I'm back from hiatus (kind of lol)! More to come soon, but I just wanted to make a quick post replying to those of you asking if my games have been taken down. The House of Noctus is back up but all my other projects are still down. THoN likely won't be accessible for awhile unless you have a direct link, so for anyone who wants to play it now, you can click the link for the game in my pinned post to access it.
I'll be posting soon explaining where I've been, what's going on with my games/projects, and what you can expect moving forward. Till then take care and hopefully those of you dealing with the heat won't be melting for much longer <3
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Dragon-Man Hybrid x Gender Neutral Reader
(CW: Non-con, dragon-man, smut, rut cycle, kidnapping, yandere behavior)
Word Count: 2.1k
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You were causing Braidth’s patience to wear thin. He was an old and powerful dragon half breed general. His patience, he had thought, was unbreakable. But you refused to cuddle, refused to say one word to him, and now you were on day three of refusing to even eat. Surely he could handle one small bratty human, right?
You were determined to give him no satisfaction. Weeks ago you had been a devout captain of the guard at the town of Dawnglow, in charge of training up the militia to defend its sturdy walls from the encroaching marching from the country to your west.
There were rumors they were lead by a powerful dragon of storms-man hybrid named Braidth that fought with the ferocity of a demon. But you took no stock in rumors, even if he was powerful what could one man do against a wall?
The answer, apparently, was a lot. He took to the skies, well out of the range of your archers, and rained down exploding bouts of blue lightning. The walls fell within minutes.
The enemy general had only collapsed the walls in a few places, at the gates. They clearly wanted to take and keep this city and probably loot it for valuables and political hostages or else he would have turned the whole thing to rubble. But that meant that now the enemy would have to face them directly.
You had no delusions of victory, no hope at all. Dawnglow did not have the man power to engage an enemy directly, it was a fortified town, and that meant it was built to keep a siege at bay. It had been a doomed battle the moment the walls had been blasted open, and you knew it.
But the draconic man had landed. He was huge. Braidth stood over 7 feet tall and was impressively muscular. The dragon man had long dark navy blue hair, electric blue eyes, and dark blue scales covering his hands, feet, tail, and wings. And the man’s black horns did nothing to make him look less intimidating.
You figured you probably couldn’t take him out but could at least die trying. If you could take him down it would make the enemy’s invasion that much harder, and if you died at least you could go down with honor and pride in your bravery.
That had been the intent anyway. Reality had played out much differently for you. You engaged him in combat and were quickly whomped. You managed to grant him a new cut on his already well scarred arm, as he was lightly armored so he would be able to fly, but after that he quickly smacked you down. In all the entire duel between the two of you had lasted probably just a couple of minutes.
It had actually impressed Braidth how such a small and vulnerable human had actually managed to not only wound him but dodge his swift and mighty blows for over an entire minute. He decided he would not kill you but instead make you his mate. Braidth simply had to have you. He knocked you unconscious and slung you over his shoulders as the forces of Dawnglow wisely surrendered.
When you woke up you were in a strange bed. Dawnglow had been at the mercy of the invading force so the city had no choice but to grant ownership of you to Braidth in the terms of surrender.
The last thing you remembered was that you had been knocked down on the battlefield, but this wasn’t the healer’s place. In fact, as you looked around at the strange décor and building style, you quickly realized that this was not a house made in Dawnglow at all. Hell, this was not even a house for anyone in your country, the proportions were larger and the style was far too foreign. You had been stripped of your armor and placed into a clean set of clothing you did not even recognize but it seemed to be in the style of clothing that the invading country wore.
Maybe you had been taken hostage by the enemy? But that made zero sense you had not been wearing fancy armor or anything else that would make it seem like you were anyone they could get any sort of ransom from.
You sat up and removed yourself from the large bed and just after doing so you hear heavy footsteps head in your direction. When you saw the large dragon general Braidth pop into the room you were so startled that you nearly fell over. He looked quite different without his armor, he was all bulging muscles and battle scars, but you still recognized him easily enough. Were he anyone else in any other situation you’d probably want to bury your face in those large pecs. But it was your enemy and you had been abducted.
“You’re probably wondering what you’re d-”
“YOU!? What the fuck am I doing here!?” You interrupted him angrily.
“Just calm down a minute and I’ll expl-”
“I will NOT calm down, there will be NO calming of ANY down!!” You started chucking things at him, anything within reach. Pillows, blankets, and everything on the bedside table. Not a particularly dignified response from a (now former) guard captain, but you were too enraged to care about optics.
That had been weeks ago and Braidth was nowhere near making any progress in getting you to accept your new position as his trophy and mate. You figured that if you annoyed and frustrated him enough that he would just abandon his quest to tame you and you could get on with your life, you supposed even if it backfired and he ended up killing you then at least it was better than being stuck here with him.
But much like your plan to attack Braidth on the battlefield or die trying did not work for you your adamant refusal to succumb to him was also going in a third direction that you had never considered. It was making him even more sure that you were the one for him. When he looked at you he saw a bratty but determined and strong mate that he was proud of. He had been strongly attracted to you on the battlefield but now he was sure that he loved you.
Even so though his patience was wearing thinner and thinner and he was becoming desperate to breed with you, he was starting to come into his rut cycle and having someone who was, as far as he was concerned, his mate that he was not actively pumping full of his love was becoming more and more torturous.
And now you had started this gods forsaken hunger strike! He figured that after a day or maybe two that your resolve would break and you would finally give in to your hunger and, hopefully, to him, but that never happened. You just grew weaker as hunger took its toll.
