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As a private detective, you were hired for a "simple" missing person's case. 

You were supposed to investigate, find out and be done with it. 

All was fine until, on a sleepless and cliché full-moon night, you stumbled upon a creature you've never expected to find. A monster worth anyone's worst nightmare. A monster holding the key to unravel the case you're investigating.

Your life has taken an unexpected turn after this discovery, how will you manage to face the reality that the supernatural exist after that ? And what will you do when it's revealed that the case is more complex than what you first thought ?

You can choose as you play :

Gender (male, female and non-binary option)(trans-friendly option available) ; 

Pronounces (he, she, they, or  you can personalize  your pronouns);

Name, including aliases and nicknames ;

Background ; 

Appearances (including complexion, hair, eye colour, height,...);

Reactions ;

Fears ;

Timed choices.

Font appearance : the text is available in both : sans-serif fonts (by default), serif, and Open Dyslexic.  

Font size : 80%, 100%, 130% and 150%, to make your reading experience as comfortable as can be.

You can toggle to read with the metric system (default) or use the imperial measurement system (feet). 

Contains sound effect & background music (you can enable and disable the sound from the Settings, by gliding it all the way to the left).

There is a dark mode (by default), a sepia mode and a light mode available ;

Content for mature audiences can be toggled on and off as well. That will not remove the horror features though. 

Trigger warnings are available at each chapter's screen. Or directly via the "Content Warning" link, from the menu; 

Some Romantic Options are gender-selectable, as you play ;

You can choose to romance, date, only be involved physically or not at all with the RO. There are seven way you can interact with the RO : friendly, enemy, neutral, shy love, true love, enemy to lover, or simply lover/physical. 

Poly route available between Yu and Mbaya.  Officially unlockable past case 03. Don't panick before that. 

Locked romance route—or no romance route—would be able to be selected past case 03.  To give you the chance to meet all RO.

Extra story build in game, available past Case 03 here as well.

There are achievements.

To say Elias is a gruff person is to say the least. But you know he has some good will in him behind the non-bothered no nonsense act. He did act to save you, without asking anything in exchange. Though, if you would describe him, you would say he is more like a sulking teddy bear. Yeah, you should probably not say that to him. Elias is probably the only one you're quite certain— not certain, certain, but quite certain — is a human. You have your doubt for the rest of the team. 

"If you think a day can't go shittier than it already is, be my guest."

Appearance : Human, or you can say super-human. 1.97m/6'46. Deep blue sea/cobalt blue eyes. Long white wavy hair (past shoulders). Tanned and weathered  ivory skin. Athletic build with broad shoulders.  3 o clock shadows. 

Has a 4 years old daughter.

How could you describe Anya ? Like the mist ? Always shrouded in mystery ? This is her. She is the incarnation of mystery.  She told you she was 31 years old, but you don't really believe the woman. You think she can bewitch the whole city with her smirk, if it's not already the case. But that smirk she puts on her face makes you not trust her that much. Unless it's a question of life and death. Then, probably, you'll consider her help.

"Why work hard when you can work smart ?"

Appearance : A witch, most assuredly. 1.63m/5'34. Hazel eyes. Sultry black hair,  mid-back length. Golden skin. Lithe built.  

Miloslav [M] / Mishka [F] / Marcy [NB]

Sheppard seems to be directly in competition with Elias for the title of "Grumpy human of the year".  Though, where Elias appears mostly unbothered in and for all, Sheppard just seems really on edge about everything.  And tense. But you guess it's because of their taxing and demanding work. Or maybe they were just born edgy. It's almost as if their hackles were constantly raised.  But they can be sweet. Somehow.

"Some people are looking for the meaning of life. I'm just looking for what "vacation" means and where I can find it."

Appearance : Not human... 1.78m/5'83. Forest green eyes. Curly auburn hair, cut short. Pale skin with freckles. Athletic build. 

Have you already seen in the eyes of someone some age old lost wisdom ? Flowing like crystal clear water from a time where you weren't even born. Something worth admiring. This is what you can see in their eyes.  Despite being a giant, they are a tranquil, very tranquil person. Now that you think about it, you've never seen them eat. Nor drink. This is suspicious. 

"If someone points you the moon, don't stare at the finger."

