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Progress for May ✨

Tbh there’s not much in the terms of progress this month (as I warned might be the case). I wrote a short thing I’m coding and adding to, saving it to put on patreon when I launch that. But I never got to work much on the beta because of school (and Zelda, a little bit ngl…)

But,

I now have time to work on the game again cause it’s officially summer! 🌞✨

(I also have some work to do, and the school project twine porting thingy buuut — still much more time and energy then before to work on the game ❤️😌)

Let’s hope it’s a fun and productive summer huh? 😙👌✨

Take care cuties 🍓

save the date. the rest of chapter nine is coming to you on june 30th at 12:30pm EST. the password is already up for those of you on the midnight tier on patreon and will be released on tuesday for those on the twilight tier.

to say this chapter has been a long time coming is the understatement of the century. i don't think i've ever struggled so much with writer's block until chapter nine. but it's here and it's here to stay. humour, angst and a good fight all rolled into one.

in this chapter…

learn more about Blane as you figure out why they holed themself up in the bathroom

console or reprimand a sulky A and, at the same time, experience an N that isn't as strong as they like to make it seem

see a side to Rylan you didn't think existed. consequently, see a side of K you didn't think was there

attempt to get to the bottom of things

fight.

after months of being in my word doc, i’m so excited to send the chapter out into the world and share this with you all. all my love <3

I'm so excited for an update

Hi, I love your interactive fiction so much. Finn reminds me so much of one of my ROs from my Interactive Fiction and it makes me giggle like an idiot every time. I just wanted to ask, sorry if this has already been asked, but on the topic of Eirik, is it normal for royals or even people in your world to marry family members? I just wanted to ask because throughout our own history it was seen as completely normal, especially in Scottish and English culture, so I just wanted to know in your fantasy world if the MC will be shunned or people disgusted not because of who Eirik is but because he is their cousin.

Hello! Thanks for the sweet ask ( >ω<)♡(>ω< ✿)!! Finny-type boys are my kryptonite so I'm very happy he brings as much joy as he does to me for other people! <3 <3

Anyway, the main setting of the game takes loose inspiration from different european monarchies so consanguine marriage are normal, especially if its a mean to consolidate a line of succession and power to the upper class and/or family. It's the main reason I allowed Eirik to be an RO. :) Eirik is a hard character to justify as an RO without some sort of plausible foundation outside of just 'feelings.'

So cute

How would the ro’s feel about a slayer who just wants to lay their head in the ro’s lap and listen to their partner read them a book and ends up falling asleep while being read to?

Hello, dear.

That really gets Amisha excited. Like a true kitten, she is needy and loving. She will be very content and purring all the time.

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Being touched physically and sweetly may make Veleena a little reluctant at first. She will likely act like a statue at first as she tries to figure out what to do, but once she starts to unwind, I can imagine her having a nice, relaxing moment for once.

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Even while he would like to go the other way and curl up on your lap while you read to him and give him grapes (yep, all at once), Khalid is also game for that. It is not feasible, though, for him to serve as the server just once.

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Veldon is down for that, so get ready for tons of head rubs, hair play, and forehead kisses while he pulls off the most outrageously dramatic reading ever to make you laugh.

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Kaellë would be delighted to do it. Enjoying spending time with you all, inquiring about your lives, sharing with you about her sister and family, and getting to read you some interesting science, magic, and healing facts. For her, it was the ideal evening.

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These calming and socializing activities are a strange but pleasant change for Mauthak. Yes, he is willing to do so since he likes the opportunity to finally discover how to express his own emotions. Despite his lack of reading skills and being a little clusmy, he would be more than happy to share stories about his folks and nation with you.

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Secret is a bit too energetic and hyperbolic to sit quietly for you to lie on their lap. I'm sure they would try, but in the end, they would ask you questions about the world they never get to see and drag you along on an exploratory excursion in a flower field or up on a tree to collect the juiciest fruit they can acquire.

The realms have found peace and the era of bloodshed is over. But many have escaped judgment for the cruelties inflicted on those who stood against Virion and his soldiers dressed in red. Reprise your role as the main character from Crown of Exile and journey into the wilds in search of those who plot against the newly crowned King Irus and the stability of the realms. Your journey will be a difficult one, but together with a loyal steed and your wits for survival, you will set out to complete your task. Crowning Glory is a bonus game which is rated 17+ for violence, vulgar language and mentions of fictional war.

