The Secret in the Basement

From the ordinary to the extraordinary, a discovery in the basement of a new house Richard's family moves to changes his life forever. Frequent dreams featuring six mysterious, lit symbols on a stone wall in a dark corridor have him baffled. One day, the secret is revealed and Richard finds himself with a tough new task of restoring peace while fighting hordes of monsters. Being the friendliest high school kid in town, he is easy to get along with and makes plenty of friends, but he must cope with several bullies, family life, and a new-found fear. What will become of Richard and what do the symbols and his dreams mean?

This story is written as if one were playing a role-playing game, choosing "new game" from the title screen and using a script-like format. Everything enjoyed in RPGs is included, from damage popups and elaborate mechanics behind stats and equipment to deep character development and exploration, including gathering information in towns and side quests.