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“WELCOME TO CRETACEOUS ISLAND.”

DEMO: TBA

NOTE: While I am training as a palaeontologist, I do not claim to be an expert. Therefore, although I will be conducting research into portraying more accurate dinosaurs, there will be possibly be discrepancies or inaccuracies either due to my own research or the lack of (accurate) data available.

-> SYNOPSIS <-

Cretaceous Island is based on the Jurassic Park/World franchise. You will step into the role of the head T-Rex keeper.

You’ve been working as a T-Rex keeper for over ten years now and every day is as interesting as the last.

Unfortunately, not even looking after some of the deadliest creatures in the world was enough to prepare you for the carnage that was about to unfold.

When the system goes down and the dinosaurs escape with evacuation impossible, it’s up to you and a ragtag team to restore order and protect both man and dinosaur.

-> ROMANTIC OPTIONS <-

You blink languidly, and all you see is light. When you fell asleep, that information evades your mind. All you see is light and whiteness, and you don’t know where you are, or what you’re supposed to do. You remember a long dream, fields of daffodils and dewy meadows, and a voice deep and haunting like a nightmare.

The Deity of Dreams has awoken.

It's the year 2524, and you're a defeated God/Goddess/Deity in a place and time where your kind is rarely needed anymore. After being locked away and thought to be dead for nearly a millennia, you wake up.

Features

Customize your God/Goddess/Deity of dreams.

Retrieve (or not) your now metaphorical throne, stolen by your killer, the God of War and Discord.

Explore and survive in a futuristic and very posthuman world. A world so much different from the one you were pried from.

Blend among mortals, pretend to be one of them— whether you embrace that side of you or not is up to you.

Get your power back after a thousand years of slumber.

Romance or befriend a cast of six characters.

Poly options: Dawn/Bruno, Eris/Dawn, A/Seth.

Characters

Dawn (she/her) • THE REBEL

A rebel and a hacker. Possibly the sole reason you’re awake today, too. She hates deities but seems desperate to get rid of the God of War, even if that involves working with you.

Bruno Lee (he/him) • THE HISTORIAN

Bruno may call himself a historian, a curious old soul in search of unveiling the secrets of the past. But given the fact that he's the only other being locked away with you, there must be more to him.

Vex (they/them) • THE CYBORG

Vex—who also goes by V—is a law enforcer who seems to be more metal than flesh. They represent the crude reality that time has moved on without you. Though V claims they're loyal to their God of War, they've been roped along to help their little sister Dawn.

Amara/Aiden/Asher Moonless (she/her he/him or they/them) • THE LOST ONE

Your memory fades and wavers but you remember A (how could you not). You know they're not the same person you were oh so close to so many centuries ago, but their similarities are eerily noticeable.

Estelle ‘Eris’ Lawrence (she/her) • THE CELEBRITY

Also known as The Voice, Eris is an actress, singer and model. She's every teenager’s daydream, the vivid representation of rags to riches. And, according to Dawn, a valuable ally to have by your side.

Seth (he/him) • THE GOD OF WAR

Your killer and enemy. You knew him once, or so you thought. All that your relationship with him got you was a sword through your chest.

Demo TBA (Twine) | Itch.io Page

Bloody Desires: The Cure is a supernatural interactive fiction set in the 21st century. When the Vampiric Round Table (VRT) summons you to New York, you have no choice but to go. The VRT has learned of a credible rumor that a cure for vampirism is somewhere out there. But your kind aren’t the only ones searching for it. The dangerous supernatural exterminators, Heaven’s Hunters, seek the cure to wipe vampires from existence.

18+ for violence, blood, death, sexual themes, explicit language, and morally gray storylines.

Embark on a bloody adventure featuring:

6 unique MC backstories;

3 clans to choose from (Viscardi, Crescendo, Saleyrn);

characters, both supernatural and mortal, who you can form alliances and relationships with (or piss off?);

the ability to play as non-binary, male, female, cis, or trans;

opportunities to level up your skills for the fight ahead; 

multiple endings. 

Learn more about the backstories and companion characters below.

Dying was the easy part. Staying dead is another matter entirely.

In another life you were sanguine: one of many blood mages employed by a prominent family of vampires to clean up the kinds of messes human trafficking so often makes. It was a quiet, uncomplicated life until the day your father dumped you, drugged and bleeding, hours from home.

