When You Unexpectedly Find Yourself Unemployed, A Friend Offers You A Job And You Become The New Night

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The Haunting of Killoch is a supernatural horror-comedy interactive fiction game currently in development. It is published on Itch.io using Twine. The game is currently rated 18+. So far, only the prologue has been published.

The game includes triggering content which will be listed at the bottom of this masterpost.

Credit for the Twine template used for the game goes to @cerberus-writes. Linked template.

Haunted by trauma and the ghosts of your family, you were raised alone by your Aunt Lucia in the south of England. Your family all died in a tragic accident when you were young, and you were there to witness every gruesome detail. Now, as a young 20-something, you claim not to remember their deaths, or that experience at all. Because you don't. Right?

Memories flash by you when you sleep, nightmares choking you in the depths of darkness, bloody details you'd wiped from your mind. But the night is never as bad as the day, where visions and sounds that no one else can see or hear plague your waking hours. Are you haunted or just unwell? Only time will tell.

Now? You're a paranormal investigator with your two closest friends. Known on the internet as the Supernatural Sleuths, you have an up-and-coming Youtube channel and travel the world in search of paranormal mysteries, hoping to one day prove that this world isn't all it appears to be.

One day, your friend Marzena finds the latest story for you to follow. A woman has been found murdered on the outskirts of a forest in a secluded part of Ireland. No one knows who she is, and nobody has claimed the body. The closest village feigns ignorant. Apparently, this woman is a ghost. Worse still, there are reports that the woman was covered in occult markings and tattoos.

Will you get to the bottom of this mysterious woman's death? Will you uncover the terrifying secrets hidden within the village of Killoch? Or will your own demons consume you before you get the chance?

It looks like you've got your work cut out for you.

Customisable MC: choose your name, gender, pronouns, appearance, personality, degree choice, specialism, and whether or not you believe in the paranormal.

Save (or doom) your soul.

Live out your dream as a paranormal investigator and a Youtuber.

Live out the dream of having 2 best friends.

Discover the meaning behind the strange things you see and hear (are you gifted or has your sanity been affected by your intense trauma?)

Uncover the mystery at the heart of the village of Killoch.

Grapple with human evil and supernatural entities.

Romance 1 of 4 different characters.

The Sceptic | Teddy Bradshaw | They/Them | RO

An old friend from university, Teddy is a spoiled socialite who lives off their rich parents. Charming, disarming, and endlessly hiding behind a facade of humour, Teddy is the known sceptic within your trio. Still, you can't hold that against them when their wealth is what funds many of your paranormal investigations.

The Believer | Marzena Lipniska-Navarro | She/Her | RO

Marzena has been your friend since you were 15 years old, you've been with each other through thick and thin, through joy and pain. And now you're paranormal investigators together. Marzena is scarily smart, with a dry, sarcastic humour that can take you by surprise sometimes. She's a passionate believer in the supernatural and the group's linguist.

The Lady | Mairead Fahy | She/Her | RO

Mairead Fahy is the head of the Fahy family and the lady of the Killoch Manor. She's aloof, yet charming, and even the ghost of her smile has rendered visitors speechless. One of the mysteries you intend to solve in Killoch. Could she be hiding horrors behind that kind mask?

The Pariah | Daithí Fahy | He/Him | RO

The younger brother of Mairead and the lord of the Killoch Manor. Daithí is unpredictable, cruel, and prone to outbursts of rage. You swear that when he smiles, his teeth seem sharper than they should be. But is it possible that there is more to him beneath the surface?

CONTENT WARNINGS UNDER CUT (more added as game progresses)

Death

Gore

Murder

Graphic depictions of violence

Ghosts

Paranormal entities

Demons

Hallucinations (visual and auditory)

You died. 

The good news? You’re not dead anymore. 

The bad news? Your memory’s been wiped clean. 

The worse news? The person who wants you dead isn’t done with you. Not by a mile. 

When the Sun Rises is an action-filled wip interactive fiction coded in Choicescript. It is rated 16+ for adult content.

ON HIATUS

Demo TBA - RO Appearances

Fully customisable MC

Three possible romanceable characters

Make crucial decisions that will affect the story

Find the bastard who wants you dead

Gain a familiar

Make off with enough money for an early retirement

Live or die… again

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The Fall is an interactive novel set within an altered reality from our own; filled with superheroes and villains the like we have never seen (except for on the big screen).

Genre(s): Superhero, Action, Adventure, Romance, and Mystery.

Setting: New York City (USA)

Content Warning(s): This story is rated 18+ for depictions of death, strong language, alcohol (and possible drug) use, sexual themes, blood and gore, violence, mental manipulation, references to past torture, and tragedy.

