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Cruel and Unusual
This is a game of tragic and villainous tales. It is deeply unpleasant, full of elaborately and doggedly overwrought grammar, and liable to have public servants and preachers alike mourning for the damaged souls and minds of those who dare to play it. Inspired by the horrid tales of A Series of Unfortunate Events, Gormenghast and my own wretched nightmares, this is a game for a GM and two or more players to while away a twilight while hiding from the authorities after some damnable deed.
Price:
$5.00
Rating:
5.00 (from 3 reviews)
Published:
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