Appearance : Surely not human. 2.06m/6'76. Sky blue eyes. Long coiled hair, dyed sandy blond (braided with gold thread). Chocolate brown skin. Lithe build. Nose septum piercing. 

Yu is, like, the opposite of Mbaya, whilst being almost similar. In front of you stand something from a past long gone. But, instead of tranquility, Yu is a bubbly person. Almost too bubbly.  And you're almost sure that they own at least half the club and bar of  Stonefrey. If not more. Something about the way they move, silently, and almost feline-like, makes you doubt they are human. 

"I'm not saying I don't care. I'm just saying that, if the whole city was about to burn down, I'll still take the time to appreciate my glass of whiskey."

Appearance : Definitely not human. 1.65m/5'61. Black eyes. Dark brown hair (Yi-seo: Shoulder length hair/Yunsu : Ivy league crew cut). Olive skin. Muscular build. 

Well. If you could say a word about Owl, you would say that they are dramatic. And fanciful. And they have a flourish for snarking remarks, and seem to have an ego as big as their wardrobe probably is. But what you would say the most is that they are wearing their name well. Owl, for their knowledge. That you could use. If they were on your side, that is, and totally not a wild card. 

"Everyone is such a bore in this city. Well, so long as you owe me — I mean, pay me. And entertain me. Surely this can work, Love."

Appearance : You're not sure. 1.79m/5'9. Verdigris-colored eyes. Wavy platinium blond hair (F. : Chin-length plunging square cut/M. : Styled curtain hairstyle). Fair and flawless skin. 

You have met a nightmarish creature, will probably meet vampire, and werewolves — oh, you've met a witch as well. So now, here they are, an elf. Yes, an Elf. Like in Lord of the Things. In the city. With sunglasses. And their impassible way. Iolrath, child of Rivaran and Iltheruyn, they told you, as they were looking around at "mortals and their ways". Nice.

"Why must I say something ? Isn't silence acceptable in a discussion ?"

Appearance : It's very obviously an elf. 1.82m/6'0. Violet eyes. Long silver hair (reach mid-tight ). Shimmery skin. Elvish build of fairness.  Obvious pointed ears. 

What is most important is your mental health. This story can deal with heavy themes, and the list will be updated along with the content. If you feel unwell, I'll advise you to stop reading and take a rest. Taking care of you comes first. Reach out to professional if need be.

 You can find the content warning  here and the side bar, directly in game.  

This story currently contains :

Blood

Body horror 

Cannibalism (mention only)

Death and depiction of death (yours as well as others)

Drowning

Gore

Gun and use of gun

Recreational drug and/or alcohol use 

Partial nudity and/or nudity

Psychological horror and disturbing content (including mental illness)

Strong/vulgar Language

Violence and graphic depiction of violence

The story, all names, characters, locations and incidents portrayed in this production are fictitious. No identification with actual persons (living or deceased), places, buildings, and products is intended or should be inferred.

Only the first part of Case 01 (chapter 1) is available. There will be at least 8 cases, with no definite length. 

DEMO: 𝕾𝖊𝖕 2024

Wealth. Power. Death.

The Ballad of the Young Gods is a dark academia interactive fiction story, with dark fantasy and psychological thriller themes. Some of the romances also contain tropes and storylines which may be disturbing to some readers.

It is rated 18+ for depictions of swearing, sexual themes, gore, violence, and death.

Getting into an Ivy League school is a dream that thousands of American students nurse from a young age. Luckily for you, that dream is your reality. Four years of continuous hard work and pressure have made you a proud freshman at Yale University. And as if that wasn’t enough, you have been handpicked to attend Rathore College, whose selection process is revered across all the nation’s top educational institutions. But you should’ve known this stroke of luck came with a catch.

Yale is a crucible of power, where secret societies wield arcane magic and the dead are far from silent. The illustrious House of Styx wants you and this is a situation that not even your money can get you out of.

They are powerful, elite, and most of all, controlling beyond recognition. They are also the heart of the eight secret societies that attach themselves to Yale. From the White House to Hollywood’s most acclaimed stars, their influence reaches farther than anyone can dare to imagine.

A sinister conspiracy brews under Styx’s watchful gaze, one that threatens to unravel the fragile balance between the living and the dead. But in a graveyard of secrets, you and your accomplices are the ones with the shovels. You’re now in a world where the past is never truly dead, and the lines between life and death blur with each passing day.

