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hiii guys. i really didn't want to post anything until i had the rewritten demo done and ready for you to play, but ive kinda had a pet emergency with my cat Whiskey🙁. He disappeared for a day and a half and came back home with some broken teeth, and the vet said that he has to go into surgery to have at least one of them extracted. Please dont feel pressured to donate if you can't!! i appreciate any and all support. Whether it's just a like and reblog or a donation, it all means the world to me<3

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okay, it's here!! It's only ten questions, but i thought it'd be fun<3 i hope you enjoy! and make sure to tell me who you got😈

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On that other ask, what are all of the ros sexualities? (You know, so a playthrough for a romance doesn't turn redundant regarding that romance with a certain mc)

hi anon! juliette is the only ro whos romance is genderlocked. the rest of the ros can be romanced by anyone, so I'd say they're all pan.

quinn is also demi, and ianira is on the ace spectrum. this won't affect their romance routes too much, but its still something i wanted to share!!

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I saw in a different ask that Juliette was lesbian but my male oc was getting romance options with her. I don’t know if that was a mistake or something so thought I should let you know :)

well, now im also confused bc there aren't any romance options for juliette yet, LMAO. thank you for letting me know. I'll go figure out what's up

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Please ignore if it is too much spoilery. But does Ianira and Juliette know Mc has no memories?

no, they dont! i mean its not like they really let mc talk very much, so they haven't really had a chance to realize that mc has literally zero clue whats going on lmao

ianira & juliette: "we need to figure out how to stop you from being arrested"

mc:

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haii ive been told that the code for one of iniras flirt options is off and the phrasing for the hair and skin tones sometimes is off. ill make sure to fix these soon!!

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Part 1 of Chapter 1 is here! It's about 13k words long. There will be another update later this month with the rest of chapter one, but if you dont want to wait, you can enjoy part of it now!! If you spot any errors, please feel free to let me know. Hope you all enjoy<3

Find yourself in a very bad situation in an alleyway.

Meet your new vampire best friend even if she doesn't know it yet.

Find out the voice in your head is actually kind of mean to you and not just a companion.

Meet a warlock and contaminate their apartment in who knows what.

An entirely new look to the demo<3

And some character customization!!

Play the demo here!

Also, thank you to @losergames for the beautiful template it really helped me out<3

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Your cozy life in New Orleans is about to come crashing down.

You are the child and heir to the illustrious Almonáster y Roxás family, infamous for their monopoly on all dealings with the supernatural in 1890s Louisiana. Your youth was spent wanting for nothing— being waited on hand and foot, and kneeling among the reeds of New Orleans’ swamps, catching dragonflies.

But, as you would quickly come to realize, with the shimmery end to the Gilded Age comes the death of that languid, idyllic childhood. The threat of that great expanse beyond your youth skirts ahead of you, cloaked in shadow… alongside the many dreadful and mundane responsibilities that often accompany coming of age.

Preparing to continue your father’s business, even as he chooses to keep you and your family in the dark about the nature of his work.

Navigating the bustling streets of London, where you are to meet your fiancée at the altar. 

Contending forces pull you in every direction, as you learn to navigate adulthood, all while representing your house built of cards, the one that splinters beneath its own weight. You may approach the hurdles that face you on your path with the diplomacy that befits your father’s trade, or you may choose to fight the current that takes you. 

As you grow and come into your own as a young noble in London, you begin to unfurl your wings for the first time. But leaving the nest comes with problems of its own, some of which may destroy the carefully constructed peace you seek to preserve.

A semi customizable MC (choose your hair type and color, eye color, pronouns, sexuality, etc.)

Choose between four romance options: your fiancée, your secret lover, your fiancée's adoptive sibling, and one of your family's servants. (one male RO, one female RO, and two gender selectable ROs)

Deal with your family issues, all while having to deal with the law constantly making your life worse

Experience the supernatural world of London and decide how you really feel about your family's work with them

Have mommy issues and overall be the messiest person you can be <3

This IF is rated 18+ for sexually explicit scenes, alcohol and drug use, descriptive gore, and death. This list will be updated as the story is developed, but if there is anything that we may miss, please let us know

Loren Bennet ◇ The Secret Lover ◇ 19 | RO

Loren Bennet, your childhood best friend and the love of your life. You both met when you were a child, and they had moved to New Orleans. Originally, it was three of you, but after Anika returned home to France, the two of you had grown closer. Far closer than you ever should have, and now it's all been ruined. Loren is heartbroken over the fact that they won't be the one to marry you. Despite the fact that you were all once friends, once you can see their resentment towards Anika building, you're not really sure what will happen the day it becomes too much for them to handle.

Loren is gender selectable

Anika L'Amoreux ♡ The Betrothed ♡ 18 | RO

Anika L'Amoreux, your fiancée. Once, you two were best friends, but now she's more a stranger than anything else, and the fact that she refuses to admit that you two don't know each other anymore causes more issues than it prevents. Anika has no idea about your relationship with Loren, and is insistent on trying to rebuild your friendship. She's sweet and kind, but that kindness seems to just be causing more problems. You're not quite sure how exactly you're going to get through this engagement, let alone an entire marriage.

