Fantasy Opera: The Theater of Memory

Outstanding Illustrations & Design, Best Customization, Best Deduction Game - Spring Thing Festival of Interactive Fiction, 2026

The musicians of a new opera house are plagued by strange dreams. When you are asked to investigate their cause, you find that the answers may be hidden within the walls of the theater itself.

Resume your role as private investigator to the performing arts in this second, standalone installment in the Fantasy Opera series: interactive fiction RPGs set in a fantastical reimagining of 17th century Baroque Italy.

• Solve a mystery of magic, music, and architecture.
• Play with stats, die rolls, and skill checks.
• Choose a preset player character or fully customize your own.
• Illustrated with original watercolor paintings.

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This story has two acts, with an intermezzo between them. A typical playthrough may take between 45 minutes and two hours.

(See game for content warnings.)

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A production of Lamp Post Projects. Written & illustrated by Nell. Coded in ink and powered by Lamp Post Ink Player. Playtested by John Ayliff, Allyson Gray, Michael Newton, John R., rh, and Deborah Sherwood.

This game does not include any AI-generated content.

Contact lamppostprojects@gmail.com with questions or comments.

Copyright © 2026 Nell Shaw Cohen.