In a world where emotions can be transferred and traded like currency, you play as Alara, a heart broker navigating a dark, dystopian city. After a twist of fate, you accidentally acquire an unknown stranger's heart, which grants you access to their deepest fears and regrets. As you delve into their psyche through a series of interactive text-based challenges, you must uncover the mystery behind their heart and decide whether to return it, keep it for yourself, or use it to manipulate the lives of others. Your choices affect not only Alara’s fate but also the lives of countless others as the line between emotional empathy and selfishness blurs.