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[darkfictionjude]

Word count: 113K

Grow up in a picturesque boarding school

Befriend or romance your childhood bestie

Go to a Hollywood Party

Engage in acts not-so-appropriate

Choose between being a rebel and being a rule-follower

Meet 3 out of 5 ROs

Have a complicated relationship with your mother

Decide why you want to be famous

Play | Spotify

This game is intended for a mature audience.

Credits to Bellamy for beta testing. Anyone want another historical IF check out eirs @suevi-if <3

[bloodlines-if]

Bloodlines is a 18+ dark, low/urban fantasy, horror story.

Demo (TBA)

Content Warnings include: Graphic violence and gore, Body horror, Strong language/profanity, Death and murder, Disturbing imagery, Blood and injury descriptions, Mental health themes, Supernatural horror elements, Substance use, (optional) sexual content. (Please keep in mind this is a very dark story with heavy themes and may not be suitable for everyone!!)

They call you Leech – a journalist with too much nerve and not enough self-preservation. You dig where no one else will. You expose what gets others buried. In Sordia, that makes you a target. Some respect you. Most want your throat cut.

You thought you'd seen the worst the city could offer until your estranged sister crashes back into your life, dropping a mystery in your lap: Twelve photos. Twelve people. And you’re in one of them.

Two people in those photos already went missing. No ransom, no trails, no bodies and no answers.

Now you’re caught in a story you didn’t ask for, but you'll follow it to the bitter end anyway.

Try not to run out of time to figure out who’s collecting names… before yours is crossed out too.

Centuries ago, there were myths about supernatural beings roaming through this world. Now, their descendants walk the streets. There are eleven main Bloodlines: Primordial, Umbra, Draegon, Seraph, Infernal, Fae, Abyssal, Ifrit, Manitou, Chronos and Chimaera.

The power runs in the blood. Not gods. Not monsters(?) Just a little more. Their abilities make them stronger, richer, deadlier but not untouchable.

In Sordia, a decaying metropolis built on the bones of old New York, humans and the powerful bloodborns coexist – barely. It’s a city where humans fight Bloodlines, and Bloodlines devour each other for control. Violence is routine, loyalty is rare, and everyone bleeds the same in the end. At the top sit the Twenty-Three Families, the ruling mix of old blood and old money. They own the precincts, the papers, and the people.

The law? Corrupt. The faiths? Weaponized. The truth? Up for auction. And you?

You’re just one more soul with a heartbeat, following blood trails with a camera, digging up what should’ve stayed buried.

Welcome to Sordia. The city's rotten to the core. Try not to catch it.

꙰ Play as a human Journalist and customize your looks, gender, pronouns, sexuality etc.

꙰ Form deep, messy, or dangerous connections. Romance is optional but sometimes survival depends on who you trust (*cough*or betray).

꙰ Are you more respected, or loathed? Your choices will shape how the Sordia treats you... and how you survive in it.

꙰ Print the truth no matter the cost or bury it for the right price. You decide where the line is, and how often you cross it.

꙰ Choose your career background – investigative journalist, tabloid reporter, war correspondent or whistleblower. Each path offers unique advantages... and setbacks.

꙰ Human or not, blood still spills. Sordia’s streets are dangerous, and your choices can mean life, death, or something worse.

Maud (female | Umbra Bloodline) Your estranged younger sister, and a walking disaster you can’t quite let go of. Maud only shows up whenever she wants and never when you’re ready. She’s been off the grid for years now, you have no idea where she’s been or what she’s done.

Benedict ''Ben'' (male | Human) Your uncle, and one of the few people who’s never lied to you. Ben tried to raise you and Maud the best he could, but Sordia eats good men fast. Now he doesn’t leave his apartment, not ever. He handles your digital back-end. Cameras, firewalls, encrypted archives, you name it, he’s cracking it. Ben’s not made for this place. But without him, you’d be dead ten times over.

Andre/ Anaya ''Ace'' Reid (male / female | Human RO) Your best friend, your backup, and one of the few people left who’ll pick up the phone when your name flashes on it. Ace works for the CRD, the folks who handle everything criminally bloodline related. Some say they’re too good for Sordia. You’re just hoping the city doesn’t eat them next.

Dr. Arden (male / female | Manitou Bloodline RO) Dr. Arden runs a neutral clinic in the undercity, patching up anyone who can crawl through the door. They're blunt, cold, and don’t care who you are, only how bad you're bleeding. They don’t take sides, don’t make friends, and don’t ask questions. But if you’re dying, they’re your last best chance.

Egon/ Emme Han (male / female | Draegon Bloodline RO) Heir to one of the most powerful Draegon families in the city, and the youngest CEO to ever make the top board. Sharp suit, sharper tongue. Egon/Emme moves through the world like it owes them something, and maybe it does. They’re arrogant, calculating, and impossible to impress.

Lucian/Lucia ''Luz'' (male / female | Infernal Bloodline RO) A crime boss with too much charm and not nearly enough mercy. Luz runs their empire with a grin, a drink in hand, and pink-tinted shades. No one really knows where they came from. All anyone knows is: you don’t cross them, and you don’t ever mistake their smile for kindness.

