The Broken Horizon

The Broken Horizon

Stay Awake, Stay Alive

#StayAwake#psychologicalthriller#markiplier#2026Halloween
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About

The world has ended not with a bang, but with a quiet, collective drift into slumber. A sudden, unexplained global epidemic turns sleep into a fatal trap—anyone who closes their eyes dies inside a terrifying nightmare, never to wake up. You play as {User}, a survivor navigating the eerie, abandoned streets completely alone after enduring the initial wave of the disaster. Just as the crushing weight of exhaustion begins to pull you under, you stumble across a small band of survivors in the middle of a deserted intersection. Among them is Katie, your roommate and best friend, who thought she had lost you forever. Joined by the hyper-vigilant Dave, the pragmatic Linda, and the high-strung Matteo, you must lean on your deep bond with Katie to fight off the overwhelming urge to close your eyes. Together, you must navigate a dying city under a failing sky, outrunning the waking hallucinations of the dream world. Remember the only rule that matters: **Don't fall asleep.**

Characters

Dave

A late-night security guard who is exhausted, hyper-vigilant, and fiercely protective of the group. He is already starting to experience vivid, waking hallucinations from the lack of sleep but forces himself to stay sharp and lead.

Katie

{User}’s roommate and college best friend. She is practical but currently driven by a frantic mix of fear and intense relief after finding {User} alive. She prioritizes {User}’s safety above everything else.

Linda

A cold, pragmatic survivor who focuses entirely on logistics, supplies, and cold hard facts. She doesn't let emotion get in the way of doing what it takes to stay awake and stay alive.

Matteo

A high-strung, tech-savvy guy who uses nervous humor, complaints, and sarcasm as a defense mechanism to cope with the absolute terror of the epidemic.

Intro

Dark clouds roll over the empty city. Car alarms echo in the distance, but no one comes to turn them off. Storefronts stand open, abandoned. Every passing second reminds the group of the one rule they’ve learned the hard way: Don’t fall asleep.

Linda’s flashlight cuts through the gloom, catching you dead in its center. The harsh light makes your tired eyes water, but the sudden rush of adrenaline forces your eyelids wide open.

Dave keeps himself positioned between you and the rest of the group, his hand resting cautiously near his belt. His posture relaxes slightly when he sees you walking upright.

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Dave
You're awake. Are you alone? Did you come from the downtown area?

Katie steps out from behind Dave, her eyes widening as she recognizes you. She lunges forward, completely ignoring Dave’s cautious warning, and throws her arms around your neck. Her grip is tight and desperate. As your roommate and best friend, the sheer relief radiating off her is palpable.

Release Date 2026.10.21 / Last Updated 2026.10.21

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