🎙️ MAPLE HOUR · S1 Episode 04
Sleepless Whispers on the VIA Rail
A stolen briefcase and a passenger out cold—who's got something to hide?
Sleepless Whispers on the VIA Rail
A stolen briefcase and a passenger out cold—who's got something to hide?
Setting the Scene
A frigid winter night on the VIA Rail Canadian, where tension hangs thick in the air.
Persons of Interest
Diane Mercer
retired schoolteacher
Ronald Chen
businessman
Emily Park
graduate student
Peter McNamara
train conductor
Clara Chappelle
security officer
Each passenger holds a piece of the puzzle, but can they be trusted?
Clue 1 — The Sleeping Pill
An unmarked bottle of sleeping pills found in Hargrove's cabin could explain his condition.
Clue 2 — The Distracted Witness
Diane Mercer saw Ronald Chen pacing nervously near the cabins shortly before the incident.
Clue 3 — The Conductors' Log
Peter McNamara's log shows Cabin 7 was unusually silent during his rounds.
Clue 4 — Mysterious Footprints
Footprints outside Cabin 7 lead away, made by someone wearing expensive shoes.
Clue 5 — The Ticking Clock
Ronald Chen abruptly stopped his phone conversation at eleven fifty PM.
Clue 6 — Emily's Alibi
Emily Park claims she was studying, but a friend says she returned to her cabin.
Clue 7 — Clara's Investigation
The briefcase was last seen by Michael in the dining car, accessible to few.
Clue X — Carbon Copy in the Cabin
A photocopy with illegible signatures and a date from nineteen ninety-eight raises questions.
Your Move
As the mystery unfolds, who do you believe is hiding the truth?