Jurnal CULTURE (Culture, Language, and Literature Review)
Vol. 11 No. 1 (2024): Jurnal CULTURE (Culture, Language, and Literature Review)

Interactive storytelling elements in R. L. Stine’s “Give Yourself Goosebumps #2: Tick Tock, You’re Dead!”

Yohana Aurilia Binambuni (Universitas AKI)
Didit Kurniadi (Universitas AKI)
Eko Heriyanto (Universitas AKI)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 May 2024

Abstract

This study explores the captivating world of interactive storytelling, focusing on how it brings horror narratives to life through the lens of R.L. Stine’s “Give Yourself Goosebumps #2: Tick Tock, You’re Dead!”. With storytelling evolving in the digital age, this study aims to unravel the elements behind what keeps readers hooked. This study uses qualitative descriptive method, specifically using literary analysis approach, dissecting the novel to uncover hidden gems and patterns. This study shows that interactive storytelling within horror narrative is not just about scaring the readers—it is a powerful tool that entertains, challenges, and inspires readers and authors alike. This study touches on interactive storytelling elements such as decision points, reader agency, consequences of choices, multiple storylines, and replay-ability, these techniques add layers to the horror narrative experienced by the readers.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jurnal-culture

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

"Jurnal CULTURE" is published by AKI University which contains writings raised from the results of research or equivalent to the results of research (Scientific Work) in the fields of Culture, Language, and Literature. "Jurnal CULTURE" is published twice a year, on May and November. Editors receive ...