the following sequence: Q, S, and R.
• Play the HOP.

• Remove the top hat and take the doorknocker part (T).
• Take the crowbar; open the box with it, and take the hourglass (U).
• Turn the key twice and take the padlock (V).
• Connect the spur to the boot and take the cowboy boot (W).
• You will receive the DOOR ORNAMENT.
• Walk down.

Chapter 3: Burning the Evidence

• Zoom into the left door; insert the DOOR ORNAMENT into the niche (X) and press it.
• Talk to the man (Y).

• Take the POKER (Z).
• Zoom into the desk; take the 2/3 PUZZLE PIECE (A).
• Zoom into the compartment; take the 2/3 FLOWER (B) and acquire the BUTTERFLY with the CRYSTAL GLASS (C).
• Zoom into the sofa; take the EMBLEM (D).

• Zoom into the chandelier; replace the bell with the CRYSTAL CLUSTER (E) to acquire the 1/3 BELL.
• Walk down.
• Zoom into the stairs and open the crack with the POKER (F); take the MAGNIFIER HANDLE (G).
• Walk down.

• Zoom into the left statue; give the BUTTERFLY to the frog (H) and take the HANDLE (I).
• Walk down twice.
• Zoom into the well and connect the HANDLE to it (J); turn the handle and take the BUCKET OF WATER (K).
• Play the HOP.

• Take the wheel (L), the brush (M), and the crowbar (N).
• Connect the wheel to the ladder (purple). Take the canvas (O).
• Move the ladder aside. Remove the cobwebs with the brush (green). Open the panel behind the cobwebs with the crowbar; take the sun (P).
• Put the sun into the niche (light blue).
• Put the canvas into the frame (yellow) and take the picture.
• Put the picture on the wall (Q). Take the moon (R).
• Connect the moon to the sun.
• Open the chest and take the puzzle piece (S).
• You will receive the 3/3 PUZZLE PIECE.
• Move forward four times.

• Zoom into the central door; insert the EMBLEM into the niche (T).
• Zoom into the right door; put down the 3 PUZZLE PIECES (U).
• Play the HOP.

• Collect the 4 tulips (green), put them in the vase, and take the tulips (V).
• Take the candle, light the lamp with it, and take the lit lantern (W).
• Take the strings, connect them to the guitar, and take the guitar (X).
• Take the arrow, insert it into the crossbow, and take the crossbow (Y).
• You will receive the 2/3 BELL.
• Walk down and turn left.

• Zoom into the fireplace and pour the BUCKET OF WATER over the flames.
• Zoom into the letter and open it twice; take the note (Z).
• Insert the RUBY into the niche (A).
• Play the mini-game.

• To solve this puzzle (B), press the hands in the following sequence: E, C, D, F, and G.
• Take the RED LENS (H).

• Zoom into the desk, place the MAGNIFIER HANDLE on it, and insert the RED LENS into the magnifier handle; take the INFRARED LENS (I).
• Zoom into the fireplace and then zoom into the letter; hover the INFRARED LENS over the symbol (J) and take the letter (blue).
• Walk down and move forward.
• Zoom into the right door (K).
• Play the mini-game.

• To solve this puzzle (L), press the buttons 1, 2, and 3.
• Turn right.

• Zoom into the barrel; take the CANNONBALL (M).
• Zoom into the right bust and put the COCKADE into the slot (purple); take NAPOLEON (N) and the LOCK PART (O).
• Zoom into the floor and lift the cover with the POKER (P); take the BRUSH (Q).

• Zoom into the cannon; take the 3/3 FLOWER (R).
• Zoom into the left bust and put the 3 FLOWERS into the slots (green); take JOSEPHINE (S).
• Take the LOCK PART (T) and put down NAPOLEON (light blue).
• Zoom into the right compartment; put down JOSEPHINE (U).

• Zoom into the wall; take the PORTRAIT (V) and the note (W).
• Turn left.
• You will receive a sphere of guilt.
• Zoom into the chair; take the WRENCH (X) and the 2 files (Y).
• Take the HAT PIN (Z), the 2/2 KNIGHT PICTURE (A), and the CANDLE (B).
• Walk down.

• Zoom into the knight; put down the 2 KNIGHT PICTURES (C).
• Play the mini-game.
• To solve this puzzle (D), put the correct pieces on the knight according to the picture (blue).
• Walk down.