NSFW asks are welcomed (within reason) and I’ll try to answer them as quickly as I’m able (when my full time job allows)— they’ll be tagged with nsfall.

The higher you rise, the harder you fall…

It was saying that you were familiar with— an old friend just like the bitter taste on your tongue— as you stare out at the city that used to revere you. The city that used to look towards you in their time of need.

You were their champion….

Their hero…

Now you’re nothing but a husk— a shell— of what used to be.

Their cheers turned to screams as your world crumbled around you; by your own hand. Friends and family turning to enemies and enemies turning to something else.

All because of the saccharine sweet voice telling you that this was the only way to save them. To beat the evil that was coming you had to become something other than yourself.

But could you truly tell where the fabrication ended and the real you began?

Or have you lost everything after all…

Travel the Path of Redemption or fall to the Path of Corruption; each offering unique experiences for your MCs. Will you follow your own conscience after so long? Or will you succumb to the whispered wishes within your mind?

Unite with your old hero team— the one that you helped create— as you try to prepare the city, as well as the world, for a creature that won’t allow survivors.

Speak with your relatively normal roommate— the one that has been pulled into all of this— as you try to wrangle the new direction your life has taken.

Customizable MC: name, nickname, superhero name, gender, sexuality, appearance, superhero costume, and various other things that will appear as the story progresses.

Reconcile with long lost friends, rekindle lost familial ties, or destroy them all completely.

Romance 1 of 5 possible choices that will offer unique experiences to your MCs; one specific RO being available for only a select few MCs.

RO POVs included within the story.

Remember: living is not just about surviving.

Lucian/Lucia Knight - The Mirage [M/F]

32 [6’2” | Emerald Eyes | Dark Brown Hair]

“You think that sorry is going to fix everything? You destroyed everything that we built together! Everything that meant something to us you turned to rubble. Sorry isn’t going to fix this. Not this time.”

You hadn’t expected a warm welcome upon seeing them again— after all the divorce was still fresh on both of your hearts— but their detached tone, emotionless stare, and mirthless laugh, struck you harder than you thought. You were so used to playful quips, gentle humming before they swooped in for a kiss, and now it was like you were looking at a stranger. You couldn’t imagine how they must feel looking at you now too.

Isaac/Isabella Hayes - The Blaze [M/F]

31 [5’8” | Hazel Eyes | Onyx Black Hair]

“I used to think that I knew you but that all changed the day you turned your backs on us. You don’t do that to people you care for and you definitely don’t do that to family. I-I just don’t know what happened to make you do what you did.”

Your best friend— for as long as you could remember— that has never looked at you with anything but laughter in their gaze; even when you were going through your worst fights. Judgement. Hatred. Would have been better than the look they’re giving you now; confusion. They’ve never questioned you before— always believing in you completely— but now they can’t do anything else.

Kieran/Kiera Prince - The Hunter [M/F]

31 [6’5” | Sapphire Blue Eyes | Golden Blonde Hair]

“I’m surprised to see you again, sweet thing, I didn’t think you’d ever come back to my neck of the woods. What is it now? Do you want to arrest lil’ ole me? No, you wouldn’t have that look on your face if you did. You need my help don’t you? Come now, sweet thing, spit it out, I want to hear you say you need me.”

A villain that you’ve met multiple times within your years of crime-fighting. Sharp intelligence being hidden behind cocky smiles and flirtatious quips— that can be quite as disarming as the weapons they carry— but one must never lose their senses around them: it may be the last thing you ever do. You may not like calling on them for help but you need everyone you can get in this fight.

Harry/Harley Adler - The Roommate [M/F]

30 [5’5” | Light Brown Eyes | Auburn Hair]

“Do you think you could have told me you did all of this before we signed a lease? What am I supposed to do if you die and the lease isn’t fulfilled yet? So, I guess what I’m saying is, don’t die, ‘kay? It wouldn’t be good for anyone.”

A semblance of normalcy in your otherwise hectic life— with a soap opera addiction and cookie obsession— they’ve been one of the only bright spots you’ve able to look forward to. Especially since they seem to have no idea of who you used to be; small blessings, you suppose. Their horrible puns, sarcastic retorts, and caffeine fueled rants, are something that you’ve cherished greatly.

???? - The Voice [M/F]

“I see everything, dearest one, I promise you salvation if you heed my words. There’s nothing I wouldn’t do to protect you. Nothing I wouldn’t do to keep you.”

The voice you’ve been hearing within your head for the last two years. You don’t know where it’s from— or why it appeared— but you get the feeling that there is more to it than you simply hearing things. Visions— or nightmares— coming to you while you sleep adding to that conclusion; a gentle touch turning fiery as you awaken with a gasp. You just don’t know what to do with the burning sensation they awaken within you.