Finally Braidth had quite simply had enough of this childish behavior and decided he would have to make sure that you ate with a more direct approach. You were strong and determined, but he was stronger, he just had to make you see that and you would finally love him like he loved you in no time.
He sat a tray on the table beside the couch where you were laying, as you refused to sleep in the same bed as him. Braidth sat down on the couch beside you and picked you up easily despite your feeble and hunger weakened struggling.
He sat you on his leg and held a spoon up to your face. You turned away but he managed to force it into your mouth. You spit it into his face. He repeated the process and held your mouth shut. Before speaking in his deep and demanding voice.
“I have had enough of this. This is your final warning before I chew the food for you and spit it down your damn mouth!” Braidth looked you right in the eyes as he said this and you could tell that it was no mere idle threat.
You chewed your food and swallowed and he continued to feed you until the food was all gone.
“See (Y/N) was that really so hard?” The draconic man wiped your face off gently and positioned you more on his lap.
You looked away embarrassed and mad that he had put an end to your hunger strike so swiftly but then you felt something off brush against your inner thigh. You looked down and saw that he had slid out of his pants and his large slimy cock was sticking out between your legs lewdly smearing precum on your leg.
You struggled but it was rather feeble, after only one small meal and having only just had it after days of going without anything you were not exactly in a condition to fight off a large muscular dragon hybrid. And, if you were really honest with yourself, even in top condition you were still nowhere near strong enough to get away from Braidth if he wanted you on his lap.
“Look (Y/N), I have dealt with a lot of your bratty behavior, and while it is cute and endearing I really think you should just relax and try to enjoy this because I am in rut and I cannot stop myself anymore from sliding inside you~” Braidth flicked away the clothing concealing your bottom half easily with his sharp claws and proceeded to rub his cock against your hole, eagerly covering it with viscous precum.
It was warm and sticky and you tried to clench yourself closed but it was an exercise in futility. His slippery tapered cock slid into you easily anyway. It was not like a human cock at all, it twisted and contorted itself to fill every available inch inside of you, matching the shape of your inner folds perfectly. It didn’t hurt at all.
Braidth held you at the waist in his mighty arms, lifting you up a foot then sliding you back down onto his cock, up and down repeatedly like his own personal masturbation toy for him to use for his own pleasure as he saw fit.
He sighed in pleasure as he began thrusting up into you every time he pushed you back down on his throbbing cock. Your face was red with the helplessness and indignation at being used in such a manner. Though you would be unlikely to ever admit it the feeling really was amazing.
“Let me g-go!” You were flustered and could barely find the words to protest, you almost wanted to just silently enjoy the fucking but your prideful nature would not allow you to do such a thing and it probably never would.
He put his mouth to your ear and whispered teasingly, “I can’t (Y/N), I still have to fuck more of that brattiness out of you~”
Somehow your face reddened even more and you fell silently as he licked up and down your neck before he picked up the pace considerably.
He began railing you pretty hard, making you shudder and gasp. You bit back an involuntary moan as you came hard. You knew he could see and feel your orgasm, but you would not let him hear it at least. As long as it was not audible you could claim it did not feel nice, your body was just reacting the way it was supposed to when in a sexual situation.
“I love you so much (Y/N)~ It just feels so right to be inside you!” Braidth bit into your neck and left a large hickey to claim you as he came and filled your insides to the brim with his hot hybrid cum. He sucked the bite as he humped weakly into you a few more times, just to fulfill his in-rut mating instinct to get the cum as deep into his lover as physically possibly.
You clenched your eyes closed, humiliated, as he finished making love with you. Braidth sighed contently and leaned back, pulling you close so that you were laying back against him. He wrapped his arms, tail, and wings around you lovingly and held you securely with no chance of escape all with his now soft but still huge inhuman dick still impaling you deeply.
The dragon man began snoring, dreaming peacefully of his life with you, leaving you to lay back wide awake and contemplate the realities of the new life you had been forced into and how you would almost certainly never be able to escape.
You are playing as Guppy, a twenty-something-year-old college student who comes back home after two years away.
– about guppy's family
⚓︎ You are an only child, raised by a single mother.
⚓︎ You and your mother have a really close relationship.
⚓︎ People often say you look like your mother, but your eyes are your father's.
⚓︎ Unfortunately, you never had the chance to meet your dad, since he passed away before you were born.
⚓︎ You don't know your family from either side, nor do you want to.
⚓︎ The closest thing you have to a grandmother is Ida, who took your mom in when she got pregnant with you.
⚓︎ Your mom owns the busiest hostel in town
– why the nickname guppy?
⚓︎ It was your first word! Your mom thought it was a sign since your dad had a guppy tattoo.
– fun facts about guppy!
⚓︎ You are studying to become a marine biologist, one of your biggest childhood dreams!
⚓︎ Since you were little, you've shown a talent for anything water-related: surfing, swimming, holding your breath underwater.
⚓︎ Every local in town knows you, or at least knows of you.
⚓︎ One of your hyperfixations as a kid was Costa Sul's history and folklore.
⚓︎ You are really attached to the vintage Ford Bronco (or Jeep, your choice!) that belonged to your dad. You can name it and choose its color and decor!
⚓︎ Once, when you were nine, you went missing for 24 hours. The whole town came together and organized search parties. You have no memory of what happened, but you have a feeling it was fun.
⚓︎ You used to run a "lost tourist service" when you were younger, helping tourists find their way around town for a small tip (usually ice cream).