But some secrets are better left buried, and some prophecies are destined to drag you to hell.

Cédric Armand Lacroix / Céline Armelle Lacroix (M/F)

Vindictive. Conniving. Ruthless.

As the heir to the Lacroix fortune, C is every bit as arrogant as their bloodline demands them to be. Even after the messy divorce of their parents which further led to their disownment by their father, Alain Lacroix, they refuse to give up on their dignity. They’ve vowed to destroy him one day and take what’s rightful theirs, brick by brick. The world bent to C’s whims, what money couldn't buy them, those pale green eyes probably did.

There is nothing that they can’t have, especially if they set their mind to that. That is until you came along and stayed one step ahead of them every time in everything that mattered. It wasn’t just the fortune or the legacy at stake; it was the bruising of their pride, the constant reminder that someone—anyone—could outmaneuver them. But beneath the layers of resentment and anger, there’s something more—something darker, even more dangerous.

An obsession takes root, one that blurs the line between hatred and fascination. And they vow to spend their whole life despising you for everything.

Romance trope: Enemies / Academic Rivals to Lovers.

Vance Kasper Næsholm / Vanessa Karina Næsholm (M/F)

Pious. Haunted. Disillusioned.

Raised under the oppressive influence of a rigid, fire-and-brimstone faith in a Danish Catholic orphanage, they were taught to see demons in every shadow and sin in every touch. Forever haunted by the visions provided by a wrathful God they can neither fully grasp their mind around nor escape from, their only reprieve came on the day they got adopted at the age of six and diagnosed with schizophrenia. But the truth of their ‘psychosis’ may be far more sinister than any medical diagnosis could account for.

As the tides become even stormier and their medications become ineffective when they arrive at Yale, all V can do is hold on to the last threads of control over their lives. Your first meeting almost makes them teeter over the edge.

Now that they’re your roommate, they’re bound to you by fate or folly, but whether they’ll be a stable ally remains to be seen.

Romance trope: Roommate Romance.

Wilhelm Johann Ostendorf / Wilhelmine Johanna Ostendorf (M/F)

Exhausted. Abandoned. Lost.

What does the world think of you when you’re a product of brilliance and neglect at the same time? With an Oscar-winning filmmaker for a father and a mother ensconced on the American board of directors at the Louvre, their pedigree is undeniable, yet it is a legacy more hollow than it appears. While their parents sculpted their careers into masterpieces and amassed accolades, they left W to be raised by their paternal aunt and uncle. A sizeable trust fund and periodic checks served as their parents’ only gestures of care, a shallow substitute for the love and attention their only child so desperately craved.

The only times they had felt more than someone who was deeply unlovable were the summers you spent on rusty swingsets and fast bicycles with training wheels. But the swingsets have long been dismantled, and the bicycles have been traded for cars.

The only questions remain—are you the same kid who saw them, really saw them, beyond the reality of being unwanted and the suffocating looks filled with pity that came with their name? Or will this reunion only serve to confirm their deepest fear—that they are, and always have been, truly alone?

Romance trope: Forgotten Childhood Friends to Lovers.

Dumitru Constantin Diaconu / Dumitra Constantina Diaconu (M/F)

Charismatic. Reckless. Guarded.

D’s name is the one that comes up in almost every conversation about Yale’s wildest parties. A natural-born rockstar charmer with a magnetic presence, they effortlessly draw people into their orbit, collecting hearts and bodies with the ease of someone who’s always been in the center of the gold rush. Despite the countless admirers and the trail of broken hearts left in their wake, you’ll always find them with a Marlboro between their lips and a new person in their arms to warm their bed at night. Their smile is a promise, and their laughter a siren call. In the haze of flashing lights and the thrum of bass that pulses through the walls, they are a heartbreaker in every sense of the word.

Feelings are a complication they don’t allow, a line they never cross. They’ve perfected the art of detachment, of keeping their connections strictly no-strings, because to let someone in would be to risk the vulnerability they’ve long since sworn off.

Will you be the only person they'd let peel back the barbed wire surrounding their heart? Or will you be left with nothing but the faint scent of cinnamon and a tale that wasn't meant to be?