DEMO TBA

[ a slice-of-life / romance story set within and around the school world ]

SYNOPSIS.

new town and a new job. having just left city life for various reasons and moved to lone pine north, the northern - and smaller - set of twin towns separated by the largest river in the country, you feel ready to start the next chapter of your life.

set during the first year as a teacher at lone pine north elementary, you do your best to settle into your new life and your role as a teacher, balancing private life and education, and solving the drama of young teenagers - and perhaps your own drama as well.

thank you for today is a slice-of-life / romance story that focuses on relationships. while the game has a focus on the romance genre, it is entirely possible to go through the game being just friends with the cast, or entering into queerplatonic relationships with some of them. thank you for today is rated 18+ for strong language and optional sexual content. other content warnings might be added. minors do not interact.

no demo currently | thank you for today is a side project and not currently my main focus.

THE CAST.

the teacher. MC. fully customizable. you; the newest addition to the staff at lone pine north elementary and a stranger in your new home town. your everyday life is filled with social interactions, but will you manage to build any real and lasting relationships with your students, coworkers and new neighbours?

the PE teacher. STACY YU. 27. gender-selectable [he/him, she/her, xe/xem] when Stacy isn't teaching a class, you will often find xem in the teachers' lounge either talking about various sporting events xe has seen, participated in and or arranged, or gushing about xir daughter, Clara. though divorced, xe has a very good relationship with xir ex-wife, because who could ever hate xem?

the technology teacher. OPAL YONAS. 34. trans female [she/her] high energy and passionate, Opal loves her job as the tech teacher, to the point where she's rarely seen outside her classroom. even in her free time, she spends most of her days upgrading electronics, whether it's her own or someone else's, and she's usually the first stop for half the town when it comes to computer issues.

the student care assistant. SHILOH AMOS. 40. agender [they/them] a calm and quiet presence at the otherwise bustling school, Shiloh seems to walk around with a bubble of comfort surrounding them. though they're loved by everyone, no one seems to know too much about their personal life and they clearly value their privacy.

the janitor. AUGUST/AUGUSTINE VINTER. 36. gender-selectable [he/him, she/her, they/them] though their job title is 'janitor', August/ine is more the school's fix-it-all, taking care of most of the building's maintenance. they come across as slightly unsociable when you first meet them, concentrated on their job rather than getting to know the school's staff, but most people seem to respect their almost single-minded focus.

the convenience store cashier. ENVER HALE. 26. trans male [he/him] the only connection Enver has to the local elementary school is that he used to go there ten years ago. now he works at the local convenience store half his time, before disappearing from the small town the other half, coming and going like the wind, and their mood seems to change just as easily.

the parent. MAX RODRIGUEZ. 42. gender-selectable [he/him, she/her, ze/zir] there are two things you know about Max; ze runs half the town, and ze loves zir twin sons, Felix and Luciano, more than anything else. it's easy to butt heads with zem as ze has an opinion on almost everything and ze doesn't seem to like admitting they were wrong about anything.

FEATURES.

thank you for today is an interactive narrative game with features such as:

a fully customizable mc. decide name, gender, pronouns, appearance, subject specialization (pick between one of six subjects), among other things.

build relationships. thank you for today is a character-driven story where you can build relationships with the main cast (romantic, platonic or queerplatonic) as well as with your coworkers, students, and neighbors!

unique storylines for each cast member. while every route follows the same basic plotline for mc, each RO (relationship option) has a unique plot and storyline of their own.

choices that matter. make choices that affect the relationships you build with the cast, your students and their future grades, and your position and career as a teacher at the school.

PSA. while i’m perfectly comfortable with anyone that wants to headcanon the cis cast members as trans, DO NOT headcanon or depict my trans characters as cis.

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Hunter, O’ Hunter, your undying body has experienced the seasons wither and flourish in endless perpetuity, the forest scattering its corpses at your feet. Rot to sapling to bloom to death. Through heartbreak and loss, bloodied knives and slaughtered hope, you have persevered.

Ouroboros is an adult science-fantasy interactive fiction that heavily focuses on romance and characters, set in world that brims with magic and mystery. The world might have ended this one time long ago, but a prevailing sense of hope lingers in every corner of this solarpunk setting.

(As of 2022/03/08. playable wordcount 34k~ I decided to cut off the demo just before the RO one-on-ones so that I have time to breathe edit all of them.)

- Play as male, female or non-binary.

- Play as Gay, Straight or Bisexual and romance accordingly.

