About This Demo

A visual novel of ancient rituals, history, and psychological horror.

Fourteen strangers from across the world receive a mysterious invitation to the secluded Mayfly Manor.

There, they must take part in an ancient Chinese ceremony known as the Rite of Burning Feathers — a ritual where the line between the living and the dead begins to blur.

As night falls, fear and doubt spread like fire.

Who invited them here?

What is the true purpose behind the ritual?

And what terrible secret has survived for over two thousand years?

The dead return. The living lose their way.

A blood-soaked play that spans millennia has quietly begun...

Demo Version Information

Prisoner of the Ephemeral Kingdom: Demo is a free trial version of the full game.

The story unfolds through simple mouse clicks, allowing players to fully immerse themselves in the narrative experience.

This demo includes the Prologue and Chapter One, with an estimated playtime of about 30 minutes.

The story centers around the Mayfly Manor, offering a glimpse into the chilling beginning of the Rite of Burning Feathers.

Within a sealed mansion, the shadow of death quietly approaches — and the fragile bonds among the fourteen guests begin to fracture.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

The game contains limited depictions of violence and gore, all of which are artistically stylized and used solely to create a suspenseful atmosphere and advance the story. There are no gratuitous or excessive depictions, as the core experience focuses on narrative and suspense.