Seize Death’s power and escape his corrupted realm!
Steal Death’s power and break free from his corrupt domain! Conceal your heartbeat from the dead as you wield soul magic, navigate political intrigue, decide the fate of the Afterlife—and perhaps even claim its throne for yourself.
"Escape from Death" is a 256,000-word interactive horror adventure novel by Tova Näslund. It is entirely text-based, without graphics or sound effects, driven by the limitless power of your imagination.
In the material world, your body lingers between life and death, your heart still beating—yet your spirit has been torn away to the nightmarish Afterlife. Oppression and injustice define this dark realm under Death's absolute rule. At the bottom are the Penitents: souls indebted to Death, warped by his magic into eerie animal-human hybrids. Above them are the Elect: those in Death's favor, who live in freedom, privilege, and luxury.
To make matters worse, the Afterlife is succumbing to a deeper, more mysterious corruption. Performers have vanished from the luxurious entertainment center; a sanctuary for Penitents and Elect alike is under siege; and a strange sickness is spreading across the land.
This presents a grave new threat—but also a unique opportunity. At the heart of the Afterlife lies the Clockwork Hall: home to Death's Court and the repository of all souls. If you can reach it amidst the chaos, you could strike a blow to end Death's tyranny, find your way back to the living, or even seize the throne of the Afterlife for yourself!
* Play as male, female, or nonbinary; gay, straight, or bisexual.
* Romance your melancholic Penitent guide; a revolutionary bird-woman; a warrior trying to escape Death's service; or an idealistic healer.
* Master the magic of Death's realm: peer through the veil between the living and the dead; see the dreams and desires of surrounding souls; and capture the memories of the living.
* Join an epic conflict: side with the impoverished Penitents or the privileged Elect; or strive to earn acceptance from both.
* Operate from the shadows to avoid Death's vengeful gaze, plant spies in his court, forge political alliances to expand your influence, or take bold action to become renowned throughout the Afterlife.
* Choose the next ruler of the Afterlife: will you uphold Death's regime, install a new ruler, or seize the throne yourself?
Can you escape the darkness of Death's realm?