⚓︎ Your dog is your most loyal friend! You snuck him inside when you were sixteen, and you've been inseparable ever since. When your mom visited you in the city, she had to bring him along, or else he'd spend the weekend tearing the house apart in retaliation. You can choose his name and breed!
tw; anxiety and depression
At the start of the story, Guppy may show signs of stress, anxiety and some depressive tendencies. Over the two years spent away in the city, they grew increasingly anxious and withdrawn, slowly isolating themselves from the people and the life they used to have, for reasons that will be explored throughout the game.
But one of the game's central themes is reclaiming that joy for life: finding yourself again, and getting your spark back. So don't worry, things will get better!
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Your Papa, John Darling, has entertained you with fantastical fables since childhood, magical tales of a far-away island filled to the brim with magic, faeries, everlasting friendships, and a boy who never grows up.
Since you were merely a toddler, crawling on all fours with a toothy smile, you've known about Neverland and the Lost Boys, wishing since forever you could be a part of them.
Ah, but that is all in the past, surely? After all, you have grown up, as children must do. Time passed, as it always does, and the fairy tales you so cherished were left behind in the back of your mind to gather dust.
At eighteen, a summer away from leaving for college, you begin working on Darling's Library, the family's small business, where you reignite your love for those past stories.
On a whim, however, your life changes abruptly, for Peter Pan himself, now the same age as you, seeks your help in a quest that will change the course of your destiny forever.
Something is amiss in Neverland, and foes and friends, both new and old, must band together in order to save the one place anyone can call home.
FEATURES AVAILABLE
the opportunity to customize your PC: name, gender, pronouns, and appearance (hair color, eye color, build, height, et cetera).
define your PCs personality with every choice, how they react to the world around them, and how others perceive them. make friends or enemies, it's your choice!
join the Lost Boys and fulfill your childhood dream.
find everlasting bonds, both in friendship and love.
ROMANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE
Captain James/Jeanne Hook (m/f): Captain of the Jolly Roger, Hook is a deeply intelligent individual and a natural leader through and through. Fierce, quite crass, and sometimes unsympathetic to another's plight, Hook is disillusioned and oftentimes hides their own discontentment with life behind a facade of detachment, coldness, and snark.
In a duel of hearts, would you abandon everything for the prize of the Captain's affection?
Tiger Lily (f): Daughter of the chieftain, Tiger Lily has grown up with the certainty that she is destined for great things. Too bad she has to placate her tribe's expectations, in a land where she feels that rarely anything happens. Bored out of her mind, she welcomes the mystery of Neverland's sickness with open arms, remembering the fondness she harbors for the island and its inhabitants.
This princess's attention is on you. Do you have what it takes to hold it forever?
Micah "Tootles" (m/f): Despite the misfortunes that have befallen this member of the Lost Boys, they persevere in their optimism and sunny attitude towards life. Sweet, gullible, and sensible beyond measure, Tootles is the friend you can count on.
When they fall, as they always do, will your heart hold them close by?
Billie "Nibs" (m/f): Bravest amidst the Lost Boys, Billie is overeager and often reckless, throwing themself head first into all sorts of trouble, no matter the consequences, and sometimes, no matter whether friend or foe gets hurts in the process. This devil-may-care attitude, however, hides a difficult past.
Will you be the one to discover all their secrets, allowing them to fully bloom?
Frankie "Slightly" (m/f): Intelligent but extremely conceited, the adjective "humble" is not one used to describe this member of the Lost Boys. Frankie loves to learn and read, and usually takes the lead when it comes to planning the next trap Captain Hook will fall in. However, their cocky, arrogant attitude is starting to cause a rift between them and their friends.
Will you be the one to show Frankie that bonds need empathy to grow?
Peter Pan (m): The self-proclaimed King of Neverland, Peter is playful and exuberant, but sometimes imprudent, mean, and resentful, he takes his jokes way too far. A paradox, in a moment this boy is as sweet as pie, and the next as cold as an igloo.
Can you unlock the enigma that is his heart?
OTHER CHARACTERS
Tinker Bell (f): A mischievous, creative, and hard-working faerie, Tinker Bell has since outgrown the abrasive personality she had in the past. Now, she is kind and playful, overflowing with love for her friends.
Valentine Winters (m): Captain Hook's close friend and a musician in the Jolly Roger, Valentine is charming, if a little reserved, with a laid-back attitude that always puts you at ease.
Jubilee (nb): A faerie under Tinker Bell's tutelage that is assigned as your personal tour guide on Neverland, showing you the ropes. They are sweet, if a little ditzy and distracted.
Content Warnings will be added later.
This is a retelling of Peter Pan and the Lost Boys, and as such, I took creative liberties with it to fit the narrative I wanted to tell and read about.
Hurry up, Guppies, you're going to miss your train!
Chapter One is officially live HERE! 🩵
In this chapter, you’ll:
Meet Ambrósio
Moon an entire street
Fight for a taxi (and your life)
Meet the cast and dive into their history with Guppy
Unlock deeper customization for your MC
Arrive at Costa Sul
As always, please drop your thoughts, bugs, and favorite moments in the ask box. Happy playing! 🐟
Ramblings down below
Some notes about the author
First of all, I want to apologize for the delay. I hate not meeting deadlines, but I'm pretty happy I managed to keep a good editing rhythm even when life was… lifeing.
Getting sick, writing a thesis, being an intern... add all of that to a perfectionist who spends hours agonizing over a single paragraph, and you get a delayed passion project 😅
Some notes about the story
In some parts, this chapter is heavier on descriptions than the rest of the story will be, so some scenes might have fewer choices than usual.
