The Second Bell

Created and Curated by Ken Holm

Kesselbach, 1947. The big bell was taken for the war five years ago. Every night you ring the hours on the little one, and every night, from the empty frame above you, something rings them back.

~43 pages · 5 chapters · 3 endings · 3,072 paths

A book that casts you as the lead

This is a personalized choose-your-own-adventure book: before you begin, it asks a few questions, then weaves your answers into the prose while your choices steer the plot. The full story is free to read in your browser — no account needed for the opening — and if it becomes yours, you can keep it as a personalized PDF.

How it becomes your story

From your profile: name, pronouns, hair color, eye color, handedness.

This story asks: lantern, watch drink.

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