What should have been a death sentence becomes a path to a new life when you’re rescued by the owner of a queer nightclub who has supernatural secrets of her own. One year, a new gender, and a stolen identity later, and you’ve crafted a life that is truly your own. For this one moment your past is truly behind you.

Unfortunately, a new life doesn’t make old problems nonexistent.

When your existence is discovered by the son of the woman who wants you dead, the two of you strike a deal: your services in exchange for his silence. Years will pass before he calls in your debt, but when he does it sets off a chain reaction that threatens to destabilize the region, break centuries-old alliances, and ruin one very expensive wedding.

Sophia Durand

[ PREVIOUSLY DECEASED ]

You were once a prodigy training to succeed your father as one of the Corbeaus’ head mages. Now you work in a club, oftentimes cleaning up messes that aren’t much different from the life you lived before. You’ve found a family among the outcasts of a mundane world and will do anything in your power to keep this life from being threatened.

Meliza Flores

[ REAL-LIFE FAIRY GODMOTHER ]

A former associate of one of the organizations in the Corbeau’s criminal network, her story echoes the ordeal Sophia is facing when she arrives at Meliza’s nightclub, The Broken Crown. She’s now devoted herself to protecting those discarded by society, but her cause is threatened with the arrival of a face from Sophia’s past.

Alexandre Corbeau

[ MOMMY'S FAVORITE SOLDIER ]

A high-level enforcer within his family’s organization, Alexandre’s propensity for violence is well known. Despite this, and much to his own dismay, he falters when face to face with his father’s alleged killer. This chance encounter with Sophia raises

Jamie Saint-James

[ THE BIG BAD WOLF ]

The youngest of eight siblings and a disappointment to his famous parents, Jamie’s only worth comes in the form of his engagement to heiress Desiree Corbeau. Though neither party is particularly pleased with this arrangement, he’s happy enough to oblige. That is, until he meets Alexandre’s new girlfriend and uncertainties about his impending nuptials begin to grow.

Collaborative story: follower votes determine story path, dynamics, and protagonist actions

Character customization: MC appearance and stats were decided by follower vote at the story's start

Romance paths: Options to romance multiple character, including opportunities for polyamorous relationships

Character relationships: Approval and disapproval scores shapes interactions, forming friendships and rivalries

Build alliances: an expensive wedding attracts powerful guests. build potential alliances with members of each faction

18+ scenes: romances include explicit adult content

✧ STORY

When you reunite with a costar in a drama you once filmed together as children, sparks are bound to fly.

15 years ago, you and Lee Seol were cast as the childhood versions of the lead characters of “The Red Sleeve.” The historical drama reached record-breaking ratings and launched the two of you to stardom, albeit on very different paths.

When a new director decides to remake the drama in an attempt to surpass the original, he requests both you and Lee Seol to join the cast. With the both of you returning to your roots, expectations are high. There’s no way you can fail… right?

✧ MC

At the age of 25, you’ve already had a stunning career. Starting from your roles in historical dramas as a child to now starring in romantic comedies, you have become a household name, fondly known as the "Nation’s First Love." Your only quirk? The rumour that you’ve dated most of your previous co-stars. 

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Choose from three personas/personalities to start with (although this will not limit your choices in the story)

The Loveable Sweetheart (bubbly, charming)

The (pretend) Loveable Sweetheart (sarcastic, mischievous)

The Demure Actress (reserved, elegant)

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Note: The MC is not a blank slate and is gender-locked female. Given the setting of this story, the MC will need to have at least some Korean heritage.

✧ LOVE INTEREST

Lee Seol (gender selectable, f/m)

Lee is their last name and pronounced like the letter E.

At the age of 27, Lee Seol has built a name for themselves in the world of action and noir. They are the quintessential actor, renowned for their dedication to their craft, including performing their own stunts and often nailing scenes in just one take. With a flawless reputation to boot, it’s no wonder they’re one of the nation’s biggest stars.

You were once close with Lee Seol but the years have drifted you two apart. Will you be able to grow close enough to once again see what’s under that perfect facade? 

Note: There will be significantly different plot lines for each gender, reflecting the different lenses women are viewed with and the conservative nature of the entertainment industry.

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Appearance: 6'2" (m) or 5'11” (f). Lean, athletic build with piercing black eyes and a prominent jawline. Silky black hair that falls just over their face (m) or just below their shoulders (f)

✧ FEATURES

Star in a historical Korean drama based on “The Red Sleeve"

Choose how you want to be portrayed to the public and track your reputation via news articles and netizen comments

Get involved in Dispatch dating reports, interviews, the filming of behind-the-scenes footage, and more~

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✧ LINKS

It's finally here ^^

What can you expect from the demo?

