咒影 Curse of the Shadow

Curse of the Shadow is a BL-themed horror visual novel that follows Xu Mingjing, a young man cursed by a ghost. Dark shadows lurk in every photo he takes, turning ordinary memories into chilling hints of unseen dangers. Choosing to escape reality, he is pulled back by fate to face his fears again. Together with two close friends, he embarks on a terrifying and unknown journey to uncover the truth behind the curse. The narrative blends psychological horror with intimate relationships, drawing players into a tense world where every choice echoes through the characters’ lives.

Key Details

• Story length: about 100,000 words with nearly 40 exquisite CGs
• Gameplay length: approximately 2–5 hours
• Romance: 2 romanceable characters
• Endings: 6 Bad Endings (BE) and 2 Happy Endings (HE); each HE is followed by an epilogue

Themes and Content

The game centers on supernatural horror, death, blood, and paranormal phenomena, with BL elements making up about 15% of the content while horror remains the focus. It contains mature material including suicide, self-harm, and extreme violence. Minors should not purchase or access this title. The narrative presents subjective viewpoints and may not adhere to strict logical reasoning, inviting players to engage with the story at a personal, individual level.

Story World

This is a standalone work set in the same universe as the previous title PinYuAn Tales but on a different timeline. The two protagonists from PinYuAn Tales make guest appearances, enriching the lore without requiring prior play. The unsettling shadows seep into locations, memories, and relationships, challenging trust and loyalty as the trio pursues the truth behind the curse.

Characters

Players follow Xu Mingjing and his two close friends as they confront hidden fears and unsettling revelations. The bonds between characters are tested by creeping hauntings and devastating discoveries, while choices carve outcomes that shape their futures and the nature of their relationships.

Production

Curse of the Shadow is crafted by the indie team 小青蛙妙妙制作组, formed by two college friends. Script, programming, UI, and art are handled by 青蛙梨, with character design and additional artwork by 阿猹. Weibo: @小青蛙妙妙制作组