candle wax

tw: this is a poem that talks in metaphorical and abstract enough language that i think multiple potentially triggering interpretations are possible, so i will list all the possibly triggering interpretations i can think of here: self-harm, suicidality, dissociation, loss of self, self-destruction, body dysmorphia, not knowing/being disconnected from oneself, past trauma, past abuse, potentially some body horror. there is use of the word "you" in a few lines, specifically tied to elements that can be interpreted as being about death (of "you"), murder (of "you"), harm (to "you"), destruction and death by fire (of "you"). while these sections are not intended as addressing you the player, that is one possible interpretation. destruction by fire is talked about in direct but metaphorical terms.

this was made with bitsy as part of the "candle" bitsy game jam at the end of 2020.

controls: press any button to start. use WASD or arrow keys to move. press any button to progress dialogue.