It Hollows

It Hollows

When the Eye Turns Inward

ByOlin Branham

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It Hollows: When the Eye Turns Inward It Hollows is a procedural existential horror roleplaying game about consequence, erosion, and the cost of remaining present. Instead of modeling fear, madness, or loss of control, the game focuses on capacity—what happens when characters can still act, but can no longer afford to. Using a stark parity-based resolution system and a unique card-driven resource economy, It Hollows creates sustained tension through pressure that accumulates over time. Actions always have consequences. Relief is limited and arrives only as conditions worsen. There are no monsters cataloged, no guaranteed solutions, and no progression toward safety. This volume contains the complete core rules and two fully realized Hollowing sites—Blackwater Reach and Where the World Thins—designed for solo play, one-on-one play, or small groups. Each site documents a place where harm became routine and attention turned inward, offering tools for interpretation, escalation, and aftermath rather than scripted outcomes. Quiet, disciplined, and mechanically original, It Hollows is best suited for players and facilitators seeking a restrained, serious horror experience—one where staying too long is the danger. Details Complete core rules Two playable Hollowing sites Supports solo, one-on-one, and small-group play No character classes, levels, or power progression Designed for short-to-medium length sessions

Details

Publication Date
Jan 19, 2026
Language
English
ISBN
9781105726309
Category
Games
Copyright
All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
Contributors
By (author): Olin Branham

Specifications

Pages
98
Binding Type
Paperback Perfect Bound
Interior Color
Color
Dimensions
US Trade (6 x 9 in / 152 x 229 mm)

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