Ghost Moth ( LD demo)

A few decades ago, the human species almost died out. And not even in the way we expected. It was something from underground, you think. Or maybe it was the ocean? Whatever, you didn’t pay much attention in school, but it’s called the Blight and we survived it. They say if we keep it up we’ll have most of the planet back in 20 years. Sure, but for now, you hate your job, and you would say it hated you back if it even seemed to know that you’re alive. Still, it gets you out of the house, and this next assignment seems pretty alright. A day and a half’s hike into the Restoration Zone, some cleanup work, and then you come home with a bigger paycheck than usual. What could go wrong?

GHOST MOTH is a science fiction horror text game made in Twine by Rhiannon Naomi Daly, about parasitism, gig work, revenge, and the economics of sacrificing what makes you human to remain alive just a little longer.

content warnings for body horror, parasitism, fungi, insect imagery, mind control/possession, discussion of suicide, implied transphobia, and mention of drugs

I eventually intend to publish a full game with additional gameplay features, more extensive art, a soundtrack, and an expanded story. due to the time restriction and some unforeseen health issues, this is a pretty bare bones demo of what the game will eventually be. parts of it are incomplete. this is my first game, my first experience with twine, and my first work of fiction of this length.