[18+ Blog] || Demo [TBA]

Development Blog for the Interactive Fiction Zephite.

Genre(s): Supernatural, Romance, Mystery, Fantasy, Dark (Dependent), Humour (Attempt).

Setting: Oxford (UK), Earth | Xael, Zephite.

Rating: 18+ for CONTENT WARNINGS: death (including major character deaths), strong language, sexual content, violence, gore, abduction, mentions of past abuse/tragedy, depictions of injuries, blood, and torture, depictions of unhealthy relationships, alcohol consumption, drug use. Many of these warnings are either completely dependent on the reader’s choices, or how heavy/graphic they are will be dependent.

All asks are welcome, including NS//FW (within reason). Tag will be nsfzephite. However, I am a full-time university student so I cannot guarantee fast answers.

“Who are you?”

“I go by many names.”

Shinigami. Ankou. Hel. Śmierć. San La Muerte. Reaper.

“But you may call me Death.”

Death and Fate have always been entwined.

When Death defies Fate.

Fate abandons Death.

And Death shatters.

Zephite is an interaction fiction where you play as a once revered High Reaper who was deeply connected with death, even by your species standards. With a unique ability, and a fractured soul, perhaps they were correct when they said it was only a matter of time before you fell. When you commit one of the highest offences of your kind, your abilities are sealed and you are banished from your home realm of Zephite to Earth.

But when the Fates are blinded, and the very fabric of reality begins to unravel, so does your carefully constructed façade of humanity.

There’s a monster out there and it’s far closer than you think. But the real question is…

Is it more dangerous than the one inside your head?

Two main branches, with one only being accessible to certain types of MC’s.

Team up with those you used to command to discover who’s attempting to destroy reality as we know it.

Find out why your supposedly human best friend can’t quite look you in the eyes these days.

Take some time to find comfort and support in your adoptive sibling, Kaleb, who followed you from Zephite, and your newly adopted puppy.

Fight the corruption that threatens to overwhelm you or let it consume you.

Fully customisable MC (including name, nickname, gender (cis, non-binary, transgender), pronouns, sexuality (including aro/ace), and appearance (true form and human form)).

Predetermined skills include a proficiency in combat and weapons. Other skills will be determined by the reader.

Option to romance one of seven ROs, or choose from two poly relationships. Rekindle meaningful friendships, and find your family of choice once more (or destroy them all completely). The Secret RO is only romancable on one branch.

RO and other NPC POVs.

Alanis Santos Cruz [F] [Demiromantic, Demisexual]

??? (Appears 29) | 5’9ft | Zephinite (Puerto Rican)

Species: Reaper | Ability: Electrokinesis

A fiercely loyal woman who would do anything for the ones she loves. Alanis can come across as intimidating and unyielding in both her professional and personal life, but to anyone who knows her, her gentle heart and love of learning shines through clearly. Your former second-in-command, you could always turn to Alanis for support and advice, but you never truly understood how much she relied on you in turn. Now the commander, Alanis is perfectly civil to you, but there’s a quiet anger simmering in her eyes, and you don’t know if she’ll ever let herself trust you again.

Character Sheet

Ngaio Kerr-Bell [F] [Omnisexual]

??? (Appears 22) | 5ft | Zephinite (Māori)

Species: Reaper | Ability: Strength Augmentation

A true child of chaos, Ngaio always tries to look on the bright side. Her warm and friendly demeanour belies a woman of great mental and physical strength who desires to protect those she loves. She once respected you as her commander, and loved you as her friend. These days, you find it difficult to understand what Ngaio thinks of you, but you can’t help but notice how she still seeks you out to share the things that excite her, and how she lights up when you walk into a room.

Character Sheet

Zep Taylor [NB] [Pansexual]

??? (Appears 26) | 5’6ft | Zephinite (American)

Species: High Reaper | Ability: Compulsion

Ngaio’s sibling-in-chaos, Zep takes nothing in life seriously, living on the edge and preferring to take each day as it comes. They talk tough, but Zep’s heart is as big as their personality, and they attempt to shield it by destroying themself before anyone else can. But they weren’t always like this, before you left, Zep (perhaps ironically) valued life more than anything else and they looked up to you as a friend and role model, taking delight in making you laugh. These days, they shy from your touch…after all, your touch has always had the power to destroy them.

Character Sheet

Maksim Umarov [NB] [Demiromantic, Greysexual]

??? (Appears 28) | 6’2ft | Zephinite (Russian/Uzbek)

Species: Reaper | Ability: Healing

Apathetic would be the word used most to describe Maksim. To those outside their loved ones, their remarks are chilling and cut to the bone. However, when Maksim decides that someone is worthy of their trust, they would go to any lengths to protect them. When you were their commander, they would openly declare you as their favourite ‘patient’ and often left little notes around for you, reminding you to take care of yourself. Reunited again, you expect the biting words to be turned on you, but you are surprised to hear the softness in their voice that is still present when they speak to you.