Chapter 4: The Study

• Zoom into the lantern; remove the bolts (E) with the WRENCH to acquire the BOLTS.
• Turn right and move forward.
• Zoom into the lamp and remove the cover (F); take the LIGHTBULB (G).

• Zoom into the cabinet; place the PORTRAIT on it (H).
• Play the mini-game.

• To solve this puzzle, open compartment (1) and put the new portrait into compartment (2).
• Open compartment (2) and put the new portrait into compartment (3). Open compartment (3) and put the left portrait into compartment (4) and the right portrait into compartment (5).
• Open compartment (5) and put the new portrait into compartment (6). Open compartment (6) and put the new portrait into compartment (7).
• Open compartment (7) and put the new portrait into compartment (8). Open compartment (3), take the weight, and connect the weight to the hook in compartment (7).
• Take the new portrait and put it into compartment (9). Open compartment (5), take the key, and put the key into the lock in compartment (9).
• Take the new portrait and put it into compartment (10). Open compartment (10) and put the new portrait into compartment (11).
• Open compartment (6), take the matches, and light the candle in compartment (11) with it; take the new portrait and put it into compartment (12).
• Take the SLIDE PHOTOGRAPHS (I).
• Walk down.

• Zoom into the cannon; put the CANNONBALL into it (J) and light the fuse with the CANDLE (K).
• Zoom into the barrel; take the 1/2 SWORD (L).
• Turn left.
• Zoom into the broken hourglass; remove the sand with the BRUSH (M) to acquire the ORNAMENT PIECE.
• Walk down and move forward.

• Zoom into the desk and connect the ORNAMENT PIECE to the ornament (N); insert the HAT PIN into the lock (green) to open it.
• Take the GOLD CHAIN (O) and the book (P).
• Walk down and turn left.
• Zoom into the frog and put the GOLD CHAIN on it (Q); take the 3/3 BELL (R).
• Walk down twice.

• Zoom into the fool; connect the 3 BELLS to it (S).
• Zoom into the corpse; take the 1/2 RED MASK (T).
• Zoom into the left door; acquire the SHIELD (U) with the POKER.
• Play the HOP.

• Open the book and take the diamond (V).
• Take the knife, remove the stone from the wall with it, and take the diamond (W).
• Take the hammer, remove the board with it, and take the diamond (X).
• You will receive the DIAMONDS.
• Turn left.
• Play the HOP.

• Take a match, light the candles with it, and take the piano key (Y).
• Take the key, open the box with it, and take the piano key (Z).
• You will receive the PIANO KEY.

• Zoom into the chair; take the PAINTBRUSH (A).
• Zoom into the table; take the DRIED LEAVES (B).
• Move forward.
• Zoom into the giraffe and stuff it with the DRIED LEAVES (C); take the 1/3 MECHANICAL BUTTERFLY (D).

• Zoom into the bush; insert the DIAMONDS into it (E).
• Turn right.
• Talk to the girl (F); you will receive a sphere of guilt.
• Zoom into the hedge; take the NET (G).
• Play the HOP.

• Take the stone (H), the magnet (I), and the glass (light blue).
• Cut the bamboo with the glass, and take the bamboo (J).
• Take the worm (green).
• Hold the magnet next to the hay (K); take the needle (purple).
• Put the needle on the flat stone (yellow), hit it with the stone, and take the hook.
• Remove the leaves and take the fishing line (L).
• Put the bamboo into the holder (M).
• Connect the fishing line, the hook, and the worm to the bamboo.
• Play the mini-game.

• The fish move two spots at once; the orange fish will first move to spot (N), the blue fish to spot (O). Follow their movements to catch both fish.
• Take the fish (P) and give them to the seagull (Q).
• Take the typewriter handle (R).
• You will receive the TYPEWRITER HANDLE.

• Zoom into the stairs, remove the stone, and attach the ROPE to the hook; take the ROPE WITH A HOOK (S).
• Walk down four times.
• Connect the ROPE WITH A HOOK to the balcony (T).
• Zoom into the balcony; take the SWITCH (U) and the FILE (V).
• Zoom into the clock; collect the 2/3 MECHANICAL BUTTERFLY (W) with the NET.
• Turn left.

