Step into the emotional journey of Kathleen, a 19-year-old starting college where her missing sister once studied. Balance new friendships, studies, and fun while secretly investigating Viola’s disappearance. Your choices will shape Kathleen’s future—and uncover the truth—in Shard of My Soul.
An Emotional Story of Loss and Discovery
Follow Kathleen as she navigates her freshman year at the same college her sister, Viola, attended before vanishing without a trace months earlier.
1. Experience a deeply personal narrative that blends everyday college life with an underlying mystery, creating a unique storytelling atmosphere.
2. Engage with a rich cast of characters, including classmates, professors, and old acquaintances of Viola, each holding clues—or secrets—about her disappearance.
3. Uncover fragments of the past through environmental storytelling, hidden documents, and emotional flashbacks that pull you deeper into the mystery.
Choices That Shape Relationships and Outcomes
Every interaction and decision you make influences Kathleen’s relationships, emotional state, and the direction of the investigation.
1. Build friendships or rivalries through dynamic dialogue options, impacting how characters perceive and assist Kathleen throughout the story.
2. Decide how to balance Kathleen’s time—focus on studying, socializing, investigating, or self-care—each affecting her skills, relationships, and sanity.
3. Influence multiple endings based on key discoveries, relationship levels, and moral choices, offering high replayability and emotional depth.
Immersive College Life with a Hidden Mystery
Live Kathleen’s dual reality: the vibrant, sometimes overwhelming world of college, and the haunting, silent quest for answers about her sister.
1. Explore a detailed college campus featuring classrooms, dormitories, libraries, and social spots—each with opportunities for both connection and clues.
2. Participate in mini-games and activities like studying for exams, attending parties, or joining clubs, all while subtly advancing the investigation.
3. Piece together the truth through logical deduction, symbolic dreams, and emotional intuition, blurring the lines between reality and Kathleen’s inner turmoil.
Themes of Healing and Identity
Witness Kathleen’s growth as she grapples with grief, guilt, and the pressure to move forward while honoring her sister’s memory.
1. Delve into themes of family bonds, self-discovery, and the weight of the past through expressive writing and nuanced character development.
2. Experience a mature, heartfelt story where not every question has a clear answer, and some truths come at a personal cost.
3. Unlock optional scenes and alternative story paths that explore Kathleen’s—and Viola’s—personalities, fears, and dreams.
