Love Chronicles: Beyond the Shadows Walkthrough

Welcome to the Love Chronicles: Beyond the Shadows Walkthrough. You've just come of age! What should be a joyous occasion quickly takes a dark turn as you're pulled into the World of Shadow. Whether you use this document as a reference when things get difficult or as a road map to get you from beginning to end, we're pretty sure you'll find what you're looking for here. This document contains a complete Love Chronicles: Beyond the Shadows game walkthrough featuring annotated screenshots from actual gameplay! We hope you find this information useful as you play your way through the game. Use the walkthrough menu below to quickly jump to whatever stage of the game you need help with. Remember to visit the Big Fish Games Forums if you find you need more help. Have fun! This walkthrough was created by prpldva, and is protected under US Copyright laws. Any unauthorized use, including re-publication in whole or in part, without permission, is strictly prohibited.

General Tips

This is the official guide for Love Chronicles: Beyond the Shadows.
This guide will not mention each time you have to zoom into a location; the screenshots will show each zoom scene.
Hidden-object puzzles are referred to as HOPs. This guide will not show HOP solutions. It will identify the location of the HOP and the inventory item acquired.
This guide will show solutions for non-random puzzles. Please read the in-game instructions for each puzzle.
In this game, you will sometimes have to select the new scene to trigger dialog, cut-scenes, or tasks prior to interacting with the scene.

Chapter 1: The Banks of Foggy Lake

Talk to the Little Troll (A).
Move the 3 rocks; take the HANDKERCHIEF and RUBY KEY (B).
Take the SHOULDER BAG (C).
Open the SHOULDER BAG; take the MIRROR and BLACK CANDLE (inventory).

Use the RUBY KEY (D).
Take the LANTERN (E).
Play the HOP (F); use the BLACK CANDLE on the fire to make the LIT CANDLE.
Open the LANTERN and take the DAGGER HANDLE; place the LIT CANDLE and close the cover to make the LIT LANTERN (inventory).
Place the LIT LANTERN (G).
Go forward.

Select the arrows left-right-left-right-left-right (1-6).
Let the boat go forward (H).
If you hit the obstacles 3 times, the sequence will start over (I).

Talk to the Mermaid (K).
Take the 1/2 JADE EYE GEM (L).
Go forward.
After talking to the Healer, you earn the MAP.
Try to go forward. After the cut-scene, go forward.

Talk to Sebastian (M).
Take the BONE HORN (N).
Take the 1/2 ROAD SIGNS and BROKEN AMULET (O).
Walk left.

Take the 2/2 ROAD SIGNS (P).
Take the MAGIC BALL GEM (Q).
Take the WREATH NOTE and DRIED WREATH (R).
Walk down.

Pan down (S).
Place the 2 ROAD SIGNS (T).
Select 1-3.
You earn the PACKAGE and SEBASTIAN; he will sit on the menu bar (U).
Open the PACKAGE and take the MAGIC BALL (inventory); it will rest on the menu bar (V).
Place the MAGIC BALL GEM on the MAGIC BALL; select the charged MAGIC BALL to return it to inventory (inventory).
Walk down.

Place the BONE HORN; take the DAGGER BLADE (A).
Combine the DAGGER BLADE and DAGGER HANDLE to make the DAGGER (inventory).
Use the DAGGER to take the EMERALD FIN (B).
Walk down.
Select (C).

Select the MAGIC BALL; choose light or dark magic (D).
Select (E).
Press 3-5-7, 2-4-6-8, 6-1-5-8-3.
Play the HOP; earn the CAULDRON TOKEN.

Use SEBASTIAN to take the WITCH TOKEN (F).
Place the EMERALD FIN (G).
Select (H).

Restore the images 1-4.
Take the BROOM TOKEN.
Go forward 2x.

Place the BROOM TOKEN, CAULDRON TOKEN, and WITCH TOKEN (K).
Go forward.
Take the POKER (L).

Take the 2/2 JADE EYE GEM (M).
Talk to the Leprechaun (N).
Use SEBASTIAN to take the BUTTERFLY ORCHID PATTERN; pan down (O).
Use the HANDKERCHIEF to make the WET HANDKERCHIEF; take the TROWEL BLADE (P).
Walk down 3x.