[abouquetofchrysanthemums]

A Bouquet of Chrysanthemums

Synopsis

Chrysanthemums were your brother's favorite flowers, red ones especially.

The irony, then, of bringing a bouquet of white chrysanthemums to his funeral is not lost on you.

It was supposed to be a day like any other in the big city: investigate a crime scene, interview witnesses, collect evidence, arrest suspects, return home to the apartment you shared with your best friend and fellow Archersvale native, and have a video chat with your older brother. So when your best friend tells you that they received a call informing them of your brother’s death, you know that nothing will ever be the same again.

They say he died in his sleep, most likely from overexertion. He always did work himself to the bone when he was putting together a big news article; it was what made him the best investigative journalist of your small town.

For the first time in almost a decade, you and your best friend return to Archersvale for your brother’s funeral…only to discover that his death may not have been as natural as it seemed.

Being the only homicide detective around for miles, it’s up to you now to find out what exactly happened to your brother, why it happened, and who did it. Being related to the victim also obviously brings about a conflict of interest, but luckily for you, the reliable deputy sheriff of Archersvale is willing to let you join the investigation as a consultant; interestingly enough, the deputy is also your childhood rival.

Good luck, Detective.

Features

Customize your character from their gender and pronouns to their physical appearance.

Investigate your brother’s death and collect the evidence needed to bring his killer to justice.

Be attentive! If you are unable to gather enough evidence needed to prove it, you could arrest the wrong person or they could walk free.

Determine how you develop your relationships with the two people who will closely aid you in your investigation.

Will you maintain your friendship with your best friend or will you finally act on some long-repressed feelings you may have had for them?

Will you allow your antagonism with your childhood rival to continue or will you finally bury the hatchet with them? Or maybe even work on the unresolved tension you may have felt between you since your high school days?

The Team

Matthew/Mathena Archer

As fiery and passionate as their red hair, M has been your best friend since the two of you met in middle school. People always said it was like the two of you were joined at the hip, and they weren’t wrong; it’s been a case of “where one goes, the other follows” for as long as you could remember. But being practically joined at the hip wasn't the only reason why they joined you in moving to the big city; they were also an up-and-coming singer-songwriter, launched to fame with the help of the internet. Unfortunately, their family staunchly believed they just had their head in the clouds and wouldn't get anywhere in life, which meant that they had spent many nights over at your house. Well, after nine years, two self-released albums, and nearly a million fans, you can say without a doubt that M is talented and hard-working enough to make their dreams come true.

Matthew (or Matty, as you also call him) has short red hair with such unruly curls that he uses a cute bandana when he writes songs at home, a fact he has shared with a photo on his social media; a minute after posting the pic, he became a trending topic online which lasted for weeks. His eyes are a vibrant shade of green that light up when he’s having the time of his life and dull when he feels his world crumbling around him. His skin is fair and dotted with freckles, especially across his nose, from hours of performing under the sun in Archersvale Park. He also has a lean physique that he maintains by jogging in the wee hours of the morning but often hides away with his signature oversized hoodies.

Mathena (or Mattie, as you also call her) often keeps her long red hair out of her face in a variety of ways, which are each tied to what she'll be doing in the near future; her default hairstyle is the simple yet effective ponytail for any regular activity like grocery shopping, but she braids her hair when she goes out to perform at a gig, and when she puts it up in a bun, you know that she's going to spend the next few hours writing lyrics and humming a string of tunes to herself. Her eyes are a vibrant shade of green that light up when she’s having the time of her life and dull when she feels her world crumbling around her. Her skin is fair and dotted with freckles, especially across her nose, from hours of performing under the sun in Archersvale Park. She also has a fit physique that she maintains by jogging in the wee hours of the morning but often hides away with her signature oversized hoodies.

Delfín/Delfína Castañeda

The very definition of tall, dark, and alluring, D was your rival from the moment they laid eyes on you when they entered your fifth grade classroom at Archersvale High. The two of you were always tied at the top, seemingly much to D’s irritation based on how they would instantly scowl whenever your gaze met theirs. As far as rivals go, D wasn’t that bad, all things considered; they never tried to harm you during Physical Ed, sabotage you when you had to represent the school at official competitions, or accuse you of cheating on exams and assignments, though they did throw many snide remarks at you and M throughout those years. The last time you saw D was on the day of your high school graduation when they gave the valedictorian speech. It was a very moving speech, but it wasn’t their words that stuck with you; it was the way they kept glancing at you with a frown that almost seemed … conflicted.

Delfín surprises you when you first see him again after almost ten years, sporting his wavy dark brown hair in a casual quiff, which is quite the contrast to your childhood days when he kept his hair slicked back all the time. His dark brown eyes seem to have lost the competitive glint they used to have every time they met yours, but the passion you always saw in them whenever he was determined or enthusiastic about something hasn’t diminished at all. His skin is brown and somehow unblemished in spite of the work he does, but his hands are more calloused around his knuckles than you remember. His body is also much more muscular than his lean frame in your school days, his broad shoulders pronounced through the leather jacket and T-shirt he swapped his old sweater vest and white button down for.

