D.Lina

{DEMO — including all text a small 7K+ if you want to see some of the story. There shouldn't be bugs but who knows honestly.}

MOTHER OF LIES — {IF WIP}

Ten years ago, you fled Larkspur carrying a secret no one could ever know.

Now a job offer has brought you home.

To the town that never forgot you.

To the first love you left behind.

To the family powerful enough to destroy everything you’ve built.

As a single parent and lifelong survivor, you’ll decide what matters more: protecting the life you’ve built, or uncovering the truth about the one you left behind.

Bad Ritual Public Update

New chapter is up !! Being a warlock isn't as safe as you think, and you have to decide whether to face what your patron is with a smile, or try to force them to see what they've become. This is a two way street, after all !!

New Chapter Released!

Hello again! Hope the spring has been pleasant for you 🌷

With this update we're continuing the pilgrimage, which is turning out more dangerous than even the Crown and their companions anticipated:

The Crown will be revisiting an old place they had forgotten about, and learn more about the scars left on the land from the reigns of Crowns past

Whether you brought the water spirits with you or whether Eshkar is also there or not will give you additional variations and, depending on one choice you make this chapter, may lead to someone getting hurt

There will be more lore on the religious practices of Arsur, and an opportunity to customize your Crown's religious beliefs as well

A dangerous encounter shakes things up this chapter--is it a test of the spirits, or just bad luck? Either way, how your Crown handles this situation will not go unnoticed!

And last but not least, romance scenes with your chosen love interest, though the tone of these will be quite different considering the previous encounter...

Thank you for all your patience and support, I hope you enjoy the new chapter as summer approaches 💖

For those that are unfamiliar with the game

A Tale of Crowns is a high fantasy romance story, told in the form of a text-based interactive novel with choice mechanics. The setting is inspired by Kurdish culture as well as other historical settings in the Middle East such as Ancient Persia, but it also draws heavily from other cultures and countries in the region.

Your character is native to Arsur, a vast empire overseen by a single ruler known as the Crown. Unlike traditional monarchies, however, the title is not inherited through blood. Whenever the Crown dies, their famed golden eyes pass on to the one chosen by the Spirits of this world to be the new Crown. In this story, your MC takes on that role.

There are four different love interests to choose from, whose genders will be customized to suit the preferences of your Crown. You can find more info about them on the blog page!

Also note that this current version of the game is safe for those 16 years and older.

Like the premise so far? Play it and give it a try! The entire game is free!

This month on Patreon I have challenged myself to write every single day. I am going to be posting parts of a long form story with all our wonderful RO's, and their intrepid adventures out at sea. This is obviously not cannon but it is still a lot of fun. Come join us over on Patreon for daily installments and please send in whatever you think would be fun for them to experience while out on the water.

In this installment: Gabriel has arrived

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A/N: We are doing something a bit different this month for Patreon. Every day I will be posting a short that is a part of a more longform story. It will include all of the RO's and will be written in third person. By the end of this month, my hope is to have a short little novella about this wacky topic.

In this scenario, our lovely friends are setting out to sea together. There is a tear in the middle of the ocean that they must investigate and someone has put the RO's together as our intrepid crew. Join us while they navigate the Night Market waters, enacting a plan that was obviously not well thought through. Bella might eat them all before the end of the trip. Malcolm may just jump overboard. Who will survive what is supposed to be an afternoon sail?

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It was fascinating diving into the lore for both Deerbourne and Concurrent. I really enjoy the world building you and your partner have done on both stories, but especially Deerbourne because I love when creators combine family drama and horror 💕

We are so excited for this interview with the author of Whiskey Four, @johnlouisif!

Do you want to play a retired contract killer? Who's being hunted down by the corpos, the cops and even your (supposedly dead) ex! Oh right...you also need to save the galaxy from an unknown entity...

Have what it takes?

Check out the other winners in the action/adventure category here.

About the author

I don’t drink coffee. Or alcohol. My inspiration for my work comes purely from the pains of cold sobriety. I broke my wrist when I was eleven years old and my handwriting hasn’t recovered since, and I very often can’t read my own notes when I’m annotating books.

About the book

John Wick in space meets Lovecraftian cosmic horror.

Tell us a bit about what you're working on right now and your journey into interactive fiction

I’m working on the sequel to my first interactive fiction game, I, the Forgotten One. It’s a pretty beastly project, as the multiple endings diverge into three primary routes, so every chapter needs to be written about two and a half times. I started ITFO six years ago during COVID, and it was just a hobby for a while, but I’ve been attempting to take it more seriously with the opening of a Patreon, hoping that I can potentially do writing full time in the future.

CHAPTER NINE OF THE NIGHT MARKET IS NOW UP!!!

Thank you for being so understanding while I figured some things out. But chapter nine of the Night Market is up for public release. If you cannot wait for chapter ten, the early access of it is up on Patreon along with all the post chapters shorts for every available chapter. I cannot wait to hear from you all!

