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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!

updated March 26, 2026

Ferelden, 8:82 Blessed.

The Orlesian occupation rules the land with an iron fist while revolutionaries fight and die under the Rebel Queen's banner. As the recently promoted Knight-Corporal of Kinloch Hold's Circle of Magi, you are a proud member of the Templar Order, a 'politically neutral' force for good in this time of great darkness. So when your Knight-Captain absconds with a heavily pregnant mage, you are assigned the arduous task of hunting them down—as quickly and as discreetly as possible.

Yet all is not what it seems. Malevolent forces prowl both the dreaming and waking worlds, and a betrayal from within your ranks forces a choice: deliver the child to a distant safe haven, or die. Now saddled with a newborn and with no real alternatives, you find yourself leading an eclectic group of outcasts through a land torn apart by civil war, where loyalties, allegiances, and faith will all be put to the ultimate test.

Story & Features

A story-rich interactive fanfic set during the Orlesian occupation of Ferelden, about fifty years before the events of DAO.

Make choices and face outcomes, but be warned: the consequences are not always yours to pay.

Customizable PC including appearance, name, and gender identity.

Choose from four different backgrounds to determine your surname and unique starting origin in the Prologue.

Are you merciless or empathetic? Loyal or rebellious? Devout or questioning? Unlock special dialogues and actions through sheer force of personality.

Balance your lyrium gauge to utilize powerful templar abilities...or don't. Only good dogs heed the leash.

Multiple endings for both the main story and individual companions, including romances.

Companions & Romance

Lead a group of five companions through civil war-torn Ferelden and beyond. Form connections: influence and be influenced in return.

Will you cultivate an unbreakable bond with a friend, or earn the begrudging respect of a rival? Featuring a DA2-inspired friendship/rivalry system.

Pursue one of four romance options with or without your pants on (ace friendly). Two options for PCs of all genders, one for male & nonbinary PCs, and one for female & nonbinary PCs.

Sometimes a crew is six strangers, a weird baby, and a dog. The dog's name is customizable; the baby's is not.

Links

Arcadie II: Cold Lands is now available on Steam!

No one can rule alone. Those who supported you as you claimed the throne remain by your side; those who stood against you may yet still live. Who you choose to love, how you decide to treat them, and whether your values are aligned will have far-reaching consequences. Strengthen your rule, forge new alliances, or risk losing what matters most. The choice, and the kingdom, are yours.

Create and customize your character: male or female; gay, straight, or bisexual.

Customize the world state using decisions from Arcadie: Second-Born.

Continue your romance begun in Arcadie: Second-Born. Rejoin Cyril, your betrothed; return to Will, your most loyal commander; or get in bed with your enemy—literally.

Sign treaties or deal in poison. Rekindle friendships or double-cross your allies. Unearth long-forgotten secrets best left well alone.

Save and load your progress at any time. You can rewind and change your choices. Reach different endings by making decisions that will shape the future of your kingdom.

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Today’s the day. The full version of Arcadie II: Cold Lands is finally ready for you to play!

The game is 20% off for launch week. You can also grab the bundle with Arcadie: Second-Born for an additional discount.

I truly hope you'll enjoy playing Arcadie II: Cold Lands as much as I enjoyed making it.

DORMANT STAR is an interactive fiction story set in a superhero filled world in the year 2030. You play as an investigative TV news reporter balancing a career with the responsibilities of raising your teenage child.

DEMO (10k) ✧ CHARACTERS ✧ FAQ ✧ CW ✧ SPOTIFY

SAN JUSTO, CA has cultivated a reputation for being a magnet for the anomalous.

Magic, extraterrestrials, failed experiments, and infernal incursions found its way to the the city. Fortunately, the city is not without its defenders: sanctioned golden heroes, and of course, on occasion, a handful of canny brooding vigilantes (funnily enough are character models for those spicy young adult novels).

You built your career in pursuit of reporting on the extraordinary. Meticulous to a fault and relentlessly annoyingly persistent, you made a profession from doubt and the unknown, you deliver stories and facts live on TV; everyone’s watching you… even your neighbor’s cat.

Four years ago, you lost your spouse, leaving the responsibility of raising your teenage child alone. The two of you became a team, learning (although imperfectly) to rotate the way the Earth turns through the darkness and light, building stability despite the loss.

But this is San Justo. and what would you expect in an unordinary city.

Lately, your attention has been consumed by the city’s newest rookie superhero who appeared out of nowhere, known as Pulsar. The public is enamored with this young (really young) hero, but you can’t help but find them somewhat… familiar. Weird.