Use the POKER to take the JEWELRY BOX (Q).
Combine the JEWELRY BOX and BUTTERFLY ORCHID PATTERN; take the TIGER'S EYE GEM (inventory).
Combine the BROKEN AMULET, 2 JADE EYE GEMS, and TIGER'S EYE GEM to make the DEER AMULET (inventory).
Go forward 2x.
Place the DEER AMULET (R).
Walk right.

Take the MAGIC BALL GEM (A).
Use the MAGIC BALL GEM on the MAGIC BALL (inventory).
Select the 10 symbols (B).
Play the HOP (C).

Restore the symbols (D).
Take the TREAT BASKET (E).

Place the TREAT BASKET; restore the right hare (F).
Take the MOTH CHARM (G).
Combine the JEWELRY BOX and MOTH CHARM: take the DRAGONFLY KEY (inventory).
Walk down and forward.

Use the MAGIC BALL; choose light or dark magic (H).
Use the DAGGER to take the PUMPKIN (I).
Combine the PUMPKIN and DAGGER; drag the dagger along the marked lines 2 times to make the PUMPKIN BUCKET (inventory).

Use the PUMPKIN BUCKET to take the BUCKET OF WATER (J).
Use the DRAGONFLY KEY (K).
Walk forward.

Chapter 2: The House Interior

Take the 6 LADDER PARTS (green).
Look at the picture and read the book; take the PAPER SHEET (L).
Fold the PAPER SHEET 3 times to make the PAPER BAG (inventory).
Use the PAPER BAG to take the PAPER BAG WITH SOOT (M).
Use the WET HANDKERCHIEF (N).

Press 1-6.
Take the ACID and BOOK OF PROPHECIES (O).
Walk down 2x.

Use the BUCKET OF WATER (P).
Place the WREATH NOTE and play the HOP (Q).
Take the BASKET OF PLANTS (R).
Combine the DRIED WREATH and BASKET OF PLANTS to make the FRESH WREATH (inventory).
Walk left.

Use the PAPER BAG WITH SOOT (A).
Use the FRESH WREATH (B).
Use the ACID (C).
Select 1-7.
Go forward.

Take the HEALER'S AMULET (D).
Combine the BOOK OF PROPHECIES and the HEALER'S AMULET; take the 1/2 STAINED GLASS PIECE (inventory).
Take the NAIL PULLER and SILVER CROW (E).
Take the HANDLE (F).
Combine the TROWEL BLADE and HANDLE to make the GARDENING TROWEL (inventory).
Walk down 2x.

Use the GARDENING TROWEL; take the WORM (G).
Walk right.
Place the SILVER CROW; take the BENT NAILS (H).
Walk down and forward.

Place the BENT NAILS and use the HAMMER on them; the HAMMER will go to inventory; take the NAILS (I).
Combine the LADDER PARTS, NAILS, and HAMMER to make the LADDER (inventory).
Place the LADDER (J).
Select (K); SEBASTIAN returns to inventory.
Use the WORM; take the GLASS BEAD (L).
Go forward.

Place the GLASS BEAD and restore the beads; take the 1st MEDALLION HALF (M).
Use SEBASTIAN; take the HOURGLASS SYMBOL (N).
Walk down 2x; go right.

Use the HOURGLASS SYMBOL; take the 2/2 STAINED GLASS PIECE (O).
Walk down, left, and forward.
Place the 2 STAINED GLASS PIECES; take the 2nd MEDALLION HALF (P).
Combine the 2 MEDALLION HALVES to make the UNIVERSE MEDALLION (inventory).
Use the UNIVERSE MEDALLION (Q).
Walk right.

Remove the moss; take the IRON ROSE (A).
Take the NOTE WITH ROSES; use the NAIL PULLER to take the STRANGE CUBE (B).

Select (C); pan down (D).
Move the shards; take the 1/2 BAT WING (E).
Select (F).

Place the IRON ROSE and NOTE WITH ROSES.
Swap the roses as shown (G).
Walk forward.

Talk to the Guard; take the SILVER SEA HORSE (H).
Touch the butterflies; use SEBASTIAN to take the LEATHERWORKER FIGURINE (I).
Take the BINOCULARS EMBLEM (J).
Walk left.

Take the LEAKY BOWL WITH ENGRAVING (K).
Sort the clothing; green in the left basket and pink in the right basket (L).
Take the CARPENTER FIGURINE (M).

