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kingsdespair-if
King's Despair Interactive Fiction
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Hello, dear. You can call me Kroz. I'm 26 years old and go by she/her. ~ ​ ​ My mind is a strange combination of Jane Austen, Mary Shelley, and George R. R. Martin, lacking their talent but possessing their weirdness and depression.
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kingsdespair-if · 11 months ago
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UPDATE! (kinda)
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Hello, dear.
I wanted to provide an update on my progress.
Currently, everything is about 80% ready for release. I just need to review my coding and paths to ensure smooth operation. I have made significant revisions to parts I was not satisfied with and am also preparing to launch a third IF project (my personal fav)
However, I am currently struggling emotionally and feeling drained.
I recently moved to a new place and now I'm going through a difficult time in my personal life. As a result, I am unable to dedicate myself to writing, coding, or any other tasks as I fear I may not meet my usual standards.
So, I wanted to explain why there has been a delay in updates and why I have been less active.
Rest assured, my IF projects are still works in progress, and I remain committed to them. I have a deep affection for my characters and the stories I am crafting along with all of my readers.
At the moment, my focus is on dealing with personal challenges, and I appreciate your understanding, patience, and support during this time.
I will need to take a necessary break for my well-being.
Take care, and thank you for following my work.
I look forward to reconnecting with you all soon.
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kingsdespair-if · 1 year ago
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Release Date for Chapter Three
It is finally here: the release date for Part 2 of Chapter 3. I am sorry that it took so long, but I am happy to announce that My Inner Sins will be updated on 2/18/2024. There were a lot of changes made that I think everyone will appreciate, including an actual save system and an updated stats profile for your character.
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kingsdespair-if · 1 year ago
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Boooooo 👻
I'm here 😈 I'm curious as to what it would be like to go on a Valentine's date with Amisha and Secret 💜 (poly route pls ✊😍)
Hello, kitty. 👻💜
You are quite persistent, aren't you?
I've already said no to poly for Secret. But since you're my favorite, I'll make an exception and give you this little treat.
As per request, Secret here will be the female variant.
Let's see.
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It's early in the morning, and you're returning from your morning shower. As you dry your hair with a towel, you feel water droplets trickling down your neck. With your hand on the doorknob of your room, you pause before turning it as you hear a noise coming from inside. It's a conversation. No, it's a fight. Clearly, those two can never get along, and their early morning arguments have become a part of the routine.
You chuckle to yourself when you hear it.
"What are you doing? I already told you not to touch me!" Amisha barks.
"I didn't touch you because I wanted to. You stepped on my tail, so I had to push you away from me," Secret bites back.
"What kind of stupid creature even has a tail?"
"That's rich coming from the brute who literally turns into a tiger… WITH A TAIL!"
"Oh, you piece of…"
Okay, time to interfere. You turn the doorknob and enter. As soon as they see you, Amisha drops the candleholder she was about to throw at Secret, and Secret blows out the fireball she had just conjured.
"Good morning, ladies. I see we're all excited to spend Valentine's together, huh?" you ask, giving them both a knowing smirk.
Secret moves closer to Amisha, wrapping an arm around her shoulder as she growls in response to the physical contact.
"Oh, yes! Me and the kitty here were just talking about how much we enjoy each other's company, right?"
Amisha huffs and unfolds herself from Secret's embrace, walking towards you and grabbing both of your hands with her warm ones.
"Never mind the dumb half-lizard. I'm just happy you're here, and even more so to know that you set aside the whole day for me," Amisha says to you, her affection evident in her words and glowing orange eyes.
"Yes, for you. And for Secret too. You're both my girlfriends. And you both look wonderful today. Now, why don't you two take a break from your rivalry, just for today?" you reply, brushing a stray strand of hair away from her face and giving her a sweet kiss on the temple.
"Ugh, fine. I promise," Amisha says, raising her hand.
"Secret?" you ask, narrowing your eyes at her.