Available to play: Prologue Play the early access here. You will need a password to access the game - @_M1ghty_5Te3D

This game was previously only available to my Patrons but I figured that it'll be a while before I can continue working on it so for now, I'm releasing it to the public. Please note that the game is still very much in development and I'll likely post a completed version once the main game is completed. This is not a sequel to Crown of Exile but acts as a short game that takes place after the events of the main game (where the main goal of Irus reclaiming his throne succeeds).

It's not enough, in the end. You manage to get the barrel up, finger on the trigger - and something screams in your arm, the impact shuddering through your body. The sound of the shot follows a moment later, a roaring in your ears loud enough to make your head spin. There's a spray of red in your vision, and your whole body goes light, limp, breathless.

Project Hadea: Chapter Five, part one is now available to play. Objective:

Survive.

This game is rated 18+. Content warnings for this chapter are violence, gore, and depictions of severe injuries.

Word count: 50,000

Demo | Project Intro | Ko-Fi

Heya, my question pertains to UB's abilities! Obviously they each have a facet of vampiric power that they are particularly better at than the rest of the team. A's strength, N's healing, F's speed, M's pheromones. I am curious, however, how each member of UB ranks in each ability after the #1! Like A is the strongest, but who is the second strongest, third, etc. F is is the fastest, but who is the second fastest, etc., etc.

Ohhhh! Good question!

Second physically strongest would probably be N, and that's more an age thing. The older a vampire is the more powerful overall they become.

Second healing would be F, they do have more magic, I guess is the best word, in their blood, so that helps.

Second in speed would be M, bonus of not being as solid in bulk as A or long-limbed as N, hehe!

Seconds in pheromones would be...oh, this is a bit more complicated to answer than you might expect for reasons.

Thank you so much for the interesting ask! :)

Vanguard, first Demo

Mats & Mats writes their first IF, and horror ensues! It's a pleasure to announce this new project and with it an early demo to showcase the vibe and concept we are aiming for with this Superhero action thriller IF. Try the Demo [8k Words] CoG Forum post Discord

About Vanguard:

Play as male, female, or non-binary.

Revel in the powers you possess, or maintain control.

Explore the world, and yourself from a unique perspective.

What kind of Hero are you? your choices affect how others perceive you.

Will you delve find forbidden knowledge or find comfort in ignorance?

Beat up some Swedish thugs (They deserve it)

Secret paths that provide valuable insights

And remember; Ḑ̴̰͇̭͕͓̽̎̌o̷̻͎̭͖͍͙͑̅n̵̛̞̱̱̍̌͋͗̒’̵̗̓͒̋̐̕t̵̢̿̈́͋̈́͝ ̸͍̰̘̗̥͍̃̈o̵͓̖͉̯̲̱̓̑͂p̶̛͍̦͙̩̟̏̄͋̐e̷̋̾͜n̴̪͈̙̻̆̓̈̐̓ ̸̢͉̜̟͙̯̍̽̾̈y̴̛̺̅̉͊̇o̵̯͔̪͎͚͎̾ų̴͍̄̄ȓ̷̢̨̪̰̞͍ ̸̣̝͆̃͒͋͜e̵̦̣̺̞̐̄̈́̔̈́y̸͔̞̳̠͛̽̓̆ͅe̵̙̝͍̭̗̒̆̂͘ș̴̝͉̥͉̂

This blog will be where we post some behind-the-scenes progress info as well as some tips from what we learned during this process.

Hazel - One Bed

Join us this month on Patreon with stories themed as one bed. Share a bed with your favorite RO in a situation that you normally would not be in with them. Discover some new traits. Have some soft moments. And enjoy the little tidbits they reveal about themselves.

Today is Hazel Albright. Join her in bed after a fight in a cavern. Join at the Courtesan tier to read this story.

🪷✨🪷✨ If you want to support me 🪷 ✨🪷✨ 

🌿 Free Demo 🌿Book 1 Steam🌿Book 1 Itch.io🌿🌿 Patreon 🌿Discord🌿FAQS🌿

Wishlist Honor Bound on Steam!

Feast your eyes on @defenestratin's absolutely beautiful cover art for Honor Bound on Steam, and while you're at it please wishlist the game - it really helps!

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Honor Bound on Steam

Protect an exclusive boarding school and rebuild your life after scandal as a military bodyguard! How far will you go for ambition, duty, an

New Chapter Released!

Hello, everyone! 💗

Chapter 3 brings you approximately 55k words in total.

LINK

So, in this update:

You are now an adult, you survived everything life has thrown your way so far. Twenty years old now... so much time has passed since that unforgettable night.

Did you burn the previous Consort's room? Did you not burn the room? How have your decisions shaped the present in front of you?