• Zoom into the chandelier and cut free the coin with the FILE; take the COIN (X).
• Walk down, move forward, turn right, and move forward.
• Zoom into the typewriter and connect the TYPEWRITER HANDLE to it (Y); turn the handle to acquire the note and take the TOY KEY (Z).
• Walk down twice, turn left, move forward, and turn right.
• Play the HOP.

• Take the pitchfork (A).
• Push the fishing rod (purple) and take the cup (B).
• Remove the hay with the pitchfork and take the cup (blue).
• Put down the 2 cups (C).
• Take the net (D).
• Collect the butterfly (E) with the net and take the butterfly.
• Give the butterfly to the frog (yellow).
• Play the mini-game.

• Follow the indicated line to guide the frog to the correct spot (F).
• Take the PROPELLER (G).

• Zoom into the table and insert the COIN into the slot (H); take the BABY PANDA (I).
• Walk down.
• Zoom into the panda and give the BABY PANDA to it (J); take the HANDKERCHIEF (K).
• Walk down.

• Zoom into the table; dip the HANDKERCHIEF into the vase (L) to acquire the WET HANDKERCHIEF.
• Zoom into the mirror and clean it with the WET HANDKERCHIEF (green); take the sketch (M).
• Move forward.
• Pick up the easel and zoom into it (N).
• Put down the PAINTBRUSH (O).
• Play the mini-game.

• To solve this puzzle, use the eraser (P) to remove mistakes and use the paintbrush (Q) to repaint certain areas.
• Restore the 10 spots marked in purple.
• Take the MEDALLION (R).
• Turn right.

Chapter 5: Helping the Girl

• Give the MEDALLION to the girl (S); you will receive the GEM.
• Zoom into the lamp and open it; insert the LIGHTBULB into the lamp (T) and close it.
• Insert the SWITCH into the slot (U) and push it; take a look at the code (green).
• Walk down twice.
• Play the HOP.

• Turn the toy key twice (purple) and take the mechanical piece (V).
• Open the pocket watch and take the mechanical piece (W).
• Move aside the brooch and take the mechanical piece (X).
• You will receive the 3/3 MECHANICAL BUTTERFLY.
• Walk down twice and turn left.

• Zoom into the clock; put the 3 MECHANICAL BUTTERFLIES into the slots (Y).
• Play the mini-game.
• To solve this puzzle (Z), press the weights (A) and (B).
• Move forward.

• Hold the SHIELD next to the swinging axe (C) to stop it.
• Take the 2/2 SWORD (D).
• Walk down twice.
• Zoom into the knight and give the 2 SWORDS to the knight (E); attack the knight three times.
• Turn left.

• Take the TORCH (F).
• Zoom into the wall; take the HOSE (G).
• Turn left.
• Zoom into the birdhouse; take the WOODEN STAFF (H).

• Zoom into the statue; set up the central planter frame (I).
• Zoom into the bridge; acquire the FISH with the NET (J).
• Turn left.
• Zoom into the upper part of the bench; remove the leaves and take the LEFT PLANTER FRAME (K).
• Walk down three times, enter the left house, and move forward.

• Connect the hook and the axe (L).
• Zoom into the paintings and remove three paintings; take the HAMMER (M).
• Zoom into the chest and open it; take the BOW STRING (N) and the DAGGER HANDLE (O).
• Zoom into the shelf; take the HALF OF A NIPPER (P).
• Walk down twice and turn left.

• Zoom into the statue and hit its head with the hammer (Q) to acquire the 1/3 ARROW.
• Move forward.
• You will receive a sphere of guilt.
• Give the FISH to the crocodile (R).

• Take the LILY (S).
• Connect the HALF OF A NIPPER with its other half (T) to acquire the NIPPER.
• Zoom into the bridge; take the MUSHROOM (U).
• Play the HOP.

• Remove the blanket and take the box (V).
• Open the door and take the dice (W).
• You will receive the BOX OF NAILS.
• Walk down and turn left twice.

• Take the KEY ON A CHAIN (purple) and the DACHSHUND (X).
• Zoom into the chain and acquire the CHAIN with the NIPPER (Y); pull out the metal pin with the WOODEN STAFF and take the METAL PIN (Z).
• Walk down.
• Zoom into the birdhouse and insert the KEY ON A CHAIN into the lock (A) to open it.
• Walk down.