Romance trope: Friends with Benefits / Sex First, Feelings Later. [You will only be able to unlock their romance route through a hookup.]

Maxwell Edmund Whitlock-Singh / Maxine Edythe Whitlock-Singh (M/F)

Duty-bound. Noble. Untouchable.

Politeness and decorum are second nature to M. They are the embodiment of manners, a living testament to the art of subtlety in a world where spectacle often trumps substance. They are the sort of person who commands attention without seeking it, a product of both royal blood and rigorous self-discipline. Dubbed the “Paragon of Styx,” M is a modern Plato, someone who finds as much solace in philosophical debates as in the classical texts they’ve devoured in multiple languages. As the second-born child of the Crown Princess of Wales, they have always understood that their life would be one of service with every action scrutinized, and every word weighed.

Their intellect is vast, but it is their passion for the esoteric that sets them apart. For all their convictions, there is a restlessness within M that even they cannot fully articulate. It is the paradox of their existence—a life of privilege that feels at times like a gilded cage, a role that demands both reverence and obedience. Indeed, heavy is the head that wears the crown.

Will you make them realize that life is more than duties and expectations? Or will you become yet another figure in the background, another reminder of the golden cage they were born into?

Romance trope: Forbidden Royal Romance / Secret Relationship.

Step into the shadows as the wealthy heir apparent to a billion-dollar industry who is just starting at Yale University as a freshman.

Be a part of Yale’s most enigmatic secret society, the House of Styx.

Fully customize your character including: pronouns, gender, physical appearance, personality, sexuality, and more.

Romance 1 out of 5 love interests (all of them are gender-selectable). Or not. Platonic relationships are valid too.

Study forbidden knowledge, practice dark magic, and try not to fail at your actual coursework.

Test your mind, body, and soul in rituals that blur the line between reality and nightmare.

Learn about the secrets that your mother took to her grave. Is she really the same woman you remember so fondly from your childhood?

Will you rise to navigate the sinister plans brewing under the nose of the House? Or will your actions drag you and your companions to the fiery depths of Hell.

W̶̗͖̝͆h̷͕̲̑̎̓̍̄̎͠͝a̵̢̛̫̾̓͗t̴̙̫͛̐͆̾̀̓̔̊͝ ̴̪́́̈́͛̂̉̀͒̊́ạ̸̗̯̲̘̬͗̀ͅr̸̢̪̜̭̼̠̟̜͚̂̈́͋͋̅͑̉́̎͝e̸̩̯͉̿̊̔͛̃̎͝ͅ ̵̢̹̜̤͍͙̩̬̰̜̏̃͝͠y̷̢̨͇̘͍̌́͐̍̆̓̑̐ǫ̶̢̧̡̛̥̤͉͎̟̃̏̍̓̒ͅu̷̓̂̾̇̇͜͝,̸͎̖̮̲̳̻̱̬̎̒͑͝ ̸̡̛̰̌͐c̶̛̪̗̰̻̜̲̘̺͗͊h̴̡͔̦̘̤̖͊̿̓̇i̵͉̘͙̥͍̼̜̐̐̄̅͝͝ĺ̶̡̧̧̼̦̦̗̰̝̼̓̊̀d̸̡͎͔͔̰̖̿̐̈́̓͊̌̃̓͜?̷̩̗̲̫̮͕̍̈́́̽͜͝͝

DEMO (Sep ‘24)

SPOTIFY (for RO playlists, click on their names in the cast section)

PINTEREST

WRITTEN BY: axel (he/him)

CODED BY: @albywritesfiction (they/them)

Tales of Wocdes: The Silver Protector

A WIP Twine game! The demo is now available:

Tales of Wocdes: The Silver Protector is a high fantasy interactive fiction made in Twine. During the story, your protagonist will change from a helpless child to a Silver Protector, an elite warrior and protector. In time, you may wield powerful magic, or be a master of the blade.  

The game is in early development. All content is subject to change.

Premise

Wocdes is a world full of magic, monsters, and secrets. No beings in this world embody all three better than the Ancients,  godlike in power and unbeatable in battle. Incredibly wise and compassionate. Incredibly terrible and cruel. Immortal and glorious. Petty and vengeful. Or so the stories go. 

Not that you know the stories. Why would you? You are a child kidnapped for unknown purposes.  You barely know anything about yourself. Your life is one of pain and suffering at the hands of people you do not know. 

