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"Imagination rules the world." - Napoleon

A Horror Story for Your iPod.

This iPod game will scare you to death. The First Mile is an off the hook horror story where you must fight to stay alive. Fight your fears and obliterate the evil forces at work or you will be slaughtered. There is only one way to escape but different ways to get there.

"Implementor Howard Sherman is at the top of his game.  The First Mile is frighteningly good! This game should come with a night light! Nightmares galore!" - Jack van Landingham, Hollywood actor.

"You really did it this time.  This is a scary kind of game and I just love it.  I received my copy this morning and I haven't stopped playing the whole day."  - June F.

Running out of Gas Can Be Hell.

You sold your house and packed all your worldly belongings. The moving van bound for Las Vegas pulled out of the driveway this morning. Doubt encroaches as you question the wisdom of transplanting yourself almost 1600 miles to a new life.

Through the clouds of doubt comes the shining wonder of Las Vegas. The lights, the glamour and the action beckons. Your new palatial home and high paying job awaits. Office Country Corp. (America's #1 shipping, copy and office superstore) selected you out of hundreds of applicants to manage the new multi-million dollar flagship store in Las Vegas with a salary you only dreamt possible. A high paying job in the lap of luxury in paradise. What could be better?

Nothing for you to do now but make your way on a leisurely three day drive to Las Vegas and begin this promising new chapter in your life first thing Monday morning.

...Or so you thought.

The back roads of Arkansas can be tricky, even under the best circumstances. An ominous red light on your dashboard forces you to take the next exit from Interstate Highway 40 West and navigate the dirt roads in search of the promised land of a gas station. The anticipation of a full tank of gas, a refreshing bottle of water and perhaps even some good food draws you into the sleepy little town of Dead Rock, Arkansas. Unfortunately for you, the town's name is well earned and it's not half as sleepy as it seems to be. The minute you pull into town you are marked for death.

"The First Mile is horror fiction, perhaps something torn out of Stephen King’s notebook. As soon as the game begins, my heart thumps harder with each move I make as I encounter a body, hear a hellhound growling, and see many empty buildings and homes." - Meryl Evans, Meryl.net

Game Features at a Glance:

• Dead Rock, Arkansas is a battleground of good versus evil with you leading the charge.  You will either be a hero or a victim in this chilling atmosphere; your own actions in the game determine the outcome.

• The fictional town is rendered in chilling detail with Implementor Howard Sherman's extensive personal experiences throughout the state of Arkansas.  The level of depth in the rich descriptions  and the writing overall will make you feel as though you are really there.

• The gaming area is vast coming in at almost 250 locations and run the range from peaceful to menacing.  At some point in the game you won't be in Dead Rock anymore...

• The other characters in the story are instrumental to your success...or failure. Ask local towns people questions and pay close attention their answers. A particularly helpful lady will enlighten you while others will give their lives to see their town returned to normal.

• Supernatural forces are at work which demand superhuman responses. Will you be able to step up to the challenge and unravel the dark mysteries? Or will those dark powers obliterate you?

• A compelling story with a powerful message is delivered with a series of challenges that will give you a scary experience you never dreamed possible.

• Your confidence will grow with your achievements as puzzles run the gamut from straightforward to sophisticated. Since Interactive Fiction is non-linear, you can tackle the easy ones first and leave the harder ones for later.  Or take on the greatest challenges early on and wrap up with the easier ones.

• Ghosts and demons, monsters and creatures and the dark and the light are at every turn -  Be careful!

• Lifetime updates of the game in accordance with our zero-tolerance policy on bugs!
• Free hints are always available by emailing howard@malinche.net -- Your hints are personalized to your situation by the author himself!
• World-class technical support is available via email to support@malinche.net  or telephone just in case you need it.
   
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Read What Other Escapees from Dead Rock Had to Say

"I just received my copy of The First Mile today and I am enjoying it greatly. Okay, I've torn myself away from the game for too long." - Rich M.

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