BOSTON UNIVERSITY · WINTER 2026
A Boston University horror story by Tommy
A master’s degree was the plan.Something beneath campus has other plans.
Optional—leave blank to play as Jesse. Up to 30 letters, spaces, apostrophes or hyphens. The name stays with your saved game; it isn’t posted publicly.
JavaScript is required for the browser game. You can also download the Glulx story below and open it in a compatible interpreter.
A QUICK ORIENTATION
This is a text adventure. Read the scene, type a short command at the > prompt, and press Enter. The game tells you what happens next.
On a computer, use CLICK MENU or CLICK ON MENU, then CLICK FILE. Use CLICK NEXT PAGE and CLICK HELP for those screen controls. For physical buttons, use PRESS—like PRESS START on the microwave.
Read signs. Check objects. Most actions advance time. If a command isn’t understood, try a simpler verb and the object’s name.
Your chosen name is saved with your game. CALL ME ALEX changes it without advancing time. RESTART starts a new game as Jesse; you can choose another name with CALL ME.
RESTART begins again and asks for confirmation. Start a fresh game if you have a save from an older build. This is an independent fictional adaptation, not an official BU game.
