picturesque.

The room, once devoid of light, was suddenly illuminated as soon as you had entered.

Though even the brightest of flames were bound to flicker out

picturesque. is an interactive fiction piece revisited for Single Choice Jam 2025, loosely-based on Emily Short's Galatea that delves into the clash between modern and traditional artistic worlds. As an art student struggling to come up with a final project due tomorrow, you find inspiration from the mysterious installation piece that has piqued your curiosity for the entire semester.

Initially released in 2019 as part of a media studies project, this remastered version of picturesque. has a little over 4,000 words (both ending routes compiled).

Content Warnings: This interactive narrative contains some depictions of self harm, as well as subtle allusions to suicide and physical abuse.

Credits: (all from Unsplash unless otherwise stated)

Devin Berko (devinnn_b)

Galeria Estação (galeriaestacao)

Alin (alinmemory)

Justyn Warner (justynwarner)

Marjan Blan (marjan_blan)

Sculpture by Gabby (@gatb0nton on Instagram)