Delfína has significantly cut down the length of her hair since the last time you saw her, her long, wavy tresses now only reaching her chin, but the way that she ties it back in a half ponytail is a familiar sight. Her dark brown eyes seem to have lost the competitive glint they used to have every time they met yours, but the passion you always saw in them whenever she was determined or enthusiastic about something hasn’t diminished at all. Her skin is brown and somehow unblemished in spite of the work she does, but her hands are more calloused around her knuckles than you remember. Her body is also much more athletic than her lean frame in your school days, her broad shoulders pronounced through the leather jacket and T-shirt she swapped her old sweater vest and white button down for.

Content Warnings*

Blood, violence, death, unhealthy coping mechanisms (drinking, smoking, overworking)

*This list will be updated as development continues

Author's Note

This IF will not be updated as often as my main project, After The End. Expect maybe 1-2 updates in a year.

Status

Chapter 1: released October 2024

Chapter 2: in progress

Game Link

Discord Server

Ko-fi

[turntwenty-if]

The Night I Turn Twenty Released

You can play it here

Last update ��� December 8th, 2023

You are a famous actor/actress at the peak of your career when someone attempts to kill you. Instead of meeting your end in heaven (or hell, for that matter), you find yourself transported back eight years ago, precisely when you were 20 years old.

The worst part is, it's the beginning of your career. It is when you haven't attained all the fame and luxury you currently possess. No, it can't be like this.

You have to regain your career

• Play as male/female/nonbinary

• Have 4 romance options + 1 hidden RO to romance

• Audition and star in your favorite movie

• Regain your success and fame

• Seek revenge against the one who tried to kill you or simply forgive

• Become a better person

• Someone from the past (Madison/ Mason Ashford):

You've known each other since childhood. They are a troublemaker, and you are an overachiever. You have always been each other's enemies. But one day, during high school, you did something unforgivable, causing them to truly hate you.

Enemies to lovers???

• The actor crush (Kaia/Kai Carlson):

They are your favorite actor, even before you became famous. Despite your newfound fame, you never starred in the same movie, and even at award shows, you could only watch them from distance. But this time, in this new life, you are given the chance to act in a film together. Could this also be an opportunity for you to capture their heart?

Crush to lovers???

• The bodyguard (Ava/Adam Blackwell):

With your rising popularity and the killer still on the loose, your manager assigns a bodyguard to protect you. The problem is, this quiet and cold bodyguard is incredibly attractive.

Boss-employee to lovers???

• The cute fan (Lydia/Luke Parker):

In your previous life, after high school, you moved to LA to pursue your dreams, not putting much thought into college and such. This time around, you have the opportunity to go to college. But as it turns out, a classmate is a big fan of yours. With their warm smile, they also can brighten your days.

Idol-fans to lovers???

[exculpateinteractivefiction]

"All suffering originates from craving, from attachment, from desire." - Edgar Allan Poe

Exculpate: The Fall from Grace is an upcoming 18+ action packed and fantastical interactive fiction novel. Loosely inspired by media like “My Hero Academia”, “Bungou Stray Dogs”, “Jujutsu Kaisen”, “The X-Men” and “Titans”.

Tags: [Urban Fantasy/Sci-Fi, Romance, Drama, LGBTQIA+, Textbased]

The Astra. In the years after the war it was a name that had grown familiar. A select group of individuals who had gained special abilities after the…incident. They are powerful. They are talented. They are gifted.

And you’re one of them.

Or at least you were around a decade ago. Before you made the mistake.  The type of colossal fuck up that blows up your apparently  flimsy life in a matter of minutes. The kind that has you running away and starting completely over. That kind.

Now instead of using your worthless ability to save people, you are stuck using it for much more…aggressive work. More effective work. Or at the very least work that pays better. The only cost seems to be your sorry excuse for morals. Trading your soul and sense of justice for a paycheck. What could go wrong?

It was manageable. Meaningful even. Something that gave purpose to the now shattered pieces of your life.

Everything was great.

...until you got a hit for the strongest hero in existence. Wonderful.

Play a former hero turned assassin turned…“hero” but not really .

Customize your character’s name, appearance, personality, and gender identity.

Develop a better understanding of your dreadful ability.

Explore and navigate complex relationships with six unique romantic options.

Kill your former best friend and betray old allies and new ones alike!

Come face to face with your past (both the choices you’ve made and the people in it).

Repent for your mistakes…or continue making them.

The Hero (Your Target): Maverick “Mav” Kingston (He/Him)

Maverick Kingston, your current target and the strongest member of Astra. The strongest, period. He is unstoppable - unreachable - unattainable. You would know as his (former) best friend.

Appearance: Maverick is the embodiment of “perfection” and that crosses over into his looks. He is roughly 6’1” and is quite lean. He has vibrant light blue eyes and a head of messy blonde hair that seems to always fall perfectly into place.