- 1 Customizable RO, 4 player-aligned ones.

- Extensive character creator; choose to be a rare human or between two other fantasy-races, choose your origin and customize your body and looks. 

- Choose to fight for your retirement or go willingly.

- Choose how your past affects you: are you healing from trauma or still in it’s clutches?

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THE SATYA SOCIETY is my current project, a slice-of-life visual novel that will be free-to-play, with an optional paid version for extra romance routes available. This is a long-drawn process that I’m excited to share with you all, but to do so, I’ll need you to bear with me! The actual VN will be published through @studioduchess , but since this is my project, this blog is mine to share progress and hopefully gain some interest.

PREMISE?—

Stonewell Academy for Troubled Youth and Adolescence (SATYA) is an off-the-grid reformative boarding school for students from middle school all the way through to college. You are Stonewells newest addition, a 14-year-old ‘delinquent’ that will traverse your way through reform school life for the foreseeable future. As Stonewell ages, so do you — and you find yourself making friends (and enemies) that could last a lifetime. Let Stonewell reform your ways, or rebel alongside your friends and make memories none could forget— if you’re lucky, you may even grow close enough with our cast to form your own secret society…

WHY SHOULD I SUPPORT YOU?—

Because I am a lonesome girl writing a whole ass visual novel while her gap year gives her the free time. Obviously you have every right to scroll past me, but any support genuinely means a lot to me. Likes, reblogs and follows motivate me beyond belief, and I promise I can bring something to you worth following for. I am not asking for financial help yet, I wouldn’t ask for money from anyone without giving them something in return. Until I can provide more of a structured advertisement, all expenses will be paid by yours truly. *crying eyes*

WHERES OUR STEAMY ROMANCE?!?!???—

It is here, my darling dearest. The SATYA Society is rated 17+ for skippable suggestive/sexual scenes later on when everyone is of age. In the free version, you have 2 main romances you can pursue, one male and one female. With the paid version, your romantic interests jump from 2 to 7, with 2 polyamorous routes available within the cast. No romance paths are gender-locked, but some RO’s do have preferences, and will be easier to romance as certain genders. You can set how comfortable you are with physical affection, as well, which will stop/encourage characters to hug, kiss you etc.

HOW CUSTOMISABLE ARE WE?—

I’m gonna be honest, I was definitely thinking of gender-locking your character to make things (a lot) easier for me, and I’m still considering it. But for now, your name, gender and sexuality are completely customisable. You can customise your appearance, personality and even personalise your background before coming to Stonewell Academy. Your family is prewritten and can’t be changed, but you can decide your relationship with them, alongside everyone at the school. My goal with this book was to give y’all great replay value, and I believe I’ve done just that. You can experience two completely different stories with each play through.

HOW MUCH HAVE YOU EVEN DONE, YOU SEEM LIKE A DISORGANISED PRICK—

First of all, that’s rude. But I’ve almost finished writing everything. My next step after finishing the writing is to get the cast drawn (I’m adept in my art but honestly if I can afford it I’ll commission someone), get the story coded and put it all together to release. This will take a hell of a while, so don’t get too excited, haha.

WHO ARE YOU?—

I’m Christina :) I’ve been writing since I was 14, and loving visual novels and interactive fiction since 15. I’ve just graduated from high school last year, and am taking a gap year before going off to college. I won’t admit that I used to write fanfiction, and may or may not have gained a real following writing smut on tumblr LMAO… regardless though, I’m really passionate about storytelling, and have some real cool ideas to share.

CAN I ASK QUESTIONS ABOUT _______???—

Yes. Please please do, I want to share this with you as I write, I promise I’m nice LMAO

ROMANCE CAST!—

FREE VERSION:

Isaac Spence is your main male romance option. He is the glistening sun, as some would say— bright and gorgeous, tall and warm. Isaac is your typical boy-next-door, always on his best behaviour, kind and welcoming towards most, it makes you wonder what he did to get himself sent out to a reform school. If you play as a male, Isaac will be your roommate! In the first act, and half of the second act, Isaac is dating Courtney Knight, who just so happens to be your other main romance option… 👀

*Full character profile coming

Courtney Knight is not the girl next door. She is an aspiring clothing designer who is just about as entitled as they come. She manages to keep a close group of friends, however, so there must be more to her than just a catty somebody. Courtney expresses her love teasingly, rather than warmly like Isaac. (Maybe that’s why they don’t work out, haha). She is strong willed and very much an independent woman— sure, it takes a while to gain her trust, but you might have a valuable relationship with Courtney if you try hard enough. If you play as a female, Courtney is your roommate! In the first act, and half of the second act, she is dating Isaac Spence.

