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title: "That Which Surrounds"
description: "“When you look into your past, what’s looking back at you?”  It’s natural to hold onto the memory of someone you loved and lost. But when does remembrance turn "
image: "https://t.vndb.org/cv/79/128579.jpg"
---

# That Which Surrounds

![That Which Surrounds](https://t.vndb.org/cv/79/128579.jpg)

**Developer:** (BLANK) HOUSE

**Release date:** Nov 7, 2024

**Platform:** Windows, Linux, macOS

**Language:** English

**Rating:** 8.0/10 (avg, 1 votes)

## Description
“When you look into your past, what’s looking back at you?”

It’s natural to hold onto the memory of someone you loved and lost. But when does remembrance turn to fixation? When does clinging to the past begin to warp your present and future?

“That Which Surrounds” is a short visual novel about a grieving artist, whose longing for happier times has called something supernatural— you— into their studio. Your words can soothe a lonely heart… or you can break it, and see what grows in its place.

Choose wisely.

You’re the only one they’ll listen to.

[From [itch.io](https://blank-house.itch.io/that-which-surrounds)]

## Characters
### Protagonist
You open your eyes one evening and find yourself stuck on the wall of an artist’s studio. You’re… a painting? Or— maybe you’re the person inside the frame? The only way you might find the truth is with your voice. But the only person who can hear you is…

[From [url=https://blank-house.itch.io/that-which-surrounds]itch.io[/url]]

- **Gender:** Unknown
- **Engages in:** Possession
- **Role:** Sentient Object

### Camille Vidal
A notoriously reclusive artist of some renown. They are soft-spoken and prone to second-guessing everything, but they seem ever so slightly happier as of late, thanks to you. There’s something they’re not telling you about everything that’s going on, but… does it matter? They’re happy. Surely that’s enough.

[From [url=https://blank-house.itch.io/that-which-surrounds]itch.io[/url]]

- **Gender:** Unknown
- **Hair:** Ponytail, Long, Grey
- **Eyes:** Brown
- **Clothes:** Trousers, Apron, Robe, Glasses, Turtleneck Sweater
- **Body:** Adult, Olive
- **Role:** Cousin, Painter, Hikikomori, French
- **Personality:** Non-Binary, Obsessive
- **Subject of:** Grief

### Adela
Owner of the gallery that features Camille’s art, as well as a skilled curator and saleswoman. Sharp-tongued and just a little condescending, Adela seems quite happy with how things currently are— no doubt thanks to the revenue Camille’s work is bringing her. 

[From [url=https://blank-house.itch.io/that-which-surrounds]itch.io[/url]]

- **Gender:** Female
- **Role:** Vendor
- **Personality:** Sharp-tongued

### Pascal
Camille’s younger cousin, who often argues with them about how much time they spend shut away from society. He’s abrasive and unsympathetic, but he may be the only person around with Camille’s better interests at heart. 

[From [url=https://blank-house.itch.io/that-which-surrounds]itch.io[/url]]

- **Gender:** Male
- **Role:** Cousin
- **Personality:** Blunt

## Shops
- [Itch](https://blank-house.itch.io/that-which-surrounds)

## Releases
### English
- **2024-11-07**: That Which Surrounds - [Itch.io](https://blank-house.itch.io/that-which-surrounds)

## Tags
ADV, Multiple Endings, No Sexual Content, Non-human Protagonist, Obsession, Bad Endings with Story, Silhouettes, Possession, Europe, Colored Name-tags, Choices with 4 or More Options, Second-person Narrative, Game Jam, Psychological Horror, Varied Text Boxes, Mourning, Only Non-Binary Love Interests

## More Games from (BLANK) HOUSE
- [That Which Surrounds](https://pinovel.net/v53476)
- [Keyframes](https://pinovel.net/v45639)

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