Game
A Night at Dracula's
The new master of Carfax is receiving guests — one candlelit housewarming, a county dying to meet him, and a host nobody has ever seen by daylight. Talk to the whole party in your own words. And mind what you say at the door.
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Talk in your own words
Choose how you walk in
The story still happens
About this game
Choose your way in
Step inside as one of 5 characters — each with its own goal for the night. You'll choose when you start.
The ApprenticeThe CorrespondentThe ClerkThe MediumThe Invited
Where you can wander
The Great HallThe Winter GardenThe LibraryThe Long StairThe Terrace & the Wall
Who you'll meet
- 🧛The Countyour host
- 🎀Lucy Westenrawatchful guest
- 📓Mina Murraythe one taking notes
- 🔬Dr. Jack Sewardthe doctor nearby
- 🧄Professor Van Helsingcareful observer
- 🪰Renfieldwatchful guest
- 🤠Quincey Morriswatchful guest
- 🎩Arthur Holmwoodthe suitor
- 🪞Mrs. Westenrawatchful guest
- 🗞️Miss Fanethe one taking notes
Some of these characters — and the author — have their own AI chat personas you can talk to outside the game.
Chat with the cast anytime
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