Whispered Words

**Whispered Words** are collectibles The Painter can find during Layers of Fear (2016), and collectibles The Daughter can find during Layers of Fear: Inheritance. For those found in Layers of Fear (2023), please visit this page: Whispered Words (2023).

They appear as items the player can interact with, and interacting with these items triggers previous monologues of The Painter to be played, as well as a close-up view of the 3D object.

## Background

Both the Painter and the Daughter can come across **Whispered Words**, with **Words** appearing in every chapter for The Painter, and **Words** appearing during the memory sequence in The Painter's office in Inheritance. Players can identify these items by a visual "shimmer" and an audible "whisper" when nearing a **Whispered Word**. The Achievement **Whispers Long Forgotten** is earned by the Painter interacting with 22 **Whispered Words** found in Layers of Fear.

## Layers of Fear

There are no **Whispered Words** to find during the Prologue, although there are items that can be picked up and interacted with.

### Chapter 1: Canvas

*The thought alone that the most beautiful piece of art doesn't have my name on it is killing me. So, will you marry me?*
*Now a tiny bit to the left... Yes! Just like that! Now hold that pose for a moment. I want to get all those lovely curves just right.*
*Hello. It's about time for us to talk, don't you think? I mean… I’ve seen you in my house so many times and yet I could never find the courage to face you directly. Not until now.*

### Chapter 2: Paint

*Why did you stop? That tune was perfect! Honey, please, just a little longer. At least until I finish this one part. Oh, don’t make me beg!*
*Honey, remember how you said it would be nice to have a cat, so that the baby could have someone to play with? Well… I bought us a dog!*
*This house is absolutely amazing! But those stairs… with that leg of mine, I think you’ll have to carry me to the bedroom once we move in.*
*Honey, what in the world are you doing?! What did the doctor say about straining yourself? Leave that thing alone. It’s not going anywhere.*
*Oh stop looking at me like that! It’s just a little something to help me focus on my work, that’s all.*

### Chapter 3: Undercoat

*Ugly? Ugly?! You ordered a “true” portrait, so that’s what I painted, you fucking pleb! Maybe I need to kick some artistic sense into your stupid face!*
*Hello? Yes, speaking. What?! What fire?! Oh god… Is she..?! Which hospital?! I’m on my way!*

### Chapter 4: Brush

*No, that's not right. Try again. Don't give me that look! What do we do when we fail? We start over! You're better than this! Now sit down and this time... Let's make it perfect!*
*Hey, what is that? Wait… what day is it? It’s Sunday?! You mean I… Well, why didn’t you come and get me? Goddamn it! You know how I get when I’m caught up in my work!*
*Sweet Jesus! Did you just buy half the department store?! Honey, you don’t even know if it’s gonna be a boy or a girl!*
*You beat me again. Sometimes I wonder why I even bother. Good thing we didn't bet on it. What..? What's so funny?*
*Ow! What is this crap? Oh, I'm sorry, princess. No, no, no... don't cry... we'll get you a new one. Or better yet, daddy's gonna buy you another dolly. So your other dollies can have a new friend!*
*I had the most beautiful dream last night. I dreamt he came to me. Embraced me. Loved me as he once did. But… we both know that while I dreamed my silly little dream, it was you. It was you he really lusted for.*

### Chapter 5: Touch

*Fucking mutt won’t shut up. Hey! I can do that too! Bark! Bark! See? But can YOU paint? No? Well, that’s alright. Neither I can, apparently.*
*Hey there, princess. What? Oh... This is daddy’s medicine. Whenever daddy’s hurting, this makes the hurt go away. No! Don’t touch that! Oh god I’m so… Wait! I’m sorry! I’m sorry!*
*You fucking took it from me. My gift. I want it back. You hear me?! I will bring you back! Drag, if I have to... I will make it right, Honey, I promise. I will make you right.*
*It's hopeless... I... I just can't take it anymore. I might as well try to paint with both of my arms broken.*
*Hickory, Dickory, Dock. A mouse ran up the clock. The clock struck one, a horde ran down. Hickory Dickory Dock...*
*You know… Even though you are my rival and the source of all my sorrows, you’re also the only one I can still talk to. The only one who will listen. I’m not sure if it’s funny, or merely pathetic. Probably both.*
*Talk to me. Why won’t you talk to me?! You promised. This solves nothing. It never has. It never will. You deserve this. All of it.*

### Chapter 6: Witness

*Do you mind explaining this to me? I know what it is! Care to tell me how it got in my workshop? Stop lying! We both know it couldn’t have gotten there on its own!*
*Is… that her? Can she hear us? This is all… fixable, right? No, YOU don’t understand! Her face… Her hands… I… She will be devastated!*
*God, I’m such an idiot. To think that someone like me could ever compete with you. In all your sublime beauty. Everlasting. Immortal.*
*What is taking [you] so long?! Open this fucking door! I need to go! Open up! The hell is… Oh, god… No, no, no! What have you done?! No!*

## Inheritance DLC

### Side with The Painter

During the memory sequence that takes place in The Painter's office, go towards The Painter's side when given the choice between parents.

*It was my fault. My mistake. I must never forget what I did. What I made her do. I need to hold on to this. not as penance. Not as punishment. As a reminder.*
*Oh, hey princess... I didn't know you were out here. No, it's alright, daddy just tripped. You know, clumsy old peg leg. Oh... there, there... you don't need to worry. Daddy's just tired. So... very... tired.*
*Hey there, young lady. Shouldn't you be in bed? It's alright, you can stay. Just don't make too much noise. Daddy's working. What do you mean "Who's That?" It's mommy. What? That's not what mommy looks like? Well... she does to me.*
*Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday, dear...*
*Honey, you have to come out! She's waiting for us! Don't make me do this by myself!*
― The Painter
*No! I don't want her to see me like this! I'm sorry, I just... can't.*
*Why would you do this? What am I supposed to do now? I can't do this without you.*
*What was that...? Oh, no...*
― The Painter
*Honey! I need you! I need my medicine! Please... it hurts so much! Why won't you help me? Why are you punishing me like this?! Whatever I did, I'm sorry!*

### Side with The Musician

During the memory sequence that takes place in The Painter's office, go towards The Musician's side when given the choice between parents.

*Stop torturing me! It wasn't my fault. You can't hold me responsible. No one could've seen it coming. What's done is done. It's not like I can undo any of it. There's no point in dwelling on the past. It's better to forget. Shut it out. Lock it away.*
*Place Holder Quote!*
*Oh! Princess, don't sneak up on me like that. Especially when I'm working. So, what do you think? Oh, you like it? Well, that makes one of us.*
*Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday, dear...*
*Are you out of your mind?*
― The Musician
*What? You said there was gonna be a party. I just started a bit early. Whoops...*
*This one's gonna be perfect! It has to be! I'm gonna prove you wrong! All of you! What? Not now, princess! Go play with your dollies, or your crayons. Daddy's very busy.*
*What the hell did you do?! Oh, you didn't mean to? Well, that makes it all better, doesn't it? It'll just magically unbreak. Because you didn't mean to! Go on, get out of here! Go to your room and break shit in there! Just take your toys and smash them, one by one! And keep at it! Maybe you'll finally get good at something!*