"Yes, my destiny?" she replies mischievously, blinking rapidly with her hands under her chin.
"Will you behave today?"
"I don't know what you're talking about. I always behave."
You shake your head, pointing at the black pillow that was set on fire a few weeks ago during one of the morning fights.
"Alright, ladies. Let's go. We have a wonderful day ahead of us," you offer your hands to both of them. Amisha grabs your left hand, and you hold out your right hand for Secret.
"I… I can't hold your hand like this. I might hurt you…" Secret looks at her own left arm, covered in scales, with big dark claws coming out where her nails should be.
You smile at her, grabbing her scaled hand and intertwining your fingers.
"No, you won't. Come on."
The three of you head out the door and manage to squeeze in all the activities you had planned for the day.
Amisha had organized a walk in the woods, a picnic, and some time to relax and watch the clear blue sky and peaceful white clouds.
Secret found some wild strawberries, and Amisha cooked a delicious sandwich with boar meat, wild herbs, and fresh bread from the kitchens.
You all took a refreshing dive into the waterfall and enjoyed the sunset from the top of a mountain, spending a lot of time stargazing.
The tent you brought turned out to be too small for three people to sleep in, but it didn't matter since you hadn't planned on sleeping that night.
The whole forest became the witness of your love for both Amisha and Secret.
𝙷𝚊𝚙𝚙𝚢 𝚅𝚊𝚕𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚎'𝚜 !💜
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kingsdespair-if · 1 year ago
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DEMO - last updated January 27th wordcount - 2.3k prologue + 1/3 of chapter one out. the next half 2/3 is guaranteed to come out next week.
SYSTEM FAILURE is a 17+ dystopian thriller interactive fiction book using Twine, the game will be completely free throughout its development and after. Play as a struggling adult stuck in NeoPlex running from your past, refusing to acknowledge the connections that string you along to one of the biggest hijacks known to man. AI.
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hey siri: how can you tell if somebody really loves you?
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hey siri: what do you do if you think he's lying to you? what do you say to him?
i'm sorry, i'm not sure what you mean.
siri, how do you know when time is up on your relationship?
i'm sorry, i'm not sure-
what do i do if he's hurting me? what do i do if he's manipulating me? what does gaslighting mean? how do you know?
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siri, how do i get out?
siri, how does it end?
siri, when will this stop hurting?
i'm sorry, i don't know how to answer that.
... me neither.
and that was the day little siri decided to stand up for all the broken-hearted they encountered and change what was once known to what is now new. (poem by catarine hancock)
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Play as a semi-set tired adult, chugging their way through this hellish nightmare.
Pick and choose your battles, who stays and who goes?
Day-off Interludes
An in-depth romance and friendship system
Fight the newest cyber-villain of NeoPlex, expect, are you two connected?
Travel through universes you never knew existed as realities begin to bend through time itself
Why do you feel like you're being watched at every moment?
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Cipher - The Mastermind real name: xxx xxx
Cipher is a brilliant and enigmatic leader, exuding an air of calm confidence even in the face of adversity. With a strategic mind, he often thinks several steps ahead, playing a complex game of chess against the corporations. Cipher is intensely private, revealing little about his personal life and motivations. His past experiences have left him with a sense of betrayal, driving him to dismantle the very systems he once served.
Cipher embodies a sleek and modern aesthetic. His attire consists of fitted, tech-infused clothing that seamlessly integrates with the cyberpunk fashion of NeoPlex. Cipher's hair, a stylish mix of dark hues, is carefully tousled and pulled back into a bun, gives him a charismatic look. Augmented reality tattoos, visible on his hands and neck, pulse with digital patterns as an outward manifestation of his connection to the digital realm. Cipher's eyes, a piercing shade of blue, reflect a sharp intellect and a determination to reshape the future.
