Letters & Collectibles

The letters are the heart of Letters of Bernard Thorne. Most are weekly correspondence from Bernard to Min-young during his post-war recovery. Reading all letters unlocks one of the game's two achievements.

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Bernard's Letters to Min-young

These letters were written during Bernard's hospital stay in Korea and his early recovery in America. They document his PTSD, nightmares, and gradual healing through Min-young's correspondence.

  • Letter #1 — First Contact Living Room, side table
  • Letter #2 — The Nightmares Begin Kitchen, counter near sink
  • Letter #3 — Vernon's Face Hallway, shelf near staircase
  • Letter #4 — "Why Did I Survive?" Living Room, bookshelf
  • Letter #5 — The Other Patients First Floor, near front door
  • Letter #6 — A Reason to Write Second Floor, bedroom dresser
  • Letter #7 — Coming Home Second Floor, hallway
  • Letter #8 — The Proposal Second Floor, bedroom nightstand
  • Letter #9 — Wedding Day Second Floor, bathroom cabinet
  • Letter #10 — Fifteen Years Second Floor, near window

Special Letters

These letters are unique narrative items with special significance.

  • Therapy Recording Transcript Second Floor, study area
  • Min-young's Final Letter Attic, inside the safe

Achievements

The game has only two achievements:

The End of the Night

Complete the game and witness Bernard's resolution.

Unlocks automatically upon finishing the story.

Every Word

Read all letters in the house.

Requires finding and reading every letter listed above. Some letters are easy to miss — check thoroughly before leaving each floor.

Collection Tips

  • Explore before progressing: Once you climb to a new floor, going back down can be difficult with the wheelchair. Collect everything before ascending.
  • Look on surfaces: Letters are placed on tables, shelves, counters, and dressers — rarely on the floor.
  • Check after flashbacks: Some letters only appear after certain story triggers.
  • The attic letter is unmissable: Min-young's final letter is required to complete the game.