Character Sheet

Fynn Von Decker [M] [Pansexual]

??? (Appears 31) | 7ft | Zephinite (German)

Species: Reaper | Ability: Enhanced Reflexes

A certified Gentle Giant, Fynn has a very doting nature, and those he loves could be forgiven anything. Unfortunately, due to Fynn’s height, people find him rather intimidating and tend to avoid him, which he struggles with as soft intimacy and love are hugely important to him. Although it’s rare to see, Fynn can be incredibly dangerous, he has a tendency to forget his own strength when he’s angry and will do serious damage if not kept in check. Once upon a time, you were the person that he went to for comfort, the person he trusted above all else. Now, as the second-in-command, Fynn is still sweet to you, but there’s a noticeable distance between you that he seems wary to let you cross.

Character Sheet

Lucas Kaloki [M] [Pansexual]

??? (Appears 25) | 5’11ft | English-Ugandan

Species: Human?

Cheerful and dependable, Lucas is your other housemate and best friend. He is always happy to help out, and is favoured by all your neighbours. A volunteer firefighter on top of running their own business, Lucas paints a competent and dependable picture (at least until he and Kaleb start bickering like an old married couple). He has always been there for you and your brother. Your ride-or-die friend as they say. But ever since the cracks in reality appeared, those sparkling eyes have become unreadable, and their beatific smile has edges too sharp, it makes you wonder if you ever truly knew Lucas at all.

Character Sheet

??? [M/F/NB] [MCsexual]

Unknown | Unknown | Unknown

Species: Unknown | Ability: Unknown

“Burn with me, my soul.”

Character Sheet

Polyamorous Routes Available: Ngaio & Alanis | Fynn & Maksim

DEMO (TBA) | FAQ | PINTEREST

CLOSEDLOOP UPDATE 01 || 00: GENESIS

You should have just slept on the couch...

As a reminder, CLOSEDLOOP contains mature themes and potentially sensitive content, and is intended for a strictly 18+ audience. Please check content warnings before playing.

|| FEATURES ||

Complete prologue, roughly 7.2k words without code.

Explore your apartment.

Break an alarm clock. And a door. And a mirror. Maybe your face, too.

New friends in golden masks and formal wear, who may or may not have wrecked your entire apartment.

The abject horror of missing your alarm, and waking up late for work.

|| LINKS ||

DEMO || DISCORD || KO-FI (TIP JAR)

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

𝐃𝐄𝐌𝐎 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄

𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝙫𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙚'𝙨 𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙚, 𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙡𝙮 𝙝𝙤𝙚𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙨.

bitch, what does this update contain?

the prologue (duh).

physical customisations.

character history.

interact with your family and a relatively strange long-time friend of theirs.

teefs.

b҉e҉c҉o҉m҉e҉ ҉s҉o҉m҉e҉o҉n҉e҉ ҉t҉o҉ ҉b҉e҉ ҉f҉e҉a҉r҉e҉d҉.҉

GET INTO IT (YUH)!

implosion at the end of the world

implosion at the end of the world is an upcoming interactive novel about horrible coping mechanisms, demons, and all the drama that comes with being in your twenties…

content warnings for drug use (and drinking!), stalking, sexual content...! (plus more? i still need to outline anyways...) 18+ readers only!

you are an average 25 year old… or at least you’re sure you are. By now, it would be very embarrassing to continue making being an orphan your entire personality; even though your parents did disappear when you were 12. That’s basically old news though, you’re still working on the residual trauma with your therapist.

There’s just one thing though, ever since then, you’ve gained strange… abilities. You’ve always thought they were quite unhelpful. You can never activate them consistently, even now. They only seem to appear when your emotions are quite strong.

It gets worse, though. You have a demon attached to you. And you have no idea how to get rid of it. Nothing you’ve tried so far can get rid of it, and it keeps implying that its targeting you on purpose. To what end, you’re scared to think about that. Even though you have a good guess. Surely now, it would be good to mention your stalker, too. It’s seriously only wednesday…

character customization <3! all the basics! plus neopronouns!! decide what your powers manifest as!

play detective and figure out where your parents went! or dont? i mean, they did abandon you...

play detective but just be nosy. get into mischief. there will be lots of it.

try to exorcise a demon before things get worse up there!

join a secret society (fun!)

absolute silly shenanigans. my brand first and foremost.

soojin choi // 24 (pronoun selectable)

your best friend (and only friend) and roommate. you've know them since you graduted high school. blissfully unaware of your life troubles, but you can tell that won't be for long.