Prologue and Chapter 1 part 1

Over 20k words of content

An initial character customisation which will be further expanded in future chapters

'Meet' the cloaked figure, Alekto and Nemesis

Meet Josh

Meet your sister Chrissy, how she used to be

Get a glimpse at how your life used to be while your parents were alive

Modern Elites is a 18+ raunchy slice-of-life IF that follows you, a young royal, navigating the world of the obscenely rich and immensely famous while trying to keep your elite, royal family together in the midst of drama and tabloids.

Setting: modern times, fictional tiny country of Selusa, New York, Paris and more.

Genre: slice-of-life, drama, romance

Celebrity. Pop Culture Icon. Heir.

Royal.

As the heir to the Selusan throne, you're known by many names. Growing under the spotlight hasn't been easy, especially since it seems the vultures all want a piece of your elusive family. Country clubs, yachts, parties, private jets, elite schools, you've had it all.

But is there something missing?

Customize your heir from appearance to gender identity to personality. Dictate what kind of person they are: rebellious, dutiful. Do they care about the royal line or are parties more on their mind? Will you keep a squeaky clean rep or ruin the family name?

Customize Salusa and cater the country to your taste.

Dictate what kind of leader you want to be, and how others percieve you.

Experience the life of the hidden .01% and the drama of the ultra wealthy.

Engage in fiery, dramatic romances that could either uplift or ruin you and your family.

and more to come.

THE ADVISOR

Imogen/Ian Lancaster [f/m]- your family's advisor and publicist. I has cleaned up every mess, every leak, every scandal and at this point, there are no secrets between your family and them. Coming from a well-off family themselves, they know exactly how this world works...and they navigate it with a steel will and a cold, detached demeanor. I has you handled like an adult with a child, trying (and probably failing) to keep you in line. Anything you do will go through them, so it's better to think twice.

THE BETROTHED

Everett/Eva St. Clare [m/f] - the eldest of one of the most influential businessmen on your side of the world, black sheep, and a source of gossip in polite society, there have been talks of a betrothal between you two since the partnership started. Because of that, you two are forced into a fake romance for the cameras. E is an arrogant and brash casanova, sex-obsessed, and is proudly noncommital with string of rumors that follow them like their own entourage. Unfortunately for you, E's exploits can damage the carefully constructed facade you two have built. Of course, E doesn't give a damn.

THE REBEL

Vince/Vivian De Grasso [m/f] - (secretly) fresh out of jail and newly reformed (not) V's politician of a mother has asked in a favor from your family: to reform them and stifle their rebellious ways by adding them to your security detail. Your father having a soft spot for the kid, brings them in as one of your guards. Hopefully V keeps in line...or not.

THE COMMONER

Cordelia/Corden Bowen [f/m]- an employee at the country club you frequent, someone less polite would call them a 'nobody.' C has a bit of an attitude, but that's expected from someone who is used to getting berated by rich people all day. There's not much else to say about them...or maybe there is?

THE JOURNALIST

Romi Marshall [m/f]- a famed journalist with contempt for royalty and elitism. Their newsletters frequently slam you and your family's every move, and they don't like you one bit. You can confidently say they're your biggest hater.

THE ROYAL BEST FRIEND

I want to ask about the 'look' feature in your game. Like, how to make it? What is the difference in the coding to make it open a separate textbox vs appear new sentences in the current passage? And how to code it for the game to realize that the players have clicked on it and let them continue to the next passage/remember that the players have look at something?

Thank you in advance! And sorry for my bad English 😭

Aww, thank you so much!! ;; I appreciate your kind words!

I made some quick and dirty macros just now if you're interested, so you don't have to do the somewhat ugly way I do it! Here's the itch.io link. Instructs on how to implement are on the page! Password is "looking". You can demo it + download it to see how it works!

The macros I made will probably be more than adequate for most of your needs, though it is limited to having 10 of each of the three different ways you can look at something in one passage (opens a new window of text, reveals some lines of text, or reveals new lines of text with the include macro).

Under the read more, I'll go over how I manually do it in Sugarcube—and it's going to be horrible to look at if you try to do it without syntax highlighting in your project. For the sake of this guide, I'll be highlighting it!

