Free scenario for Early Birds — like Deirdre, it won’t be back once it’s gone.
days hrs min sec
In 1992, she died. Now it’s your turn to ask why.
by Newborn Games
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A game of Beautiful Darkness and Melancholic Horror.
In 1992, Deirdre was murdered. Come find the truth before all HOPE is gone.
Silent Læke is a surreal tabletop storygame set in a misty lakeside town haunted by tragedy and buried secrets. Designed for 1–2 players and a Director, it draws inspiration from Twin Peaks, Perfect Blue, and 90s grunge melancholy.
In the Spring of 1992, Deirdre — the homecoming queen — was murdered. You step into the shoes of suspects, lovers, rivals, and broken hearts, piecing together what really happened—one intimate scene at a time.
Every face holds a secret. Use custom cards to reveal the ties that bind — or break — the people of Silent Læke.
Instead of rolling dice, Silent Læke draws meaning from a custom deck of 42 cards (or a standard playing deck, if you prefer).
Every card turned reflects tension, emotion, or decay. You'll navigate Beautiful Darkness and Melancholic Horror—two narrative trackers that shape each character’s descent into truth, trauma, or worse.
Check out the Silent Læke review series HERE, with El Jaguar's insightful opinion on YouTube!
Silent Læke is a tabletop storygame like no other you've ever played before. But don't take our word for it! Follow now to download Dusk's Embrace, a free standalone scenario that lets you experience Silent Læke at the table!
A standard deck of cards, two friends, and a mug of creamy joe for each of you is all you need to take your first steps with Dusk's Embrace, knowing that the ultimate discovery of Deirdre's killer awaits you in the full Silent Læke experience!
Dusk's Embrace is quick tour into the mystery: draw cards with a regular prepared deck, track Relationships, and let Beautiful Darkness and Melancholic Horror shape your descent.
Scenes are played one-on-one, encouraging intimacy, drama, and deep storytelling. Relationships are revealed, truths surface, and no two descents feel the same.
The road to Silent Læke. Every story begins with a return… or a refusal to leave.
If you love slow-burn mysteries, morbid romance, and small-town tragedies, this game was made for you.
Follow now and download Dusk’s Embrace. Some stories begin softly — before they drag you under.
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