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Journey without Return

A Nightmare by Talescape Shorts

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Tested Teen (13+)

Description

Journey without Return is an atmospheric folk horror short story about care, self-determination, and the courage to take responsibility. On the way to Nordarm, the apprentice Konrad and his master Arthur seek shelter with Martha, who appears to live alone. But after a night outside her house, Arthur seems changed. Familiarity gradually turns into unease. And Konrad slowly realises that something dark lies hidden here. You take on the role of Konrad, who tells this story from his memory. Explore hand-painted locations, examine your surroundings, collect and combine items, and decide which memories and clues you trust. Restrained dialogue, simple item puzzles, and a dense nocturnal atmosphere tell a slowly escalating story with several possible endings.

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Talescape Shorts Apprentice

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Screenshot screenshot-01-fireplace-talk from Journey without Return

Screenshot from Journey without Return: screenshot-01-fireplace-talk.

Screenshot screenshot-02-talk-to-martha from Journey without Return

Screenshot from Journey without Return: screenshot-02-talk-to-martha.

Screenshot screenshot-03-nightly-forest from Journey without Return

Screenshot from Journey without Return: screenshot-03-nightly-forest.

Screenshot screenshot-04-collecting-firewood from Journey without Return

Screenshot from Journey without Return: screenshot-04-collecting-firewood.

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