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Try Not to Die

You make the choices, and you suffer the consequences. Most paths end in death. Survival depends on the decisions you make. A growing, collaborative interactive series spanning horror, fantasy, science fiction, suspense, and more.

How it works

Interactive novels

You reach decision points and choose what happens next. Different choices lead to different endings, and a lot of ways to die.

Full-length vs. Flash Fatalities

Full-length titles are complete branching adventures. Flash Fatalities are shorter, faster interactive novellas: bite-sized and lethal.

Interactive vs. Survivor audio

Some titles offer two audiobook experiences: the Interactive version lets you make the choices by ear; the Survivor version follows one path start to finish.

Adult & Extreme Horror

Some entries are for mature readers only and are clearly labeled Adult throughout the site.

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Published Titles

  1. 1Try Not to Die at Grandma's HouseMark Tullius / Anthony Szpak
  2. 2Try Not to Die in BrightsideMark Tullius / Dawna Gonzales
  3. 3Try Not to Die in the PandemicMark Tullius / John Palisano
  4. 4Try Not to Die in the Wizard's TowerMark Tullius / Michael Sage Ricci
  5. 5Try Not to Die in the Wild WestMark Tullius / John Palisano
  6. 6Try Not to Die at GhostlandMark Tullius / Duncan Ralston
  7. 7Try Not to Die at DethfestMark Tullius / Glenn Hedden
  8. 8Try Not to Die Back at Grandma's HouseMark Tullius / P.W. Feutz
  9. 9Try Not to Die on SlashtagJon Cohn
  10. 10Try Not to Die in a Dark Fairy TaleMark Tullius / Evan Baughfman
  11. 11Try Not to Die at Meadow Spire MallP.W. Feutz
  12. 12Try Not to Die in the ShadowlandsAndrew Najberg
  13. 13Try Not to Die in This Damned HouseAdultRobert Essig
  14. 14Try Not to Die in ArcraniumDaemon Manx / Mark Towse
  15. 15Try Not to Die Escaping the CultMark Tullius / Angel Van Atta
  16. 16Try Not to Die Super HighMark Tullius / Steve Montgomery
  17. 17Try Not to Die in BrownsvilleJay Bower
  18. 18Try Not to Die in the UKMJ Mars
  19. 19Try Not to Die By Your Own HandRenee S. DeCamillis
  20. 20Try Not to Die in Roswell and BeyondKevin David Anderson / Mark Tullius
  21. 21Try Not to Die with Satan InsideAdultMark Tullius
  22. 22Try Not to Die in Slattery FallsBrennan LaFaro
  23. 23Try Not to Die: Flash Fatalities at Croyle Bros. CarnivalFlash FatalitiesWilliam F. Gray
  24. 24Try Not to Die on Werewolf IslandSteve Stred
  25. 25Try Not to Die in Port LuckTimothy King
  26. 26Try Not to Die: Safe Word "Bluejay"AdultMegan Stockton
  27. 27Try Not to Die in a Video GameMark Tullius / Jake Tullius
  28. 28Try Not to Die: Flash Fatalities at the Dyatlov PassFlash FatalitiesM.J. Mars

New to the series? Start here

You don’t need to read these in order. Each of these is a great way in.

Cover of Try Not to Die in the Wizard's Tower

Try Not to Die in the Wizard's Tower

Mark Tullius / Michael Sage Ricci

INTERACTIVE NOVEL

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Try Not to Die at Ghostland

Mark Tullius / Duncan Ralston

INTERACTIVE NOVEL

Cover of Try Not to Die at Dethfest

Try Not to Die at Dethfest

Mark Tullius / Glenn Hedden

INTERACTIVE NOVEL

Cover of Try Not to Die in a Dark Fairy Tale

Try Not to Die in a Dark Fairy Tale

Mark Tullius / Evan Baughfman

INTERACTIVE NOVEL

Flash Fatalities

Cover of Try Not to Die: Flash Fatalities at Croyle Bros. Carnival

Try Not to Die: Flash Fatalities at Croyle Bros. Carnival

William F. Gray

INTERACTIVE NOVELLA

Try Not to Die: Flash Fatalities at the Dyatlov Pass

Try Not to Die: Flash Fatalities at the Dyatlov Pass

M.J. Mars

INTERACTIVE NOVELLA

More from the series

Cover of Try Not to Die: In a Hell Hole

Try Not to Die: In a Hell Hole

John Palisano

INTERACTIVE NOVELLA

Cover of Try Not to Die: Reading This Sampler

Try Not to Die: Reading This Sampler

Various Try Not to Die authors

Interactive Sampler

Cover of Try Not to Die: Reading This Sampler, Vol. II

Try Not to Die: Reading This Sampler, Vol. II

Various Try Not to Die authors

Interactive Sampler

Connected universes

Grandma

Cover of Try Not to Die at Grandma's House

Try Not to Die at Grandma's House

Mark Tullius / Anthony Szpak

INTERACTIVE NOVEL

Cover of Try Not to Die Back at Grandma's House

Try Not to Die Back at Grandma's House

Mark Tullius / P.W. Feutz

INTERACTIVE NOVEL

Brightside

Cover of Try Not to Die in Brightside

Try Not to Die in Brightside

Mark Tullius / Dawna Gonzales

INTERACTIVE NOVEL

Ghostland

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Try Not to Die at Ghostland

Mark Tullius / Duncan Ralston

INTERACTIVE NOVEL