cinnamon roll that looks like a cinnamon roll, etc etc.

always willing to bail you out from jail...!

nayeli amador // 24 (she/her)

your on again/off again girlfriend of..... 10 months...? (bad partner! bad partner!)

currently off, because she is so tired of your shit

other than that she is a very lovely lady.

hopefully nothing goes wrong here.

amvrosiy maksimov // 20-something (he/him)

oh this absolute fucker.

would be the slasher in the slasher film

somehow HE'S noticed your powers, and he has a vested interest in speaking with you.

probably has your best interest in mind?

befriend him or befoe him, or just fuck him, it's all up to you.

châu phan // 25 (they/them)

nayeli's friend

you are vaguely aware of them...

they hate your guts though.

who doesn't.

the demon // !??!?!!! (???/???)

from what you've gleaned, someone has set this demon upon you, and it has one goal in mind, and will stop at nothing to achieve it.

absolutely does not have your best interest in mind. the demon has your worst interest in mind. the demon wants you to fail.

how long have demons been real and who the hell is angry enough to bind one to you?

find out...

...and more!

hiiiii!! my name is mars!

im 22! my pronouns are they/he. this is my first interactive fiction novel. implosion at the end of the world is the final form of my first idea. it's slowly gotten sillier and sillier, from a more scarier demon possession story, to whatever this is. i hope you'll have as much fun reading as i will have writing this.

demo (TBA) // playlist // some other tag...! we're still editing this blog!

You had only heard stories about the fabled assault on the Silver City; an assault that had been carried out by one of the most trusted Archangels. One that had been ended after years of battle— of bloodshed— and ended in the banishment of all those that supported the usurper. You never imagined that you’d ever come face-to-face with the very being that caused it all.

That is until you’re given a task that not many had been given before…

Travel down to the land of humans— Earth— and wrangle in the aforementioned individual; a task that was passed down to you from the very siblings that had been betrayed.

You just weren’t expecting all the issues that would arise because of this task. With what the human world had to offer you when in comparison to the Silver City.

You also weren’t expecting to be pulled into a conspiracy, a criminal investigation, and the issues that humans seem to face everyday.

How were you going to explain this?

Features

This story will be rated 18+ for profanity, sexual themes, alcohol use, and a variety of other things that will be explained as they crop up. (This game will be free from start to finish as it takes inspiration from one of my favorite shows Lucifer… though it’s my own interpretation of Luci.) The Demo will be added at a later date.

Play as an Angel sent down from the Silver City to wrangle in the Ruler of Hell; possibly becoming a babysitter in the process.

Customizable MC: name, nickname, gender, sexuality, appearance, and a smattering of other things.

Help the Devil find out who killed their dearest friend. Or… still help them but roll your eyes a lot while doing so.

Figure out what it means to be a human after being apart from them for so long. What is this thing called ice cream?

Romance 1 of 5 possible options that’ll either bring Heaven or Hell to Earth.

And just remember to have fun!

The Devil

Lucifer Morningstar is one of the hottest names in Los Angeles. The influence they have over the city being undeniable— even if you’ve never stepped foot in it before— and you can understand why upon stepping into their night club. Sharp blue eyes, ethereal blonde hair, and lightly tanned skin screams of divinity. If it wasn’t for the flash of red you could see lurking within the crystal depths of their eyes; showcasing what they truly were beneath their flirtatious smile, quick wit, and charm. Fallen.

“You’re quite miraculous, darling, I’ve been able to see peoples desires— their innermost machinations— but I’ve never felt such things before. As I’ve always been one to take what I want but I desire you in all the best ways. And I’ll take my time to show you that.”

The Angel

The one that gave you the job to begin with; Gabriel is unlike their siblings. In that their joyous smile never waned when looking at someone outside of the Archangel members. Bright green eyes, raven black hair, and fair skin pull everyone’s attention towards them but they’ve always seemed to have a special interest in you. Their warmest smile, silliest jokes, and loudest laughs all directed towards you. You’ve just never understood why. Until now.

“I’ve always known that you were special. That you would either destroy or rebuild me. I don’t even know how long you’ve held my heart, dearest one, but I hope you know that it’ll always be yours.”

The Demon

One of the only people you’ve seen that Lucifer actually seems to tolerate. Syrus/Selene Palmer doesn’t take shit from anyone and would sooner throw a knife at Lucifer than listen to them yammer on. The sharpness within their grey eyes— their dark brown hair always pulled from their face— highlights the bronze tone of their skin. The no nonsense attitude fading just a little the longer they spend with you.

“I was one of the people that was tasked with torturing souls— it was a job that I reveled in— but it’s one that you can grow tired of. I’ve known pain, and I’m old friends with suffering, but you make all of that a bit easier to handle. You make me want to be better.”

