The Path of Totality

An interactive fiction game filled with cozy fantasy, adventure, and romance.

11th Place - 31st Annual Interactive Fiction Competition (2025)

Journey through forest glen and over windswept moor to an ancient stone circle, where a goddess will grant blessings during the total solar eclipse.

Overcome natural hazards and mischievous pixies in your path. Form bonds of friendship or pursue a slow-burn romance with a traveling party of four diverse travel companions — two half-orcs, a halfling, and an elf — each with their own stories to tell.

Play as a pilgrim, adventurer, or astronomer in this cozy fantasy adventure inspired by the landscapes and folklore of the Dartmoor and the Southwest of England.

• Three roleplaying routes and four romances, each with unique endings.
• Customize your character's background and pronouns.
• Illustrated with original watercolor paintings.
• A diverse cast of characters featuring LGBTQ+ representation.

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About the Game

The Path of Totality is choice-based interactive fiction, which means that choices you make will propel you through the narrative and affect the way in which the story unfolds.

Hidden attitude ratings for each character will impact which storylines become available to you as the game progresses. If you want a specific character to like you — for romance or friendship — just treat them with kindness, curiosity, and trust.

Length: A typical playthrough takes between one hour to 90 minutes to complete. The game's script is 43k words, but you'll only encounter about half of that per playthrough.

Romance Options: Romance is completely optional. There are four romanceable characters: two female (an elf and a half-orc), one male (halfling), and one nonbinary (half-orc). All scenes are light on spice (may include passionate kissing). Romances are exclusive.

Content Warnings: See the game for a list of sensitive topics that are briefly referenced (but not directly depicted).

Behind the Game - Learn about the real-world inspirations behind the game.

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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 Arthurianmaiden, John Ayliff, Max Lich, John R., and Una.

This game does not include any AI-generated content.

Contact lamppostprojects@gmail.com with questions or comments.

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Copyright © 2026 Nell Shaw Cohen.