Personality: Maverick’s greatest flaw is undeniably his personality. To put it bluntly, he’s the best and he knows it. He manages to come across as nonchalant and egotistical on a good day - often just messing around or teasing both his enemies and coworkers alike, and while he can be quite charismatic, his laidback and annoying disposition tends to steer most people away. Although, you get the feeling that there seems to be something deeper lying beneath the surface even after all these years…

The Strategist: Carmen Reyes (She/Her)

Carmen Reyes, lead strategist of the Astra and to put it bluntly the only one with any common sense. She is an intimidating presence - although that might just be due to her title of the best hand to hand combatant of the Astra. You used to be co-workers and classmates but that was a long time ago.

Appearance: Carmen’s beauty is just another thing that adds to her imposing nature. She is roughly 5’11” and has spent years building up her muscular physique. She has curly dark brown hair that rests just below her chin and surprisingly sharp hazel eyes that seem to track your every move…

Personality: Carmen can be considered reserved and wise at best and completely distant at worst. She has a professional air to her that most officials and authority respect, but it can come across as aloof or boring especially when comparing her to the loud personalities that the rest of the Astra has. That’s not to say she is uncaring though - in fact she is arguably the most moral of the group - or at least she was back when you were a member…

The Heart: Silas Jones (He/Him)

Silas Jones, arguably the kindest member of the Astra. He’s excitable and naive - if not a bit endearing. He tends to act as the mediator between the public and the other members of the Astra when necessary. You don’t remember being particularly close with him back when you were in the Astra so it’s surprising how desperately he seems to want your attention now…

Appearance: Silas is roughly 5’8” and has dark brown skin with glowing silver marks scattered across his body. He has black locs that have been dyed red at the tips and dark brown eyes that seem to pull you in wherever you go…

Personality: Silas is easily the nicest of the group and can be quite soothing especially compared to the harsher personalities of the other members and higher ups of the Astra. He is incredibly open and energetic, if not a bit naive. He cares very deeply for the people around him and that clearly extends to you even after all these years. It does make you wonder why he is so interested though…

The Healer: Juno Aceso (She/Her)

Juno Aceso, head of the healing and medical department at Astra. She isn’t what most people expect when they hear the words “doctor” but she is a breath of fresh air compared to the rest of the group. You were close with her back when you were in the Astra…or at least as close as you can be with someone like her.

Appearance: Juno is roughly 5’5”. She has deathly pale skin and dark eyebags that frame her murky green eyes. Her straight chestnut colored hair lands right at her chest, though she usually keeps it up in a bun.

Personality: If Carmen is distant and Maverick is nonchalant then Juno is on a whole other level. She is practically apathetic with her laidback nature and tends to be quite removed from everyone else. That’s not to say she has no personality though. She can be incredibly snarky and sarcastic when she wants to be. Unsurprisingly, she seems the least invested in your return. Although you get an odd feeling whenever she glances your way…

The Star: Payton Monroe (They/Them)

Payton Monroe is nothing if not a star. They embrace the celebrity status that comes with being a member of the Astra with open arms. You weren’t particularly close with them back when you were in the Astra but you heard the rumors of their exploits…

Appearance: Payton is roughly 5’7” and seems to make it their life’s goal to make themself as appealing as possible. They have ivory colored skin and dazzling lavender eyes. Their hair is shoulder length and white with streaks of pink going through it.

Personality: Payton is someone who has no issue embracing the finer things in life. They are far more interested in the public image aspect of being a member of the Astra and that comes across in nearly every interaction. While they are quite flirtatious, they seem to hold no interest in pursuing an actual relationship. Maybe you’ll be the one to change that…

The Newbie: Amari Gray (Gender Selectable)

Amari Gray, the newest member of the Astra. Not much is known about them - they joined after you left and they don’t seem exactly interested in getting to know you. They tend to be annoyed with you more often than not but you get the feeling that they are that way with most people. Although, their constant avoidance towards you specifically is quite odd…

Appearance: Amari is roughly 5’3”. They have tan skin and sharp gray eyes that seem to be set in a perpetual glare. They have thick white hair that is currently styled as a short undercut. They have a few piercings and tattoos.

Personality: You don’t know much about Amari but one thing you do know is that they don’t like you. They are either actively avoiding you or are going out of their way to pick fights with you. They seem incredibly familiar which makes their determination on making your life miserable even weirder…

DEMO TBA

[albywritesfiction]

After The End

Premise 

Your former fiancé and heir apparent of the Aurelian Kingdom, Prince Ædan, has married the love of his life, the fair Saintess Helene. As the nation celebrates their union, you are left alone to pick up the pieces of your broken heart... until you receive two letters. One is an invitation to the office of Prince Ædric, the crown prince's younger brother and rival for the throne. The other is a letter filled with concern from your childhood friend and secretary-in-training, Cyfrin, who is currently assisting your father at your family’s ducal estate in the countryside. Each letter contains a proposition that will change the course of your fate forever.

Which one will you choose?

