Beyond the Masque of the Red Death

A text-based Poe story

Beyond the Masque of the Red Death is a text-based adventure for PC inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Masque of the Red Death.” Set in the same world, it builds on the original story and themes, using a writing style that matches the book.

Typing commands

You interact with the writing by entering commands to inspect your surroundings, take and place items, and move through the environment. The setting includes the seven colored rooms of an imperial suite, where you can inspect and collect symbolic objects. Some items are useful, and the meanings of the objects you use determine the story’s ending.