Don't worry, it will balance out as we go, pinky promise 🩵
And yes, you read it right; this is the full chapter one. I decided to release the whole of chapter one in one go and push the RO reunions to chapter two instead.
18+ interactive fiction story dealing with sensitive topics like abuse, self-harm and addiction (plus future optional sexual content). Read at your own discretion.
One of the major themes for this story is identity vs. conformity. As such it is not possible to play as anything other than male or female at the start with he/him and she/her pronouns. There will be opportunities later in the story to identify as trans or non-binary and adjust your body, name and pronouns accordingly. Be warned that such changes and queer relationships will elicit a reaction from characters in the story, but don't let that stop you from being yourself.
Love is the greatest weapon of all, but its absence is not peace.
At the age of twelve, your parents’ abuse couldn’t be concealed any longer. Now—a year later—you’re in a new home, still reeling from the unfairness of it all. A nasty habit that destroys delicate skin helps, but so does playing your well-loved guitar to escape a world that scares you. Exceptional talent, but an inability to fit in, you're left instilled with mistrust beneath a layer of yearning for something you’ve never had. Taking a desperate approach to change your life, you sign up for Stagebound; Britain's largest singing competition.
Young and scared, you reveal something you can’t take back, only to deal with the aftermath your whole career. An outstanding career as a guitarist in a band consisting of people you didn't know before the competition; people your age who will struggle alongside you as you navigate the music industry for many years. The strongest bonds break the loudest... can you really trust the people you didn't get to choose?
Consists of III acts spanning 3 chapters each.
Act I: The Stagebound competition and the aftermath spanning a year later.
Act II: The band breaking into the US market and dealing with all things Hollywood.
Act III: Reunion album and tour years down the line.
Customise your MC! From looks to personality to behaviours, make a character with a predetermined backstory your own.
Struggle with all aspects of fame, or embrace the rockstar lifestyle and shower in the attention.
Keep the peace or stir the drama! With bandmates like these things are sure to stay interesting.
Fight against the constraints of the industry. Queer or otherwise unconventional? Your path to self-expression won't be easy but no less worthwhile.
Your horrific public past haunts you. Will you fall into a rabbit-hole of vices or find healthier ways to cope?
Greylin/Greyson 'Grey' Charter [f/m]
"They told me I couldn’t, so I did it twice and took pics."
Outgoing and confident, Grey doesn't allow themself to go unnoticed. They chase good times unapologetically, but remain ambitious in all their pursuits. They're charismatic despite how stubborn they tend to be, and they work hard to conceal their unpleasant tendencies. They idolise performers who dominate the scene—wild, eccentric, impossible to ignore. Getting them on stage is easy. Getting them off, however…
As the lead singer and you as the guitarist, you could be a powerful duo—be it forged in friendship or rivalry. Either way, Grey can take you to the highest peaks, and the lowest valleys. The journey won't be easy, but if you make it you'd have someone that would believe in you till the end of time.
Finley Beckham-Barlowe [f/m]
"Music unlocks the soul; that's why it's called a key."
Closed-off and understated, Finley is used to getting overlooked. They fit the image of the cool bassist on stage, though the same easy-going attitude doesn’t quite carry off of it. Quiet by nature, they still voice their opinions without hesitation. They're also not one to conceal their emotions intentionally, and love music that convey feelings in a raw manner. Getting them on stage is of little issue, it’s the spectacle beyond performing that leaves them weary.
As the bassist they could be the rhythm to your melody or the chain to your freedom. They can guide as easily as they obstruct, and the dynamic between you would be a constant push and pull. Finding balance won't be easy, but if established, you'd have an anchor for life.
Bem Adeleke [f/m]
"There is strength in crying and in numbers… so crying about maths is the epitome of strength!"
Friendly and eager, Bem sets out to win people over. They're a natural mediator functioning as the backbone of the band, yet unfamiliar with the drums, they constantly scramble to keep up with the rest of you. They live in constant movement, much like the dance music they're drawn to, rarely slowing down to think about themself. Getting them on stage is the hard part; everything after is what they live for.
As your drummer they sit at your centre without meaning to, trying to be a steady baseline without matching the tempo required. When the beat does drop however, you know who'll break their back trying to catch it. But heartbeats are tricky and synchronization can't be forced. If developed naturally, it would mean two lives equally intertwined by the pace you've set.
Irene Svetla
Pop-star phenomenon and Britain's sweetheart, Irene was a contestant on Stagebound a decade before you. Winning the competition meant skyrocketing to fame in an event that still leaves her reeling. She's your self-imposed protector and can be your greatest ally as well as your biggest obstacle.
Zakari 'Zak' Hakim
Underground artist turned mainstream as hip-hop exploded in popularity and carried overseas. He knows the industry well and bears it with a grin. Zak grants you the most freedom but the least guidance, focused solely on increasing your reach even if it means stretching you thin in the process.
Chris Feldman
Veteran from the glory days of the seventies and eighties music scene, Feldman carries the scars of a rockstar with understated pride. When music shifted and his band became obsolete he took a backseat as a producer and manager instead. Feldman knows all about the hidden corners of the industry and the danger of vices. He's there to toughen you up, and give you the reality check you didn't ask for but might have needed.
Stagebound is a WIP slice-of-life/fame IF story with optional romance. Things are liable to change, bugs are likely to occur and typos will slip through. Feedback is always appreciated. Your thoughts matter. It helps me shape this story into the best it can be!