Select (N).
Take the 1/4 CUBE SIDE (O).
Take the BROKEN LETTER EMBLEM (P).
Walk down 2x.

Place the SILVER SEA HORSE; take the 2/2 BAT WING (Q).
Combine the BROKEN LETTER EMBLEM and 2 BAT WINGS to make the WINGED LETTER EMBLEM (inventory).
Walk forward.
Select (R).

Place the WINGED LETTER EMBLEM; take the TAILOR FIGURINE (A).
Take the 2/4 CUBE SIDE (B).
Select (C).
Walk down and left.
Read the note and place the TAILOR FIGURINE (D).
Play the HOP to dress like a villager (E).
Walk down and forward 2x.

Talk to the Guard; take the 3/4 CUBE SIDE (F).
Take the HOE (G).
Take the 8 FLY ADORNMENTS (red).
Walk down and left.

Use the HOE (H).
Press the bellows (I); select the troll with the carrot.
Collect 8 carrots to win (J).
Take the CARROT (K).
Walk down and forward.

Use the CARROT; take the OWL BOX (L).
Open the OWL BOX; take the FLINT AND STEEL and the CUBE DIAGRAM (inventory).
Walk down and left.
Use the FLINT AND STEEL (M).
Take the POTTER FIGURINE and CHARCOAL (N).
Walk down and forward.

Place the CARPENTER FIGURINE, LEATHERWORKER FIGURINE, and POTTER FIGURINE (O).
Walk right.

Chapter 3: The Workshop

Talk to the Carpenter (P).
Take the TOOL BASKET and 1/2 KNIGHT (Q).
Take the TREASURE MAP (R).
Combine the LEAKY BOWL WITH ENGRAVING, TREASURE MAP, and CHARCOAL to determine the treasure location (inventory).

Select (S).
Take the GLUE; move the reeds and take the 1/2 PURPLE GEM (T).
Combine the 8 FLY ADORNMENTS and GLUE to make the 1/2 JEWELED BEETLE (inventory).
Walk down 2x.

Use the GARDENING TROWEL; take the VALVE (A).
Walk down.
Pan up; use the VALVE (B).
Take the 4/4 CUBE SIDE (C).
Combine the STRANGE CUBE, 4 CUBE SIDES, and CUBE DIAGRAM (inventory).

Select F-H-I-Ex2-J-H.
Take the 2/2 JEWELED BEETLE (K).
Walk forward.

Place the 2 JEWELED BEETLES (L).
Restore the images (M-P).
Take the MAGIC BALL GEM; use the MAGIC BALL GEM on the MAGIC BALL (inventory).
Walk forward.

Use the MAGIC BALL; select light or dark magic (A).
Use the HOE and select the ladder (B).
Place the BINOCULARS EMBLEM; move the lever (C).
Play the HOP (D).
Walk forward.

Select pairs of fruits (color-coded) (1-2).
Move the purple bunch (@): take the MAGNET (F).
Walk down 2x; go left.

Use the MAGNET to take the GRAPES CHARM (G).
Walk down; go forward 2x.
Place the GRAPES CHARM (H).
Select (I).

Select pairs as the shelves rotate (examples are color-coded).
Collect 12 pairs.
Take the TOOLS SYMBOL (J).
Combine the TOOL BASKET and TOOLS SYMBOL; use the pliers to take the FLAT WIRE PIECE. Take the 2/2 KNIGHT and empty the basket (inventory).
Walk down.

Place the 2 KNIGHTS; take the MAGIC BALL GEM (K).
Use the MAGIC BALL GEM on the MAGIC BALL (inventory).
Walk right.
Use the MAGIC BALL; select light or dark magic (L).

Take the KEY WITH HAND CHARM and 1/3 PRETZEL TOKEN (M).
Use the FLAT WIRE PIECE; take the VASE MOLD (N).
Walk down and forward.
Use the KEY WITH HAND CHARM (O).
Walk right.

Open the drape (P).
Take the PACKAGE FROM LUCIO; take SEBASTIAN (Q).
Turn the page; take the 2/3 PRETZEL TOKEN (R).
Open the PACKAGE FROM LUCIO; take the 1/3 STONE FLOWER (inventory).
Play the HOP; earn the 3/3 PRETZEL TOKEN (S).

Move the items; take the STAR TOKEN (T).
Look at the portrait (U).
Walk down.
Select (V).

