Dark Tales: Edgar Allan Poe – Murders In The Rue Morgue

Chapter 1: Dupin’s Residence

A Stormy Night

• Click on the paper in the lower right corner for a closer view.
• You can choose to look at your journal in the lower right from this point on. The journal will have notes added to it periodically.
• Click on the door for a closer view.

• Click on the broken step to take a piece off. Click on the broken step again for a closer view.
• Pick up the Part of the Lock inside the broken step. The Part of the Lock will go into your inventory.

• Click on the left Gargoyle for a closer view.
• Click on the Gargoyle’s mouth to open it.
• Pick up the Key from the Gargoyle’s mouth.

• Click on the mailbox on the left side of the door for a closer view.
• Click on the panel to open it.
• Click on the Evening Newspaper to enter it into inventory.

• Click on the mailbox again for a closer view.
• Pick up the Glue Bottle inside the mailbox.

• Click on the handle of the door for a closer look.
• Place the Glue in the lock.
• Put the Part of the Lock on the lock.

• Place the Key in the lock.
• Click on the Key 3 times to unlock the door.
• Enter Dupin’s House.

Dupin’s Foyer

• Pick up the Gasoline Jar in the lower right.
• Click on the Book on the desk for a closer view. It is a scorpion sketch. Make a note of the tail’s position in the sketch.
• Click on the dresser on the right for a closer view.
• Click on the top drawer to open it.
• Pick up the Lighter Parts in the drawer.
• Click on the fireplace mantle to enter a Hidden Object scene.

• There are 2 hidden areas in this scene.
• Click on the lid of the pot in the lower right to open it.
• Pick up the pipe inside the pot.
• Click on the cabinet in the lower right to open it.
• Pick up the Coin inside the cabinet to add it to your inventory.

• Click on the back door to enter it.

Dupin’s Storage Room

• In this room you will see a dark figure appear in the window for a few seconds. Click on the window and the dark figure will disappear.
• There are 2 Hidden Objects in this scene. One is on the cabinet by the back wall. The other one is close to the window.
• Click on the crank on the base of the Phonograph in the lower left.
• Click on the box in the lower right for a closer view.

• Click on the jewels until they resemble the sketch shown in that book in the Foyer.
• You can click on the “RESET” button in the lower left if you want to follow this solution.
• Starting from the bottom the jewels have been labeled 1 to 5, click them in the following order: “5-4-2-1.”

• Click inside the box for a closer view.
• Make note of the number “0412” inside the box.

• Click on the Lever on the floor for a closer view.
• Click on the Lever again to make the skeleton appear.
• Click on the lock on the skeleton’s case for a closer view.
• Use the up and down arrows to change the numbers.
• The code for the lock is inside the scorpion box.

• The solution is “0412.”
• Once the code has been solved, the skeleton will raise the Gold Bar.

• Grab the Gold Bar from the skeleton.

• Click on the sparkly area on the left to enter a Hidden Object scene.
• There are 2 hidden areas in this scene.
• Click on the top drawer on the left for a closer view.
• Pick up the Apple and the Oyster.
• Click on the third drawer to open it.
• Pick up the Part of the Garden Scissors inside the drawer.
• Click on the cabinet on the back wall, next to the Mudrocks on the wall.
• Click on it again to enter a Hidden Object scene.

• In this scene there are no hidden items.
• Pick up the Candle on the left side of the scene. The candle will be added to your inventory.
• Let’s go back to the Foyer by placing your cursor downwards.

Dupin’s Foyer

• As soon as you enter the Foyer, someone throws a rock through the window and breaks the vase on the left side of the room.
• Click on the broken vase for a closer view. There is nothing to pick up in this pop-up window.
• Click on the dresser on the right for a closer view.

• Place the Parts of the Lighter anywhere on the scene.
• Place the Gasoline Jar anywhere in the scene.
• Pick up the Cotton Cylinder and place it on the Gasoline Jar.
• The Cotton Cylinder will go back on the table soaked with gasoline.
• Place the Cotton Cylinder on the silver tube in the lower right.
• Place the silver tube on the base of the lighter.
• Place the Thumbwheel on the base of the lighter to complete the lighter.
• Click on the completed Lighter to enter it into inventory.

• Click on the candleholder on the table for a closer view.
• Place the Candle in the candleholder.
• Place the Lighter on the candle’s wick to light it.