As an author I do not use, nor support the use of generative AI. I do not consent for my work to be used to train these models (though I doubt that matters).
After witnessing your endless struggles, your dying grandfather suggests that you move to his childhood town of Spectre Hollow. He believes it may be your only chance to live a loving and peaceful life with your child, away from your ex. After considerable planning, you and your child set out on the road, following an old map and very precise directions that your grandfather provided. Following his instructions closely, you make it to specter hollow, only one thing...
It's filled with monsters
Just For Us is 18+, it contains explicit content such as language, sexual themes, drug and alcohol use, violence, gore and more
Features
Customize your MC appearance, personality, background and gender identity
Customize your child's appearance and influence their personality, will they be a little weird and shy, outgoing and happy or mean and attached and influence their relationship with your ex
Romance 1 of the 10 Ros, or just befriend all of them! Also, the optional choice to have flings with 4 side characters
a cooky and weird cast of townspeople to befriend, have rivalries or just straight up hate
learn and collect clues as to what your family's past is with this town, while also figuring out why you feel like someone's watching you
Romace Options
The Zombie: Tyler ♱ She/Her or He/Him ♱ 25 ♱
Your local tall and lanky, grump of a grocery cashier, Tyler, is stuck in an endless cycle of self-hate and hating the town edgelord much. They let their emotions and impulses lead them. They can be found in the graveyard, maintaining the graves, or just taking a nap.
Potential poly route with Claude/Claudia
The Werewolf: Luno ♱ He/Him ♱ 30 ♱
Your local elementary school teacher, the big, sweet, and soft-hearted Luno, leads with his heart and his stomach. When he isn't teaching, you can often find him grading papers at the town bakery or spending time with his pack by the lake.
The Vampire: Claude/Claudia ♱ She/Her or He/Him ♱ ??? 26 when turned ♱
Your local town weirdo runs an odds-and-bits shop from inside their shady old house. They can be quite the charmer if you understand them. They love poems and visiting the old moss-covered graves in the graveyard. They often share a drink with Tyler, the local edge lord. You can also find them by the old church- oh, who would have guessed on days when they have their shop closed.
Potential poly route with Tyler
The God: Ares ♱ He/Him ♱ ????? Looks like he's in his 30s ♱
Your local god! What is a god to do when not allowed to meddle in mortals' lives? Well, get a motorcycle and end up here, I guess. While most gods were quite happy to just relax in their domains, Ares still sought the thrill of the mortal world, and so somehow he has just arrived here in a monster's sanctuary, only for a little while, he told himself
The Necromancer ♱ Vale ♱ They/Them ♱ 179 died at 22 ♱
Your local uhh... Skeleton. A figure that often wanders the woods. There's a chance to see them harvesting particular mushrooms from rotten animal carcasses. During the day, they can be found hiding in an old, worn-down shack on the outskirts of town. They are blunt and quite serious.
The Ghost ♱ Elvet ♱ She/Her or He/Him ♱ 24 when they died ♱
Your local librarian, Elvet, is a sweet but aloof person, and try as they might, they tend to be quite distant from the rest of the town, mainly due to their shyness and anxiety. They also have a bad tendency to wander many a time, ending up somewhere they are not welcome.
The Kelpie ♱ Zaire ♱ She/Her or He/Him ♱ 29 ♱
Your local doctor... and drug dealer. Zaire is a calculated, smart person who is very dedicated to their work when dealing with people. They put on a very charming and confident, if not a tad cocky, mask. If not working, they can be found taking solace by the lake...unless that pack of mutts is there.
The Naga ♱ Desiderius/Desideria ♱ She/Her or He/Him ♱ 33 ♱
Your local news anchor they are straight to the point and cold they are also a perfectionist workaholic. When they are not on air, they can be found writing for the local newspaper and sometimes doing story segments for the news, mostly concentrating on crime and... gossip, though those are always "anonymous"
The Avian ♱ Ulysses/Ulyssa ♱ She/Her or He/Him ♱ 27 ♱
Your local lifeguard and barista is a chipper and flirty thing, but they also cannot for the life of them get subtle hints; they think most things in life are a joke when not working; they can be found whittling or napping in some tree around town, or if they are truly bored, they can be found pestering the naga.
The Drider ♱ Penn/Penelope ♱ She/Her or He/Him ♱ 31 ♱
Your local seamstress they enjoy being by themselves as people tend to stress them out, though they do love to people-watch from the safety of their shop. If they must leave their shop/house, they can be found in the bookstore, perusing the romance or manga section or the art store, perusing the painting aisle. They are very quiet and.. say odd things without meaning to
Flings
The Gargoyle ♱ Amadeus/Amadea ♱ She/Her or He/Him ♱ 43 ♱
Your local tattoo artist, who is a widower with two pre-teen twins, definitely has tons of "dad" humour. They are a very disciplined but pent-up person when not working; they are with their kids or having the occasional drink at the bar
The Demon ♱ Day ♱ GF, She/He/They ♱ ???? Looks to be in late 20s ♱
Your local bartender is very bold and promiscuous. Still, one must forget they are a demon of envy. If there is something they want, they will figure out how to get it, even if it is as fleeting as making someone jealous for something they truly have no deeper feelings about.
The Witch ♱ Marlowe ♱ They/Them ♱ 25 ♱
Your local well... witch, aside from being somewhat aggressive or always agitated, not much is known about Marlowe; they are either in the shop, the occasional visit to the bar or bookstore or at home when you come to see them at work. They are straight to the point.