In a moment of desperation, a plea leaves your lips. Or perhaps it is only in your mind. Unexpectedly something hears you and will never ignore a broken child alone in the dark asking for help. You are saved but you are permanently scarred by your experiences. Given into the care of the newly created Orphanage of Firgrat, here is where your journey truly begins. How will you cope with your past and current reality?  Can survive the cruel world of Wocdes, the weight of your trauma? Can you help others survive?  Can you grow up, make friends, learn to love, and become a real person again?

What to look forward to

In this game, you will (eventually) be able to:

Customize your character, from their appearance and gender (male, female, non-binary) to their abilities and personality.

Admittedly, your characters emotional development has taken a bit of a hit due to recent events, leaving them a bit confused in general about... everything. 

Discover why you were kidnapped, eventually.

Protect those you feel deserve it, become stronger for yourself or to protect others.

Grow up alongside other orphans and kids from the city, journey through childhood at the orphanage and the surrounding city, to adulthood with responsibilities. 

Develop your relationships with your fellow orphans and other companions, maybe even get into a romance. 

Speaking of romance, the author aims to offer an option to be completely and utterly dense about romance, like completely oblivious to the degree people worry about you. Or maybe you will be a smoother operator.

Go on adventures and missions, both innocent and not, in an original fantasy world full of magic, wonder and cruelty.

Characters

Primary

The twins Atru (m) and Azha (f): The original inhabitants of the orphanage and the only children already there when you arrive. Both twins have short blond hair and green eyes. Atru is a seemingly silent emotionless boy who clings to his sister Azha. Azha is a little girl shaped ray of sunshine and well-meaning mischief. And chatter!

More characters will be filled out later.

Secondary

Havard (m): The head custodian of the Orphanage. A father figure to all the children. His duty is to guide the children, and it is a duty he takes very seriously.

Lexia (f): The Silver Protector in charge of you. Young, excitable and strong. One of the first to be chosen for the new elite order called the Silver Protectors.

Alessa (f): The custodian in charge of the twins. A sweet young somewhat shy woman who the twins adore, both in their own ways. 

Sandor (m): The Silver Protector in charge of the twins. A good-natured and somewhat shy young man often trailing after the twins with a fond look. 

The Ancients

RAFO (Read And Find Out). You might meet some. 

Disclaimer

This is a work of fiction! Any potential resemblance of appearances, names, or personalities of characters with people in real life, living or dead, is coincidental.

This story is meant for adults. The game contains depictions of violence, blood, gore, sexually suggestive content, black humor, explicit language etc. A more complete list can be found in game. Like everything else, this list is subject to change. 

The game contains dealing with traumatic events. The author is not a qualified medical professional, and the in game responses to trauma are not in any way encouraged.  If you are uncomfortable with what you are reading, please refrain from continuing until you feel better. Or drop the story entirely. None of this is worth your health.

4/5/2023

Chapter 1 UPDATE!!!

I am finally done with chapter one; it took longer than planned due to the fact that college exams are coming up and I need to study. However, I am back in the game and ready to write! I have a lot planned for the next few chapters, and I plan to publish the demo when I get to chapter 3. I want to leave you guys with something to enjoy until I am able to write Chapter 4, because that is when the fun begins (heheh). I know that I don't have many fans, but I love writing, and this plot has been in my mind forever!

Chapter One: 

-  roughly 21817 words 

- Introduce your character

- run a delivery to the doctor 

- meet your longtime neighbors

- Meet Mr. Anderson's granddaughter

Progress/Personal Update: 6/8/2023

Hello everyone! Just a little personal update. I have been dealing with some family health issues, and on top of that, I have gotten my wisdom teeth out, so I am taking a small break so I can get all healed up. However, don't worry, I am still writing, just more on the weekends than weekdays. I am hoping to get the demo out sometime next month, which will be chapters one through three, so wish me luck! It is taking a little longer due to the large amount of coding that happens in Chapter 3, but I am still so excited! Thank you for listening. Have a nice day and drink some water.

6/13/2023

CHAPTER TWO UPDATE!

