Gate;-surreal horror narrative generator

Example

Players enter a familiar yet distorted setting, such as a living room where the furniture and dimensions subtly warp. Descriptions blur the line between reality and the uncanny, creating an oppressive atmosphere that feels real but not quite right.

Scenario

In one scenario, a player enters what looks like their kitchen but soon realizes the walls are warping, windows are missing, and a constant clicking noise follows them from unseen corners. Gate; narrates these changes, gradually building a sense of isolation and dread as the player tries to find a way out.

Example

A sense of paranoia builds as players move through environments where unseen creatures are implied but not shown. Muted sounds, shifting shadows, and distorted spaces keep players on edge.

Scenario

A player in a seemingly normal mall hears footsteps echoing, but sees no one. As they approach what they think is an exit, the floor tiles subtly change color and texture. Gate; intensifies the experience by hinting that the player is being followed, though nothing is visible.

Example

Monsters are deadly and immediate threats. If players approach recklessly without a strategy or weapon, Gate; forces a game-over scenario, requiring the player to restart.

Scenario

A player encounters a towering, grotesque creature in a hallway. Instead of fleeing or planning, they approach it directly. Gate; describes how the monster reacts swiftly, dismembering the player, leading to a brutal death and restart. Players are made to understand that survival requires caution.