Features 

Play as the male lead’s abandoned betrothed of a historical fantasy romance that has reached ‘The End.’ You will be able to customize your character’s identity and appearance with a variety of options. 

Choose between two routes for your next course of action. Will you accept the offer of an alliance with the crown prince's younger (and more capable) brother and become the monarch you were always meant to be? Or will you take a step back from the noise and hubbub of high society in the capital and return to your family's estate in the countryside, where your best friend promises to arrange such a great vacation for you that you’ll forget about your ex in no time? 

Characters

The Second Prince: Ædric Aurelius

Ædric is known throughout the kingdom as the Dark Prince, not just because of his ebony black hair, but also because of his unsociable disposition. While it is true that his deep violet eyes and usual scowl can be intimidating, he has been nothing but kind to you in all the years that you have known him. Sometimes you would catch him looking at you with a small smile on his face, but he would always deny it ever happened.

(Ædric's introduction post)

The Future Secretary: Cyfrin Galanthus

You have known Cyfrin your entire life, and your father has known him for even longer, given that he discovered your best friend on the doorstep of your home when he was just a baby. Even though he is the older one between you two, he often trails behind you like a duckling following its mother when his break times align with yours. He has often been compared to a dog: always eager to spend time with you, fiercely protective and loyal, sullen and moody whenever you are apart.

(Cyfrin's introduction post)

The Crown Prince: Ædan Aurelius

Handsome and charismatic, Ædan is the definition of a fairytale prince… just not your fairytale prince. With his golden blond hair and crystal blue eyes, he easily captured the hearts of the people upon his social debut. When he unleashes his soft smile upon a crowd, there is a very high chance that more than half of those present will swoon. You, too, were once enchanted by that smile, back when you thought your love would last until the end of time.

(Ædan's introduction post)

The Fair Saintess: Helene

If your world was the setting of a typical romance novel, there would be no doubt who the protagonist would be. People say that her beauty is a blessing from the gods, and that her silver hair and golden eyes were meant to set her apart as the Favored One. Helene may have almost the entire kingdom wrapped around her little finger, but you know that her true colors are lurking just beneath the kind and naive front she puts up.

(Helene's introduction post)

Status

Chapter 1, Part 1: releasing on January 5, 2024 9:00 PM EST

Chapter 1, Part 2: in progress, estimated release in April/May 2024

Chapter 1, Part 3: in progress

(MC's introduction post)

(Frequently Asked Questions)

Game Link

[circlebreaker-if]

"You are strong, my love. Far more powerful than any of them. This is why they treat you like that… They feel threatened by these ideas of yours."

You are a small werewolf cub full of "sentimental and unnecessary ideals" that is forced to watch from the sidelines as it's species spirals deeper and deeper into unredeemable depths.

Watch the downfall of your people with hard gained indifference or try to stop the relentless descent of them into utter madness.

Gain insight to the political reasoning behind your species' banishment from the empire and thus learn the workings of the world outside your tight community.

And above all, decide how to avoid the rites of passage at all consts. 'Cause the moment your twenty-first birthday arrives you'll be branded to ensure that you'll follow through with The Three Commandments.

Honor.

Expand.

Provide.

Make haste and step up to stop the circle from repeating!

Content warnings

Circle Breaker is written with a mature audience in mind, so be warned. Trigger warnings contain: descriptions of executions, a general dubious way of living, unsafe conditions for raising children, drug use, descriptions of rape, a near-death experience, a possibility of being sexually assaulted (will be properly hinted so no one that doesn't want to go that road will be confronted with it) and many gruesome scenes of all that could happen in a war of supernatural beings.

Romance

There will be two romance options that are gender selectable and can be romanced regardless of gender.

More information tba

[if-divinepunishment]

Alright, the natural follow up to the hickey question - what is their reaction when they realize the hickey isn't a hickey? (Just a bug bite, odd rash, bruise from trying to open something, grip slips and they accidentally hit themselves, whatever the explanation is, etc), probably crushing/relationship stages, if you wish to, of course.

Very excited about this work.

I was waiting with bated breath for this.

Mild NSFW under the cut.

Warning (this post is like 2.5K words long)

For the fun of this scenario I'm going to make the characters confront/ask Mc about the bug bite in crushing stages and relationship stages because that's fun.

Nyneve

Crushing stage:

Nyneve had been watching you for quite a while now, as you both sat by the lake. His eyes pinned to you like he was watching prey. Lips pressed into a fine line mimicking something close to anger. Confusion, frustation - maybe? Finally, as your eyes meet, he snaps like a twig under a fawn's hoof.

"Your neck." He almost touches you, the warm bubbling in your tummy, frustration begging to overflow. "Who gave that to you?"

You looked at him and then peered into the lake brows furrowed.

"Oh!" You smiled, "I accidentally hit myself trying to open one of those glass containers." Pointing towards the small blue bottle. "The uhm, Moonshade wine."

You watched Nyneve's cheeks go from pale to beet red, head retreating into his hands.

"Of fucking course, you did."

