In the Middle Of is a narrative adventure inspired by High Strangeness , Paranormal Events , and Cryptids . Everything revolves around a great secret that our protagonist, Shafer , finds himself drawn into like a whirlpool. This narrative adventure features story events, they're designed to immerse the player in the world surrounding Shafer . Interaction with other characters is essential, with lighthearted dialogue , hilarious situations , and darker moments... Puzzles are a key part of the plot, a series of mysterious box-shaped riddles to solve. Then there's the Book of Cryptids, with several missing pages which the player must somehow complete. Finally, there's the radio show Shafer works at, a space where guests share their experiences and where the player will try to give a satisfactory explanation for what happened to them.