• Zoom into the barrel; insert the METAL PIN into the barrel (B) and hit the metal pin with the HAMMER to acquire the PLANKS.
• Move forward.
• Zoom into the broken bridge and connect the PLANKS and the BOX OF NAILS to the bridge (C); fix the nails with the HAMMER six times.
• Zoom into the pump; take the 2/3 ARROW (D) and connect the HOSE to the pump (E).
• Move forward.

• Zoom into the box; place the MUSHROOM on the hedgehog (F) and take the HEDGEHOG.
• Take the GUNPOWDER (G).
• Walk down twice and turn left twice.
• Chase away the snake with the HEDGEHOG (H).
• Zoom into the basket; take the COOKIES (I).
• Shake the empty pitcher (J); take the FOUNTAIN FRAME (K) and the EMPTY PITCHER.
• Walk down.

• Zoom into the birdhouse; give the COOKIES to the birds (K) and take the RIGHT PLANTER FRAME (blue).
• Zoom into the water; put the EMPTY PITCHER into the water (L) and take the FULL PITCHER (M).
• Zoom into the statue and connect the LEFT PLANTER FRAME and the RIGHT PLANTER FRAME to the planter (N); pour the FULL PITCHER over the flowers (purple) and take the ROSE (O).
• Walk down three times, move forward, and turn left.

• Zoom into the box and then zoom into the lock; connect the 2 LOCK PARTS to the lock (P).
• Turn the lock parts until they display the correct symbols (Q).
• Take the TELESCOPE (R).
• Walk down, turn right, and move forward.

Chapter 6: Getting Closer to the Red Masque

• Zoom into the telescope stand and place the TELESCOPE on it (S).
• Zoom into the loose hinge; put the SCREWS into the holes (T) and fix them with the WRENCH.
• Look through the telescope (green).
• Walk down three times and turn left.
• Zoom into the wall; place the GUNPOWDER on the compartment (U) and light the gunpowder with the TORCH.
• Zoom into the wall once more; take the PUMP HANDLE (V).
• Move forward.
• Play the HOP.

• Take the knife, pull out the glass from the frame, and take the glass (W).
• Take the glue, apply the glue to the plate, and take the plate (X).
• You will receive the CANNONBALL.
• Move forward.

• Zoom into the cannon; put the CANNONBALL into it (Y) and light the fuse with the TORCH (Z).
• Take the SAW (A).
• Zoom into the boards; connect the DAGGER HANDLE to the blade (B) to acquire the DAGGER and take the FIXING PINS (C).
• Walk down.

• Zoom into the pump; connect the PUMP HANDLE and the FIXING PINS to it (D).
• Press the pump handle three times (E) to extinguish the fire.
• Enter the hut.
• Zoom into the painting and rip open the picture; take the KEY (F).

• Zoom into the table; take the 3/3 ARROW (G) and the note (H).
• Zoom into the cabinet and remove the broken door; take the WOODEN HEAD (I).
• Remove the other door of the cabinet and tear it apart with the SAW (green).
• Move aside the cabinet pieces.
• Zoom into the dresser and open the right door; take the CLOTH (J).
• Turn right.

• Zoom into the wall; connect the CLOTH to the rope (K).
• Zoom into the shelf and remove the book; insert the KEY into the lock (L) and turn it once.
• Take the LENS (M).
• Zoom into the camera; insert the PHOTOGRAPH SLIDES into the slot (N) and put the LENS into the camera (purple).
• Turn on the camera (green) and watch the slide-show to receive a note.

• Zoom into the drawer and remove the page; take the HANDCUFFS (O).
• Walk down twice and move forward.
• Zoom into the crossbow; connect the BOW STRING and the 3 ARROWS to it (P).
• Play the mini-game.

• To solve this puzzle (Q), hit each target with the arrow of the same color.
• Select targets and move an arrow of the same color into the central spot of the crossbow.
• Arrows can be moved with the buttons (green) and shot with the blue button (purple).
• Take the RAMROD (R).
• Walk down three times and turn right.

• Talk to the woman (S) and to the man (T).
• Chain the man with the HANDCUFFS; you will receive a sphere of guilt.
• Take the ROSE (U).
• Play the HOP.

• Take the coal, finish the drawing with it, and take the drawing (V).
• Take the axe, use it to break the vase, and take the diamond (W).
• Take the stamp, put it on the leather, and take the sign (X).
• You will receive the HOOK.
• Walk down and move forward.