Specter - The Infiltrator real name:
Specter is the embodiment of adaptability and resourcefulness. A charismatic and quick-witted individual, he excels in navigating the intricate webs of corporate espionage. Specter has a rebellious streak and a sharp tongue, often challenging authority. Despite a tough exterior, there's a sense of loyalty to the Codebreakers and a personal code of ethics that guides their actions.
Specter is a figure of stealth and agility. His tan silhouette is slender but fit, and he moves with a feline grace. Dressed in sleek, form-fitting dark attire, Specter's attire includes a hooded jacket with reflective patterns that disrupt facial recognition technology. However, underneath, he usually sports a tight black shirt. His gray eyes betray a glint of rebellious determination. Tattoos of circuitry wind around their cybernetic-enhanced legs.
Aegis - The Hacker real name: xxx xxx
Aegis is the moral compass of the group, with a strong sense of justice and an unwavering commitment to ethical hacking. She is very calm under pressure, always seeking diplomatic solutions before resorting to confrontation. Aegis values cooperation and views technology as a tool for liberation rather than control. Despite her sometimes stoic demeanor, she carries a burden of guilt from her past.
Aegis carries an air of calm determination. Her attire consists of a mix of practicality and functionality, often wearing a jacket adorned with patches of digital circuitry. Aegis has cybernetic enhancements visible along their arms, seamlessly integrated with their natural form. Her blue eyes, when not obscured by her brown bangs, reflect a mixture of resolve and compassion. Aegis' appearance is deliberately unassuming, allowing her to blend into both corporate and underground environments.
Reverie - The Switcher real name: xxx xxx
Reverie is a free spirit with a creative and vibrant personality. They find solace in the virtual realms they create, where imagination knows no bounds. Reverie is both the heart and the whimsy of the group, injecting a sense of wonder into their often dark reality. Despite their playful nature, Reverie is fiercely committed to the cause and possesses a deep understanding of the power and potential risks of virtual realities.
Reverie is a vibrant presence, a stark contrast to the gloom of the city. Their clothing is an eclectic mix of colors, adorned with accessories that seem to shimmer with digital patterns. Reverie's hair is a canvas of ever-changing colors that fall along to their neck, reflecting their playful nature. Glasses rest on their forehead, ready to be donned when venturing into the virtual realms. Tattooed circuits weave across their chests and forearms, an artistic manifestation of their deep connection to technology.
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kingsdespair-if · 1 year ago
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Hey Kroz!! I went to try and Play Kings Despair demo again and noticed the link doesn't work. There's an error when I try to get to your itch.io, just want to make sure you are aware.
Hello, dear!
Thank you for letting me know.
Are you getting this message?
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If so, the issue is not with my link. Itch.io is currently experiencing server problems.
You can check the status here:
https://downforeveryoneorjustme.com/itch-io
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kingsdespair-if · 1 year ago
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Blood touched your lips.
One moment you were walking home, and the next you were waking up in a hospital room with a searing pain in your neck and an insatiable hunger lingering in your belly. The events of the previous night were a blurry and chaotic mess of fear, panic, and blood.
Your blood...
ONCE BITTEN is a dark romance interactive fiction game set in a vampire-infested 1990s New York City. Navigate the city as you try to regain your footing and find your place as a recently-turned vampire. Being a vampire isn't as glamorous as the stories make it out to be, especially when you have a group of Hunters that want you dead.
Content Warnings: suggestive themes, violence, gore, blood, body horror, drug use, death, animal cruelty, homophobia, and transphobia
* Note: Content warnings, with the option to disable them, will appear before each chapter.
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Play as a customizable protagonist, with the ability to choose your name (including nicknames), gender, pronouns, and appearance.
Befriend a cast of characters and pursue one of five romance options.
Explore New York City and its vampiric nightlife as a newly-turned vampire. Experience what it truly means to be a creature of the night.
Adopt a dog, or don’t. Be warned, it will come back to bite you.
A focus on choices, rather than stats, that will alter your relationships with the cast as well as the narrative moving forward. Will you choose to embrace your new existence?