*Full character profile coming

PAID VERSION:

Mary DeSmidt is quiet and inconsolable. Rumours float around the school about how such a sweet girl could get sent to the strictest standing reform school. She is the embodiment of kindness, and always willing to lend a helping hand to you. Mary is driven by emotions, and needs a bit more time than others to handle to growing change of life at a boarding school. She also takes a little more guidance when it comes to feelings, and has a more complex romance path than the others.

*Full character profile coming

Harper Vale is… a mayfly. He knows everything about everyone, floats between all the social groups at Stonewell Academy and still somehow doesn’t have a best friend. Courtney tells you he is a compulsive liar, and is trying to ‘manipulate the faculty out of a full ride at Stonewell’, which explains the perfect grades and attendance rates… Harpers romance path is…shaky, to put it nicely.

*Full character profile coming

Coen Day is hard to get to know. They’re always going off on their own, disappearing in the middle of class, not returning until night. Apparently their attendance rates are in the red, but Coen has always been known to run. Coen is quiet, sure, but they’re also loyal and smart. They would never share a secret of yours, or undermine your experiences and aspirations. Befriending Coen is a feat in itself, but one worth doing— Coen is the type of friend one needs at Stonewell. Coen is also asexual.

*Full character profile coming

Priya Hammond is a burning fire, scorching everything in her path. She is loud, capable and Courtney’s all time best friend. Priya has been sent to detention for questioning a teacher’s moral standpoint more times than once, and is very politically inclined. She is truly gifted with her brains, but would much rather search the depths of the internet for trivial facts about a small town in Europe than study for school a moment longer than she has to. Bring up any topic around her, she will know something about it.

*Full character profile coming

Laiken Allard-Rose arrives in the second act, and is Isaac’s childhood best friend. He is energy personified, always looking for an adventure to drag you along or a joke to crack at just the wrong time. Nothing is too daring for Laiken, and you’ll find that forming a friendship with him definitely includes him arriving at your window in the middle of the night to go on an adventure (raiding the school kitchens). Family is the most important thing to Laiken, and will do anything for you once you’re considered his family, whether romantically or platonically. ( i would play his romance route just to experience the dates he would take you on lol)

*Full character profile coming

POLYAMOROUS ROUTES:

* these characters can be romance together or apart.

Laiken & Isaac. Who knew the childhood best friends that may have had heavy crushes on each other growing up would end up romantically inclined… dates with these two are a festival of laughter and love. Isaacs warm presence and Laikens exciting romantic inclination is the perfect combination, and I’m sure the boys could show enough love to you for a lifetime more.

Priya & Coen. These personalities somehow work perfectly when it comes to love. Priya and Coen can be romanced together to create the ultimate game night team… their smarts, Priya’s competitive nature and Coen’s strategical thinking?? Automatic win.

DEMO TBA: 

Detective, your previous endeavours working for us have proven your capabilities are beyond measure. I trust that you will take on this assignment with a clear head and complete censorship: no one other than your appointed team shall know about your endeavours. I fear that if this operation is not pulled off smoothly, the world shall be in the hands of evil. Best of luck.

SYNOPSIS // CASE BRIEFING

I assume you remember the extensive effort our best personnel put into neutralising the leader of DODGE, Viktor Madsen, back in 2018. We were successful in our operation and DODGE fell silent: we kept an eye on them and heard nothing, assumed they had disbanded. Just a week ago, our cybersecurity professionals started reporting strange activity throughout the city: data leaks, an influx of online propaganda, dark web trades almost tripling in a week- it has DODGE written all over it. We already have professionals working to disarm any cyberterrorism threats they send our way, dealing with DODGE as a group is manageable, its the mastermind behind it all that we must neutralise: that is where you will come in. 

On Wednesday night, Viola Springs police officers brought in a young woman by the name of Lola Raith. Miss Raith was arrested for aggravated assault, but our attention is on the DODGE branding she has on the back of her neck. We confiscated her mobile phone and personal laptop and have found condemning information about DODGE that is concerning at the least. From what we have gathered, DODGE has been taken over by someone going by ‘Echo’. Echo has instigated a new regime to DODGE, planning on dividing their efforts between cyberterrorism and drug distribution. They have been advertising a new age in their outstanding propaganda: ‘The Soul Harvest’.  This ‘Echo’ individual has made formal threats to those holding Raith in custody, promising ‘catastophic resistance’ if she were to be charged. This leads us to believe Miss Raith is someone that Echo holds close: you are going to take advantage of that. 

Currently, we have no information on this new drug being pushed by DODGE, and it may be dangerous. This, alongside your close proximity to DODGE members on this operation, is why I have assigned you a small team that you will be working with to take Echo, and the whole of DODGE, down. Good luck. 

