This tale starts with your death.
You remember only the moth, carrying you through the cosmos.
And so, the Abyss beckons you.
Now, you are a spirit, immortal. After a meeting with the Grim Reaper, Death, you were gifted with a peculiar inheritance: a bar.
This mysterious establishment and the Abyss around it serve as a nexus, connected to every realm in existence. It’s a haven where spirits and deities, devils and angels, converge to drink and revel.
Yet, beneath the surface, an unease stirs. A voice calls out in your dreams—a loneliness that echoes through the Abyss. Why does it seek you?
A motley crew of spirits and immortals, each hailing from distant corners of the realms, stands with you. Bonds are waiting to be formed, or even love that transcends death itself—perhaps even with Death themself.
Manage your bar, where serving a drink to a god or an eldritch entity is just another day’s work. Unravel a cosmic mystery, go on a date in infernal Hell, witness the universe’s creation, or unlock the arcane secrets of magic.
Your new afterlife awaits.
Read demo here!(Current wordcount: 240K)**
- A narrative-driven experience focused on character development and storytelling.
- Play as any gender or none.
- Shape your personality through meaningful choices.
- Engage in deep and complex relationships with a diverse cast of characters.
- Romance mortals and immortals alike - if you want poly, purely physical, or asexual - they will respond in kind.
- Explore the afterlife and uncover the dark secrets of the bar.
Summary
M\F\NB (Poly or Monogamous paths)
Death reveals a surprising warmth beneath their eternal duty.
Is there room for love within their everlasting embrace?
M\F (Poly or Monogamous paths)
This devilish being, a powerful magnet of desire, seeks more than power in the bar’s shadows.
Who dares to pursue the heart behind the flame?
M\F (Poly or Monogamous paths)
The Witch, with their feline companion, seeks a lost soul, their magic stirring trouble and passion alike.
Can a mortal love thrive in the spirit realm?
M (Monogamous path)
A mercenary turned security guard, Hastur carries an immortal burden, guilt born of past battles and sacrifices.
Will your love heal his wounds?
NB (Monogamous path)
The spectral diva enchants with their voice, their performance a dance of beauty tinged with the sorrow of eternal life.
Can your love find a new song for them?
M\F\NB (Monogamous path)
A shade keeps the bar’s order, and his silence holds the weight of cosmic secrets and the tapestry of existence.
Will your heart fall for the being behind the shadow?
Summary
With feathers dark and wit sharp, The Raven’s history is as rich as the bar itself. He offers piercing insight beneath a layer of humor.
The stern soothsayer-turned-accountant Yaga guards the bar’s fortune while wrestling with her own spectral regrets and wisdom.
Shelly, the bar’s assistant, brings life-affirming warmth but seeks a new family to fill the void of her lost one.
Welcome to the cosmos: the tapestry of existence, a complex weave of ever-changing realms. Each domain is a thread in the grand design.
- Feedback on any typos, grammatical errors, or other textual issues.
- Notes on any continuity errors to ensure a smooth and logical progression.
- Thoughts and opinions on the plot, characters, and overall narrative experience.
Don’t be shy about sending your feedback - as small as it may be. I’ll be answering and taking each into consideration.
- The game explores themes of Death in various forms, including suicide.
- Alcohol indulgence and its various side effects (hangovers, vomiting, etc.)
- Sexual themes (currently only non-explicit)
A Personal Note
Hello, COG community! Esh here. After years of immersing myself in the incredible stories this platform has to offer, I’ve decided to contribute my own tale to the mix. “The Bar on the Abyss” is a labor of love, a narrative-focused game where characters, romance, and player choice take center stage.
I am eager to hear your thoughts and incorporate your feedback to make this story the best it can be. Together, let’s create a memorable journey through the abyss.
Regular updates and responses to feedback are a guarantee!
Cheers!