Relationship stage:

Nynn had been clinging you for quite a while now, constantly in your space. Now was no different - practically working his way into your skin.

"Starlight," you hummed as he nestled into the crook of your neck. "I'm not going anywh-" A bite to your neck halted your thoughts.

Ouch - that hurt.

"So, who's the idiot who tried to mark you?" Mark you? Your hand touched your neck, remembering the bug that tried to steal your blood last night.

"You mean, the mosquito bite?"

Quickly, Nyneve ducked into your neck again, something between a groan and an embarrassed whimper making is way up his throat. His jealousy caught, red handed.

"Shut up."

Nami

Crushing stage:

You and Nami sat by the river not too far apart but not too close either. She liked it that way and you obliged. You didn't mind. Especially when she's as skittish as a Wispsoul rabbit. And well, honestly, she'd been much more skittish than a Wispsoul rabbit today, hot and cold. Simultaneously ready to run away and wanting to hold onto your very soul.

"Angel..." She spoke softly, almost meekly. Eyes pinned to the grassy moss, hands digging it apart like she'd find something to distract herself from the tension. "Your neck."

Your hand brushed the bruise on your neck, you already knew it was there. You shouldn't have tried to climb that tree.

"Ah, the bruise, I accidentally fell yesterday." The see her expression change from pensive, to confused, to something like embarrassment and relief.

"Oh."

A small shy smile appears on her lips.

Relationship stage:

You and Nami sat by the lake, the sun setting. Apart from her pleading stares and mild clinginess, today has been calm.

"Angel, why do you have that - what is it." She points to her own neck in to show you where she's talking about. And you remember the battle you had with the rock - you threw it, and it bounced... Right at your neck!

"I-" you decide against telling her about your failed rock battle, "I fell and hit my neck a little."

"Oh, are you okay - would you like me to make you some food? Or give you some water?" She's by your side almost instantly, checking you for more pain.

"It's okay my heart, I'm fine - I'm great."

Crew

Crushing stage:

Crew was always affectionate and that hadn't changed today. You sat at his Tavern & inn - Harmon's Rest. The bustling of music accompanied you as you drank a sweet drink. Crew was working, but soon you'd be able to spend time together. His cheeks were red as you made eye contact. His tongue darting out of his mouth to wet his lips. Quickly he turned, hanging a cloth and walking over to you.

"Your neck, who's the lucky person?" He said smirk widening on his face. Eyes just a little darker than usual.

"My neck? Oh, yeah a grove spider bit me." You scratch the bite, "It's still a little itchy."

Crew's face drops for a moment before his smile returns a little queasy now though.

"I hate those blasted things."

Relationship stage:

It's morning as you arrive at the Inn, a bundle of gifts for a very special girl lay delicately in your arms. Slowly you walk up the wooden stairs and they creak under your weight.

"Hello my heart." Crew says as you meet his gaze. It seems Laverne isn't awake yet. You walk over to a table, slightly messy - well used, and you place the gifts on the table.

"For firebug, I assume?" He says touching your neck going to give it a kiss but stopping. "Oh? Did someone have fun without me?"

You blush, just about every shade of red climbing up your cheeks. Crew gives a hearty laugh and squeezes you a little. You take a deep breath in almost wishing you did have some fun last night, at least then you wouldn't have to admit to this.

"No... I feel getting out of the lake last night."

You see his face tighten, like he's trying to hold in a laugh. He's not succeeding very well.

"See! This is why I tell you not to go in the lake at night."

Ahri

Crushing stage:

They've been quieter than usual, almost mellow. And you'd be able to deal with that if it wasn't for the fact that it's Ahri. She won't talk, at least not like she usually does and the wine isn't helping.

"Why are you acting," you move your hands dramatically, "like this."

She cocks her eyebrow, unimpressed.

"Your neck, since when did you get in the habit of parading your lovers around?" Her nose crinkles up. "Quite dramatic, don't you think?" She rolls her eyes, false bravado spewing out. "I mean - at least leave some mystic for the imagination."

Your head feels like it's going to explode, you can't tell if she's being sarcastic or agressive- is this some mash of the two? But even worse than that, you don't have a lover, and why would she care if you do?

"I don't- my neck has a rash Ahri, I accidentally walked into some ivy, and it made me itchy."

You see their nose scrunch again, "Well why didn't you just say that dove? You had me guessing for no reason."

Relationship stage:

Ahri has been all over you since the moment you got in the door - the wine has been absolutely abandoned and your usual routine absolutely dismantled.

Their lips drag over your neck, "such a pretty hickey, where did it come from?" She covers it with her own, littered in bites. You pull away slightly.

"Sorry Ahri, wait." She stops completely, a worried expression on her face.

"Yes dove, are you okay?"

You wave off her concern with your hand.

"Thats just a mosquito bite."

"How rude, those insatiable creatures," She grins, giving you a kiss on the neck. This time it's much more delicate.

Cazine

Crushing stage:

You aren't sure how you found this place. It took a lot of work to be able to follow Cazine when they run off. Moss sprawled across thick, overgrown trees, with birds that whisper sweetly.