THE ROMANCEABLE CAST // PERSONAL FILES

ECHO: the mastermind. [M]

Unfortunately, all we know about Echo is what we have gotten out of Miss Raith so far. She has let slip that he is male, and an indirect heir to DODGE, once working below Viktor Madsen: the depth of their relationship is unknown. The small amount of communication we have had with Echo has told us he is dangerous and willing to take action against us. He used to write political thesis’ under the username “ECHO_CHAMBER” , but any connections to his old doings have been fried. He seems to hold Miss Raith close in relationship, whether they are romantically involved or not is unknown- we have confirmed that they are not related in any way. The last known online appearance he has made was two weeks ago, where he distributed a string of propaganda idolising “THE SOUL HARVEST” which we think is the first step in his new drug push. He made direct contact with us via an untraceable phone call on Thursday demanding we free Raith from custody, otherwise we will face ‘catastrophic resistance’ from him and his respective peoples. You are to stop at no ends to find this man and bring him back to us: dead or alive. 

LOLA RAITH: the devout follower. [F]

Miss Lola Raith was arrested after assaulting a known drug dealer on the outskirts of town. When police arrived to the scene, responding to a witnesses call, Lola was still assaulting the man, who is recovering in hospital for the time being. Talking to him may give you an idea of what happened. Raith has faced questioning these last few days, and has shown to run her mouth just a bit too much. Slowly but surely we are straining information out of her, she has refused the counsel of a lawyer, which is strange in itself. Lola’s computer was searched, and encrypted chatlogs were found where she talks to multiple other people about “getting excited for the new drop” and arranging multiple get-togethers which we are monitoring closely. Lola being taken into custody has been a silent matter, so how DODGE knows about her arrest is unknown so far. You and your partner are going to take charge of interrogations from now on. A dossier of information will be on your desk tomorrow, I advise you read through it and learn her mannerisms before talking to her. She is your first step to dismantling DODGE. 

TOBY KLEIN: the communications expert. [M]

I understand that you and Toby have worked well together in the past, I even remember him referring to you as his ‘best friend’ so I am putting you two on the same team in the hopes that your chemistry will boost our findings. He will act as communications expert: guiding you on operations and finding out what he can about the cyberterrorism aspect of Echoes operations: you and your partner will be working in tandem with Toby, but be focusing on his drug push. Toby will not be working in the field with you and your partner: he is to stay off the grid at all times. Klein has proven to be competent in his communications, although sometimes he exhibits childish behaviours and unfocused characteristics: please keep him on track. This is a serious operation that could harm many, I do not need the terrible two fucking things up. 

ALEXIS HAYES: your partner. [F]

I understand that you and Detective Hayes have formed some sort of rivalry over the years working for us: I wouldn’t put the two of you together under any other circumstances, but the two of you are my most competent detectives and I will not tolerate any dispute between the two of you. Detective Hayes will act in equal to you, her strong personality and ability to make people talk will aid you in interrogations: she is self-sufficient and hates DODGE almost as much as I do. She was also playing a minor role in the takedown of Viktor Madsen, so her knowledge of DODGE is advanced. Along with that, she has served on the DEA as a special agent, and her knowledge on streetworks and current drug circulations is crucial to this operation. Play nicely. 

SAILOR ANG: the undercover design ops. [NB]

Mx Ang is going to be the backbone to your undercover endeavours. They are a skilled makeup and SFX artist, alongside a textiles genius and the storyteller of a lifetime. Any new personalities you may need to don will be given to you by Sailor: they will also train you with new accents and increase your recall in order to remember specific details about your new personalities. Mx Ang is the only person outside of the force that can know about this operation: they are being compensated very kindly for their silence and will be available at any time necessary in return. Mx Ang is a sweet person, but don’t be fooled: getting on their bad side is a death sentence for yourself, and we need you alive. 

FEATURES 

This operation is going to be tedious. You’re going to perform interrogations, go undercover alongside your partner and try get in with DODGE. Attend parties for information, choose who you’re inviting home for the night and even pursue romantic relationships with the cast. Don’t get distracted, though: you have an evil mastermind to catch. Just don’t fall in love with him, that would be detrimental to this case…

—Make choices that will impact the ending you get (there are a few!).

—Learn more about DODGE, and their new leader, Echo. Decide for yourself whether they’re really as bad as the force thinks: maybe their agenda is the one to push?

—Play as your truest self: customise your appearance, personality, gender, preferred pronouns and sexuality! Inclusive customisation options are also here, depict whether your MC is trans, or if they wear a hijab or experience body dysphoria/dysmorphia. 