Two years ago, Helios and Hunter embarked on a journey to Vesphire, while you were confined to your palace. In a matter of hours, they will be back. However, they won't be the only ones returning; the Imperial Army, dispatched two years prior to assist Norazaan in their war, will also be arriving with the royals of that land to express their gratitude.

A hunt has been organized to greet the guests from Norazaan upon their arrival. Whether you choose to participate or not, life will continue as usual. I trust you're ready for whatever may accompany the event.

A few additional changes have been made so...

You will have to restart from the beginning due to rewritten content and stats.

Thank you all for your patience and support, I hope you enjoy this new chapter. 💗

For those that are unfamiliar with the game :

Crown of Ashes and Flames is a fantasy interactive fiction game, free to play from start to finish, on pc and mobile. You play as the only remaining member of the royal family of Vesphire; living in the home of the man who took away everything from you.

The game is safe for those 17 and older and there are many content warnings. Make sure to read them before playing it.

Like the premise so far? Check out the pinned post and give it a try!

If you enjoyed the game, please reblog! One of the things that makes me happy is seeing others enjoy what I have created. Let me know your thoughts and rate the game as well. 💗

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𝔗𝔥𝔢𝔯𝔢 𝔬𝔫𝔠𝔢 𝔴𝔞𝔰 𝔞 𝔤𝔦𝔯𝔩, 𝔫𝔬𝔴 𝔞 𝔩𝔞𝔡𝔶 𝔴𝔥𝔬 𝔣𝔢𝔩𝔩 𝔦𝔫 𝔩𝔬𝔳𝔢 𝔴𝔦𝔱𝔥 𝔰𝔬𝔪𝔢𝔬𝔫𝔢 𝔰𝔥𝔢 𝔰𝔥𝔬𝔲𝔩𝔡𝔫'𝔱 𝔥𝔞𝔳𝔢.

𝔗𝔥𝔢𝔯𝔢 𝔬𝔫𝔠𝔢 𝔴𝔞𝔰 𝔞 𝔟𝔬𝔶, 𝔫𝔬𝔴 𝔞 𝔪𝔞𝔫 𝔴𝔥𝔬 𝔣𝔢𝔩𝔩 𝔦𝔫 𝔩𝔬𝔳𝔢 𝔴𝔦𝔱𝔥 𝔰𝔬𝔪𝔢𝔬𝔫𝔢 𝔥𝔢 𝔰𝔥𝔬𝔲𝔩𝔡𝔫'𝔱 𝔥𝔞𝔳𝔢.

24 𝔶𝔢𝔞𝔯𝔰 𝔩𝔞𝔱𝔢𝔯, 𝔖𝔥𝔢'𝔰 𝔦𝔫 𝔬𝔫𝔢 𝔠𝔬𝔲𝔫𝔱𝔯𝔶 𝔱𝔞𝔨𝔦𝔫𝔤 𝔯𝔞𝔦𝔰𝔦𝔫𝔤 𝔞 𝔰𝔬𝔫. 𝔖𝔥𝔢 𝔪𝔲𝔰𝔱 𝔨𝔢𝔢𝔭 𝔰𝔢𝔠𝔯𝔢𝔱𝔰 𝔥𝔦𝔡𝔡𝔢𝔫 𝔬𝔣 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔭𝔞𝔰𝔱 𝔱𝔬 𝔭𝔯𝔬𝔱𝔢𝔠𝔱 𝔱𝔥𝔢𝔦𝔯 𝔠𝔥𝔦𝔩𝔡.

ℌ𝔢'𝔰 𝔦𝔫 𝔞𝔫𝔬𝔱𝔥𝔢𝔯 𝔠𝔬𝔲𝔫𝔱𝔯𝔶 𝔢𝔳𝔢𝔯𝔶𝔡𝔞𝔶 𝔬𝔫 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔟𝔞𝔱𝔱𝔩𝔢𝔣𝔦𝔢𝔩𝔡. ℌ𝔢 𝔪𝔲𝔰𝔱 𝔨𝔢𝔢𝔭 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔰𝔢𝔠𝔯𝔢𝔱𝔰 𝔬𝔣 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔭𝔞𝔰𝔱 𝔥𝔦𝔡𝔡𝔢𝔫.

