The Glass Coffin

Professor Rei Sun is a "perfect" man—good-looking, intelligent, and successful.

It isn’t until he meets the charming Dr. Jin Moon that cracks begin to appear in his facade, unleashing something sinister...

About

The Glass Coffin is an 18+ BL psychological thriller visual novel about identity, reality, and the dangers of a dark mind.

Genre: Psychological Thriller, Mystery, Romance (BL/BxB), Visual Novel, LGBT

Rating: Mature / 18+

Release Date: TBA

Platforms: Windows / Mac / Linux (Available on Steam & Itch.io)

Official Links: Twitter / Old Store Page

Warnings: This game includes explicit language and sexual content, depictions or mentions of violence, suicide, substance abuse, derealization, depersonalization, and other content or themes that may be unsuitable for children and those who are easily disturbed. The game also includes flashing images and shaking screens.

Features

• 2 Gameplay Modes: Light / Dark
• 1.5 - 2 Hours of Gameplay (Demo)
• 30,000+ words of content (Demo)
• Gorgeous Character Art by Saetoraa
• Beautiful Backgrounds & Key Item Art by Elena S.
• Stunning Original Opening & Ending Soundtracks by Marek Domagała
• Animated Sprites (Blinking / Talking)
• Meaningful Choices
• Multiple Story Branches & Endings
• R18 Scenes & Illustrations (Dark Mode ONLY)
• CG Gallery, Music Room, Stats Page
• Point-and-Click Investigation Mini Games

Story

When Rei unexpectedly becomes the first patient for the Loving Hearts Therapy Program, he is put under the care of Dr. Jin Moon, whose charms know no bounds.

The kind hearted doctor is nothing like Rei—in fact, they're complete opposites. However, Rei can't help but be drawn to him, curious as to what lies behind the doctor's soft demeanor.

Their fateful connection unearths secrets buried in the past and forces Rei to confront his dark and twisted nature.

Will Rei succumb to the darkness, or will he finally break free?

Characters

Rei Sun

Age: 28

Occupation: Professor, Department Chair of Philosophy

Rei has it all: good looks, intelligence, and an outstanding reputation as a professor at Kalroze National University. With much of his time dedicated to work, he has little interest in mundane affairs.

Rei keeps his secrets guarded and his true colors even more so. Few know that under his perfect facade are dark memories and perhaps something far more sinister...

Keywords: Work, Books, Wine, Regret, Memories, Spite

Quote: "Like I always say, I'm here for the money, not to make friends. That's probably why I'm still single, though."

Jin Moon

Age: 29

Occupation: Psychiatrist, Researcher

As a member of the elite Moon family, Jin grew up surrounded by wealth and resources. He's considered a prodigy in his field for becoming an accomplished researcher at a young age.

Though his charming personality makes him popular, not many know of the sacrifices he made to become a doctor, or the price he pays for his kind heart.

Keywords: Tea, Flowers, Snow, Medicine, Empathy, Love

Quote: "Appreciating the beauty of everyday life like this is a blessing. I wonder if this is what happiness feels like?"

Belle Hart

Age: 30

Occupation: Student Admissions Advisor, Cat Lover

Belle is a seasoned admissions advisor at Kalroze National University, drawing people in with her bold personality. Rei finds it difficult to see her charm, as a certain incident left him with a foul impression of her.

Belle's familiarity with Rei perplexes even him. Her true intentions remain unclear.

Keywords: Cats, Movies, Music, Luxury, Scars, Dreams

Quote: "Welcome to Kalroze National University, where dreams come true... Or get crushed. Who knows?"

William Gizelle

Age: 62

Occupation: Kalroze National University President, Golf Enthusiast

Before William was the president of Kalroze National University, he had hit a low point. After getting his life together, he took on an executive position at the university.

William treats everyone like family, but he's particularly fond of Rei, who often rejects his many invitations for coffee, drinks, and weekends at the golf course.

Keywords: Coffee, Golf, Luck, Kindness, Remorse, Faith

Quote: "Nothing beats a serving of coffee and golf in the morning... Well, back to work! There's a lot to be done."

Kara Devara

Age: 25

Occupation: Actress & Model, Certified "Rei Hater"

Kara is a famous model turned actress, as well as Rei's neighbor and friend. She grew up poor and helps her parents with their successful Coffee Planet franchise in her free time.

Despite her and Rei's conflicting personalities and lifestyles, the two have a sibling-like relationship. However, the way they express their friendship is dysfunctional at best.

Keywords: Fashion, Film, Exercise, Family, Success, Hope 

Quote: "Rei's an old man trapped in a 28-year-old's body. Seriously, what would that grump do without me?"

Minki Han

Age: 20

Occupation: Kalroze National University Student, Art & Creative Writing Major

Minki is a student by day and fanboy by night. His obsession with the kids cartoon, Baarty the Super Sheep, is no secret to those around him.

Minki is an aspiring comic artist and writer with terrible questionable skills. Rei can't help but wonder what someone like him is doing in his class...

Keywords: Baarty, Cartoons, Comics, Innocence, Imagination, Effort

Quote: "Yo, Prof! Can you, like, do a philosophical analysis of Baarty the Super Sheep? Pretty please?"

Game Modes

Choose to play in 2 different modes: Light and Dark, which have variations in content and maturity level.

Both modes are meant for adult audiences only, but Light Mode will NOT include explicit scenes or illustrations.

Personality Stats

Player choices will affect Rei's personality through the following stats:

• Chaos
• Submission
• Intuition
• Love

Some choices will only affect one stat, while others may affect multiple.

Certain decisions also influence Jin's personality through one mystery stat. What happens when the gauge is maxed out?

Rei’s personality will shape the ending to his story, so make decisions wisely!

Point-and-Click Investigation Mini Games

Immerse yourself deeper with point-and-click investigations of certain locations that offer glimpses into the characters and world of The Glass Coffin.

These mini games are an optional part of gameplay that can be skipped without negatively affecting the stats or story.

Credits

Development, Production, Writing, Narrative Design: Renkka

Development, Programming, Editing, Animation: Ende 

Character Art & Design: Saetoraa 

Background Art, Item Art, Screen Effects: Elena S.

Logo & GUI: Re.Alice 

Character Design: Lavendel, Eightway

Background Art: VelinquenT, Dousetsu

Music: Eric Matyas, Marek Domagała, Patrick De Arteaga

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Disclaimers: This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, events, and incidents are fictional. This includes in-game portrayals of medical practices, which should not be deemed as factual or accurate. Depictions of disturbing content are in no way endorsements of them, nor should they be treated as such.