Lonely House

Lonely House is a hybrid novella and roleplaying game. It is a story about family, and the way the past can haunt us. It is a story about relationships, even when we don’t recall everything about who we were. And it is a story about a house that is also a memory, and together we will determine what that means.

As you read through Lonely House, you will be prompted to create journal entries, take sidequests, and make in-character choices that significantly impact how the story unfolds. Much more than a choose-your-own-adventure novel, Lonely House invites you to write your version of key events in an act of collaborative fiction that is both immersive and unique.

Welcome home. Which path will you choose?

Content Warning: claustrophobic situations - bullying - childhood trauma

Feel: Haunting of Hill House meets House of Leaves

Themes: isolation - family trauma - exploration - dreams

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What people are saying about Lonely House:

“Right out of the proverbial gate I could tell Lonely House was something special.”

~ Bob Freeman, author of the Cairnwood Manor series

"Lonely House is a psychologically harrowing, ingeniously streamlined puzzle of a book, rewarding to gamers of all levels."

~ Matt Blairstone, publisher of Tenebrous Press

"Haunting, atmospheric, and engrossing to a whole new degree, Lonely House leaves you feeling like you've experienced something greater than yourself."

~Alex Woodroe, author of Whisperwood

"A perfect mix of genuine horror, storytelling, and gameplay."

~Joe Forrest, founder of ChaosMagick.com