• Hand Mr. Dupin the Evening Newspaper.
• The Newspaper article will appear on the screen. Place your cursor downwards to exit the Newspaper scene.
• Talk to Dupin and leave through the open door on the right.

Stagecoach

• Click on the stagecoach for a closer view.
• Give the Coachman the Coin from inventory.
• Click on the door of the stagecoach to open it.
• Click on the stagecoach door again to enter a Hidden Object scene.

• You have to obtain the 12 map pieces in the scene. They are all highlighted in yellow.
• Some of the items are hidden inside the drawer.
• Click on the drawer and pick up the 2 map pieces and the bananas.
• Pick up the Screwdriver on the lower left side of the scene.
• Click on the map pieces by the stagecoach to trigger a mini-game.

• Your goal in this section is to assemble the map.
• Drag the map pieces to the right spots on the board.
• When a piece is in the right place, it will lock in place and get darker.
• You can right-click on a piece to rotate it.
• Please look at the screenshot for the solution.

Map

• From this point on you will be able to travel from place to place with this map.
• Place your cursor around the edges of the screen to navigate to different parts of the map. The screen will travel towards the area the cursor is pointing to.
• Look for the area on the map that has the spinning circle and click on it to go to your next location.

Chapter 2: The Park

River Bridge

• Click on the left Barrel for a closer view.
• You will see that the Garden Scissors are missing a piece.
• Grab the Garden Scissor part from inventory and place it on the other Garden Scissor part.

• Place the Screwdriver on the loose screw in the middle of the Garden Scissors.
• Grab the Garden Scissors to enter them into inventory.

• Use the Garden Scissors to cut the ropes attached to the barrels at the end of the bridge.
• Place the Garden Scissors on the LEFT rope holding the barrel.
• Place the Garden Scissors on the RIGHT rope holding the barrel.

• A few seconds after you cut the rope, the gate across the bridge will swing open, go through the gate.

Inside the Park

• Pick up the Pickaxe inside the container on the left side of the bench.
• Place the Pickaxe in the spot shown in the screenshot.
• Click on the hole in the ground made by the Pickaxe for a closer view.
• Pick up the Unusual Lock Part #1 from the ground.
• Click at the bottom of the RIGHT Lamp post to trigger a Hidden Object scene.

• There are no hidden areas in this scene.
• Pick up the Fretsaw in the upper left. If the item is not on the list, it will be added to your inventory after all the items have been found.

• Click on the items on the bench for a closer view.
• It is a business card that belongs to Jules Mignaud, close the pop-up window.

Chapter 3: Mignaud et Fils Bank

Map

• Click on the area shown on the map.

Bank Lobby

• Click on the sparkly area on the right to enter a Hidden Object scene.
• There are no hidden areas in this scene.
• Pick up the Door Handle on the right side of the red chair in the center of the scene.

• Click on the back door for a closer view.
• Place the Door Handle on the outline of the door handle.
• Click on the Door Handle to open the door.
• Click on the door to enter the office.

Bank Office

• Click on the upper right edge of the rug to lift it up.
• Pick up the Lever under the rug.
• Click on the sparkly spot on the back wall to enter a Hidden Object scene.

• There are no hidden areas in this scene.
• Pick up the No. 5 Button on top of the green vase on the right.
• Look for the rest of the items on the list.
• Click on the sparkly spot on the left side of the office.

• There are 4 hidden areas in this scene.
• Click on the left drawer to open it.
• Click on the binoculars in the drawer.
• Click on the right drawer to open it. Pick up the item inside the drawer if it’s on your list.
• Click on the cabinet in the lower right to open it.
• Click on the scissors if the item is on your list.
• Look for the rest of the items on your list.
• Click on the curtains on the back wall to reveal a hidden panel.
• Click on the panel for a closer view.
• Pick up the Numbered Button from inventory and place it on the panel.
• Place the buttons in numerical order from left to right.
• Click on the button that has an empty space next to it and the button will move to the empty space.

• The buttons are not always placed in the same positions, so there is no step-by step solution for this puzzle. However, you can look at the screenshot for the final solution.
• Once the puzzle has been solved, the key will appear in place of the panel.

• Click on the Key next to the curtains.
• Let’s go back to the Lobby for now. Place your cursor downwards to enter the Lobby.

Bank Lobby

• Pick up the Dry Rag on the left side of the scene.
• Click at the bottom of the left column (closest to the door) for a closer view.
• Place the Lever on the tap.
• Click on the Lever to make the water run.
• Place the Dry Rag in the pot of water after it fills.
• The Wet Rag will go into your inventory.
• Let’s go back to the Office by clicking on the back door.