One of the most important parts of writing MYSTERY is figuring out what to do with clues and red herrings - and how to use them effectively. Here’s some advice that’s never steered me wrong: 

Hide the real clue before the false ones! Most people, so by extent your readers and your sleuth, tend to focus on the last piece of information presented to them. A good strategy is to mention/show your real clue and then quickly shift focus. 

Do a clue cluster! Squeeze your real clue in among a whole pile of red herrings or other clues, effectively hiding it in plain sight. This works especially well with multiple suspect mysteries. 

Struggling to think of what a clue could be? Try this list: 

Physical objects: Letters, notes, tickets, emails, keepsakes, text messages, diaries, etc. 

Dialogue: voicemail recordings, overheard conversations, hearsay, gossip, rumours. All of these can hold grains of truth! 

Red herrings distract and confound your protagonist and your reader, so you should be careful not to overuse them. Well balanced, red herrings should lead your characters down false paths to create confusion, tension, and suspense.

Contradictions! Have characters claim they did so-and-so at such-and-such a time, but other characters have evidence that contradicts this.

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A/N: This is subject to change and be updated as the story goes on!

I M P O R T A N T T E R M S

Fallen - 

Immortal being with a human appearance. 

The fallen are angels who have 'fallen' from Heaven. They are NOT demons; therefore, they are not allowed in Hell. They are forced to roam the earth in a half-like state, leaving many of them constantly enraged. 

Before the war, many fallen had difficulty holding jobs and lived on the streets. They were often looked down upon by humans who assumed they were simply too lazy to work. 

Fallen can only be killed through decapitation.

Fae - 

Immortal beings with a relatively human appearance, aside from their pointed ears and otherworldly beauty. 

There are many different types of fae with unique magic, but most can perform telepathy, photokinesis, and portal creation. 

Adoncia and his bloodline also work with glamor magic and tongues (the ability to understand many languages). 

Fae are said to be excellent at working with plants, which explains why so many were farmers and florists before the war.

Fae can only be killed through decapitation or removal of their heart. 

Ghosts - 

Immortal beings with a human appearance. 

Ghosts are those who have passed away from the human world but have not moved on. 

The longer a ghost stays in the human world, the more angry and dangerous they become. 

Before the war, ghosts were not integrated into everyday human life. 

Ghosts cannot be killed. They must ‘move on.’ (Usually through a medium.)

Hunters - 

Human radicals who began popping up during the war. 

These individuals were known for hunting and killing any and all supernaturals. Their plan was to 'restore the world to its former glory.'

Can be killed as normal humans would be.

Mermaid - 

Non-immortal (but much longer life span) beings with a human-like appearance from the hips up. They have a tail that may be many different sizes, shapes, or colors from the hips down. 

They can work with water, as well as hypnosis. 

Before the war, they were not integrated into everyday human life. 

Can be killed through significant injury. 

Shifter - 

Immortal beings with a human appearance. 

There are many different types of shifters, but the few we discussed in our story are panther shifters. This means they can 'shift' into their panther that is currently always living inside of them. They can almost always communicate with their panther, and a good relationship is significant. If they constantly fight for power, the 'human' can only partially harness their powers. Letting their panther take over means letting their animalistic side run wild, which gives them more power. 

Before the war, shifters were often found in the military (in their human form, obviously). 

Can only be killed through decapitation or removal of their heart.

Vampire -

Immortal beings with a human appearance. Vampires can only be turned if they are bitten by another vampire and drink blood from the vampire. 

Vampires can harness many magical abilities, but they must be abilities the vampire who turned them held as well. 

Depending on the vampire, they may have superhuman speed, telepathy, superhuman strength, heightened sense of smell and hearing, hypnosis, and telekinesis. 

To live, vampires must drink blood; some may choose to do so legally or illegally. This may be through humans (willing or not), blood banks, animal blood, and synthetic blood. 

Before the war, many vampires held jobs in entertainment due to their striking looks.

Can only be killed through decapitation or removal of their heart.

Werewolf - 

Non-immortal being with a human appearance.

For the first few years as a werewolf, they can only change into their form under a full moon, which is a painful process. During this time, they must be locked up when they transform, as it's much harder to control themselves. 

After the initial years (the number depends on the person), werewolves can shift their form often, depending on their trigger. Some may be triggered by becoming too angry, passionate, or excited. The trigger depends on the werewolf. At this point, they are less likely to be in pain when they shift and tend to have more control of themselves when in their werewolf form. 

Before the war, many older werewolves tended to spend their time in the military or law enforcement. 