Anika is gender locked female, but that doesn't mean your sexuality is locked. How your MC feels about Anika is totally and completely the player’s choice.

Claude/Claudette L'Amoreux □ The Failure □ 19 | RO

Seen as the failure of the L'Amoreux family, C's life hasn't been the easiest. Adopted when they were 6, their new family assumed they'd practically rule the world only for them to fall into the wrong crowds and almost cost their family everything. C is desperately trying to make up for what they've done and prove to their family that they've changed, but nobody truly listens. Now, with Anika seen as the star of the L'Amoreux house, C is left to do nothing but follow her around and live in her shadow.

C is gender selectable

Jasper Moore ○ The Servant ○ 18 | RO

Jasper Moore has been a staple in your life for almost as long as you can remember. His family came to work for yours when you were young, and Jasper assigned himself the role of your personal attendee since the beginning. Despite having him so close most of your life, you really don't know much about him. You have no idea how he feels about your situation either, but when you found out about the betrothal, he was one of the first ones to comfort you, promising that he would be there the entire way through. Even if you're sure of nothing else, you can be sure that Jasper will always be there to lend a hand when you're in need.

Jasper is gender locked male

Philippe ‘Pip’ Almonáster y Róxas ☆ The Brother ☆ 10

Pip has been inseparable from your side almost his entire life. Your mother and sister left your life around the same time, and the hurt from that only drove him closer. You're his hero, and he admires you in every way possible. Surprisingly, Pip seemed to take the news of you leaving New Orleans well, but later that night, he had crawled into your bed and cried himself to sleep next to you. Your heart aches at the thought of having to leave him behind.

Flora Almonáster y Róxas ♧ The Sister ♧ 23

You and Flora were close once, but when she turned 18 and got married, that bond withered rather quickly. Only speaking through an occasional letter and a rare visit, you can't say you know Flora all that well anymore. She did, however, come home specifically to offer you support after hearing the news of your engagement, but you're still unsure of how to feel about her.

Andreas Almonáster y Róxas □ The Father □ 48

You have an odd relationship with your father. You've never been particularly close, but you never imagined he'd be putting together a marriage for you behind your back. You and your father may have been distant from each other, but you still trusted him. Now, that trust is broken, and it leaves you to wonder what else he could possibly be hiding from you.

Demo ☆ Pinterest ☆ Spotify

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so are yall busy tomorrow morning or

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Don’t know a thing about the shadow Hunter chronicles but this game seems interesting so far. I am ready to put myself through pain by being a Quinn romancer

okay but if you ignore the pain you can focus on how cute they are and how in love they are with mc:3

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Your cozy life in New Orleans is about to come crashing down.

You are the child and heir to the illustrious Almonáster y Roxás family, infamous for their monopoly on all dealings with the supernatural in 1890s Louisiana. Your youth was spent wanting for nothing— being waited on hand and foot, and kneeling among the reeds of New Orleans’ swamps, catching dragonflies.

But, as you would quickly come to realize, with the shimmery end to the Gilded Age comes the death of that languid, idyllic childhood. The threat of that great expanse beyond your youth skirts ahead of you, cloaked in shadow… alongside the many dreadful and mundane responsibilities that often accompany coming of age.

Preparing to continue your father’s business, even as he chooses to keep you and your family in the dark about the nature of his work.

Navigating the bustling streets of London, where you are to meet your fiancée at the altar. 

Contending forces pull you in every direction, as you learn to navigate adulthood, all while representing your house built of cards, the one that splinters beneath its own weight. You may approach the hurdles that face you on your path with the diplomacy that befits your father’s trade, or you may choose to fight the current that takes you. 

As you grow and come into your own as a young noble in London, you begin to unfurl your wings for the first time. But leaving the nest comes with problems of its own, some of which may destroy the carefully constructed peace you seek to preserve.

A semi customizable MC (choose your hair type and color, eye color, pronouns, sexuality, etc.)

Choose between four romance options: your fiancée, your secret lover, your fiancée's adoptive sibling, and one of your family's servants. (one male RO, one female RO, and two gender selectable ROs)

Deal with your family issues, all while having to deal with the law constantly making your life worse

Experience the supernatural world of London and decide how you really feel about your family's work with them

Have mommy issues and overall be the messiest person you can be <3

This IF is rated 18+ for sexually explicit scenes, alcohol and drug use, descriptive gore, and death. This list will be updated as the story is developed, but if there is anything that we may miss, please let us know

Loren Bennet ◇ The Secret Lover ◇ 19 | RO

Loren Bennet, your childhood best friend and the love of your life. You both met when you were a child, and they had moved to New Orleans. Originally, it was three of you, but after Anika returned home to France, the two of you had grown closer. Far closer than you ever should have, and now it's all been ruined. Loren is heartbroken over the fact that they won't be the one to marry you. Despite the fact that you were all once friends, once you can see their resentment towards Anika building, you're not really sure what will happen the day it becomes too much for them to handle.