• Click on the left door to enter the Safety Deposit Room.

• Click on the lock for a closer view.
• Place the Key on the lock.
• Click on the Key to open the lock.

Safety Deposit Room

• Give the man the Gold Bar from inventory.

• Click on the magnifying glass on the right for a closer view.
• Place the Wet Rag on the magnifying glass to clean it. You have to click the Wet Rag onto the magnifying glass 3 times to clean it thoroughly.
• You will see “Madame L’Espanaye 2232” written under the magnifying glass.

• Click on the box on the left for a closer view.
• Your goal is to click on the dials until you obtain the correct combination.
• From left to right, enter “2-2-3-2.” This is the same number you found under the magnifying glass.

• The safety deposit box will appear in the upper left side, click on it for a closer view.
• Click on the picture of Eric L’Espanaye in the box for a closer view.

Chapter 4: Police Station

Map

• Click on the spot on the map to visit the Police Station

Police Station

• Click on the sparkly spot on the desk to enter a Hidden Object scene.
• There are 2 hidden areas in this scene.
• Pick up the Safe Valve in the lower left corner.
• Click on the black bag on the constable’s desk to open it. Pick up the pistol if it’s on your list.
• Click on the tray in the lower right side to pull it out.
• Pick up the keys in the tray.

• There is a green safe on the left side of the office.
• Click on the top part of the safe for a closer view.
• Place the Safe Valve on the empty slot on the safe.
• Click on the Safe Valve to open it.
• Pick up the Unusual Lock Part #2 inside the safe.

• Click on the lower part of the safe to open it.
• Pick up the Empty Matchbox inside the safe.
• Click on the back door to open it, go through the door to access the Jail Cells.

Jail Cells

• There are 3 doors in this section. Two of them are open and one is locked.
• Let’s go into the door on the left first.

• Click on the jug in the lower right for a closer view.
• Pick up the Knife inside the jug.
• Click on the top bunk to trigger a Hidden Object scene.

• There is 1 hidden area in this scene.
• Click on the spot on the back wall to open it.
• Pick up the Soap inside the wall.
• Let’s go back to the hallway by placing your cursor downwards.

• Click on the grid on the floor to open it.
• Click on it again for a closer view.
• Pick up the Match inside the hole.

• Click on the Lantern in the lower left for a closer view.
• Place the Empty Matchbox on the table.
• Place the Match on the table.
• Grab the Match and strike it against the side of the Matchbox to light it.
• Take the Lit Match and place it on the Lantern to light it.
• Click on the Lantern to enter it into inventory.
• Let’s go into the right door.

• The room will be dark when you enter it, but the lantern will be attached to your cursor to help you see in the dark.
• Click on the Police Report in the lower right for a closer view.
• Click on the loaf of bread on the right for a closer view.
• Place the Knife on the bread to cut it open.
• Pick up the Message Tube inside the bread.

• Let’s go back to the hallway. Click on the lock of the middle door for a closer view.

• Place the 2 Unusual Lock Parts on the lock.
• Your goal is to move all the lock parts into the right positions.
• Click, hold, and drag the lock parts into the desired positions.
• Please look at the screenshot for the solution.
• Go through the door after it has been unlocked.

• Click on the Vice Grip on the left for a closer view.
• Place the Message Tube on the top right side of the Vice Grip.
• Click on the Handle of the Vice Grip to secure the Message Tube in place.
• Place the Fretsaw from inventory on the Message Tube to cut it.

• A Police Report falls on the floor; click on it for a closer view. The report is about Odenheimer, a restaurateur.

Chapter 5: Odenheimer’s Restaurant

Map

• Click on the spot indicated on the map.

Restaurant

• There are 2 Hidden Object scenes in the restaurant and 1 Spot the Differences Puzzle.
• The Spot the Differences puzzle is on the windows in the back of the scene.
• There is one Hidden Object scene when you click on the door.
• There is another Hidden Object scene when you click on the bar.
• Click on the window in the back for now.

• Click on the left window in the back to enter the Spot the Differences scene.
• Spot the 7 Differences in the picture.
• Please look at the screenshot for the solution.
• Once that puzzle has been solved, the Wine Glass will go into your inventory.
• Click on the bar to trigger a Hidden Object scene.