𝔗𝔥𝔢 𝔠𝔬𝔲𝔫𝔱𝔯𝔦𝔢𝔰 𝔞𝔯𝔢 𝔞𝔱 𝔴𝔞𝔯 𝔫𝔬𝔴 22 𝔶𝔢𝔞𝔯𝔰 𝔩𝔬𝔫𝔤. 𝔗𝔥𝔢𝔦𝔯 𝔰𝔬𝔫 𝔥𝔞𝔡 𝔧𝔲𝔰𝔱 𝔱𝔲𝔯𝔫𝔢𝔡 20 𝔞𝔫𝔡 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔴𝔬𝔯𝔩𝔡 𝔣𝔩𝔦𝔭𝔰 𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔯.

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𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕒𝕣𝕖 𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕚𝕣 𝕤𝕠𝕟. 𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕚𝕤 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕤𝕥𝕠𝕣𝕪 𝕠𝕗 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕡𝕒𝕣𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕤. 𝔸𝕥 𝕝𝕖𝕒𝕤𝕥, 𝕨𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕗𝕚𝕘𝕦𝕣𝕖𝕕 𝕗𝕣𝕠𝕞 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕝𝕚𝕞𝕚𝕥𝕖𝕕 𝕒𝕞𝕠𝕦𝕟𝕥 𝕠𝕗 𝕚𝕟𝕗𝕠𝕣𝕞𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕘𝕠𝕥 𝕗𝕣𝕠𝕞 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕞𝕠𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕣 𝟚 𝕪𝕖𝕒𝕣𝕤 𝕒𝕘𝕠, 𝕨𝕙𝕖𝕟 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕨𝕖𝕣𝕖 𝟙𝟠 𝕪𝕖𝕒𝕣𝕤 𝕠𝕝𝕕.

ℕ𝕠𝕨 𝕥𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝟚𝟘, 𝕚𝕥 𝕘𝕖𝕥𝕤 𝕖𝕧𝕖𝕟 𝕞𝕠𝕣𝕖 𝕕𝕚𝕗𝕗𝕚𝕔𝕦𝕝𝕥 𝕥𝕠 𝕗𝕚𝕥 𝕚𝕟 𝕒𝕤 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕗𝕖𝕒𝕥𝕦𝕣𝕖𝕤 𝕘𝕣𝕠𝕨 𝕚𝕟. 𝔸𝕝𝕝 𝕥𝕙𝕒𝕥'𝕤 𝕠𝕟 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕞𝕚𝕟𝕕 𝕚𝕤 𝕙𝕠𝕨 𝕥𝕠 𝕡𝕣𝕠𝕧𝕚𝕕𝕖 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕞𝕠𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕣.

𝕆𝕙, 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕟𝕠𝕥 𝕕𝕪𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕚𝕗 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕘𝕖𝕥 𝕔𝕒𝕦𝕘𝕙𝕥 𝕓𝕖𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕒 𝕞𝕚𝕩𝕖𝕕-𝕓𝕝𝕠𝕠𝕕. 𝔼𝕤𝕡𝕖𝕔𝕚𝕒𝕝𝕝𝕪 𝕤𝕚𝕟𝕔𝕖 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕨𝕒𝕣 𝕙𝕒𝕤 𝕓𝕖𝕖𝕟 𝕘𝕠𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕠𝕟 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕒 𝕤𝕥𝕣𝕠𝕟𝕘 𝟚𝟚 𝕪𝕖𝕒𝕣𝕤.

𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕥'𝕤 𝕦𝕟𝕥𝕚𝕝 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕚𝕟𝕔𝕚𝕕𝕖𝕟𝕥 𝕙𝕒𝕡𝕡𝕖𝕟𝕤. 𝔸𝕟𝕕 𝕟𝕠𝕨 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕙𝕒𝕧𝕖 𝕥𝕠 𝕘𝕠 𝕠𝕟 𝕒 𝕛𝕠𝕦𝕣𝕟𝕖𝕪 𝕥𝕠 𝕤𝕥𝕠𝕡 𝕒 𝕨𝕒𝕣, 𝕗𝕦𝕝𝕗𝕚𝕝𝕝 𝕒 𝕡𝕣𝕠𝕡𝕙𝕖𝕔𝕪, 𝕤𝕒𝕧𝕖 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕞𝕠𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕣, 𝕞𝕖𝕖𝕥 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕗𝕒𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕣, 𝕞𝕒𝕪𝕓𝕖 𝕘𝕖𝕥 𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕞 𝕣𝕖𝕦𝕟𝕚𝕥𝕖𝕕 𝕚𝕗 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕔𝕒𝕟, 𝕡𝕖𝕣𝕙𝕒𝕡𝕤 𝕞𝕒𝕜𝕖 𝕤𝕠𝕞𝕖 𝕝𝕚𝕗𝕖𝕝𝕠𝕟𝕘 𝕔𝕠𝕞𝕡𝕒𝕟𝕚𝕠𝕟𝕤 𝕒𝕟𝕕… 𝕘𝕖𝕥 𝕞𝕒𝕣𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕕 𝕠𝕣 𝕖𝕟𝕘𝕒𝕘𝕖𝕕 𝕒𝕥 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕧𝕖𝕣𝕪 𝕝𝕖𝕒𝕤𝕥 𝕔𝕠𝕟𝕤𝕚𝕕𝕖𝕣𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕠𝕗 𝕒𝕘𝕖.

