Opening The Thirteenth Bell…

A moonlit fantasy city rises above a dark sea, its towers illuminated by magical light.
CHAUTAUQUA INK HOUSEAN INTERACTIVE NOVEL

A CITY OF STOLEN MEMORIES

TheThirteenth
Bell

Twelve bells keep the darkness out.
Tonight, a thirteenth calls your name.

New edition · Three personal origins. Everyone begins a fresh journey.

First 3 chapters free · Founders unlocks the complete novel

Unravel a forbidden mystery. Shape your magic.
Choose whom to trust—and whom to let close.

12 CHAPTERS · 10 ENDINGS · YOUR CHOICES MATTERMagic · Mystery · Optional romance

YOUR STORY BEGINS

Who answers the bell?

You return to Merrowick to find your missing sister. Choose the life you bring back with you: a different opening, a personal mystery, and decisions that follow you through the adventure.

Choose your permanent origin

Your origin stays with you for this journey, even as your abilities grow. The central mystery and ten civic endings are shared. Romance is optional. All principal characters are adults. Contains fantasy violence, coercion, memory loss, betrayal, death and tragic endings; no explicit sexual content. Dangerous bargains are warned before you choose them.

NOTHING IS EVER TRULY LOST

Your journal

KEEP A THREAD THROUGH THE DARK

Saved journeys

Signed-in journeys save to your account, so you can continue on another device. Guest journeys stay on this device. You can also export a separate copy.

Wait for “Journey saved to your account” before closing. Older guest saves are never added to an account automatically. Import a journey only if it is yours.

MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME

Reading & atmosphere

Your choices have no timer. Use Tab and Enter to navigate. Press Escape to close a panel. Ordinary choices allow one-step undo until you reload or import a save. Choices marked “Lasting turning point” clear that undo. Puzzle submissions also clear undo: an unsuccessful attempt restarts that gate’s preparation while preserving earlier choices. Earlier manual saves and replay remain available.

THE THIRTEENTH BELL

ONE MOMENT

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Merrowick’s bell towers glowing over the water

THE NEXT CHAPTER IS WAITING

Stay for the rest of the story.

You’ve reached the end of the three free chapters. If Merrowick has drawn you in, Founders membership unlocks all 12 chapters of The Thirteenth Bell—every remaining choice, puzzle, and ending.

Signed-in choices and saved places stay with your account. Guest progress stays on this device. Membership opens in a separate tab; return here whenever you’re ready.

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