I am officially done with chapter two! Between family issues and my wisdom teeth getting yanked out of me, I thought I would never be able to get chapter two finished, but it is! Half of why it is so late is on me, due to the fact that I wanted it to be just enough lore explaining of this world that I created, which is hard when all I want to do is scream it from the roof tops like Rafiki introducing Simba for the first time, but I think I got the perfect mixture down to let you guys know enough while still having a hint of mystery.

Chapter Two:

roughly 24,332 words

Introduce another RO in the weirdest way possible.

Join the "book club" on an important discovery about you.

Meet a bunch of more characters that live in Lockwood.

Be able to stand up for your aunt.

Watch your familiar battle it out with a giant snake.

A deeper look into your family

Meet the princes and princesses of hell.

NSFW! Who RO is the most packing in terms of manhood for the guys and chest area for the ladies? From greatest to least.

😳

NSFW 🔞

Woman:

Greatest to Least

Rosemary (C Cup) -》 Margaret (A Cup)

Men:

Greatest to Least

Owen -》 Tai -》 Zane/Marcel (Average)

Heeey Florence I hope you are having a splendid weekend ♥️ I took note and my nerdy heart laughed at seeing you refer to Tai as a bit of a Tsundere. Omg i love grumpy hard to romance characters.

Call me toxic but I love a bit of jealousy. My MC is a bit of a flirt himself so it got me thinking.

How would the ROs react to someone openly flirting with MC trying to ask them on a date like Literally infront of them during the crushing stage?

Thankkkk you 😇

Oh, we all want a bit of jealousy in our lives. Who doesn't? Now, how would the ROs react to the MC who was being flirted with.....????

CRUSHING STAGE:

💛 Marcel

Oh God, my poor baby. He really wouldn't know what to do, but in the end, he would make the sacrifice of turning around while you talk to someone who seems to have your attention or what it looks like anyway. He would be your shoulder to cry on or just a best friend in general. When looking at you, he doesn't need anything else.

Marcel is mature and would rather not make a fuss, but that doesn't mean he doesn't care. Oh no, he will totally be staying awake the whole night thinking of you, or maybe you will find that he made you a cup of tea the next morning. Just a little something to get you thinking of him.

🧡 Margaret

The first thought that comes to mind is nervousness. She might have a few thoughts, like:

Why did I feel like I wanted to punch that person in the face? That is not very nice.

Margaret would be upset, and she would probably go to one of her friends (Marcel, Rosemary, Owen, or even Tai) for help. When she is told that she is jealous, she will be a bubbling sunshine mess. She has feelings for you, and how could she not? You're awesome! She would burst through the café door and jump into your arms, telling you how she felt.

♥️ Owen

Snarky comments, for sure, towards whoever is flirting with you. Scoffing at their personal interests—basically anything they could make a comment about, they would. Owen is really clueless about love—well, not clueless; he just wouldn't realize that this was a crush; he would just think he felt something off about the person.

If you were to ask him about it, he would just shurg his shoulders and say, "I don't have a good feeling about them, Lass/Duck/Lad." But when he looks into your eyes, Oh Boy, does he feel the heart beating in his chest. It finally hits him like a truck going ninety miles per hour, and he might actually choke when talking to you. With a confused look on your face, he would leave the shop.

Not again. Not again. 

💙 Rosemary

Rosie wouldn't think it was a crush as well, but she was just upset that this person was taking her attention away.

Rosemary would gently touch your arm or whisper in your ear, making the person talking to you so uncomfortable. When you were to turn around, Rosemary would give the person a little death glare and pull you towards her, telling you that you looked like you were going to fall.

When the person gets their order and leaves, in no time is Rosemary crossing her legs with class, and just like that, the problem is gone. Now give her the attention she deserves.

🩵 Tai

Denial. Anger. He would keep a stern look on his face as he insulted the person; if you were to ask him about it, his line of fire would land on you. With a few insults, he would leave the shop, tears not forming until he knew he was alone.

However, he would soon realize how much of an ass he was being and apologize to you the next day, but his mask was back up. All you would get is a monotone, cold apology, but an apology nonetheless.

💚 Zane

Zane would be foaming at the mouth. Zane would be glaring at the person so hard that if looks could kill, then that person would be dead on the spot.

When you turn around to get something, Zane looks at the person and whispers.

"Mine" 

If the person got the hint and left you alone, then Zane would leave it at that, but if not, oh, then you might see a missing poster in a few weeks. Don't cross Zane.