• There is 1 hidden area in this scene.
• Click on the top drawer on the left side of the scene.
• Pick up the hard candy and the bun if they are on your list.
• All the bottles have been highlighted in the screenshot.
• You will receive the Wine Bottle in your inventory after all the items have been found.
• Click on the door to enter the next Hidden Object scene.

• There are 2 hidden areas in this scene.
• Click on the silver pot at the end of the counter. Click on it again for a closer view.
• Pick up the Corkscrew inside the pot.
• Click on the cabinets on the left side of the scene.
• Pick up any items on your list inside the cabinet.

• Click on the table closest to the bar for a closer view.

• Place the Wine Bottle on the table.
• Place the Corkscrew on the table.
• Put the Wine Glass on the table.
• Put the Corkscrew on the cork of the Wine Bottle to open it.
• Drag the open Wine Bottle to the Wine Glass and let go of the bottle once it is on the glass.
• Click on the Glass of Wine to enter it into your inventory.

• Grab the Glass of Wine from inventory and give it to Mr. Odenheimer.

Chapter 6: Laundromat

Map

• Click on the area shown in the map.

Front Room

• Give the Soap from inventory to the Laundry lady

• There are 3 Hidden Object scenes in the Laundromat, one on the left and one on the right. There is also one through the door on the left.
• The door in the back of the scene is locked.
• Note the piggy bank on the floor.

• Click on the book on the counter for a closer view. Note that the cash register code is: “5 – 40 – 300 – F’’ on the page.
• Click on the cash register for a closer view.

• Using the code found on the book on the counter; click on the following buttons on the register.
• From left to right, I will label the buttons A through D. Here is the solution_A= 5 B = 40 C = 300 D = F
• Click on the Key inside the cash register.
• Click on the Hidden Object scene on the left.

• There are no hidden areas in this scene.
• Pick up the No. 3 Button in the upper left side of the scene.
• Please look for the rest of the items on the list.
• Click on the Hidden Object scene on the right.

• Look for the items on the list.
• Click on the owl figure in the upper right side of the scene.
• Click on the owl to open the mechanism.
• Place the No. 3 Button in the last slot of the mechanism.
• Your goal is to place the blue gems in the center of the mechanism.

• Click on the buttons in this order to solve the puzzle: “3-1-2.”
• The cabinet door will open.

• Pick up the Blue Button on top of the red pillow.
• Click on the left door to trigger a Hidden Object scene.

• There is one hidden area in this scene.
• Click on the cabinet in the upper left to open it. Pick up the scale inside the cabinet if it’s on your list.
• Pick up the Scoop Net in the lower right side; it is inside of the basket on the floor.

• Click on the back door for a closer view.
• Place the Key in the lock.
• Click on the Key to unlock the door.
• Go through the door.

• Click on the bucket in the lower left to trigger a Hidden Object scene.
• There are no hidden areas in the scene.
• Pick up the Hammer on the upper right side.
• Let’s go back to the Laundry Room by placing your cursor downwards.

• Place the Hammer on the piggy bank to break it.
• Click on the broken piggy bank for a closer view.
• Pick up the Valve.

• Go to the back room by placing your cursor in the door.
• Click on the Laundry Bucket on the right for a closer view.
• Click on the spout in the lower left side of the bucket.

• Place the Valve on the spout.
• Click on the Valve and the water will drain from the bucket.
• Pick up the Metallic Ball #1 inside the bucket after all the water has drained.

Chapter 7: The Rue Morgue

Map

• Click on the spot shown in the map.

Salon

• There are 2 Hidden Object scenes in the Salon.
• There is a locked wardrobe on the left.
• There is a drawer you can open on the left side of the scene.
• Click on the Hidden Object scene on the right.

• There are no hidden areas in this scene.
• Pick up the Pipette in the center of the table; it is below the right side of the blue blanket.
• Click on the Hidden Object scene on the left.

• There are no hidden areas in this scene.
• Pick up the Tweezers in the lower center of the scene.

• Click on the drawer on the left to open it.
• Pick up the Green Button inside the drawer.
• Click on the Wardrobe on the left side of the scene for a closer view.

• Your goal in this puzzle is to eliminate all the tiles from the board.
• Place the Blue and Green Tiles on the board.
• Click on 2 adjacent tiles and they will swap places.
• In order to eliminate the tiles, you must place all the tiles of the same color on the same row or column.
• If you start eliminating colors by rows or columns you have to continue in the same fashion in order to beat the game.
• Each color you complete will be eliminated.
• Once the puzzle has been solved you will find a secret staircase that leads to the Rue Morgue.
• Go through the open door in the Wardrobe.

