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Edge of Darkness
Arkham, Massachusetts. Autumn, 1924. The letter arrived unexpectedly—handwritten, urgent, and unmistakably desperate. It came from Rupert Merriweather
$5.00
/ Session
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Once / Sunday - 11:00 PM UTC
Apr 12
Session Duration / 2–4 hours
1 / 6 Seats Filled
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Meet your party members
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About the adventure
You are summoned by a dying man—Rupert Merriweather, an aging scholar whose past experiments with the occult have left him broken, frightened, and desperate for absolution. What he reveals is not merely a confession, but a warning: years ago, he and others attempted a ritual meant to uncover hidden truths. Instead, they unleashed something that refuses to remain buried.
Game style
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(83)
3 years on StartPlaying
56 games hosted
Highly rated for: Teacher, Creativity, Storytelling
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hello and welcome! I’m Mr. Mike. I bring a unique background to the table—I’ve worked as a post-mortem vascular surgeon, licensed mortician, private investigator, and a counselor working with at-risk youth. Real-life experience with the darker side of humanity has shaped the way I run horror: grounded, intense, and unforgettable. My love for horror started early, reading Cujo in 5th grade, and hasn’t slowed down since—700+ books later. Favorites include Jaws and the deeply unsettling Feeders from Within by Peter Evans. If you enjoy dread, tension, and psychological horror—you’re in the right place. Why I Run Games I didn’t exactly grow up on the straight and narrow. As a kid in Milwaukee, I got into my fair share of trouble—until a friend picked up the DC Heroes Roleplaying Game. Everything changed. Instead of causing chaos, we started creating stories. That experience stuck with me: boredom creates trouble—storytelling creates purpose. That philosophy still drives how I run games today. What You Can Expect at My Table • Immersive, story-first horror (especially Call of Cthulhu) • Strong atmosphere, tension, and meaningful choices • A balance of roleplay, investigation, and mechanics • Sessions that respect your time—but leave an impact Finding a great GM can be a gamble—I aim to be one you’ll come back to. My Games I regularly run a variety of published and custom scenarios, adding new material every month. Original Scenarios: • Fit for Duty (9–12 hours): A deep, intense experience • Naked and Afraid… Well, Maybe (3 hours): Fast-paced, mysterious, and unpredictable I also have new original scenarios currently in development—so there’s always something fresh coming. Final Thoughts To everyone who has played at my table—thank you. Your support and reviews mean everything. If you’re looking for something different… something darker… I’d love to have you at the table. Hope to see you soon. —Mr. Mike
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Creating your character
No real character levels in Call of Cthulhu. My plan is to create several pre made characters and to post them on Roll20. I am always open to ideas or suggestions from the players, as well.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Web Cam optional. Microphone required. I sometimes notice players having tech difficulties with audio on Discord. As alternatives, remember you can use your Discord App on your phone or the audio on Roll20.
What Mr. Mike brings to the table
I plan to have handouts. Roll20 can do the dice rolls. But I am not opposed to players rolling dice on their own.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Computer or Mobile Device
Platforms used
Safety
How Mr. Mike creates a safe table
Before games session we will discuss peoples red lines.
Content warnings
Safety tools used