💛 Marcel: Mischievous as hell. He was known to help other kids if they needed something like food or some type of medicine, and a lot of the little kids were drawn to him and tried to follow some of his stunts, like stealing and pranking around the village, which left many of the adults to name him as a troublemaker. As he grew, he kind of grew out of the mischievousness; however, he still used his skills if it was necessary, but he was known to have a golden heart who helped everyone. 

🧡 Margaret: Proper, but bashful. She would mimic her sister, who was considered the ideal child by many. Her father stifled her early curiosity, which led her to follow in her sister's footsteps when she was younger and much more inquisitive about the world. She attended all of her lessons, ate her veggies, curtsied to everybody (even to people who were considered less than), and had manners. 

♥️ Owen: Wild. He didn't have the best childhood, but he always got into fights or found some sort of trouble. He was very bold and stood up to bullies when he saw them, which honestly just got him bullied more, which left a lot of the other kids wanting nothing to do with him. He didn't mind; he had his imagination, which never let him down. 

💙 Rosemary: She was a total rebel and very strong-willed. She had older brothers and a strict father; she was known to do the opposite of whatever her father said if she thought that it was holding her back. Loud even when she was called "unlady" and persuaded some of her brothers to cover for her if she snuck out or skipped out on work. 

🩵 Tai: He was a very bubbly child when he was very young; however, as he got older, he became more stoic due to events in his life. He was very observant of the people he would spend a lot of time with, but no one really knew anything about him. He was a mystery, even to the people who considered him a friend. As he grew, he dived into work that was in front of him, even though he hated it to the point that it was unhealthy. However, he was seen as a star worker to his superiors.

💚 Zane: Sad and angry, not much has changed. He was alone most of the time; his caretaker was not the most welcoming, so he was very much left alone with himself. He would do puzzles against a mirror and pretend that someone was there till he finally realized that he would rather die than be let down again, so he very much grew closer to [redacted] with the help of his caretaker, which let some sort of twisted bond grow between them.

You glanced at the mistletoe hanging above the doorway and let out a small smirk as you called them over. Their eyes twinkled when they met you under the doorway, not seeming to notice your little trick, but after a few seconds, they glanced up, noticing that you were under the mistletoe.

💛 Marcel:

Marcel looked back at you and studied you for only a second before he gently took your cheek, giving you time to pull away before his lips touched yours in a sweet, lingering kiss, the taste of Aunt Zinnia's chrismas cookies and hot coco mixing together in perfect bliss.

The curly-haired man pulled back, his thumb gently rubbing against your lower lip before giving you two even more distance.

"We...we should get back to the party." However, he didn't let go of your hand.

She disappeared in the crowd of people, leaving you standing there.

🧡 Margaret:

Margaret looked back at you, a small pout coating her lips. "Why is there a Viscum album hanging from your doorway?"

You gave her a soft smile and explained the tradition, and she immediately popped up with excitement and a bright red blush.

"So, it is tradition, right?"

You gave a small smile and nodded.

She gave you a small peck on the lips, and before you know it, she is running away with you, her face even more red than before.

"Thank you! It was nice!"

"Tradition is tradition." He said it in a surprising, soft voice before going back to the party.

♥️ Owen:

Owen let out a bark of laughter and looked around the room. "Who is trying to get pregnant?"

You frowned in confusion for only Owen to explain. "That is a mistletoe; legend says that if a woman were to kiss under it, she would come with a child."

You laughed a little and explained the newer tradition, which Owen even laughed harder at.

"Ye'r kidding? So, it is an excuse for people to make out with their love at a bloody party? That feels even more ridiculous than the fertility thing."

You tried not to let your disappointment show, but you felt a small peck on your cheek. It was so quick that you thought you imagined it, and when you looked at the redhead, he didn't make eye contact with you.

She walked away with a little sway in her hips, and you are left standing at what just happened. 

💙 Rosemary:

Rosemary gave you a raised eyebrow and knew instantly about your little trick; however, she just pulled out a ruby-red lip stick and a pocket mirror while you watched in confusion. 

