Charlotte, NC

Heresy: 1897 (2026)

The First Chapter in the Paradox Cycle

Heresy: 1897 (2026) Immersive Event - Main Image

Alchemy. Astronomy. White Magic. The Order of the Three Keys is the most powerful organization you’ve never heard of– until now. Join their ranks, and investigate the heretical experiments of Edmond Cavanaugh– a man whose actions reverberate through time itself. Your choices will determine what you encounter as you dig deeper into his manor. Powerful elixirs, long-forgotten demons, experiments with the nature of life itself– different rooms and different stories will open themselves to you depending on the choices you make. Heresy, 1897 will put you face-to-face and side-by-side with a member of the Order as you work together to solve the deeper mystery at play, resulting in one of the most immersive escape rooms you will ever experience. Heresy: 1897 boasts two completely separate storylines, each with a unique puzzle flow, and four different endings. Each of these endings creates a different version (or “divergence”) of Madness: 1917, with its own story, characters, and challenges, and leading to yet more endings based on your choices- and so on into our upcoming chapter 3. In addition, the day and time you book may also cause you to encounter different characters in Paradox lounge, who may have their own quests for you or games to play. Or perhaps certain actions in 1897 or 1917 will lead to new things you haven’t seen before- All things considered, you could play through The Paradox Cycle dozens of times and discover something new each time. You can use the Rift Tracker to keep track of the divergences you have seen, as well as all the things you haven’t.

Audience Role

An Immersive/Escape-Room Hybrid, Audiences will be asked to actively participate in the story by solving a series of narrative puzzles. The presence of immersive characters and a quiet dynamic difficulty system ensure that you won't get stuck and will feel like your choices matter, regardless of your familiarity with either format.

Ages: 13 +

Content Advisories

Flashing lights
Fog/haze
Moments of darkness
Simulated murder/homicide
No sexual content

Interaction Advisories

Light (business/acquaintance) contact

Mobility Advisories

Event is wheelchair accessible
Extended standing
Walking
Wheelchair accessible

About Doors of Divergence

We create immersive escape experiences that blur the line between reality and fiction, transporting you to worlds where every choice matters.