You can read chapter nine HERE

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The Elvenking and Elvenqueen: Commission by beelzeebub

Welcome, friends! This is primarily a Tolkien blog, with a side of Marvel and other fantasy and period drama fandoms. I am here to write fics and share posts that will hopefully brighten your day! Last updated: 6/1/26

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The Elvenking Returns - Flash headcanons shared as we count down to the Dec. 2027 release of "The Hunt for Gollum".

Project SotWK - Tracks the progress and shares previews/sneak peeks to my SotWK book project

sotwk trick or treat - SotWK AU headcanons written and shared as part of my annual Halloween event

ART:

Gallery of Commissioned Fanart (Collection on Ko-Fi)

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get to know me - Want to know more about me as a writer and a person? Here are my answers to questions and tag games!

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I regularly update my masterlists, but please consider becoming a Follower/Mutual! I'd love to connect with you and exchange works--maybe even collaborate!

About "Sons of the Woodland King": a Tolkien AU & Fanfic Series

SotWK tells the story of Thranduil, all the way back from his childhood in Doriath to the final years of his rule over Eryn Lasgalen. There is a TON of history to cover in almost 7,000 years of the Elvenking’s life!

In this version of Thranduil’s story, he falls in love and marries a Noldorin elleth, Maereth, before he eventually inherits the throne of Greenwood the Great. Together they bear and raise five strong sons: Crown Prince Mirion, Prince Turhir, Prince Arvellas, Prince Gelir, and Prince Legolas.

SotWK chronicles their lives together, centuries filled with triumph and tragedy interwoven with the fates of many other famous figures in Middle-earth history.

The Elvenking's Five Sons: (L-R) Legolas, Arvellas, Mirion, Turhir, Gelir

Art: Commission by hffhifjou

About Me: SotWK the Blogger

Mae govannen, mellyn nin! Please call me SotWK (pronounce an invisible "i" between the "w" and "k"); or you can use Nana/Naneth ("mom" in Sindarin) as some of my mutuals do, if you'd like.

I'm a mom dividing my energy and hours among my husband, our two little boys, a full-time job, and my fandom hobbies. I reside in the US (PST).

I have been an on-and-off LOTR fanfic writer since 2003. I started this blog in October 2022 after deciding to dust off and resume my writing project, "Sons of the Woodland King", a fanfiction series focusing on Thranduil Oropherion, Elvenking of the Woodland Realm.

I write for various Tolkien canon characters alongside my own OCs. Occasionally, I open up for Requests.

I occasionally also write MCU fics, specifically for Bucky Barnes and Steve Rogers.

I maintain a daily queue and reblog media from fantasy, period/medieval, superhero, and sitcom genres. Please talk to me about any interests we have in common!

I have a hundred fictional and celebrity crushes and am a shameless simp who believes it's more fun when Mutuals Simp Together.

This is a PG-13 blog (I do not post or reblog adult/explicit content), so minors are welcome.

There is absolutely zero hate, politics, doomsaying, or ill-wishing here. We focus on positivity, joy, and hope!

This blog is meant to be a safe space for everyone regardless of background or belief, and should be conflict and drama-free at all times.

I'm very happy you're here! Let's have some fun!

The Elvenking Returns - Flash headcanons shared as we count down to the Dec. 2027 release of "The Hunt for Gollum".

And the day has come! After much thought, I've realized I'm not fully satisfied with the result. The ending felt rushed, and some scenes didn’t turn out right. So, I’ve decided to rewrite the story. Book 1 will now include parts of Book 2, combining both storylines.

Features

Customize your character's personality and appearance.

Play as a prince or princess and work your way to the throne.

Romance one of the ten ROs, enjoy casual hookups, or engage in poly relationships with certain characters.

Build friendships and shape your relationship with your family.

Lead your kingdom into battle.

What's new?

All scenes rewritten, with new scenes added.

Two new romance options (now a total of 10 ROs!)

New characters and storyline.

More locations to explore.

More fantasy elements.

Romance Options

Daemir - The Stoic Lord. The tallest of the twins, Daemir stands out with his muscular frame. His long, white hair is often tied behind his head. His sky-blue eyes are often emotionless and cold.

Xavier - The Prisoner. His chocolate-brown eyes gleam with warmth. His short, curly brown hair adds a touch of charm, with a single rebellious curl that always rests on his forehead.

Tameran - The Pirate Captain. He has an intimidating presence, marked by his tall physique and tattoos that snake around his neck. His slightly curly brown hair frames a face where rebelliousness sparkles in his light green eyes.

Nicholas - The Rebellious Prince. He has mischevious dark blue eyes and wavy blond hair, parted into two curtains that frame his forehead. Tall with a slightly muscular build, his physique hints at a few duels fought, though fighting was never truly his focus.