Place the 3 PRETZEL TOKENS.
Select G-F-B-C-G-J-I-E-F-G-C-B-A-D-H-I-E-F-B-A-D-H-I-E-F-B-A-D-H-I-E-F-G-C-B-A-D.
Final positions (K).

Remove the pastries 3x; take the BUCKET (L).
Use (M) on (N).
Place (O) on (N).
Use (P) on (N).
Use the VASE MOLD on (N).
Use (Q) on (N) and (R).
Take the VASE-SHAPED COOKIE (S).
Use SEBASTIAN; take the CRESCENT MOON SYMBOL (T).
Walk down and right.

Place and press the VASE-SHAPED COOKIE (A).
Place the BUCKET (B). Use the trowel to put clay in the bucket (C) 4x.
Take the BUCKET OF CLAY (B).
Walk left.

Take the LOG (D).
Talk to the Potter (E).
Move the pots. Place the STAR TOKEN and CRESCENT MOON SYMBOL; take the SERPENT KEY (F).
Take the SERPENT HEAD and ROPE; move the papers and take the FLUTE BLUEPRINT (G).
Combine the TOOL BASKET and ROPE to make the BASKET WITH ROPE (inventory).
Walk down.

Sort the papers and place the FLUTE BLUEPRINT; place the LOG (H).
Play the HOP; earn the WOODEN FLUTE (I).
Walk down, forward, and right.

Use the SERPENT KEY; take the BELT BASE and AMPHORA SKETCH (J).
Use the WOODEN FLUTE; take the WOOL YARN (K).
Place the SERPENT HEAD; take the DRAGON WING (L).
Return to the Pottery Shop.

Use the WOOL YARN; SEBASTIAN returns to inventory. Take the 2/2 PURPLE GEM (M).
Combine the BELT BASE, DRAGON WING, and 2 PURPLE GEMS to make the GEMSTONE DRAGON (inventory).
Walk down.
Place the BASKET WITH ROPE (N). Use SEBASTIAN to take the MAGIC BALL GEM (O).
Use the MAGIC BALL GEM on the MAGIC BALL (inventory).
Walk left.
Use the MAGIC BALL; select light or dark magic (P).
Select (Q).

Use the BUCKET OF CLAY (A) and place the AMPHORA SKETCH (B).
Open the 3 doors (C).
Select D-H, E-I, F-J.
Select (K).
Paint to match the sketch; take the AMPHORA (A).
Add the GEMSTONE DRAGON to the AMPHORA to make the DRAGON AMPHORA (inventory).
Return to the Antique Collector's Cart.

Place the DRAGON AMPHORA; take the MAGIC BALL GEM (M).
Use the MAGIC BALL GEM on the MAGIC BALL (inventory).
Walk down 3x.
Use the MAGIC BALL; choose light or dark magic (N).
Walk right.

Chapter 4: The Cave

Take the BROKEN BUCKET and read the note (O).
Take the UNFINISHED CROWN and HEALER FIGURINE (P).
Use SEBASTIAN to take the TROLL FIGURINE (Q).
Go right.

Take the KNIFE (A).
Take the WINGED HELMET (B).
Walk down.

Use the KNIFE; take the WITCH FIGURINE (C).
Move the bedding (D).
Walk right.
Place the HEALER FIGURINE, the TROLL FIGURINE, and the WITCH FIGURINE (E).

Restore the path (F).
Walk forward.

Take the GUARD'S BAG and move the papers; take the 1/3 ALTAR CANDLES and JEWELED DAGGER (G).
Open the GUARD'S BAG; take the 2/3 ALTAR CANDLES and 1/2 STONE TILE (inventory).
Use the KNIFE on the JEWELED DAGGER to take the 1/2 EMERALD EYE (inventory).
Use the KNIFE and open the tent; pan right (H).

Select pairs (color-coded) (1-2).
Take the WOODEN DISC (I).
Go forward.

Move the items; take the 2/2 EMERALD EYE (J).
Talk to the Cook (K).
Move the drape (L).
Take the 3/3 ALTAR CANDLES (M).
Select (N).

Select the 3 mugs, 3 plates, and 3 utensils (green).
Restore to the correct positions (O).
Take the RECIPE BOOK (P).
Read the RECIPE BOOK; take the 2/2 STONE TILE and SOUP RECIPE (inventory).
Walk down 2x.

