Cosmic Horror Anthology: Dark Mysteries for Beginners
Five beginner-friendly Call of Cthulhu mysteries pull you into hidden horrors, strange magics, and ancient secrets waiting behind every door.
$25.00
/ Session
Details
Bi-weekly / Sunday - 6:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 2.5–3.5 hours
0 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
New to Call of Cthulhu or horror RPGs? Welcome - learn rules as you play. Ready made characters provided. Doors to Darkness offers five scenarios for new and returning Call of Cthulhu players. As your Keeper, I’ll guide you through atmospheric, suspense-driven sessions supported by horror music from my project Hideous Hiss. Whether you’re completely new to Call of Cthulhu or an experienced investigator eager for classic Mythos mystery, these adventures deliver gripping stories, strange discoveries, and escalating terror. 🗝️ WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE Five independent stories played with the ready made characters. Each scenario is a complete, standalone investigation filled with mystery, danger, and ancient secrets: 🔹 The Darkness Beneath the Hill A simple home renovation in Providence turns into a descent toward buried horrors beneath the earth. 🔹 Genius Loci Danvers State Lunatic Asylum hides something far worse than madness—and someone you care about needs your help. 🔹 Servants of the Lake A missing-person case leads deep into the wilds north of Kingsport, where something old waits beneath the dark water. 🔹 Ties That Bind Strange, impossible rock formations surface in a wealthy woman’s garden. What force shaped them—and why? 🔹 None More Black A Miskatonic University student is dead, and the truth drags investigators into shadowy neighborhoods and sinister dealings. 🧰 WHAT YOU GET A welcoming experience for new players Onboarding and rules guidance Pre-generated investigators (or bring your own!) Horror soundtrack Clear safety tools Keeper with years of experience running investigative horror 📅 FORMAT Each story should take around 2 sessions lasting 2.5–3.5 hours. You can join for separate scenarios (reach out to check when currently played scenario ends once we get it rolling) or play the full collection as a mini-campaign Game will be played on Foundry while communications will be held on Discord. If you’re ready to open the Doors to Darkness, step in. Just don’t expect to walk back out unchanged.
Game style
Puzzle / Mystery Focused
Theater of the Mind
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Roleplay Heavy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(14)
3 years on StartPlaying
10 games hosted
Highly rated for: Teacher, Creativity, Knows the Rules
Average response time: 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
I believe that written text conveys only a small fraction of who I am and for sure it doesn't convey character as well as a short video clip does. So I recorded a small "hi" video for you - https://youtu.be/BjBTNa-oBvY Hi — I'm Jacek (he/him), your new Game Master! Whether you’re seeking eldritch mysteries, gritty horror, or cozy investigation, I’m here to guide you through compelling stories with heart and tension. I started my adventure in mid 90s when I ran my first games - AD&D 2e and Call of Cthulhu and basically became forever GM as this is what I enjoy most about roleplaying. Despite being in the hobby for some time now I always try to improve my games - not by revolutions but by small steps. I most enjoy and regularly run Call of Cthulhu, Delta Green and Dragonbane. I got a dog called Migo, I love getting lost during long hikes in the woods and enjoy long distance trail running.
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Creating your character
Ready made investigators are available or you can create one tailored just for you! Any character creation will be held on session zero. If you will join later I will have session zero call set up just for you.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
No preparation needed. Just join my Discord server - https://discord.gg/wD7ZG8spDp - and all further links to games will be sent there.
What Jacek brings to the table
Rule of cool and good story above everything. I want to create engaging stories with respect for everyone joining the game. That being said I try to run my games by the rules and drop those when they become obstacle for players to enjoy a great story.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Jacek creates a safe table
Standard set of safety tools implemented in Foundry game with standard cards for players to react to anything happening during the game. Session zero will be held at the beginning but I expect that we will jump into the game during the same evening.
Content warnings
Safety tools used