Slideshow Graphics Engine- Need Resources

Hello all,

I'm new to this discussion center, so I'm sorry to ask for help at my first discussion post.
I'm doing, as a hobby, a MYST-related game. For this game, me and a few friends are developing a slideshow graphics engine, pretty much adventure-genre standard, like MYST's. Meaning it's easy until you really look at it :(
I would like to ask if any of you know about links to sites/components/libraries which may help me. Note: The game will be programmed in C++.
For more information on exactly what we're doing, e-mail me at ilathid@yahoo.com. Just for reference, we have set up online boards at http://s2.invisionfree.com/Ilathid_Board/

Thanks for your attention,

-Paul