𝕐'𝕜𝕟𝕠𝕨…𝕣𝕖𝕘𝕦𝕝𝕒𝕣 𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘𝕤 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕒 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕟𝕘 𝕞𝕒𝕟 𝕚𝕟 𝕙𝕚𝕤 𝕖𝕒𝕣𝕝𝕪 𝟚𝟘'𝕤.

GoldenDusk is an adventure, friendship and romance story inspired by the author's imagination and whatever else she reads(and because she's SO creative also based on Bangladesh). This is a fun side-project the author works on in her meantime which can vary. The plot isn't fully thought out yet so changes to the story can occur and can be influenced by the readers as the writing process goes on.

Features:

◈ Customize your gender-locked male MC:

➳Choose 1 out of 6 personalities

➳Choose between Habit(s), Approach to Romance, and Decision-Making Skills

➳Choose Hair Color, Length and Skin Tone

➳Choose a pet name your Mother calls you and What you call your Mother

◈ Meet a variety of characters that'll join you on your journey.

➳All characters here are Gender-Selectable!(There may be options to have crushes on them...)

◈ Meet the 3 Love Interests & Marriage Candidates

➳Which of these lovely ladies will capture your heart and have you pursue them?

◈ Find out the story behind your parents.

➳Speaking of, meet your Father!(And his side of the Family....Maybe you'll meet your Mother's side too...)

◈ Fulfill a Prophecy unknowingly and somehow manage to stop War!

Side Characters/Besties:

Your Mentor

Ravei/Reiya Obehn

"Well...looks like as your Master, I'll have to guide you apprentice. Especially since I took a sentimental liking to rascals like you."

Your Homie

Hamoza/Humaera Belal

"Like I said, we're going through everything, thick and thin together, whether you like it or not. You can't expect me NOT to have your back! It's been far too long to get rid of me, now."

Your Rival

Ajaye/Ananeiya Kepaan

"As much as I hate to admit it...you are on of the only people that I can even consider a worthy and decent competitor. I would hate to have to find another one if you perish."

Your Friend

Koamal/Koamala Auah

"I have no idea what's going on or why but, I 'ain't leaving anytime ever. 'Gotta 'preciate everything we have and I'll help 'ya protect it, we're in this together."

Your Relative

Fahayd/Fahiya Mohumdar

"I'd hate to admit it but...No matter what in the end, we're still blood, we're still family. Our paths have already been determined since birth, no use in denying it."

Love Interests/Marriage Candidates:

Childhood Acquaintance

Amalea Akerti

"You have always caught my eye holding a special place...but, I never thought it would be like this."

Saintess

Miyshti Begumei

"I never even thought we'd ever be an option but, I'll be willing to try...if we can that is."

Secret --------

Shazia Sheika

"Despite everything, we both know this was never meant to happen...for we were written in the stars."

'Main Characters'/The Family:

Your Mother

Meeina Unan

"I will never back down for you my child, I am your mother, I am forever your guardian. I have and will never regret you or...him."

Your Father

Nuhas Raiman

"Nothing was a mistake, there is nothing to regret, our fate's have been written and I will shoulder the guilt and the consequences that comes with it. No matter what happens."

"House of Libra? It's best not to talk about them, lest you wish to end up silenced like how they once were."

House of Libra.

Once the peacekeepers of the kingdom, now reduced to nothing but a lost tale. They were well respected by many for maintaining the balance of the lands, yet betrayed by those who wished for too much.

However, without House Libra keeping the balance alive, the world succumbs to the ire of the Zodiac Aura. A powerful dose of magic pulses through the lands, mutating anyone without protection. But protection can only last so long, and it's only a matter of time before the Aura consumes the lands whole.

Your family remains as one of the only branches of House Libra left alive. Due to the natural essence of your house, your family is less affected by the Zodiac Aura. No matter, as House Libra grows smaller, the world continues to eat itself alive.

It's up to you to restore the peace in the lands, for you were born under the Equinox sky.

