Objectivity is shattered.

When Vern, a researcher of fundamentals, arrives in the flourishing city of Elmhurst—he gets swept up into events far beyond his comprehension, culminating in the horrifying Duskfall of Sorrow. For when dusk fell, a fraction of the population vanished, leaving society bereft of its intellectuals and leaders.

Now, as the sole witness to the macabre truth and a subjective observer of reality, Vern must navigate a world teetering on the brink, where unseen threats lurk in the shadows, chipping away at the sanity of a civilization left in chaos.

What to expect:

- Completely original 'magic' that can be hard (scientific) or soft (mystical), depending on the user.

- Competence Porn (Most characters of importance won't be stupid).

- Somewhat of a slow-burn, but rewarding (mind-bending) progression and character/world-building.

- Victorian Era, Steampunk, Lovecraft themes (subtle).

- Short sections of non MC POV, but around 80-90% will be MC pov in the long run.

- Inspired by Bloodborne, Lord of The Mysteries.

Link to: Character Art Gallery

Shades of Perception releases 2-4 times a week now.