• Zoom into the window; acquire the WINGS with the HOOK (Y).
• Turn left and move forward.
• Zoom into the table; connect the PROPELLER, the TOY KEY, and the WINGS to the toy airplane (Z).
• Take the TOY AIRPLANE.
• Walk down three times, enter the left house, and move forward.

• Zoom into the panel; insert the DAGGER (A) and the GEM (B) into the empty gaps.
• Play the mini-game.

• To solve this puzzle (C), match 3 gems in a row horizontally or vertically 18 times.
• Each line can be moved in any direction, but only for one spot.
• The puzzle is randomized.
• Take the PENDANT (D).
• Walk down twice and turn left twice.

• Zoom into the bush; put down the 2 ROSES and the LILY (E).
• Play the mini-game.

• To solve this puzzle (F), put the correct flowers from the surrounding area on the statues (items that belong together are marked in the same color).
• Take the FOUNTAIN ELEMENT (G).
• Turn right.

• Send the TOY AIRPLANE towards the kite (H).
• Zoom into the door; take the SICKLE (I).
• Zoom into the kite; take the HOOK (J).
• Turn left.
• Play the HOP.

• Collect the handle (K), the clamp (L), and the part of the box (M).
• Take the wooden hammer (N) and open the device (purple).
• Move aside the beam (light blue) and insert the part of the box into the box (O). Take the thread (green).
• Use the thread on the bellows (yellow). Press the bellows (P) and open the oven (Q).
• Take the jar (R) and connect it to the holder (blue).
• Put the clamp into the oven and take the clamp with coal.
• Open the kettle (S), insert the clamp with coal into it, and take the kettle. Drive away the bees (T) with the kettle.
• Open the hive with the wooden hammer (U) and take the honey (V). Put the honey into the device.
• Connect the handle to the device on the top and turn the handle.
• Take the JAR OF HONEY inside the holder (blue).

• Zoom into the bench; take the OAKUM CAULK (W) and the 1/2 WEDGE (X).
• Zoom into the water; put the bowl into the water (Y) and take the RIFLE STOCK (Z).
• Zoom into the grass; take the STATUE’S HAND (A).
• Walk down.

• Zoom into the fountain; connect the OAKUM CAULK and the CHAIN to the ball (B).
• Zoom into the fountain statue; place the STATUE’S HAND on the incomplete arm (C).
• Zoom into the joint; connect the FOUNTAIN FRAME and the FOUNTAIN ELEMENT to it (D).
• Clean the outlet with the RAMROD (E).
• Take the SHARPENER (F).
• Zoom into the fountain; take the COUNTERWEIGHT (1).
• Move forward.

• Zoom into the bench and put down the SICKLE (G); use the SHARPENER on the sickle and take the SHARP SICKLE.
• Zoom into the laundry and cut the fabric with the SHARP SICKLE (H); take the PIECE OF FABRIC and the ROPE (I).
• Zoom into the grass; cut the grass with the SHARP SICKLE (J), tie the grass with the ROPE, connect the RIFLE STOCK to it (K), and take the BROOM.
• Walk down.

• Zoom into the door, then zoom into the statue and sweep away the debris with the BROOM (L); you will receive the RIFLE STOCK.
• Take the 2/2 WEDGE (M).
• Connect the HOOK and the COUNTERWEIGHT to the chain (N).
• Take the CANNONBALL (O).
• Move forward.
• You will receive a sphere of guilt.

Chapter 7: Measuring the Guilt

• Open the left door (P).
• Zoom into the piano; insert the PIANO KEY into the gap (Q).
• Take the SCALE PAN (R).
• Zoom into the easel; take the PAINTBRUSH (S) and the BOWL OF PAINT (T).
• Zoom into the statue; take the GUN-SHAPED KEY (U).
• Turn left.

• Zoom into the shelf; take the 1/3 RING (V).
• Zoom into the scale; connect the SCALE PAN (W) and the PENDANT (X) to it.
• Walk down twice and turn left.
• Play the HOP.

• Use the rusty knife (Y) on the grinding stone (blue), and take the sharpened knife.
• Close the left window, move the wooden beam to the left, open the right window, and take the pliers (Z).
• Remove the leaves (purple). Remove the lock with the pliers (green) and open the crate.
• Take the axe (A) and the shovel (B).
• Take the timber (C).
• Put the shovel into the gypsum powder (yellow) and take the gypsum.
• Take the pot (D), place it below the water (purple), and take the pot with water.
• Place the timber on the wood (light blue), break it with the axe three times, and take the firewood.
• Cut open the form (E) with the sharpened knife. Open the form, pour the gypsum and the pot with water into it, and take it.
• Put the firewood and the form into the oven (F).
• Take the form out of the oven and take the BUDDHA FIGURINE (G).

