THREE SKELETON KEY

A LIGHTHOUSE OF TERROR · AN INTERACTIVE RADIO ADVENTURE

A lonely lighthouse above storm-dark water

THREE
SKELETON KEY

THE LIGHT MUST NOT FAIL

Three keepers. One lonely rock.
Something is coming from the sea.
THE ADVENTUREVersion 0.1 · Inform 7 · Five-act prototype
Story file ↓
◈ Lighthouse MapMark rooms as you explore

Check off each location as you discover it. Your selections are saved in this browser.

▤ Keeper's LogNotes from the watch

Keep your own record here, or type JOURNAL in the adventure to see the game's progress notes.

Notes are stored on this device only.

✧ Help & CommandsSurvive the night

Type commands at the > prompt in the game.

  • LOOK — describe the room
  • NORTH / SOUTH / UP / DOWN — move
  • EXAMINE [object] — inspect an item
  • TAKE [object] — collect an item
  • INVENTORY — list belongings
  • TALK TO [person] — speak with a keeper
  • ACT — see the current act
  • HINT — request a clue
  • JOURNAL — read story notes
  • SAVE / RESTORE — save or resume

First hint: The lighthouse gallery offers the best view of the approaches to the reef.

FROM THE GOLDEN AGE OF RADIO

Hear the Story That Inspired the Adventure

Three Skeleton Key is inspired by the classic old-time radio suspense story adapted from the work of George G. Toudouze and presented on the radio series Escape. Experience the original broadcast on the WSTR 109 Stardust OTR Radio YouTube channel, then return to the lighthouse and decide how you would survive.

▶ Listen to the Original Radio Broadcast on YouTube ↗

The link opens YouTube in a separate tab so your adventure stays open. The audio is not included in this download.