—Decide your approach when it comes to questioning suspects and confronting DODGE yourself: are you going to play bad cop, good cop or convert to DODGE’s ranks altogether? 

FINAL WARNINGS: 

The Soul Harvest is a story that contains strong depictions of drug use, violence and sexual themes (although skippable) strong and upsetting language is also prevalent in this story, and I advise you to read at your own discretion. 

Due to the optional sexual endeavours portrayed in this IF, it has been rated at 18+. 

Any questions are more than welcome in my inbox, reblogs are also always appreciated. 

Intro.

hi! i'm luna and hillvale is a project that i've had in mind for a while but never really got into writing it until now. i've mainly decided to share my wip as a way to motivate myself to keep writing and to see if anyone would be interested in reading it. hillvale is an urban supernatural fantasy that deals with themes of grief, mental health, finding joy and hope even in the darkest of times and found family. this if is also my love letter to the supernatural genre that i love so much. hillvale is still in recent stages of development and i'm still learning how to code so please bear with me.

Hillvale

after your grandmother's passing you decide to move to hillvale, a coastal university town in the southwest of england. the good news? you've been accepted into one of the best international business masters programme in the country. the bad news? you are in desperate need of a job as a way to fund it. on your way to class you stumble upon a strange old house with a hiring sign on the door. deciding to go in you are met by a peculiar group of individuals who unveil the world of the supernatural world to you and reveal that they work with a supernatural agency to keep supernaturals from harming humans and vice versa. out of curiosity you decide to join them, and they do pay a decent salary for a "part time" job; you could honestly do with the money. perhaps all those strange visions you've been having since you were little wasn't you going crazy after all. i mean if the asda version of hulk exists, then anything is possible right?

Features

customise your mc's appearance, personality, gender and sexuality, along with your stance on supernaturals and your attitude towards your degree, teachers and classmates amongst other things.

befriend the ros/romance 1 of the 6 ros, 2 being gender-selectable, 2 being gender-locked non binary, 1 gender-locked female and 1 secret ro that's not mentioned on the list. (a poly route might be incorporated in one of the routes in the future. i haven't decided yet)

meet different types of supernaturals along the way.

train and develop certain skills amongst magic, combat, technology, weapons and others.

warning: story will be rated 16 + due to depictions of violence, death and swearing.

ROs

solomon/salomé  kebede (m/f) the mysterious new professor who is teaching part-time whilst doing their phd in economics. s has a calm and poised demeanor that masks the empty smiles that never quite reaches their eyes. they seem to know more about your past than they let on or perhaps it's just a coincidence as they claim. (species: mage) [british-israeli of ethiopian descent]

solomon/salomé character sheet [x]

estevan/elyiana de la cruz (m/f) they are one of your team mates and tasked with looking after you when on the job. they are highly skilled in combat and pupetteering magic. e isn't a person of many words or the most social butterfly due to their hot headedness and intimidating personality, but perhaps if you dig deeper you might find more to them than meets the eye. (species: cambion) [argentinian of spanish and filipino descent]

estevan/elyiana character sheet [x]

ryujin hyun (nb) they are your new boss. they are skilled with guns and knifes. ryujin has an easy going and carefree attitude, and is someone not afraid to speak their mind. despite their attitude, they are a very skilled as leader and very perceptive, paying close attention to the smallest of details. (species: human) [british-korean]

ryujin character sheet [x]

topanga o'connell (f) she is part of your team. topanga is skilled in science and technology. she is nerdy and a bit of a drama queen with a profound love for stem subjects. her hair sometimes ends up fried after tinkering around with too much tech or too many supernatural gadgets. (species: human) [dutch of irish and native american descent]

topanga o'connell character sheet [x]

hayden ioannou (nb)  ze is the brains of the team, or as ze likes to put it the one that unites the last functioning braincell of the team. hayden is blunt with a cold demeanor. ze has a haunting beauty to zem, yet zir every word seems to be blunt and sharp, like the blade of a knife laced in the deadliest of poisons. (species: gorgon) [greek]

hayden ioannou character sheet [x]

ro descriptions

The One who Cried Wolf is an interactive fiction game inspired by supernatural shows, such as Teen Wolf and The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Twilight and the Vampire Diaries. You play as a college student living in the fictional town of Hidden Oaks. On a school night your best friend convinces you to follow them to the woods in search of their missing sister Sasha. The next day you end up waking up in a hospital bed only to find out you've turned into a werewolf after being bitten by the alpha wolf that was chasing after you in the woods. You are thrown into the world of the supernatural and as such you must balance your university and personal life, all the whilst navigating and adjusting to your newfound life as a werewolf. 