Place the 3 ALTAR CANDLES; take the 2/3 STONE FLOWER (Q).
Place the 2 STONE TILES (R).
Take the CLAPPER and place the 2 EMERALD EYES (S).

Restore the 3 images (A-C).
Take the HORNED STAFF and SACK OF VEGETABLES (D).
Walk down.

Use the HORNED STAFF; take the MAGIC BALL GEM (E).
Use the MAGIC BALL GEM on the MAGIC BALL (inventory).
Return to the Camp Kitchen.
Use the MAGIC BALL; select light or dark magic (F).
Take the TABLECLOTH (G).
Walk down.

Use SEBASTIAN (H), and then the TABLECLOTH to take the BUCKET HANDLE (I).
Combine the BROKEN BUCKET, WOODEN DISC, and BUCKET HANDLE to make the BUCKET (inventory).
Walk down 2x.
Use the BUCKET to take the BUCKET OF WATER (J).
Return to the Camp Kitchen.

Place the SOUP RECIPE (K).
Place the BUCKET OF WATER and the SACK OF VEGETABLES (L).
Play the HOP that appears; earn the POT OF SOUP.
Use the POT OF SOUP (M).
Walk down.

Place and select the CLAPPER (P).
Walk left.
Talk to the Old Witch (Q).
Take the EMERALD ORB (R).
Select (S); go forward.

Take the FILE (A).
Walk down.
Take the RIDER CHARM (B).
Combine the GUARD'S BAG and RIDER CHARM; take the SKULL KEY (inventory).
Use the FILE; take the PINCUSHION EMBLEM (C).
Walk forward.

Place the PINCUSHION EMBLEM (D).
Walk right.
Talk to the Royal Tailor (E).

Take the DRAGON WHISKER (F).
Use SEBASTIAN to take the HAWK HELMET (G).
Take the WEDGE and remove the torn curtain (H).
Pan down; take the QUEEN'S CROWN DIAGRAM (I).
Walk down.

Place the DRAGON WHISKER (J).
Play the HOP; earn the 3/3 STONE FLOWER (K).
Walk down.
Place the 3 STONE FLOWERS; take the LION SHIELD (L).
Walk forward.
Place the LION SHIELD (M).

Arrange the skulls as shown (N).
Walk forward.

Chapter 5: The History Gallery

Take the GARDEN SHEARS (O).
Take the QUEEN'S DIARY (P).
Take the 1/2 JEWELED EAR (Q).
Return to the Guard Camp.

Use the SKULL KEY (A).
Play the HOP; earn the SHOULDER ARMOR (B).
Walk down 2x.
Place the WINGED HELMET and SHOULDER ARMOR (C).
Take the MAGIC BALL GEM (D).
Use the MAGIC BALL GEM on the MAGIC BALL (inventory).
Go to the Garden.

Use the MAGIC BALL; select light or dark magic (E).
Take the STONE SWORD (F).
Use the GARDEN SHEARS to take the ROSES (G).
Combine the UNFINISHED CROWN, QUEEN'S CROWN DIAGRAM, and ROSES; arrange the roses to match the diagram. Take the ROSE CROWN (inventory).
Go to the Royal Tailor's Room.

Pan up; place the ROSE CROWN (H).
Restore the skulls (I).
Play the HOP; earn the GOLD SKULL KEY (J).
Walk down and forward.

Use the GOLD SKULL KEY; take the HAMMER (K).
Walk down 2x.
Use the WEDGE and HAMMER; take the SMALL CROWN (L).
Go forward.

Place the EMERALD ORB, STONE SWORD, and SMALL CROWN (M).
Walk left.
Use SEBASTIAN; take the COIN (N).
Open the drapes; play the HOP (O).

Select 1-10.
Take the COLOR KEY (P).

Move the papers; take the LENS (Q).
Walk down and forward.
Place the LENS; take the CHALK (R).
Use the COIN; take the 2/2 JEWELED EAR (S).
Walk down 2x.

Place the 2 JEWELED EARS (A).
Restore the images (1-4).
Take the RAVEN EMBLEM and CHARCOAL PENCIL.
Open the QUEEN'S DIARY and use CHARCOAL PENCIL; turn the page and take the HORSE EMBLEM (inventory).
Go to the Royal Tailor's Room.