"Never forget my words, little star. This House may have fallen, yes, but we will rise again."

House of Libra: Resurgemus is an upcoming interactive fiction inspired by the zodiac signs. You will have the freedom to explore the story and its characters with depth, so questions and various asks are greatly encouraged! This series will be 16+ (TBC), on Twine.

Features:

Play as a male, female or non-binary person. Have the freedom to choose your appearance based on what you like.(Please take note that I am a new writer, as such I do not have much experience with writing non-binary characters/pronouns. Please bear with me!)

Shape your character and personality, should you be kind, cold or a sassy boss, the choice is yours.

Build relationships- or break them if you wish. The choice is yours, but your actions will have consequences.

Have a say in the way your back story is woven. Choose your desired trauma that will affect certain plots of the story.

Choices matter. Your actions and words will influence the ending you achieve, so be wise with how you wish to shape your story.

Romance ranges between the 4 given options, shower them with your own type of affection for they will adore you nonetheless. Or you could lead them to their deaths. Woopsie.

Choose your relationship with your family. Are you a loving family? Or do you constantly need family therapy? Choose their fates as well (but don't kill all of them, that's kinda mean.)

Gain new skills and various powers that will aid you in your journey. But be warned, will they great power comes great responsibility. And a greater chance of messing things up.

Various endings will (hopefully) be available based on your choices.

This IF will be more focused on interactions and choices compared to stats. I don't think I plan on having stats. Maybe a sanity bar, but I'll see how well the coding goes.

Romance Options

Avira/Aurelius Lozenges, [RO]

Age: 26

The eldest child of House Leo, Avira/Aurelius is the epitome of the zodiac's charms. Charismatic, ambitious and loyal to a fault, there's no wonder why they're called by the admirable title of House Leo's Golden Lion. They are expected to take over the ruling throne once their father retires.

Although, with every envied perfect child comes a chamber of secrets, and they are no different. Guarded eye(s) and tense shoulders, they seem constantly restless under judgmental gazes of everyone in the kingdom.

Perhaps, you may be able to give them the freedom they long for. After all, a lion in a castle is still a caged lion.

Romance trope:

Love at first fight

Tame a wounded beast

Cocky/Arrogant -> Soft/Sweet

Castora/Castor Dioscuri, [RO]

Age: 24

The renowned child of House Gemini, they are known for their sharp mouth and playful personality. Castora/Castor remains as the number one It Girl/Guy of the kingdom as they're not only captivating in nature, but they too posses a brilliant mind like no other. Having them on your side would be quite advantageous, no?

There's something off putting about them though, as the House of Gemini have always borne children that are twins no matter how different. Yet, Castora/Castor remains as the only member of House Gemini to be born alone.

Will you dig deeper into their depths? Or will you drown in their eyes, just like everyone else? With them, you are never alone.

Romance tropes:

Slow burn

Frenemies -> lovers

Closed off heart that's waiting to be loved

Esme/Esmeray von Aquaria, [RO]

Age: 28

Some people call them cursed.

And to others, they were simply unlucky as a child for straying too far.

Esme/Esmeray is a child of House Aquarius, yet they couldn't despise it enough. Known for being one if the most influential houses due to their unyielding intelligence, a child of House Aquarius must be perfect in the eyes of others.

Yet Esme/Esmeray is the exact opposite of that. Cursed by the effects of Zodiac Aura when they were younger, they carry the mark of the Waxing Moon. This affected their life despite protection given, and they will not rest until they slay the beast that hurt them so.

They have a cold and distant personality, paired with one of the brightest minds in the kingdom only to be rivaled by the child of House Gemini. Will you be the one to thaw this icy heart? Or will you suffocate in the depths of Aquaria?

Romance trope:

Grumpy/sunshine

Cold -> absolute simp

Heated arguments and soft confessions

Nyoka Constello, [RO]

Age: same as player character

The forgotten children of the banished zodiac. Nobody remembers how this House used to flourish as they are now called the Followers of Ophiuchus. Scorned by the lands and cursed by the stars, the last surviving followers live in hiding. Now, they are nothing but tales woven in time.

Well, that's for everyone else. Nyoka just so happens to be your childhood friend, having been born under the same moon and stars aligned. They used to be docile and caring, but times have changed and so have they. Don't fret, little star, for they still have a soft spot for you.

They have an unusual appearance, with a long and sturdy sea-snake tail paired with sharp semi-curved horns. Their dark eyes seem to pull you in, rivaling the stars above.

But the mutation is spreading, and they've no clue how much time they have left. Save them, if you must. Or watch the one you once loved die.

