In a dystopian world where shadows possess the emotions and secrets of their owners, you take on the role of a shadow reader—a gifted individual capable of interpreting the whispers of shadows to uncover hidden truths. As an unprecedented shadow plague begins to warp the city's inhabitants into grotesque versions of themselves, you must navigate through a series of chilling encounters and mind-bending puzzles. Your choices will influence not only your survival but also the fate of those around you. Engage with various characters to extract their shadows’ stories, defend them from shadow predators, and ultimately, unravel the mystery behind the shadow plague before it's too late.