• Enter through the door in the lower center.

L’Espanaye’s Entryway

• There are several areas to explore here.
• There is a locked door on the left.
• There is a Hidden Object scene to the left of the staircase.
• You can reach upstairs by going through the top of the staircase.
• You can reach the Stained Glass Hallway on the right.

• Click on the lower right side of the Banister for a closer look.
• Place the Pipette on the blood on the Banister to take a sample of the blood.
• The Pipette with blood will go back into your inventory.

• Click on the upper right side of the stairs for a closer look.
• Grab the Tweezers from inventory and place them on the Hair Sample.
• Pick up the Lock of Hair on the stairs.
• Click on the Hidden Object scene by the staircase.

• There are 2 hidden areas in the scene.
• Click on the top drawer to open it.
• Click on the drawer again for a closer look.
• Pick up the Stone inside the drawer.
• Click on the painting in the upper right side of the scene to make it fall.
• Click on the Nail on the wall to take that item off your list.
• Go up the stairs.

Upstairs

• There are 2 doors on the left side of the scene; both doors are locked at the moment.
• There is an unlocked door on the right.
• Click on the stained glass window in the back for a closer view.
• Pick up the Scissors on the window; they blend in really well with the window.

• Place the Scissors on the sack on the floor and all the sand will fall out of it giving you access to the chest in front of it.

• Click on the chest for a closer view.
• Pick up the wooden Button in the drawer.
• Click on the door on the right to enter it.

• Click on the fishbowl for a closer view.
• Grab the Scoop Net from inventory and place it on the Ball Bearing inside the fishbowl.
• The Ball Bearing will go into your inventory.
• There are other areas to explore in this room, but you can come back to it later.
• Go back downstairs by placing your cursor downwards 2 times.

• Click on the door on the left for a closer look.
• Place the wooden Button from inventory on the mechanism.
• Your goal in this puzzle is to eliminate all the buttons on the door by matching 2 identical buttons.
• Click on 2 identical pieces to eliminate them.
• The door will open once all the buttons have been eliminated; go through the door.

Back Room

• There are 2 Hidden Object scenes in this section.
• There is a locked door in the back of the room.
• There is a silver panel in the upper left side of the scene.
• Click on the Hidden Object scene on the tallest cabinet on the left.

• There are no hidden areas in this scene.
• Pick up the Screwdriver in the top left side of the scene.
• Click on the Hidden Object scene in the lower left, by the wicker basket.

• There are no hidden areas in this scene.
• Pick up the Wrench in the upper right side. It is on top of the iron.
• Click on the silver plate in the upper left side of the scene for a closer view.

• Your goal is to remove the plate by using the Wrench and the Screwdriver.
• Grab the Wrench and place it on the bolts on the plate to remove them. Please make sure that the Hand Icon is on the bolt itself. This makes it easier to remove the bolt.
• Grab the Screwdriver and place it on the screw in the lower right side of the plate. Make sure that the Hand Icon sits on top of the screw.

• Place the Stone on the glass TWICE to break it.
• Pick up the Acid Bottle in the lower left side of the pop-up window.

• Click on the back door for a closer view.
• Place the Bottle of Acid on the lock to open the door.
• Click on the door to enter the Hidden Object scene.

• There are no hidden areas in this scene.
• Pick up the Metallic Ball #2 on the shelf on the back wall.
• Let’s go to the Stained Glass Hallway. Place your cursor downwards to go back to the Entryway.
• From the Entryway place your cursor on the right.

• Click on the lock of the stained glass door for a closer view.
• Place the 2 Metallic Balls from inventory on the handle of the door.
• The weight of the Balls will shift the handle and unlock the door.
• Go through the door to enter a Hidden Object scene.

• There is one hidden area in this scene.
• Pick up the Bell in the lower center of the scene.
• Click on the top left cabinet to open it.
• Pick up the telescope inside the cabinet if it’s on your list.
• You will receive the Bell at the end of this round.
• Go back upstairs.

Upstairs

• Click on the hook above the LEFT door for a closer view.
• Place the bell on the hook.
• Click on the bell to open the door.
• Go through the door.

The Doctor’s Flat

• Give the Pipette with blood to the Doctor.