• Zoom into the water and put the BOWL OF PAINT and the PIECE OF FABRIC into the bowl (H); take the RED FABRIC from the bowl.
• Zoom into the bench; put down the WOODEN HEAD (I) and the JAR OF HONEY (J).
• Dip the PAINT BRUSH into the jar of honey and apply the honey to the head.
• Put the RED FABRIC on the head.
• Take the 2/2 RED MASK from the head (1).
• Walk down, enter the house, and turn left.

• Zoom into the scale; put the 2 RED MASKS on the scale cups (K).
• Go upstairs.
• Zoom into the chest, put the GUN-SHAPED KEY into the lock (L), and open the chest; take the GUN (M).

• Zoom into the wall; put the RIFLE STOCK into the empty spot (N).
• Play the mini-game.
• To solve this puzzle (O), swap the gun pieces until each gun is assembled correctly.
• You will receive the BAG OF COINS.
• Walk down twice.

• Zoom into the right door; put the BUDDHA FIGURINE and the BAG OF COINS on the empty plates (green).
• Play the mini-game.
• To solve this puzzle (P), press the plates in the following sequence: T, R, R, Q, R, T, T, and R.
• Turn right.

• Chase away the tiger with the DACHSHUND (U).
• Zoom into the window; take the 1/2 FROG (V).
• Turn left.
• Zoom into the toy horse; take the BOOK (W) and fix the horse with the 2 WEDGES (blue).

• Zoom into the bed; take the book (X) and the RIBBON (Y).
• Zoom into the chandelier; take the 2/3 RING (Z).
• Walk down twice and turn left.
• Zoom into the sofa and tie back the curtain with the RIBBON (green); take the CHISEL (A).

• Zoom into the shelf and then zoom into the books; put the BOOK into the gap (B).
• Swap the books to display the correct picture (C).
• Take the DOVE PENDANT (D).
• Walk down and turn right.

• Zoom into the right lion and remove the fang with the CHISEL (E) to acquire the FANG; insert the CANNONBALL into the mouth (purple).
• Turn left.
• Zoom into the bed and cut open the pillow with the FANG (F); take the 2/2 FROG (green).
• Walk down twice and turn left.

• Zoom into the sofa and cut it open with the FANG (blue); take the BULLET-SHAPED KEY (G).
• Zoom into the box and put the 2 FROGS on the leaves (light blue); take the CAT RING HOLDER (H).
• Go upstairs.

• Zoom into the chest, insert the BULLET-SHAPED KEY into the lock (I), and open the chest; take the BULLETS (J).
• Zoom into the table and put down the GUN (K) and the BULLETS (L); apply the oil (M) to the gun and load the gun with the bullets.
• Close the gun and take the LOADED GUN (N).
• Walk down twice and turn right.

• Shoot the LOADED GUN at the chandelier (O).
• Play the HOP.

• Fold the paper twice and take the star (P).
• Take the form, hold it below the candle, and take the star (Q).
• You will receive the STAR.

• Zoom into the column; insert the DOVE PENDANT into the niche (R).
• Turn left.
• Zoom into the shelf; insert the STAR into the slot (S) and place the CAT RING HOLDER on the box (T).
• Walk down.
• Play the HOP.

• Take the scissors and cut the ring with it (U) to acquire the ring.
• Remove the umbrella and take the ring (V).
• You will receive the 3/3 RING.
• Turn left.

• Zoom into the shelf and put the 3 RINGS on the right cat (W); take the DOVE MEDALLION (X).
• Walk down.
• Zoom into the column, insert the DOVE MEDALLION into the niche (Y), and open the compartment; take the GOLDEN SPIDER (Z).
• Zoom into the window; insert the GOLDEN SPIDER into the niche (A) and press it.
• Turn right.

• Take the HANDCUFFS (B).
• Access the scale of justice (C) and distribute the spheres of guilt to determine who is guilty.
• Arrest either the mayor (D) or the red mask (E) with the HANDCUFFS.
• Congratulations, you have completed Dark Tales: Edgar Allan Poe’s The Masque of the Red Death.