Can be killed by significant injury as a human or removal of their heart as a werewolf.

Witch - 

A typically non-immortal being with a human appearance. 

There are many different paths a witch can take - this typically depends on their family genealogy and interests. 

In our story, Saint is a witch with the power of clairvoyance. This is their specialty, but they also work as a green witch (with plants and herbs). 

Before the war, many witches worked as fortune tellers (the world didn't need to know what they heard was real), in healthcare, and the food industry. 

Can be killed as a normal human would. 

B A S I C S

The Flower Shop of Lyrielle is best described as a 'Rural (Urban) Fantasy with Paranormal Romance Elements' interactive fiction. For all intents and purposes, the town of Lyrielle likely looks similar to the small towns near you. 

There's quite a bit of discussion on the topic of 'urban fantasy and the correct time frame/timeline.' When I began creating my story, I wanted a world similar to the world around me today, but I also wanted the freedom to create my own fantasy world. (This is not uncommon in the genre!) While the timeline may take place in what looks like the 21st century, it does not follow our dates and history. It has its own past and timeline that's discussed throughout the story. 

Let's talk geography in the story. As you read the story, the location you'll spend the most time in is Lyrielle, a city inside the state of Aesira. Aesira is just one of ten states within Cheantrea, which is the main world of the story. (Under the read more is a map which shows the entirety of Chantea, important - capitals, and other secondary - cities within the states.)

S U P E R N A T U R A L S , W A R , A N D P O L I T I C S

Before the 'Great War, ' supernaturals existed everywhere. They were in the royal families, the bakeries, and the military. Everywhere. But humans didn't know. Of course, many supernaturals lived in their own towns - usually small and secluded. The type of town many would pass over, but this wasn't always the case. 

The early stages of the war started in a small town called Aldena. This was just two towns over from the capital city, Su'Veya, in the Kingdom of Elarios. During this time, the government was ruled by a royal family. This family lived in a castle just outside of the capital city. This was Calix's family. 

I cannot go into any more details about this time, as we'll discuss this in the main story, but you can thank 'The Fallen' for creating the war between humans and supernaturals. 

The government completely shifted after the 'Great War' and the treaty signing between supernaturals and humans. The royal family no longer ruled. Instead, the world of Chantrea turned to a government under the 'Table of Akantha.' 

It's not only the government that shifted, but geography as well. A war of that caliber changed the landscape as many knew it. States were shifted, capital cities changed, and new names were given all around. It's as if the world of 'Chantrea' completely revamped itself. 

Today supernaturals exist and are accepted in the day-to-day world. For the most part, humans and supernaturals live together in peace, but there are a few laws both sides must follow. For example, humans are no longer allowed to act as hunters against supernaturals, and supernaturals are not allowed to harm humans. They must take the necessary steps to ensure human safety (ex - locking up new werewolves during a full moon, drinking synthetic blood, and so on). Most cities have places to receive artificial blood, spaces to keep new werewolves contained, and groups who watch for hunting radicals. 

There are no laws against supernaturals using their magic daily so long as they do not take advantage of those without magical abilities. Keeping both humans and supernaturals in law enforcement ensures that this issue is consistently taken care of. However, all the reasons listed above are why the 'Human and Supernatural Peace Council' exists and reports to the 'Table of Akantha.' When issues are brought to the surface quickly, they can be taken care of.

Last Update: 18/May 23

Currently available:

Prologue

Chapter 1 part I

Take me to the demo. Now.

You have no idea what you have done to deserve this fate, after years of forced isolation, your father, the King himself, decided that marrying you off is somehow a reasonable solution to getting rid of you. With your companions you are send to travel by foot your kingdom, to your wedding. Do you know who you are marrying? No. But your current concern lays with surviving the journey, and to not go crazy and rip your friends apart. You get to know just how terribly your kingdom is doing, and what secrets lay not only with your friends, but the magical realm that exists in a symbiosis with humanity. 

In this game you will explore your kingdom and what happened to the magic realm. It will include sensitive topics, and possible explicit content in the future.

The game focuses on interpersonal relationships.

What else?

Play as Male, Female, Nonbinary (option to customize your pronouns, future trans options planned)

Date one (or more) of your 7 friends

Play as straight, queer, poly, mono, or just be aro or ace

Be a total ass to your spouse or just accept your fate

Have fun seeing your kingdom in ruins!

Get your friends killed

Get yourself killed

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Okay cool, but what about dating?