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Dr. Joseph Levi (he/him)
A seemingly quiet, albeit quite sarcastic, professor at first glance, Dr. Joseph Levi is more than what meets the eye. In reality, he is a type of vampire hunter known as a Keeper—and he also happens to save your life and doom it too.
Vanya Kreisky (she/her)
Beautiful, cunning, and deceptive, Miss Vanya Kreisky is the queen of the Scarlet Palace, a historic hotel and casino nestled in the heart of Manhattan. She much older, and more powerful, than she first lets on, and seems to have an odd interest in you.
Rana Ayari (she/her)
Rana Ayari is the owner of Lilith's Lounge, a small bar near West Village. She's a welcoming face to strangers with an easy-going attitude. Unless you're stirring up trouble, you'll be welcome at Lilith's.
Addison Reyes (he/him | she/her)
Only turned about fifteen years ago, Addison is probably the youngest vampire you'll meet, and because of that, they have a sense of optimism and adventure many older vampires lack. They like to have fun and they'll share it with you—well, whenever they're not stuck working a shift at Lilith's, of course.
Dr. Michael "Ellie" Elliot (he/they)
Dr. Michael Elliot is a doctor working at the hospital you wake up in after being turned. They're quite zany, in a way you can't quite place, and it's obvious they've seen some things in their centuries long existence that they quite haven't processed yet.
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DEMO COMING SOON!
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kingsdespair-if · 1 year ago
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How I discovered this IF is when I was scrolling on Tumblr on my computer since I always have s habit of test play games to see it's up my alley.
And when I saw this I thought why not make my MC a flirt and now THIS HAPPENS. 😭😭😭
What inspire this project?????
Hello again, dear.
Thank you for sharing how you found my IF; it's always interesting for me to know. It's also funny to hear that you came to be the flirty one and ended up falling for the resident playboy hahaha
The whole story is actually an adaptation from a DnD campaign that I created to play with my friends, where I was the Dungeon Master. The ROs are NPCs from my DnD campaign with the same name (King's Despair), and most of the other important characters, like the human Prince and Horseshoe, are also NPCs from my campaign.
As for what inspired me to create the story… Well, A Song of Ice and Fire, Lord of the Rings, Dark Souls, Elden Ring, and The Witcher have all had a huge influence on me. They helped me design the universe of the IF.
Thank you for your interest and for your question. I hope this fulfills your curiosity.
And since you're such a huge Veldon fan, here's a pic of him that I made while fooling around one of these days.
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kingsdespair-if · 1 year ago
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This is the first IF that has a playboy RO and i LIVE FOR IT
Hello, dear.
I'm happy to see that our beloved Veldon has gained another admirer hahaha Thank you for your interest, dear! I hope you enjoy the upcoming chapters, as there will be plenty of Veldon for you to enjoy.
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kingsdespair-if · 1 year ago
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Progress update!
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Hello, dears.
I wanted to give you all an update on my progress.
First of all, I apologize for not responding to the messages in my ask box. I will reply to them all very soon.
Thank you for your patience.
I also want to let you know that my IFs are not on hiatus. I am still working on them daily. Currently, I am working on three different projects: King's Despair, Shadow of Styria, and a new project that I will be announcing soon (it's almost ready).
That's the reason why my progress has been delayed, and I'm slower at posting relevant updates. But I'm still working on it.
So, rest assured that my work is not abandoned or on hiatus.
Thank you to everyone who enjoys my writing and continues to follow my stories and characters.
Happy holidays to all!
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kingsdespair-if · 2 years ago
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AAAAAAAAAAA Thank you, Xai!
That's truly amazing. We all love a good rampaging Amisha! 🐯
Great art. 💜
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Amisha from @kingsdespair-if 👀
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kingsdespair-if · 2 years ago
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What age is Laura and what age does Carmella look like ?
Hello, dear.
Laura is 22 years old, while Carmilla appears to be around 27, the age at which she was turned.