Romance trope:

Angst. Just angst. And maybe fluff.

Childhood friends -> strangers -> lovers

"Perhaps we were soulmates in another life."

Here are some things you need to know:

I am a new writer (this is my first interactive fiction project.) so not everything will be smooth sailing.

I estimate the demo to come out mid this year, but personal matters may change some things.

This is my passion project. Please don't expect me to dedicate all my time onto this as I have a life as well.

I'm very new to coding, so learning twine will take a while. I'll have to do a few test runs before releasing the demo.

I adore feedback and asks about the game. It helps me improve as a writer while getting to build my characters more.

I want to have fun with everyone, so hateful criticism will not be tolerated. Treat me with respect and I will return the gesture.

That's all for now (I think). Have fun reading!

Demo (TBA) || Full Cast Post (TBA)

Credits to Doshiart on picrew for the character portraits!

This Insidious Dawn is a dark fantasy IF wherein you play as a vampire, employed under the clandestine League of the Third God to hunt down anything -- everything - that does not belong in this world. But you do not belong here either, Warden. Demo tba.

☼ SYNOPSIS

The League saved you. Rewrote your life- gave you a chance to be more than a bloodstarved vampyr. Or did they?

You remember nothing of your past before the League; nothing but blood and indescribable agony, nothing but the thrumming of your heart stilling- and then beginning again, stilted and wrong. That was over a decade ago, the memories now faint and the connection quivering. They've been replaced, overwritten by years of blades clashing, body aches, and hollow hunger.

You started out weak. Starving, skin-and-bones, desperate for any reprieve you could get your hands on. Now, you're strong, each hunt -- each cut - giving you just enough energy to keep your worn body going. Some people would call it cruel, to keep a sentient being on the edge of death. Most people, though, would say that you're a vampire, so you hardly count as sentient.

Regardless of the morality of it, the method was effective. You were one of -- no, the most - efficient Warden the League had to offer.

And then a hunt went wrong. And now you're dead. But- a vampire (no, not a vampire; a vampyr) can never truly die. So you're back. But is it really you?

☼ FEATURES

↠ Customize your Warden. Appearance, gender, pronouns, and personality are all up to your choices as the player.

↠ This is a psychological horror first and foremost. It will have themes of dehumanization and derealization, amongst others. CWs will be offered.

↠ A character-driven plot where your choices impact the story.

↠ A cast of four consisting of The Acolyte, The Commander, The Savior, and The Forgotten, any of which you can optionally romance no matter your Warden's gender.

☼ CAST

↠ THE ACOLYTE

As with any vampire, you are accompanied by an acolyte to keep you in check and ensure that your hunts go well- as well as to mend any Gorges that riftspawn might crawl out of. Constantine Nimecidus fills this role, in your case (ae/aer). Ae is sharp-tongued, with a chronic lack of patience towards the people and world around aer, and can come across as snappy or rude. In other instances still, aer sarcastic, dry, and often untimely humor can offer a quick relief from the tension of any situation- or make it several times worse. Despite aer casual, laidback nature in the face of most events, ae places utmost importance on aer job, and quickly becomes intense whenever ae feels as if ae or aer position are being in any way threatened. You've spent years going on hunts with aer at this point, but the connection has never transcended the necessary 'I save you, you save me' exchange. Ae seems wary of you.

Constantine is a bit shorter than most, standing at 5'3. Ae has broad shoulders and hips, and is thickset with both muscle and fat. Aer amber skin is dappled with symmetrical pale patches, especially prevalent around aer eyes and mouth, and the lack of pigmentation has bled into aer hair in some spots, giving the dark auburn eye-catching streaks of white. Said hair is curly and cut shorter along the sides than the back is, and ae spends an awful lot of time preening it. Aer eyes are a striking, slightly luminescent bronze, and aer pupils appear instead of black as molten gold, shifting slightly in color to match aer emotions at any given moment. Ae has full lips and slightly upturned, monolid eyes. Ae favors shades of brown, tan, and orange in aer outfit, and ae near-constantly dons a rich red capelet with fur trimming around the hood.