You hear a quiet sigh, and you can feel the frustration bubbling in their stomach. Cazine sitting with legs crossed on the grass, their back towards you.

"You followed me." They turn to face you.

"Yes, you said good morning to me and then practically flew into the forest." You say tone exacerbated; you sit next to them.

It's afternoon now and their hair is past their chin, not quite at their shoulders. They touch it with calloused hands.

"You have - your neck. You should cover it."

Your hand slaps your neck, and you wince. Their eyebrows furrow, slightly annoyed at the loud sound.

"It's powder - rogue I let Laverne play with it. She decided to put it on my neck. I just didn't have the time to wash it off."

They pinch their nose. "You're a pushover when it comes to her."

"I know."

Relationship stage:

You're not sure how long youve been standing in the doorway to Cazine's Art room. Mesmerized by their portraits - many of which are of you.

You can't help but smile, your ego inflating a little. This is how they view you.

But today they arent painting a person or an angel. Today it's the forest.

"Your neck has a bruise on it. Why?" They say, mouth downturned slightly.

You walk over to them smiling softly.

"When sparring with Crew, I think I pulled a muscle." You rub your neck slightly, the strain of it still against your hand. Standing for a while probably didnt help either.

They rub your neck softly, dried paint on their fingers. "You need to be more careful love." You lean into them. Humming in agreement.

They're always so soft.

Hope you enjoyed!!

[thisghosts-obsessions-again]

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"Your eyes meet two impossible dark ones; in this light, on the threshold of afternoon and eve, his iris and pupil are indistinguishable. Only darkness, black and burning, in your view."

Re-draw of an old sketch (see below) from one of my favourite scenes from the wip The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by @doriana-gray-games...

[tsau-if]

The Starlight Above Us

(Gender locked to female Mc)

Premise:

 She’s moving to a new city to chase her dreams, the problem is she has to start fresh and meet new people to build relationships with. The thing with that is she is scared of not being good enough to pursue her dreams..

will she fail or will she succeed?

Romance options:

1- The Sunflower(meaning:Adoration, loyalty)

Name: Kenji Sunny Nivoka

Pronouns: He/Him

Occupation: Painter

Personality: Loyal, Creative, Kind-hearted

Appearance:short curly dyed pink hair, sage green almond shaped eyes, pale skin with freckles and a lean body type

Height: 6’0

Age range: 20

Clothing style: colorful comfort

2- The Iris(Meaning: Faith, Wisdom, Hope)

Name: Isabella Iris Lee

Pronouns: She/Her

Occupation: Musician

Personality: hopeful, wise, loyal, confident

Appearance: wavy shoulder length dark brown hair, tan skin, round sky blue eyes, and curvy athletic body.

Height: 5’7

Age range: 20 Clothing style: gothic

[darkfictionjude]

Total word count: 689,887K

Celebrate your birthday

Go costume shopping

Get a public dedication

See things that might not be there

Spend some time with that special someone

Get bloody

Do some heavy lifting

Get wet

See what you shouldn’t

Music for this episode: Imre Duran’s Halloween Mixtape ‘94

Reblog if you like my work :)

Play | Spotify

[circuseyesofgod-if]

So, is the MC like, disfigured in some way? That's the impression am being given and wanted to clarify it if is not a spoiler

it's not a spoiler, don't worry! i wouldn't consider the MC as disfigured, but i guess it also depends on what your definition of disfiguration is.

MC was involved in an incident when they were a child that left them with a very scarred face, almost as if someone clawed at it. since it's your MC, you can headcanon just HOW scarred their face is and how MC feels about it!

[carpenoctem-if]

Carpe Noctem - Intro Post

DEMO - tba

You are a nobody. A supposedly ordinary human in a world full of powerful beings. Your life is all in all pretty average if not bordering on mind-numbing, like watching paint dry... That is until you were kidnapped and tossed into one especially small carriage to be delivered somewhere only the ancients knew of.

From now on nothing will ever be the same and you need to adapt to the ever-changing outside world as fast as possible. All the while trying to decipher your past and with that your part in an every-growing political conflict that borders to develop into an all out war the world has yet to see.

General content warnings: Bigotry & prejudice, horror elements, interspecies awkwardness, explicit language, depictions of violence, injuries, blood and death, explicit sexual content (if selected), flashbacks of a dark past to unveil, sprinkled with some homophobia here and there & general an unfair treatment of people with disabilities.

