Simple Syntax
Rea uses curly-brace commands embedded in natural prose — no programming required.
Rea LanguageInteractive Story Markup
Write branching narratives with a simple, expressive syntax — v0.1.0
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Why Rea?
Interactive fiction and branching narratives have always required either programming skills or compromises in what you can express. Rea was created to remove this barrier — to give authors a language as readable as the story itself, yet powerful enough to handle complex narrative mechanics.
What Rea offers
- Plain text is a valid story — no boilerplate, no configuration to get started. Just write.
- Progressive complexity — simple stories need nothing more than text formatting. Branching, variables, logic, and multimedia are optional layers you add only when you need them.
- Multimedia as a language feature — images, audio, video, and voice output are not add-ons but native syntax elements.
- Cooperative reading — multiple readers can share the same story in real time, each with their own perspective.
- Real-world interactions — GPS, QR codes, device sensors, and timers open stories into the physical environment.
- Accessibility from the ground up — screen reader support, keyboard navigation, and alternative text are built directly into the syntax.