Escape from Death

Steal Death’s power and break free of his corrupt realm!

Conceal your heartbeat from the dead as you awaken to a twisted existence in the Afterlife—a realm ruled by fear, decay, and the iron grip of Death himself. Here, you’ll wield soul magic, unravel dark conspiracies, shape shifting alliances, and decide the ultimate fate of the afterlife. Will you dismantle the tyrant’s reign, restore balance, or claim the throne as your own?

Escape from Death is a 256,000-word interactive horror adventure novel by Tova Näslund. Entirely text-based—no graphics, no sound effects—this immersive experience thrives on the limitless power of your imagination.

Your body lies suspended between life and death, heart still faintly beating, but your spirit has been torn away and cast into the depths of the Afterlife. This is no peaceful resting place. Under Death’s absolute rule, oppression reigns. Society is split into two: the Penitents—souls bound by debt, warped by dark magic into eerie animal-human hybrids—and the Elect, the privileged few who live in luxury under Death’s favor.

But something darker stirs beneath the surface. The Afterlife is unraveling. Performers vanish from the grand entertainment district. A sanctuary meant to shelter both Penitents and Elect is under siege. A strange, creeping illness spreads without cure. Chaos looms—and with it, opportunity.

At the core of this decaying world lies the Clockwork Hall: seat of Death’s Court and the vault of all souls. If you can navigate the shadows, outwit the powerful, and survive the horrors that hunt you, you may reach its heart. There, you can strike against Death’s tyranny, escape back to the living world, or rise as the new sovereign of the Afterlife.

* Choose your identity: play as male, female, or nonbinary; gay, straight, or bi.
* Forge deep connections: fall for your brooding Penitent guide, a daring revolutionary bird-woman, a warrior seeking freedom from Death’s army, or a compassionate healer with a hidden strength.
* Master soul magic: peer through the veil between life and death, glimpse the desires of lost souls, and capture the memories of the living.
* Shape the future: stand with the oppressed Penitents, align with the powerful Elect, or walk a delicate path to earn the trust of both.
* Play your role: vanish into the shadows, plant spies within Death’s inner circle, build political influence, or rise as a bold revolutionary feared across the realm.
* Decide the next ruler: preserve Death’s order, install a new leader, or seize the throne yourself.

Can you survive the darkness, outwit the reaper, and rewrite the fate of the Afterlife?

What's New in Version 1.0.4

Updated on Jul 20, 2024
Bug fixes implemented.

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