The Detective

They didn’t ask to be pulled into celestial nonsense— not that they were fully aware— but Lucifer wouldn’t take no for an answer. So, unfortunately for them, they were tasked with helping you both. You couldn’t say you were exactly unhappy with the turn of events; Detective Cole/Cora Pierce being one of the most highly regarded officers within the LAPD. Intelligent hazel eyes, going well with the medium brown tone of their skin, always surveying the area. Ebony curls falling over their eyes as they force themselves not to roll them as Lucifer speaks. (Has a son named Theodore.)

“Where have you been all my life? I’ve been looking for you in every person that I’ve dated and never found you. It’s like you fell from the stars and ended up in my lap. I can’t believe how lucky I am to have you.”

The Doctor

The soft spoken, yet kindhearted, medical examiner for the LAPD. Doctor Nathan/Natasha Grey aren’t exactly what you’re expecting when stepping foot into the morgue for the first time, but you can’t say it’s all that bad. Light brown eyes, that sparkle with flecks of gold, allows their dark auburn hair to stand out. Olive toned skin shimmering gently underneath the lights. A timid, yet warm, smile quirking their lips.

“People scare me. I’m not used to speaking to them, being near them, which is why I stay down here. I don’t know how to interact with people that well but you make it easier. You’ve always made it easier.”

Vespertines: an interactive fiction

Vespertines is an urban fantasy/romance interactive fiction about demons and found family. You play as a human working at a bar for demons, getting to know your customers and collecting their stories.

The game is currently in development. It is developed in Twine and will be released episodically. A demo will be available mid 2022 on itch.io. 

Vespertines is recommended for mature audiences. Content warnings are available below and at the start of the game.

On the run from your past, you find yourself in a new city with no plan and nowhere to go. A mysterious individual called Ashheart appears before you and refers you to a bar called ‘Vespertines’. You expect the usual; cleaning up spills and handling drunk customers. What you do not expect is for your new boss to be a horned demon known as Gremory who collects stories as payment instead of money.

Customisable main character, including customisable 

Name

Gender - male, female and nonbinary options available

Pronouns - preset or choose your own

Appearance

Backstory - one of three planned routes which unlock unique dialogue and story beats within the game

Develop your relationships with the characters - will you be friends, family, enemies or lovers?

Optional romance routes for both Gremory and Ashheart (both gender customisable)

Diverse story branches and multiple endings

More features to be added as the game is developed!

Character intros and content warnings under the cut.

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What the Scabiosa Blooms is an 18+ interactive fiction.

You never know what lurks within the dark.

Death seems far more interested in lingering in the city of Aevum, than anywhere else, as for the past few months, people having been dying left and right and the local authorities have not a single clue who the killer is.

All they can find is a single scabiosa flower in full bloom left at the crime scene.

Of course, strange as the surge of dead is, the markings on the bodies that come to you that you need to ‘clean’ are bizarre in its own right. Some of these markings don’t look like your normal animal bite or simple ‘blade-to-flesh’ contact. It’s almost monstrous, but there’s no such thing as monsters…

Right?

Play as a male, female, or nonbinary mortician who is dragged into a series of murders in the city of Aevum.

Be dragged into the investigation by strangers who seem far more invested in this than the local police force. Not to mention, something about them seem… Strange.

Piece together the mystery of what is going on in the city, attempting to put together the pattern and understand what the motive of the killer is, if there even is one.

Fall in love, or don’t. The choice is yours as strangely enough, people seem drawn to you despite your efforts and attempt to keep people out of your life. Make friends or enemies, find those to who are worthy to trust, or misplace your trust elsewhere.

Will you catch the killer, or will the killer catch you?

CONTENT WARNINGS

There are a few things that might trigger some individuals — death, violence, gore, lots of dead bodies, discrimination, and sexual content. Please don’t hesitate to tell me if there are other things that should be added to the warnings.

Demo: TBA // Character Information //

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Cherry Soda is an in-progress interactive fiction novel about loss, relationships, and the meaning of destiny.

As children, an accident between you and your friend Ryan changed the course of your life forever. Since then, you have transversed the boundary of life and death: your waking moments are haunted by memories of the living and the remnants of the deceased.

The two of you diverged; Ryan began attending elite private academy, and you summarily moved across the country. A phone call years later between the two of ends with you promising to come visit her, a throwaway sentence you thought to be nothing more than a platitude.

Following six months of radio silence, you sense her death before the search team even finds her body. And suddenly, the phone call may have been part of something a lot larger.

Swept up in a whirlwind of the horrific inheritance she left behind for you to uncover, the more you investigate, the deeper the lies and secrets go. A reckless desperation to break the fate that threatened to overtake the both of you had led Ryan down a path of no return. The same path you now find yourself on.

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