• Click on the desk for a Hidden Object scene.
• There are no hidden areas in this game.
• Pick up the Key in the upper left side.
• Click on the left door for a closer view.
• Place the Ball Bearing from inventory on the right side of the mechanism.
• Transfer the Ball Bearings to the opposite sides. In the end, the Gold Bearing should be on the left and the Silver Bearings should be on the right; see the following screenshots for a solution:

• First thing you must do is drag one Gold Bearing to the holding spot in the middle of the mechanism.
• Now move BOTH Silver Bearings to the right side of the mechanism.
• Move the one Gold Bearing in the holding spot all the way to the left.
• Move BOTH Silver Bearings all the way to the left.
• Place the other Gold Bearing in the holding spot in the middle of the mechanism.
• Move BOTH Silver Bearings all the way to the right.
• Move the one Gold Bearing in the holding spot all the way to the left.

• Place the Key in the lock.
• Click on the Key to unlock the door.
• Go through the door to enter a Hidden Object scene.

• There are 3 hidden areas in this scene.
• Pick up the Scalpel in the lower left.

• Click on the bottom drawer on the left to open it. Click on it again for a closer view.
• Pick up the Salad inside the drawer.

• Click on the bed to lift up the sheets. Click on the bed again for a closer view.
• Pick up the Bottle under the bed.

• Click on the drawer on the right to open it. Click on the drawer again for a closer view.
• Pick up the Inkpot inside the drawer.
• Once all the objects have been picked up you will be taken back to the Doctor’s Flat.
• Point your cursor downwards to exit the Doctor’s Flat.
• Go through the door on the right.

• Place the Scalpel on the rug to cut it and you will find a trap door underneath.
• Click on the trap door to open it; click on it again for a closer view.
• Click on the Mallet inside the trap door.
• Go to the Stained Glass Hallway by placing your cursor down TWICE and right ONCE.

• Place the Mallet on the chest on the left to open it.
• Pick up the Glove inside the chest
• Place the Glove on the sticky Ladder by the door.
• The Ladder will go into inventory.
• Go back upstairs by placing your cursor down, then up the steps, and then on the right door.

• Place the Ladder on the wardrobe on the left.
• Click on top of the wardrobe for a closer view.
• Pick up the Brush above the wardrobe.

• Click on the fishbowl for a closer view.
• Place the Brush in the fishbowl.
• A Wet Brush will go into inventory.

• Place the Wet Brush on the largest picture on the back wall a total of 5 times.
• Click on the Wolf’s Eye to enter it into inventory.

• Please watch the video for a step-by-step solution for this puzzle.
• Leave the room and you will be back in the Upstairs Hallway.
• Click on the door on the far left for a closer view.
• Place the Wolf’s Eye in the center of the puzzle.
• Your goal is to rearrange the puzzle so the image of the wolf appears as shown in the screenshot.
• Pass your cursor over a tile and the image will change. Pass your cursor over the tile until you arrive at the correct image. It is recommended that you begin with the tile in the upper left and work your way from left to right, top to bottom.
• Once you get a tile to the correct position, do NOT move the mouse over it again!
• When you get to the last piece that needs to be changed, make sure your cursor isn’t dragged over any of the correct tiles.
• Go Through the door after the puzzle has been solved.

Madame L’Espanaye’s Room

• There are 4 Hidden Object scenes in this room.
• The first one is above the bed.
• The second one is at the foot of the bed.
• The third one is on the dresser to the right of the bed.
• The fourth one is by the fireplace on the left.

• Click on the Hidden Object scene by the fireplace.
• There are no hidden areas in this scene.
• Pick up the Microscope on the lower right corner.

• There are no hidden areas in this scene.
• Pick up the Shell in the lower left corner.

• Click on the Hidden Object scene above the bed.
• There are no hidden areas in this scene.
• Pick up the Piece of Glass on the edge of the table.

• Click on the Dresser to trigger a Hidden Object scene.
• There are no hidden areas in this scene.
• Pick up the Pipette inside the drawer.

• Click on the side table in the lower right for a closer view.
• Place the Shell on the table.
• Place the Pipette on the table.
• Put the Microscope on the table.
• Place the Piece of Glass on the table.
• Place the Shell in the Glass Jar with blue liquid.

• Put the Pipette on the Glass Jar with the shell inside.
• The Pipette will now have a sample of the soil on the shell.
• Place the Piece of Glass on the Microscope.
• Place the Pipette on the Microscope’s glass to place the soil sample on the glass.