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kingsdespair-if · 2 years ago
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I can't handle all this cuteness! 🥰
As always, I love the family you imagined with Secret and your OC and your amazing art.
Thank you once again!
Another fanart of a headcanon family from the interactive fiction @kingsdespair-if the family is of the RO Secret and my OC magnolia where I imagine they retire to a farm deep in the forest.
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Whisper (Age: 15)
*the one in the red dress*
Facts
Iggy (Age: 14)
*the only one with blonde hair*
- the tallest of all his siblings at 6'1 (which he always reminds Whisper of)
- has no scales at all
- middle name is Secret
- a very kind and mature young man, he always will give everyone a helping hand
Sion (Age: 11)
* the one sitting on top of Iggy*
- the shortest of all his siblings
- has a hour skin and hair routine when he is older
- second to having the least amount of scales, however, seems to flaunt his black and red scales whenever he is in public
- the oldest by five and a half minutes between him and his fraternal twin Orion
- a very snarky kid. Always had something to say and quiet good with the ladies and gents when he got older. little heart breaker 💔
Orion (Age: 11)
*sitting on Whisper's lap*
- a cinnamon roll 😍 and very much as innocent as Secret.
- very close to his mother, following her around when he was younger
- is the only one of his siblings that got his father's eye color even if it is just one eye
- his freckles make up the Pegasus constellation which earned him the Nickname "little star" by his mother
- also named after a constellation
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kingsdespair-if · 2 years ago
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How would Kahild react to a partner who is a very act as a very good monarch when they are married or together?
Hello, dear.
Khalid would likely not marry someone who isn't a good leader and doesn't care for their people. This is the most important thing for him, even above himself.
If you choose to pursue the insufferable prince, keep in mind that he may love you with all his heart, but his priority will always be his people, especially those in need. Those who are starving and forgotten by his father and older siblings.
So, if his partner is a great monarch, Khalid will be head over heels. He might even stop being rude sooner than expected...
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kingsdespair-if · 2 years ago
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AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
This is so beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing! I love them all.💜
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@kingsdespair-if
I made this a while ago, I think this was one of my first pieces of fanart I made of this series but I just finished it and I need to post. So this is a movie poster if King's Despair was a movie.
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kingsdespair-if · 2 years ago
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Can the ROs find other partners or have happy ending with other NPCs in the game? I want to see all my babies happy even if I am with Misha
Hello, dear.
That's such a sweet ask! Thank you for sending it.
Yes! However, they will not form couples with each other.
If you refuse Secret, they will not attempt to find another mate. Similarly, if your female MC rejects Amisha, she will not seek another partner.
But the remaining ROs will still seek out partners.
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kingsdespair-if · 2 years ago
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hallo metadinha 🤭💜
since tom is halloween im curious as to what are the ROs go-to halloween candy and movie 👀
thank you and have a great day mwaa :"3
Hello, babe. 💜
ROs Halloween candies and movies it is!
Amisha enjoys watching slasher movies while munching on a delicious toffee apple.
Veleena, on the other hand, prefers psychological horror movies and likes to have Sour Patch candies as her movie snack.
Khalid has a taste for cult movies and enjoys watching Midsommar while indulging in pumpkin pie.
Veldon has a soft spot for trash movies that are unintentionally funny. He likes to snack on Haribo Gummies while watching them.
Kaellë is a fan of supernatural horror and enjoys watching it with Mauthak. They like to share a bucket of sweet popcorn while watching.
Secret also enjoys a good slasher movie, especially the classics with lots of gore. Their snack of choice is jelly eyeballs.
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Anna and Laura both enjoy supernatural horror movies. Laura prefers vampire movies, while Anna prefers werewolves and ghosts.
Anna loves peanut butter kisses, while Laura prefers chocolate chip cookies.
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kingsdespair-if · 2 years ago
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Why do I imagine Secret purring when he is happy? Lol. 👍 😆
Hello, dear.
It's possible, not gonna lie.
A purring death machine, very cute.
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