Loren is gender selectable

Anika L'Amoreux ♡ The Betrothed ♡ 18 | RO

Anika L'Amoreux, your fiancée. Once, you two were best friends, but now she's more a stranger than anything else, and the fact that she refuses to admit that you two don't know each other anymore causes more issues than it prevents. Anika has no idea about your relationship with Loren, and is insistent on trying to rebuild your friendship. She's sweet and kind, but that kindness seems to just be causing more problems. You're not quite sure how exactly you're going to get through this engagement, let alone an entire marriage.

Anika is gender locked female, but that doesn't mean your sexuality is locked. How your MC feels about Anika is totally and completely the player’s choice.

Claude/Claudette L'Amoreux □ The Failure □ 19 | RO

Seen as the failure of the L'Amoreux family, C's life hasn't been the easiest. Adopted when they were 6, their new family assumed they'd practically rule the world only for them to fall into the wrong crowds and almost cost their family everything. C is desperately trying to make up for what they've done and prove to their family that they've changed, but nobody truly listens. Now, with Anika seen as the star of the L'Amoreux house, C is left to do nothing but follow her around and live in her shadow.

C is gender selectable

Jasper Moore ○ The Servant ○ 18 | RO

Jasper Moore has been a staple in your life for almost as long as you can remember. His family came to work for yours when you were young, and Jasper assigned himself the role of your personal attendee since the beginning. Despite having him so close most of your life, you really don't know much about him. You have no idea how he feels about your situation either, but when you found out about the betrothal, he was one of the first ones to comfort you, promising that he would be there the entire way through. Even if you're sure of nothing else, you can be sure that Jasper will always be there to lend a hand when you're in need.

Jasper is gender locked male

Philippe ‘Pip’ Almonáster y Róxas ☆ The Brother ☆ 10

Pip has been inseparable from your side almost his entire life. Your mother and sister left your life around the same time, and the hurt from that only drove him closer. You're his hero, and he admires you in every way possible. Surprisingly, Pip seemed to take the news of you leaving New Orleans well, but later that night, he had crawled into your bed and cried himself to sleep next to you. Your heart aches at the thought of having to leave him behind.

Flora Almonáster y Róxas ♧ The Sister ♧ 23

You and Flora were close once, but when she turned 18 and got married, that bond withered rather quickly. Only speaking through an occasional letter and a rare visit, you can't say you know Flora all that well anymore. She did, however, come home specifically to offer you support after hearing the news of your engagement, but you're still unsure of how to feel about her.

Andreas Almonáster y Róxas □ The Father □ 48

You have an odd relationship with your father. You've never been particularly close, but you never imagined he'd be putting together a marriage for you behind your back. You and your father may have been distant from each other, but you still trusted him. Now, that trust is broken, and it leaves you to wonder what else he could possibly be hiding from you.

Demo ☆ Pinterest ☆ Spotify

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and i expect you to FILL my inbox with info about them

i felt like that image was staring into my skull😭

its my attempt at intimidation to get you all to info dump about ur mcs to me

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i will. have so many oc’s after the demo comes out😭

and i expect you to FILL my inbox with info about them

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Dev. Update: 7/7/2024

Hi!! First I wanted to thank everyone so much for their patience with me. I promise to be more active (across all my blogs not just this one) and post updates more frequently. Now lets get into the actual development update.

This month I've been participating in a writing challenge and it's allowed me to make a lot more progress than I was before:3. That being said with the amount of progress I've made it's become more clear to me that when I previously thought this chapter was only going to be about 20k words its looking to be closer to 40k.

Trust me when I say that I love big updates from my favorite IFs; I do feel a little guilty making you all wait so long for said update. So what I'm planning to do is posting a shorter update (around 11k) soon and then at the end of the month posting the full thing.

Obviously if you want to wait for the full chapter to be released that's fine! But for those who have been itching for a little bit more content i hope you enjoy what I'm going to give you:3

Anyways! I hope you're all doing well. As always feel free to send in any thoughts or questions. Love you guys<3

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I will be looking forward to soon, then. :>

i hope you enjoy it anon!!

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Dev. Update: 7/7/2024

Hi!! First I wanted to thank everyone so much for their patience with me. I promise to be more active (across all my blogs not just this one) and post updates more frequently. Now lets get into the actual development update.

This month I've been participating in a writing challenge and it's allowed me to make a lot more progress than I was before:3. That being said with the amount of progress I've made it's become more clear to me that when I previously thought this chapter was only going to be about 20k words its looking to be closer to 40k.

Trust me when I say that I love big updates from my favorite IFs; I do feel a little guilty making you all wait so long for said update. So what I'm planning to do is posting a shorter update (around 11k) soon and then at the end of the month posting the full thing.

Obviously if you want to wait for the full chapter to be released that's fine! But for those who have been itching for a little bit more content i hope you enjoy what I'm going to give you:3

Anyways! I hope you're all doing well. As always feel free to send in any thoughts or questions. Love you guys<3

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I am happy to see that you are well! <3

thank you anon!! i hope youre well too:3