The Slime ♱ Lynn ♱ She/Her or He/Him ♱ 23 ♱
Your local janitor... sounds counterproductive, no. A silly individual who says odd things but means well... I think? Has boundary issues and thinks things are a suggestion. When not cleaning the school, they can be found in a closet working on their college courses or taking a nap... sometimes in the mop bucket
Did I make this game to feed my monsterfucker self.... yeah
Prologue coming at the end of August & Chapter 1 coming on October 31st
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Now that I’ve had some time to think and digest some things, I wanted to share some personal-life stuff with you that will impact my projects.
Before you fret — it’s good news, but it’s also scary news (for me).
If you don’t have time or don’t want to read the ramblings while I shake my cane at the sky, there’s a TLDR at the end! I go into a bunch of background stuff that led to this, so hang on if you wanna read it all.
You may or may not have noticed that I’ve been a little more withdrawn for a while. Truth is, I haven’t felt much like myself for a bit. I think I was hanging on to Chapter 7 of GC really hard, and the excitement and love for it were the only things keeping me upright for a time. I needed a good break after that, and during it, I had a lot of time to think. I also have some other things going on that I believe are compounding into a sort of physical and mental malaise. I’m awaiting some blood test results for a theory I have about some of my issues.
Also, if you’ve been around here for a while, you may recall a post from around one year ago. My employer was getting into shenanigans, and I was experiencing a number of upheavals in my day job. I can’t tell you specifics about my employer, but we don’t exactly get along. I’ve been there for over 12 years and have put up with a LOT of their shit. They have little integrity or care for what we do (not a good thing when you’re in social services). I still do wonder if my job will be axed in the coming years, given the significant cuts to Medicaid.
I’ve worked my way up a very small ladder at this place, and I actually have a position that I don’t find that taxing in and of itself. After 12 years, I’m pretty damn good at the job, and I will toot my horn about that because it was very fucking hard to get to this level. My role itself is pretty good — I can help lots of people with it. The team I work with - I’m not going to say this with much grace - is hot garbage.
Anyway, I’m just bitching, so let’s get to the main stuff.
For many years, I’ve wanted to get out of this employer and out of this field altogether. I’ve put feelers out for other things I would like to get into. I’ve looked into editing, coding, data analytics, and even copywriting. I’ve dabbled in all of them so far, and I’ve found resources to learn them, but I don’t have the time. And — I’m tired. I’m always tired (this is an issue that dates back to my childhood, mind you).
At the same time, my spouse and I would also like to move out of our state. We’ve looked for jobs and avenues out, but nothing is sticking. Our current careers are in very specialized, niche fields, and both of us kinda hate them anyway.
All of this combined has led us to one conclusion. The only way out, the only way to make the changes we need to live better lives, is for one of us to quit our day job and obtain the education we need to switch up careers. And my main stipulation was that I would not put my writing on hiatus while all this was going on. I’m not willing to part with this, and my spouse was very supportive of that. He’s seen a positive change in my whole life since I began doing this.
Initially, I thought my spouse was a better fit for this because, thanks to the American (lack of) Healthcare System, if I quit my job, I won’t have health insurance. I’m nearing 40; I can’t be without insurance in the USA. One healthcare emergency could tank us. My husband has a plan he can hop on to, but I don’t. I won’t get into all my spouse’s personal things, but this wasn’t going to work for him either. Of the two of us, his job is actually more secure and is contracted until at least mid-2028, and I’m more motivated to learn something completely new.
So, here we are.
I spent most of June so far doing a shitload of research to see what I could do. Now, I said at the start that this is still technically tentative. The reason is that I need to see what the ACA subsidies will look like next year. I’ve done research because, as you may or may not know, most of those were cut. Health insurance may simply be unaffordable next year; I’m honestly not sure. According to my research (if it tracks through the end of the year), with just my husband’s income, I would likely qualify for an affordable health plan. If that doesn’t work, I think I’m willing to take a chance on a health-share plan, as long as I can get on one that isn't faith-based.
I love this idea, and I am hoping so hard that I can make this work. This would mean I could put even more time into my IF projects as well and, overall, pursue a better quality of life. I would rely heavily on continued support through Patreon and Ko-fi, and would provide more offerings for subscribers.
I think I am to the point mentally and emotionally where I need to make this change, make something move, even if it feels scary and risky. This has been years of waking up in the morning feeling like I can’t do this much longer (and then 12 years fly by).
Now, if you’re wondering about the timeline… I am riding out my day job until the start of next year, so that gives me time to prepare, stash savings, and see what the healthcare market does and what ridiculous things pop up over the next 6 months. I’ll likely also need at least one surgery for carpal tunnel before I part ways with my employer. This is an issue I’ve put off for too long, and I may not be able to address it easily for a couple of years otherwise. My guess is that such a surgery, if I need it, will not take place until the start of next year. My hope is to break free next February or March at the latest after using my insurance and sick leave to recover and make sure I’m healed up and good to keep going.
This is very scary for me, but also exciting. I’ve been working a regular job with very few gaps since I was 16 — through much of high school and all of college. I grew up with a lot of insecurity with housing, healthcare, and food, and it’s left me with a fair bit of anxiety when it comes to financial stability. So, this is very hard for me, and let’s face it — probably not a great time with the state of the world to be doing this.
If anyone has health insurance tips or could recommend a health share with great integrity, I welcome any and all recommendations.
So, thanks for reading. I’m excited to share this with you because I see all the possibilities and not just the scary parts. I’m dreaming of getting GC done quicker than I ever thought I could, making solid headway on Lab Rat, and maybe even sneaking in a third project. I see myself waking up and looking forward to my to-do list. I see myself with time and energy to take a mental health walk with my spouse.