Jarean - The Mysterious Servant. With his curly red hair and tall presence, he is a charming young man. One of his eyes is a deep, dark blue, while the other bears a white pupil, a lasting mark from an injury that left him blind in that eye. The scars across his face add a layer of mystery, each one telling a part of his untold story.

Maevra - The King's Guard. She has dark, curly brown hair and deep brown eyes that radiate confidence. Her tall, muscular build marks her as a intimidating soldier, and a scar over her bottom lip stands as a testament to her rigorous training.

Clara - The Adviser's Granddaughter. She has a youthful face framed by medium-length blond hair. Her light blue eyes radiate kindness and respect, and a small mole rests delicately above her lip.

Astryn - The Enemy. She has red-kissed hair, deep brown eyes, and long, dark waves cascading down her back. Despite her slim build, she's a fierce fighter, favoring speed over brute strength.

Lena - The Hateful Queen. Her long, straight dark brown hair perfectly matches the cold, merciless glint in her eyes. Though shorter than her brother, her presence is undeniably dominating, and her slim build hints that she has never touched a sword.

Revna - The Lord's Twin. Though shorter and slimmer than her twin, Revna still commands an imposing presence. She keeps her white hair cut just above the shoulders for ease in battle. Mischief glimmers in her sky-blue eyes, a sharp contrast to her brother's icy gaze.

If you’ve played the old version, I recommend forgetting everything and playing the demo with a fresh perspective for a better experience.

DEMO | PATREON | FORUM

Please let me know if you encounter any bugs, grammar mistakes, or typos. I've tested it, but there might be something I've missed.

Best action/adventure IFs

Announcing the top-voted IFs in the action/adventure genre! Congrats to all the winning games. Definitely check them out if you're in the mood for some thrills, excellent character work, and great pacing.

We had the honor to interview the supremely talented and amazingly kind author of the overall winner of the category, Cantata: @fir-fireweed. Read the author spotlight here.

Completed

Whiskey Four by @johnlouisif

Ongoing

Cantata by @fir-fireweed

The Exile by @exilethegame

Drink your villain juice by @drinkyourvillainjuice

The update is already publicly available. Enjoy! 😁❤️ P.S.: Some scenes with Cecilia and Tyler aren't complete, but I'll add them later.

Thank you all for 1000 followers!!!

Your continued support, especially in the face of my terrible slowness this last spring, has really meant a lot to me. Thank you all as well for 200 patrons. I cannot state enough how grateful I am for being in this position to share my work with the world and to be paid to do so. I want to, some day in the future, write full-time, and that dream would be impossible without you guys.

In celebration, both for reaching 1000 followers and for finally releasing the first part of Chapter Three of I, the Unbroken One, I am reopening my inbox. Or, rather, clearing all of the old questions that I haven't had the time to answer, and accepting new ones. Anything you're curious about, whether about ITFO, ITUO, Whiskey-Four, or whatever, I will try to answer.

A high-level outline has been created! Sneak peek/teaser below:

Estimated No. of chapters: 44 chapters divided into 6 volumes.

(Very rough) Estimated length: 80,000 words

VOL. 1: Origins: The First Age (YT 1050 - YS 590) i. Vigorous Spring ii. Lindar iii. Beauty and Grace iv. A Child of Kinslayers v. Golden Flower vi. Dragonfire VOL. 2: Founding: The Second Age (SA 1 - SA 3441) i. The Great Rider ii. In Durin's Halls iii. Ósanwë iv. The Sack of Eregion v. Bar Lasgalen vi. Ion Nin VOL. 3: Eryn Galen (TA 1 - TA 1004) [10 chapters, titles tbd] VOL. 4: Dol Guldur (TA 1012 - TA 2063) [6 chapters, titles tbd] VOL. 5: Mirkwood (TA 2210 - TA 2942) [10 chapters, titles tbd] VOL. 6: Eryn Lasgalen (TA 2951 - FA 171) [6 chapters, titles tbd]

I am sharing this to hype myself up, but if it gets anyone else besides me excited about it, that's a great bonus! :)

#sotwk headcanon

#sotwk flash hc

I am copying here my announcement from the COG Forums:

The loyalist route of Chapter 3 has been released to the public! You can still play the usurper and regent routes on the public demo, but they will end at the end of Chapter 2. Before I continue working on the other two routes, I'm going to do some major spring (Summer?) cleaning, so stay tuned for some polls and specific feedback requests.

In this chapter, experience:

A battle with Rade Mozoroff

The slow assemblage of the lords

Romantic reunions, developments, and angst

In traditional ITFO style: horrific violence

I hope it's worth the wait! I'm personally quite happy with how it all turned out, I think the endless rewriting and tinkering has led to a final product much improved compared to the first two chapters. Any and all feedback would be appreciated as well!

The link to the Forum Page can be found here, and the link to the public demo can be found here.