The premise behind SCRATCHES revolves around horror writer Michael Arthate. Seeking motivation to compose his next best seller, Michael decides to spend three days at an abandoned Victorian home he just recently acquired. Since this wouldn't be an adventure game without some sort of mystery to solve Michael soon discovers some disturbing secrets hidden within Blackwood Manor. It's up to you, playing the role of Michael, to discover the secrets hidden within the house and why no one has been living in the house for so long.