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Don't Leave

Welcome to a mysterious adventure where justice and the supernatural intertwine! Judge Harlan, in his old country cottage, faces a mysterious presence after his mother's sudden departure. Explore justice's limits in this extraordinary tale!

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December 29, 2023
2 years and 217 days ago
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About the Game

Don't Leave Story

Years later, in a small town nestled among mist-covered mountains, lived a wise and just judge named Justice Harlan. When he returned home, he witnessed how his life had changed. He was no longer just a judge, but also harbored a deep secret within.

One day, after a long day in court, Judge Harlan retired to his old and peaceful country cottage on the edge of town. However, upon arriving home, the silence of the house filled him with deep concern. It appeared that his mother had left, leaving behind only an old puppet in the empty house.

As Judge Harlan grappled with the strangeness of this sight, he suddenly noticed a presence entering the puppet. The puppet filled with light and danced with shadows, as if possessed by a ghost. Harlan froze in shock for a moment, but then sought an explanation for this phenomenon.

The entity within the puppet spoke quietly to Harlan. "We have been observing your pursuit of justice and have been impressed. Now, we wish to test your understanding of justice and morality."

Initially skeptical, Judge Harlan began to encounter compelling scenarios presented by the supernatural entity. He now faced universal dilemmas, but this time within the confines of his own home.

As days passed, Harlan became engrossed in the supernatural experiences within his own home. However, this remained a secret to the townsfolk, tarnishing Harlan's image. Once a symbol of justice, the judge became a target of suspicion and fear among the townspeople.

On a fateful day, the supernatural beings, satisfied with Harlan's growth and wisdom, mysteriously vanished. Yet, the entity remaining within the puppet continued to haunt Harlan. As the house attempted to abandon him, Harlan found himself in the midst of his own internal struggle.

Justice Harlan was now trapped in his own home with a ghostly presence. His story remained a cautionary tale in the town, reminding that the pursuit of justice could sometimes transcend known and unknown boundaries.

Features:


- You can examine or pick up items around you.


- Story and scene harmony

- You can eliminate your fear, at least a little, with interactive household items.

- Dolls Will Do Their Best to Scare You.


- Solving passwords will not be as easy as you think. You will need to find clues hidden inside the house and the passwords needed to exit.

Warning:

Any mistake you make may cause you to restart the game. You need to search all the rooms one by one to solve all the passwords and escape from this cursed house.