Chapter 8: Bois de Boulogne

Map

• Click on the area indicated on the map.

Windmill Exterior

• Click on the note by the door for a closer view.
• Click on the wheel for a closer view.
• Pick up the Button in the pop-up window.
• Click on the front door to open it and go through it.

• Click on the barrel on the right for a closer view.
• Pick up the Wide Button inside the barrel.
• Click on the Hidden Object scene on the left.

• There is one hidden area in this scene.
• Click on the drawer on the left to open it, click on it again for a closer view.
• Pick up the Razor inside the drawer.
• Click on the door’s lock for a closer view.
• Place the Wide Button on top of the lock.
• Place the Button on the lower left part of the lock.
• Your goal is to move the skull all the way to the right and out of the lock.
• Slide the pieces around the lock.
• Please look at the following screenshots to solve this puzzle:

• Once the buttons are out of the way, the skull will automatically move to the right.
• Go through the door.

• Click on the basket in the lower left and the Comb will go into your inventory.
• Click on the Hidden Object scene in the back of the scene.

• There are no hidden areas in this scene.
• Pick up the Pitchfork on the left side of the scene.

• Place the Pitchfork on the pile of hay on the right.
• Pick up the Kettle in the hay.
• Place your cursor downwards to go back to the other room.

• Click on the wolf on the left for a closer view.
• Place the Comb on the wolf’s fur.
• Wolf Fur will go into your inventory.

• Click on the Boar on the right for a closer view.
• Place the Comb on the Boar’s Fur.
• Boar Hair will go into your inventory.

Chapter 9: The Docks

Map

• Click on the area indicated on the map.

The Docks

• Click on the large boat for a closer view.

• Click on the front of the boat, by the steps, to enter the ship.

• Go inside the boat by clicking on the door on the left.
• Click on the Hidden Object scene on the left.

• There is one hidden area in this scene.
• Click on the lower left side of the cell for a closer view.
• Pick up the Hoop.

• Place the Hoop on the trap door on the right side of the ground.
• Click on the trap door to open it. Go through the trap door.

Basement

• There are 2 Hidden Object scenes in this room. One is on the ladder and the other is on the barrels on the left.
• Click on the bottom of the ladder to trigger a Hidden Object scene.

• There are no hidden areas in this scene.
• Pick up the Crowbar between the 2nd and 3rd step.
• Click on the barrel on the left to trigger a Hidden Object scene.

• There are no hidden areas in this scene.
• Pick up the Combination Pliers in the center of the scene.

• There is a nail sticking out of the lower left side of the floor.
• Place the Pliers on the Nail.
• Place the Crowbar on the board to remove it.
• Pick up the Axe below the loose board.
• Go back upstairs.

• Place the Axe on the barrel on the left 2 times.
• Click on the hole in the barrel for a closer view.
• Pick up the Wrench inside the barrel.
• Go back outside by placing your cursor downwards.

• Click on the lower right for a closer view of the faucet.
• Place the Kettle under the faucet.
• Click on the lever and the water will start to flow.
• Click on the Kettle once it is full to add it to your inventory.

• Click on the spot shown in green in the screenshot for a closer view.
• Place the Wrench on the bolt on top of the grating to loosen the bolt.
• Grab the Monkey Picture.
• Go back inside.

• Click on the burner on the edge of the table.
• Click on the burner’s switch to turn it on.
• Place the Full Kettle on the burner.
• Go back outside.

• Click on the back of the small boat for a closer view.
• Pick up the Butterfly Nut.
• Go back inside.

• Click on the box on the left side of the table for a closer look.
• Place the Butterfly Nut in the lower left side of the panel.
• Click on the Butterfly Nut in the upper left to loosen it.
• Click on the Butterfly Nut in the lower left to loosen it.

• Place the Monkey Picture in the middle of the mechanism.
• Place the Boar Hair in the first circle on the right.
• Place the Lock of Hair on the second circle on the right.
• Place the Wolf’s Fur on the third circle on the right.

• Drag the Boar Hair to the first slot; the light bulb will turn green.
• Drag the Lock of Hair onto the second slot; the light bulb will turn green.
• Drag the Wolf Fur to the third slot; the light bulb will turn green.

• Give the Razor to the Sailor.

Congratulations! You’ve Completed “Dark Tales: Edgar Allan Poe’s ‘Murder in the Rue Morgue’.”