Steal Death’s power and break free of his corrupt realm! Hide your heartbeat from the dead as you harness soul magic, navigate political intrigue, determine the fate of the Afterlife—and perhaps even claim its throne yourself.

"Escape from Death" is a gripping 256,000-word interactive horror adventure novel by Tova Näslund. This text-based experience, devoid of graphics or sound effects, thrives on the boundless power of your imagination.

In the material realm, your body teeters on the brink of life and death, your heart still beating, yet your spirit finds itself trapped in the nightmarish Afterlife. This dark domain, ruled with an iron fist by Death, is rife with oppression and injustice. At the lowest rung of this society are the Penitents: souls indebted to Death and transformed into eerie animal-human hybrids. Above them, the Elect bask in the privileges bestowed by Death's favor, enjoying freedom, entitlement, and luxury.

Moreover, the Afterlife is descending into deeper, more enigmatic corruption. Performers are disappearing from the opulent entertainment center; a sanctuary for both Penitents and the Elect faces attacks; and a mysterious illness is spreading across the land.

This dire situation not only poses a greater threat but also an opportunity. At the core of the Afterlife lies the Clockwork Hall, the seat of Death's Court and the repository of souls. Navigating through the chaos to reach this hall could allow you to overthrow Death's tyrannical rule, return to the world of the living, or even ascend to the throne of the Afterlife!

• Play as male, female, or nonbinary; gay, straight, or bi.
• Forge romantic connections with a melancholy Penitent guide, a revolutionary bird-woman, a warrior seeking to escape Death's service, or an idealistic healer.
• Master the arcane arts of Death's realm: peer through the veil separating the living and the dead, perceive the dreams and desires of surrounding souls, and capture the memories of the living.
• Engage in an epic struggle: align with the downtrodden Penitents, the privileged Elect, or strive to be accepted by both factions.
• Evade Death's vengeful gaze by staying in the shadows, infiltrate Death's court with spies, forge political alliances to expand your influence, or boldly incite conflict to gain renown throughout the Afterlife.
• Decide the next ruler of the Afterlife: maintain Death's regime, install a new leader, or claim the throne for yourself.

Can you find your way out of Death's darkness?

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Last updated on Jul 20, 2024. This update includes bug fixes. If you enjoy "Escape from Death", please leave us a written review. It really helps!