FEATURES

-> customizable MC (name, pronouns, appearance, identity)

-> semi-set personality due to evolve (MCs reclusive upbringing forces you to start as someone that's not entirely comfortable with other people and as such you'll be able to choose coping mechanisms your MC will use to compensate such a deficit)

-> 5 characters to romance (3 in book 1, not sure if the other two will follow, they'll probably be fully romanceable in book 2)

-> POVs of the ROs included

-> an open-minded author that is inclined to change some NPCs to fully fledged ROs depending on the general opinion/wishes of readers

-> an emotional roller coaster, all in all nothing for ppl that want a light-hearted theme

-> later on you'll be able to choose part of your race (vampyres, merpeople, demons, shapeshifters, phoenixes -and many more) & with that you can determine and further develop your special skillset. Your heritage will reward you with quite different flavour texts for every possible race there is, so yes. It will matter greatly what you chose. And each of the available races will have disadvantages that could prove quite...fatal in certain situations.

romanceable characters:

the master [Alois|Alice|Alix] (m|f|n) 24 winters

An aloof demeanor at the first glance, A has a cold, strangely shrouded gaze. They're reclusive as fuck, so there isn't much the general population knows about them. Oh. And A is your esteemed master -as if any of you actually want this dynamic... A seems to hate you and your position even more, especially the hidden context it supplies to everyone they meet...

A has almond-shaped silver eyes that always seem distant and unfocused. They have defined cheek bones with mostly soft facial features and quite long, silver hair that is often tied to a simple ponytail. A wears fine dark clothing without other prominent features to despict their wealth.

Content warnings for A's route: denial of feelings aka one of the slowest burns imaginable, domestic violence, implied/referenced rape/non-con, anxiety attacks, self-harm, angst & hurt/comfort

the protector [Leto] (m|f|n) too many to count

Leto is a raven-like creature most would describe as monstrous-looking. They are rarely seen and the few moments they are, death is certain. For many commoners it's enough to see one of Leto's black feathers to warrant a swift escape.

Their past eludes them and you have to wonder - why does some antics of them seem kinda...familiar?

Content warnings for Leto's route: survivor-guilt, body dysphoria, angst, captivity & enslavement, torture, ptsd

the assassin [Zane|Zoey] (m|f) 28 winters

Z is everything their mother wanted them to be. Her own personal weapon. One she is now inclined to use for her vendetta against you.

They have dark brown hair with intelligent hazel green eyes that seem to observe their surroundings constantly. Z was raised with stories about you, stories you know nothing about. How can it be that they seem to know more of you and your family than you yourself?

Should it worry you that they sound extremely resolute in stating their sole purpose is to rid the world of your existance?

Content warnings for Z's route: enemies to frenemies to lovers, eating disorder, alcohol-addiction, a tendency of morbid jealousy, past emotional abuse & manipulation

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more info tba

Small note of the author:

Everything is slow burn in this - even the character customization, cause I want to add those moments seamlessly into the story.

I tend to take my time. You can expect me to heavily focus on the characters and their feelings, with a slight disregard to describing the environment and such. I work with minimalistic efforts to still give a sense of what I imagine everything to be but with the intention to leave fine details to the reader's own imagination.

I'll try to be considerate of everyone's preferences, especially in the more kinky parts of the story. There'll be versions for more assertive characters as well as more passive one's. Though I should add that the ROs all have their own set of bias that they prefer. However there will be growth throughout the story, including that.

The gravity of your choices will intensify throughout book 1, especially as you get to know the Circle and the Court and every other political hive of intrigue.

And yes. You can die. The ROs can die. Almost everyone will be able to at some point, I guess. Though I don't like the idea of writing a total distopia, don't expect me to change my mind regarding that one that easily.

More infos will be added over time. I'll post lore snippets of my sketchbook soon, like the worldmap, the general outlines of the Circle & the Court, the different races and such.

Asks are welcomed.

[mortish-writes]

Just played the new heretic update and UAU, when the update cut off and that cliffhanger, actually had me cursing.

The plot thickens, indeed! I'm loving it.

I meant to ask, you've said in previously that Serax is very much upfront about the physical and feelings come in in a second phase. I've managed to get Serax into yellow bond, I just wonder how many colours and bound there are in total?

There are two more after yellow. Once you hit yellow/red territory there will be a lot more nuance involved in raising your thread. The final bond thread will be gold. Once you hit that one, it will be coded so that negative interactions lose fewer points, as you're essentially soulmates. So happy you're enjoying it! I'll be posting the opening scenes to each of the routes next week to help with the cliffhanger slump :)

[fennythofcattails-ifs]

Masterpost

Fennyth (They/them), 24. Writer/illustrator, cat-lover.

Links

Art Website | Patreon | SSTE-if Demo

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Currently Working On:

Stygian Sun: Total Eclipse, @stygiansun-totaleclipse

Twine Interactive fiction (WIP), 18+

Dark fantasy, drama, romance/friendship, LGBTQ+

Stygian Sun: Total Eclipse is a dark fantasy interactive fictional story where you play as the sixth child in the proud and grandiose Solar Imperial Dynasty and leave your homeland for a foreign country, where you will take your sibling’s place in an arranged marriage to the heir to the Lunar Kingdom. But something sinister simmers on the horizon—you have felt it in your premonitions; apprehension crawls beneath your skin, foreboding pricks at the back of your neck, dread sinks low and heavy in your stomach. Theia is warning you—of what, you know not, but you have seen the way the Lunar King looks at you. His stare, the dagger, and you, the sacrificial lamb on the altar.  Beware the wolf, little lamb.

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