At the same time, a more immediate concern has begun to take shape in your own home. Your child has changed. Unusually absent-minded and muzzy, gaps in their schedule that don't line up with anything they tell you, and coming home in odd hours— behaviors that are wholly out of their character.

You attempt to rationalize it. After all, Adolescence is inherently unstable with the rising hormones taking place (you should know since you’ve been through that song and dance before).

Yet, you can’t help but feel that something is off.

You have spent your life discerning when stories fail to be consistent. That instinct, honed through years of work is now turning inward, now directed at your own life. You are too close to the subject to remain objective.

Whatever has been lying dormant is beginning to ignite.

PLAY THE DEMO (WIP)

Summary

About a year ago, you were hired as the personal assistant of world-famous actor Reese Morino. Not exactly the easiest job, or the most rewarding, or the best paid… but hey, this was just a way to get a foot in the door for you. You have other ambitions for yourself. Except now that you’re at the beck and call of this trouble magnet, you have no time to actually focus on what you want to do.

Things only get more hectic as you get dragged onto the set of The Renegade, the hit fantasy series that made Reese’s popularity skyrocket. As the shooting of the fourth and last season starts, everyone is under pressure—you included. But maybe you can use what little influence you have to help make the show a success… and, while you’re at it, find your own place in the industry.

Features

→ Play as male or female; straight, gay, or bisexual. → Customise your appearance and personality. → Pursue your dream career (actor, screenwriter, or talent agent). → Decide what kind of personal assistant you will be: the voice of reason, or an enabler. → Find allies in the industry, and collaborate with others to bring your own projects to life. → Navigate the chaos, drama, and conflicts of interest on the set of The Renegade. → Play your small part in determining the fate of the show.

Romance options

Reese Morino: A popular actor beloved by the public, but with a less than stellar reputation in the industry. He’s known to be temperamental, fussy, unreliable, and charming in a way that borders on manipulative. Reese depends on you to function—and, even then, he barely does.

Fiona Castel: Reese’s agent, as fierce as she is pragmatic. She prioritises results above all else, and there is no moral line she won’t cross to protect the interests of her clients. She has a solution for every problem… except how to deal with her own stress in a healthy manner.

Graham Park: The showrunner behind the success of The Renegade. Though he hides it behind a dry sense of humour and a jaded, bitter exterior, Graham is still an idealist at heart, driven by his passion for the art. He’s notoriously hard to approach, and even harder to please.

Nikki Varga: A production assistant working on The Renegade, Nikki is also an aspiring actress, performing with an amateur theatre troupe while searching for her big break. She’s spontaneous, unfiltered, and optimistic to a fault, which often makes her a hazard to herself.

(There will be more ROs added in the future.)

18+ interactive fiction story dealing with sensitive topics like abuse, self-harm and addiction (plus future optional sexual content). Read at your own discretion.

[DEMO] (prologue + chapter 1 | ~140k words | 200+ choice sequences)

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).

Thanks for checking out my work <3

ASCENDANT

Is there anything more profoundly human than to cry?

Orphaned from a young age, you do what you must to survive. But what happens when something sinister disrupts the mundanity of your everyday life?

You begin as a child born to a native mother and a colonist father. Although you are shaped by both cultures, neither has always been eager to claim you.

Amidst war and an ongoing colonisation, you must find your place within the Kingdom of Yawa or die trying.

Ascendant is an 18+ Epic-Fantasy inspired by the ancient Kingdom of Majapahit. This interactive fiction also draws inspiration from ancient manuscripts (such as Pararaton and Negarakertagama,) colonisation and local Southeast Asian folklore but is otherwise entirely fictional in nature and therefore, does not contain 100% historical accuracy.

Features:

- play out your backstory

- play as female, male, or nonbinary

- decide the fate of those around you

- face the consequences of your own actions

- play as one of the mythological races based on Southeast Asian folklore

- romance your companions

- or have short (and long) flings

- delve into the magical Kingdom of Yawa and discover its secrets

- uncover your family's secrets

TW: Heavy, mature themes and discussions, such as body horror, war crimes, sexual themes and discussions, cults, religious trauma, colonisation impact, banning of native languages, child abuse and other potentially triggering materials

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Note: As the local indonesian law bans NSFW content, I will adhere to it by making future sex scenes non explicit (i.e. not mentioning any body parts and focusing more on the intimacy rather than the sex itself,) as otherwise, I'd have to do 12 years in prison. 😭🫶