I will keep you all updated on any changes! Wish me luck!
~Lunan ^_^
TLDR: Due to several compounding reasons, I need to retrain for a new career to prepare for an eventual move out of my current state. I plan to quit my day job in early 2027, after a possible surgery, to get the education I need to do this. I will also be focusing more time on writing if I am able to accomplish this. As long as I can find healthcare through the ACA Market or a non-religious health share, this should be possible with continued support from my Patrons and Ko-fi members.
Party of Four is an adult (18+) interactive fiction game with RPG, romance, and dungeon break themes written in ChoiceScript.
The known world of Vert is at peril from the appearance of portals: vortexes of mana that open into a land of dungeons separate from yours, filled with traps, mazes, and monsters. The populace is in constant fear of monsters that escape the portals and roam across the landscape. Your world relies on two things: the Heroes who band together to enter theses dungeons and close the portals, and the Gods who Mark them.
You are an orphan that grew up in a church dedicated to one of three patron gods: Nivari, Goddess of the Sun; Peysca, God of the Ocean; and Alina, God of Wilderness. One day a rumor comes to light - a prophetic dream has been plaguing the upper clergy, depicting that you will be the next chosen Disciple and given a Divine Task both great and terrible.
You will head into the dungeons, you will fight, or you will suffer the consequences.
In Party of Four, you can:
Play as male, female, nonbinary, or trans; be gay, straight, bi, aromantic, or asexual.
Choose the God you follow: Nivari, Peysca, or Anila.
Choose your class: Warrior, Mage, or Healer. Differentiate your talent further by picking a specialization! Are you a faithful Warrior Templar, a whimsical Wind Mage, or maybe a bumbling Herbalist Healer?
Choose your four person party from a cast of characters.
Explore dungeons using your skills, wit, or stand behind your friends.
Befriend a giant pack beetle that comes with you on your adventures.
Romance, befriend, or discover a situationship with a shieldmaiden, an arrogant mage, an awkward healer, your childhood friend, an aloof ranger, an electric guild mate, or a mysterious bard.
Explore the city of Sentari and the sights it offers.
Become a feared vigilante of justice.
Pet the giant rat (or bat; or spider).
Graphic violence against fantasy creatures and humans.
Religious themes.
Explicit sexual content. (skippable)
My humor. (not skippable)
Raena: Your childhood friend and fellow orphan in the same church as you. She is the pride of the parish's Armsmaster and has been training on the bow since she could hold one. While she can be rash and impulsive, she admires you greatly and will go out of her way to help you.
Vana Peacebearer: A shieldmaiden from a clerical family. She is slow to warm to others, but will always reciprocate any kindness she is shown. Vana will follow the player character out of a sense of duty, but there is something that she desperately wants and cannot have. . .
Maymie Fox: A mage with an affinity for short-range elemental attacks, her favorite being lightning. Maymie will do whatever it takes to come out as the top dog. As an ex-street rat her morals are questionable at best, and vicious at worst. If you make a friend of her, she will drag you right to the top with her, whether you like it or not.
Jem Miye: A little shy, and a lot awkward, Jem is the quintessential healer. Like you, he's a Disciple, but to the God Melekoth, who rules the Moon. He has a feminine appearance that makes him insecure, but you can build him up with your friendship (or love).
Linzel Syrat: Linzel is just charming enough to mask how much he absolutely does not care about other people’s problems. He wants to join your party for the profit, although he'll be the last to admit he finds you interesting. He has a giant spider/bat/rat named Fancy that follows him wherever he goes. (Familiar choice available to players who might suffer the 8-legged aversions.)
Aslo Gergin: Loud, brash, a man's man, Aslo is a mage who likes to fight on the front lines, no matter how ill-advised others think it is. He's a hot and cold person, always willing to reexamine his opinion of people on the fly. He loves fiercely and immediately, which can get him into trouble.
Sweets: A follower and devotee to the Goddess Myrtle, patron of music and merrymaking, Sweets is a playfully mysterious bard who resides in Sentari, the capital of Vert. They enjoy getting other people to talk about themselves and making a pretty penny at the night markets off accidental confessions or juicy gossip in general. Your name is on a lot of tongues lately and Sweets is very interested to know more.
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Second IF Project (Sci-Fi High Stakes Slice of Life)
Party of Four is an adult (18+) interactive fiction game with RPG, romance, and dungeon break themes written in ChoiceScript.
The known world of Vert is at peril from the appearance of portals: vortexes of mana that open into a land of dungeons separate from yours, filled with traps, mazes, and monsters. The populace is in constant fear of monsters that escape the portals and roam across the landscape. Your world relies on two things: the Heroes who band together to enter theses dungeons and close the portals, and the Gods who Mark them.
You are an orphan that grew up in a church dedicated to one of three patron gods: Nivari, Goddess of the Sun; Peysca, God of the Ocean; and Alina, God of Wilderness. One day a rumor comes to light - a prophetic dream has been plaguing the upper clergy, depicting that you will be the next chosen Disciple and given a Divine Task both great and terrible.
You will head into the dungeons, you will fight, or you will suffer the consequences.
In Party of Four, you can:
Play as male, female, nonbinary, or trans; be gay, straight, bi, aromantic, or asexual.
Choose the God you follow: Nivari, Peysca, or Anila.