Customise your MC- choose their name, appearance, personality, gender, pronouns etc..

Befriend/romance any of the 5 Love Interests (3 gender selectable, 2 non binary).

Meet other supernaturals as well as supernatural hunters and humans who are aware of the world of the supernatural.

Solve the supernatural mysteries that plague the town of Hidden Oaks with your friends.

Embrace your werewolf nature or hold onto the little humanity you have left.

DISCLAIMER: The One Who Cried Wolf is rated 17+ for depictions of gore and violence, bad language, murder, death, consumption of alcohol, mentions of drug consumption, mentions of past abuse, depictions of injury, blood, mentions of torture and bad language. Any other warnings will be added as the game development progresses.

Blake/Briar Prescott || Species: Human || M/F

B is the detective's oldest child and your best friend since middle school. They have been with you through thick and thin, and the most loyal friend you could have ever asked for who would do absolutely anything to protect you and keep you safe. Eager to follow in their mother's footsteps B is a criminology major with a huge knack for mysteries. They are quick-witted, sarcastic and likes to think that they're absolutely hilarious.

Caoilainn O'Reardon || Species: Banshee || NB

Caoilainn is the mayor's youngest child as well as your roommate. Although they have recently estranged themselves from their parents, due to their father's current position they are one of the most popular people in University. They study the same major as you and is fed up of people's bullshit, including your own and don't want anything to do with you or any of the supernatural world for that matter. They are cold and withdrawn, but also very creative and hopes to one day find themselves within their own individuality.

Perth/Prim Sisuwan || Species: Vampire || M/F

P is your old childhood rival; the both of you went to the same middle school and high school together. They left to attend the second half of high school in Chiang Miai and you haven't seen them ever since. They're now attending the same university as you as an international relations major with a minor in whatever course that you choose to study. You've noticed that they haven't lost their competitive streak or their cocky arrogance, but something about them feels different.

Amari Müler-Vosbein || Species: Human || NB

Amari is the new person in town. Rumour has it that xir parents are weapon specialists that work for the HOPD, but no one really knows or has dared to ask. Xe is in the year above you and has transferred from xir home university in the Netherlands to xir second year as a teaching major with a minor in educational psychology at your university. Xe is a genuinely kind person whose charm and charisma draws those around xem like a moth to a flame.

Malakai/Morgan Lavigne || Species: Werewolf || M/F

M is the owner of a local downtown family-owned café . They went to the same high school as you but decided to drop out shortly after the death of their parents. They now run their family's cafe along with their grandmother. They are easygoing and highly flirtatious, however those stormy eyes of theirs hold secrets beyond your wildest imagination.

RO Information + Appearance

Residents of Oak Street

This is mostly like an interest check rather than a fully developed introduction post. So the details are subject to change <3

Genres: superhero, action, sci-fi (?), mystery (possibly?)

Age restriction: 16+

THE STORY

It all started in the summer of 2022, when a small asteroid crashed in a secluded part of the woods. The asteroid itself didn’t pose a threat. In fact, it was fairly small in size and had shrunk even more during its fall. It’s what came with it that changed the lives of the city residents forever.

A virus.

A virus that had peculiar effects on people. A painful transition period. Some survived. And were left to figure out how to get accustomed to their new abilities. Others were not so lucky. When the transition became too painful to handle, death claimed them. Only a few people knew the true nature of the virus. The rest of the city only ever knew of it as a horrible contagious disease. Thus, the city went into lockdown for a couple of years. Until the scientists found a cure and the deaths started to decrease.

Of course, it isn’t really that simple. After all, we never really know what happened behind closed doors. For one, there are the effects that the virus left behind.

Such as…

…being able to read minds, people’s senses becoming unnaturally developed, abnormally fast healing, super strength, controlling objects without touching them…

Things like that…

FEATURES

Choose 1 of 12 super powers. Or don’t :)

Choose a university major (the list is made according to the story, so I could not include many choices).

Customize your character: choose your pronouns, gender, sexuality and so on.

Choose where you live (suburbs or city) and who you live with (alone or with family). Because… why not?

Choose your friends, enemies, lovers.

Speaking of lovers… If you wish to, you can romance 1 of 6 love interests (2 male, 2 female, 2 gender selectable). 

Meet the residents of Oak Street.

Don’t trust easily. 

LOVE INTERESTS

Florence Isabella Spring (f)

Laurence Jay “Laurie” Remington (m)

Edeline Hart (f)

Aaron Beckett (m)

Jordan Dani Mitchell (f/m)

Charles/Charlotte “Charlie” Vespertine (f/m)

More details about the ROs coming soon.

DEMO TBA