PHALLAINA

PHALLAINA is a scrolling graphic novel that follows Audrey, a young woman experiencing mysterious visions of whales and hallucinatory fits. Its story brings together cognitive sciences and mythology while examining beliefs and personal transformation through an intimate narrative.

A continuous horizontal reading format

Rather than presenting the story as a conventional page-by-page comic, PHALLAINA uses horizontal scrolling to move the narrative across the screen. The format is designed for tablet reading and connects the illustrated scenes into one continuous visual experience. The source describes the complete reading time as about 90 minutes across 1,600 iPad screens, although the actual pace can vary according to how each person reads and engages with the story.

Illustrations and narrative themes

The artwork is an important part of the app’s storytelling. Carefully made illustrations accompany Audrey’s experiences and help establish the visual atmosphere surrounding her visions. The combination of images, mythology, and cognitive-science ideas gives the narrative a focus on perception, belief, and change rather than presenting a standalone collection of comic panels.

Bookmarks for reading progress

Individualized bookmarks allow readers to return to the point where they stopped. This provides a way to keep track of progress during the extended scrolling story without needing to search manually for the last position.

Language options

PHALLAINA is described as available in French and English. These language options let readers experience the same graphic-novel narrative in either supported language.