Choose your class: Warrior, Mage, or Healer. Differentiate your talent further by picking a specialization! Are you a faithful Warrior Templar, a whimsical Wind Mage, or maybe a bumbling Herbalist Healer?
Choose your four person party from a cast of characters.
Explore dungeons using your skills, wit, or stand behind your friends.
Befriend a giant pack beetle that comes with you on your adventures.
Romance, befriend, or discover a situationship with a shieldmaiden, an arrogant mage, an awkward healer, your childhood friend, an aloof ranger, an electric guild mate, or a mysterious bard.
Explore the city of Sentari and the sights it offers.
Become a feared vigilante of justice.
Pet the giant rat (or bat; or spider).
Graphic violence against fantasy creatures and humans.
Religious themes.
Explicit sexual content. (skippable)
My humor. (not skippable)
Raena: Your childhood friend and fellow orphan in the same church as you. She is the pride of the parish's Armsmaster and has been training on the bow since she could hold one. While she can be rash and impulsive, she admires you greatly and will go out of her way to help you.
Vana Peacebearer: A shieldmaiden from a clerical family. She is slow to warm to others, but will always reciprocate any kindness she is shown. Vana will follow the player character out of a sense of duty, but there is something that she desperately wants and cannot have. . .
Maymie Fox: A mage with an affinity for short-range elemental attacks, her favorite being lightning. Maymie will do whatever it takes to come out as the top dog. As an ex-street rat her morals are questionable at best, and vicious at worst. If you make a friend of her, she will drag you right to the top with her, whether you like it or not.
Jem Miye: A little shy, and a lot awkward, Jem is the quintessential healer. Like you, he's a Disciple, but to the God Melekoth, who rules the Moon. He has a feminine appearance that makes him insecure, but you can build him up with your friendship (or love).
Linzel Syrat: Linzel is just charming enough to mask how much he absolutely does not care about other people’s problems. He wants to join your party for the profit, although he'll be the last to admit he finds you interesting. He has a giant spider/bat/rat named Fancy that follows him wherever he goes. (Familiar choice available to players who might suffer the 8-legged aversions.)
Aslo Gergin: Loud, brash, a man's man, Aslo is a mage who likes to fight on the front lines, no matter how ill-advised others think it is. He's a hot and cold person, always willing to reexamine his opinion of people on the fly. He loves fiercely and immediately, which can get him into trouble.
Sweets: A follower and devotee to the Goddess Myrtle, patron of music and merrymaking, Sweets is a playfully mysterious bard who resides in Sentari, the capital of Vert. They enjoy getting other people to talk about themselves and making a pretty penny at the night markets off accidental confessions or juicy gossip in general. Your name is on a lot of tongues lately and Sweets is very interested to know more.
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After finishing college with a Law degree, you decide to apply for a position in the Investigative Division in the Secret Service of Monte Serra, your father's homeland, with the goal of following in his footsteps and becoming a Secret Agent, protecting the most important political figures in the country, just like your father once did, before retiring.
After graduating from your training within the Secret Service program with honors, your parents take you to Lago Lecce, a little island in Monte Serra, to celebrate your achievements and offer you a brief moment of reprieve before your duties start to overwhelm you.
That is all well and good, of course, until you meet a captivatingly alluring stranger named Frances, with whom you become attached at the hip during your vacation, living a summer romance that rivals the ones in romantic comedies. There is something familiar about Frances, however, that you can't quite put your finger on.
After your vacation in Lago Lecce ends, you say goodbye to Frances and the seaside life, before going back to the capital of Monte Serra, in order to finally start working.
But to your surprise, you find that you've been promoted to the Protective Division, tasked with protecting the newly-elected President Ritva, together with a team that seems both wary and curious about you.
Regardless of that, the biggest surprise you encounter is that President Ritva is Frances, the stranger you shared an unforgettable summer with, and the two of you seem incapable of staying away from each other, consequences be damned.
The connection between you and the President is undeniable, but when faced with duty and matters of the heart, will you have to choose? Or can you be greedy, and hope to have both?
In Bound by Desire, you can:
CUSTOMIZE your Player Character, by choosing their gender identity, pronouns, and appearance.
EXPLORE the country of Monte Serra, navigating both politics and complicated relationships with your teammates, coworkers, and rivals.
DEEPEN your relationships with your parents and friends, with the possibility of befriending even those who seem to hold a grudge against you and your position.
DEVELOP what was once a summer fling and now is a forbidden relationship, with President Ritva.
[note that Bound by Desire has only one RO, who is gender-selectable F/M]
Frances A. Ritva is the newly-elected President of Monte Serra, a democrat with progressive ideas and a creative mind, President Ritva is both admired and hated in equal measure. Nevertheless, they are committed to turning Monte Serra into a powerful nation, no matter the personal costs and sacrifices they have to endure.
Frances is deeply intelligent but sensitive, and you know this because of all the late night talks on the moonlit beach. However, while filling the role of President Ritva, they are straightforward, calculating, full of clipped words and sharp nods, and the honest person who wore their heart on their sleeve in Lago Lecce is firmly tucked away.
With so many mixed signals, you don't know whether the two of you are on the pathway to build a life together or free falling towards an ugly end.
Appearance: olive brown skin, which is medium-toned, slightly wavy honey blonde hair, and green eyes. F!Frances has upper-back length hair, whereas M!Frances has ear-length hair. 5'8 in height, with a slender but commanding build.
[all credits to k_pupu]
Bound by Desire deals with themes of unequal relationship dynamics, toxic workplace environment, emotional distress, explicit sexual content, and more. Player discretion is advised.
