Ambre - a heartbreaking kinetic novel

Tristan Mallory, a depressed 30-year-old man, finds a lost little girl in a park and decides to take her into his home.

As the two spend time together, their relationship raises questions and points toward a secret at the heart of the story.

Ambre is a linear kinetic novel: readers follow the story without making choices that change the characters’ fates. Auto-read and skip controls are available.

Players who respond positively often describe the story as emotionally affecting and mention its unexpected reveal; some also praise the character art and the short length. Reactions to the story are divided: several reviews find its opening or subject matter uncomfortable, while others criticize the writing or find the conclusion less effective.