↠ THE COMMANDER

Ex-commander of the Serpent's Guard-turned vampire. You'd personally never had a run-in with Alvaros Vepir until just recently (he/him). He's gruff, jaded, and withdrawn- exactly what you'd expect out of the man who gave his life for his queen only to nearly die (again) for it. It's hard to say, though, how much of his time as the commander he truly remembers. Alvaros is a poet's dream, the hero in an epic-turned-tragedy. He keeps everybody at arm's length, never allowing them to learn more than what the stories and theatrics tell of him. This is especially true of you- the vampire who was sent to reign him in, turn him from a rogue vampyr into a soldier of the League. Despite his emotional avoidance of you, though, he seems quite interested in you. Maybe it's the fact you're one of the few to have bested him in combat. Maybe it's just that 'vampiric charm' that old legends tell about (but that never seems to work outside of fights). Maybe it's because he remembers you.

Alvaros is intimidating in every manner. He stands at 6'4, his whole body is lean and scarred, and the black sclerae encircling dark green irises certainly does him no favors in lessening the effect. Before you were dispatched to retrieve him, you couldn't have said what he looked like; as the commander, he'd worn the veil regular of high-ranking members of the Serpent's Ring, leaving nothing but the back of his head exposed. Now, you know of his face well enough that you could probably recognize him in a crowd. With fawn skin dotted by freckles, hooded eyes, and a distinctive hooked nose, Alvaros is exactly what one would expect of a native of southern Ghel- save for his hair. Instead of the expected brown or black, his hair is a muddy blonde, and it has slight waves that turn into full curls at the tips. He maintains it short, never reaching past his chin. His face is scarred (his everything is, really), with a particularly nasty gash reaching from his left eyebrow down to his right jaw. It just barely misses his right eye.

↠ THE SAVIOR

An acolyte? You think so, anyways. Suri Revlece is the woman who saved you (she/her). You don't know whether or not she's even with the League, but she certainly looks like an acolyte. You don't know what she was doing there, either, but she seems willing to answer any of your questions while you recover- as long as they aren't personal. She's kind enough, but seems a little...off. She's finicky, always looking over her shoulder. She's running from something, but she doesn't seem to know what. She appears to believe that she and you have some type of camaraderie, although you've never met. But there's something to be said for the sheer strength of her magic- you've never seen an acolyte's shimmer burn a riftspawn like that. Never seen one with an eye glowing that bright, either. She's an anomaly- one that you're sure the headman at your partner's spire would be more than glad to have amongst their ranks, but then the mere idea of it had her denying it with vehemence. It seems like she has a history with it.

Suri has a mesmerizing look to her. The deep brown of her skin, near-black of her hair, and dark garb are contrasted with bright pops of color. One eye is a brightly glowing orange, the pupil nearly white, and the other is a misty grey, its almond shape deformed by the burn scars warping the left side of her face. That dark hair, braided and reaching down to about her hips, is decorated by light brown and gold beads engraved with runes that seem to serve to channel her magic. Her frame is lanky and she's long-limbed, reaching just above what most would think of as an 'average height', at 5'8. Below a brown leather cloak, more runed jewelry decorates her wrists and fingers, and her hands are tattooed in shades of bronze. The burn upon her face is not the only such injury she has suffered; her palms are burnt the slightest bit, and similar scars wrap around her arms. She has a broad nose and thick heart-shaped lips, and light stubble sits above the top lip.

↠ THE FORGOTTEN

You don't know who they are anymore. Who are they? (he/they/she)

A shadowy form, the silhouette of a memory. There's something not quite right about them. What have they become?

☼ LINKS

Demo - tba

Other blogs - @azraels-bad-choices (main IF blog) and @a-firsthand-murder-ballad (other project)

🩸Bleeding Heart🩸is a reimagining of Bram Stoker's iconic novel, Dracula.

Play as Mina and shape her fate. You will have the freedom to customize her name, sexuality, personality, and relationships.

🩸Demo🩸

click on the word demo to play

Chapter 1

🩸Summary🩸

Congratulations, you got engaged. Whether that is good or bad is ultimately up to you.

Shortly after your engagement, your fiancé sets out on a journey to the distant lands of Transylvania, a real estate opportunity that proved too irresistible to decline.

With your wedding temporarily on hold, you don't hesitate to respond when your childhood friend Lucy implores you to pay her a visit, seeking your company and counsel with an urgent matter concerning her very own future.

The strangeness begins as you arrive in Whitby, a charming coastal town where the Westenra's estate resides.

🩸There will be four romance options for you to choose.🩸

Jonathan Harker (M): Your sweet fiance who is currently in a land far away from that of your own.

Lucy Westenra (F): Your childhood best friend whom you share a past with.

Dr. Abraham Van Helsing (M): An experienced and knowledgeable Dutch doctor with a wide range of expertise.

Dracula 🦇 (M/F): A mysterious and charismatic Transylvanian noble with dark secrets.