"What are you-" 

Rosemary shushed you with a look, and with a new coat of red lips stuck on her lips, she leaned forward and gave you a passionate kiss, leaving your legs weak as you leaned back against the door frame. When you both caught your breath, you noticed that her new coat was all but gone and a little smudge, then it clicked that the red was all over your own lips, probably smudged beyond compare to Rosemary's. 

Rosemary grinned. "You love quite... blissful Angelface/Handsome/Dollface...now go show off your pretty pink lips." 

Tai nodded as you handed him a drink, sipping from your own red Solo cup in a casual manner and making some small talk. However, you felt Tai's eyes linger on your lips with a regretful look.

🩵 Tai:

Tai's eyes snapped back towards you, and he stepped back in what looked like fear and something else as you saw him swallow, letting out an uncharacteristic meek. 

 "No."He pressed his lips together, a faint blush painting his cheeks.

You put your hands up in surrender. "I'm not going to force anything on you, Tai. "

You felt a shiver run down your spine.

💚 Zane:

Zane gave you a dangerous look before grabbing you by the chin and pulling you in for a rough kiss, teeth clashing together, and when you come up for air, Zane bites your lip.

"I am guessing you're my present this year." Zane squeezed your ass before leading you upstairs.

"Where are we going?" You said it in a dazed voice, following Zane before you could rationalize anything.

Zane chuckled from low inside his gut. "Oh little lion, I don't share what's mine. I don't need anybody looking at you while I make you scream."

DEMO

Thank you to everyone who sent me words of encouragement via asks. I would like to have a very sincere thank you to @albywritesfiction who has helped me with coding.

Notes:

There are now saved slots, so you are able to save your progress, and I have changed that you will now not have a set personality, but now you are going to be building your personality, which will affect certain situations. Please, if you find any mistakes in coding or grammar, please message me via Tumblr to fix the problem. I want to make this the best possible interactive fiction and story that I can, so I will be very grateful for your help. I also have changed some names around so if you see a few things different then do not fret to much or just feel free to ask about it.

Word Count:

Chapter 3: roughly 108579 words

Total: roughly 133111 words

CHAPTER 3:

get to meet the rest of the ROs

maybe learn about some family secrets

have the option to make things right with Jezebel

Learn more about the Cam's family

Grow you connection with the ROs

Spoilers! 🤐😬 But your MC can choose to be afflicted not just by her mother's parenting but also at Aunt Zinnia's.

Sometimes I think about one thing Brandon Sanderson said about coding and writing. He talked about his experience with programming and how he personally found it used the same mental energy as his writing did. I feel like that never hit me harder than when I started making a text-based game. I thought I could pull off something small in a month, not too interesting but hey, a small project.

Turns out I could, yes, but it was incredibly mentally exhausting.

Writing has always been an escape route for me, if I'm tired I write, if I'm stressed I write, if I feel overwhelmed with too many creative juices building up inside my head I write without a care for time. So I figured that whenever I got tired or frustrated with coding (I was learning everything as I went to frustration was something to keep in mind for sure), I'd just, write instead to keep progressing. Well, that didn't work out as well as I thought.

I find it fascinating to think about that, when I tried to switch from coding to writing it didn't feel like a switch to me, it felt like I was in the same mental space almost, like I was tackling problems in very similar ways or as if I just went from writing on one project to writing on a new one, unrelated yet the same. I ended up finishing the project (it was a Christmas gift so I kinda had to lol) but I know I'm not proud of the final result. My writing there is as weak as it gets, and on a year where I already struggled trying not to give up because I didn't see any improvement on my writing, it felt like it was the worst thing I had made yet.

Of course the gift receiver assured me they loved it, and to be fair he did get 2 hours or so of enjoyment out of it, so I know I did something right. But I can't stop thinking about how the earlier passages I wrote, when I hadn't tackled much coding yet, felt completely different to the latter ones. Of course the fact that I had a deadline and *uni* made me a bit more stressed than usual while working on it, but I still feel like those were minor issues. I know I can write okay-ish under pressure, but that was different.

All in all I'm glad I did the project, playing around with Twine was an amazing experience and I'd love to go back to it in the future with more time and a bigger idea, plus I feel like I picked up some new skills that will definetly help me in the future.

Sorry for the long rambling, but I thought it was an interesting thing to notice. I wonder if studying computer science and spending so much time coding might be a factor on how I'm writing less and less, and instead turning to drawing as an outlet to my creativity.