In a world where certain powers are branded as curses, those who bear them are quietly erased from public lifeβsent to an isolated institution disguised as a prestigious βprivate school.β There, theyβre taught to suppress their abilities. To be safe. Palatable. Normal.
But behind the sterile courtyards and ever-watching eyes, something festers. The halls echo with stories no one dares to repeat. And some students⦠simply disappear. No one talks about them. No one asks. Staff gets colder, and the rules get stricter.
You are one of the cursedβharboring a truth even the institution doesnβt understand. As the cracks begin to show, youβll uncover secrets buried beneath concrete and silence. But the deeper you dig, the more you risk losing yourselfβto the power inside you, and to the place that wants to bury you with the rest.
Because here, being cursed isnβt the worst thing you can be. Being noticed is.
βThey say itβs harmless, and I let them believe it. But if they ever saw what it costs me to stay this quietβ¦ they wouldnβt just scream. Theyβd disappear.β β MC
Genre: Dark Academia, horror, mystery, supernatural, thriller.(+18)
Demo Release : To Be Announced
Customize your main characterβs gender, appearance, personality, and sexuality.
Your choices will shape the MCβs purpose, morality, and ultimate ending.
Rebel against the systemβor conform to survive.
Romance, befriend, or antagonize one of six uniquely powerful individuals.
Power: Can temporarily raise the dead, though they only obey him while reanimated.
Personality: Calm, burdened, protective, emotionally distant.
Appearance: Ash-brown, slightly wavy hair kept medium-length. Deep forest-green eyes. Pale skin with dark under-eyes and pronounced eye bags. 6'3
Style: Minimalist and somberβblack turtlenecks, layered coats, heavy boots. Wears a silver ring on a chain from someone important.
Mannerisms:β Stands still while others move, like he's observing. Rarely speaks. Avoids eye contact when emotional. His hands are always cold.
"You shouldnβt follow me into the dark. Not everyone comes back from itβ¦ and I wonβt be able to pull you out."
Power: Sees othersβ fates and can alter themβat the cost of self physical harm.
Personality: Brave, impulsive, stubborn, self-sacrificing.
Appearance: Jet-black, slightly messy short hair. Piercing icy-blue eyes that shimmer when his power activates. Deep tan skin with cool undertones. 5'11".
Style: Urban-street layersβhoodies, worn sneakers, bandages. He wears a thread bracelet, knotting it each time he changes a fate.
Mannerisms: Winces at visions. Bites his cheek when frustrated. Uses sarcasm to mask pain. Frequently checks the time.
"I already saw how this ends. But heyβjust for you, Iβm willing to rewrite itβ¦ no matter the cost."
Power: Feeds on strong emotionsβleaving others drained.
Personality: Charismatic, sarcastic, intense; a wild card.
Appearance: Thick, tousled chestnut-brown hair. Hypnotic amber-gold eyes. Warm caramel skin with sun-kissed undertones. 6'1".
Style: Ripped jeans, vintage tees, layered jewelry. Smells of smoke and sandalwood. Has tattoos that seem to subtly shift in certain light.
Mannerisms: Smirks constantly. Leans close when emotions are high. Always fiddling with a lighter or coin.
"Careful, darling. Feel too much around me, and youβll be left emptier than you knew you could be."
Power: Sees the future in her dreams.
Personality: Quiet, introspective, emotionally distant.
Appearance: Long, straight silvery-white hair, usually worn loose. Pale lavender eyes that glow faintly in sunlight. Porcelain skin with cool undertones. 5'5".
Style: Etherealβflowing skirts, high-collared blouses, shawls. Often barefoot indoors. Wears a crystal pendant for protection.
Mannerisms: Blinks slowly while thinking. Hums to herself. Sometimes pauses mid-sentence when experiencing a vision.
"I dreamed of you before we met. You were smiling⦠but the world around you was falling apart."
Power: Can twist or erase memories
Personality: Loyal, stubborn, protective, combative when provoked.
Appearance: Dark auburn hair tied back in a practical ponytail. Sharp hazel eyes flecked with gold. Deep brown skin with warm undertones. 5'9".
Style: Tactical streetwearβcropped jackets, combat boots, hidden pockets. Wears a utility belt at all times.
Mannerisms: Crosses her arms when thinking. Instinctively positions herself between others and danger. Rests her hand near her hip, ready to act.
"Iβll protect what mattersβeven if that means taking something from your mind you werenβt ready to lose."
Power: Controls and manipulates emotions.
Personality: Calculating, cunning, deeply wounded by past rejection.
Appearance: Blonde hair, sleek and shoulder-length. Cold gray eyes. Smooth, cool beige skin. 5'7".
Style: Dark eleganceβ loves makeup, bold lipstick, sleek eyeshadows. Wears an intoxicating perfume. Can't go anywhere without her phone.
Mannerisms: Smiles when angry. Tilts her head while reading people. Uses touch strategicallyβto comfort or unnerve.
"Donβt flatter yourselfβI donβt need powers to make you feel something. I just know exactly which part of you to break."
False Grace explores dark and mature themes, including emotional manipulation, trauma, mental health struggles, death, institutional abuse, gaslighting, and body autonomy.
May include references to:
Graphic depictions of death and corpses
Emotional and memory manipulation
Themes of disappearance, isolation, and loss of identity
Sexual content (optional)
Player discretion is advised.
If youβve made it this far, thank you.
This is my first original interactive fictionβand honestly, my first original work ever. (I also don't know how to English cause....yeah..) I used to write fanfics (but we donβt talk about thatβ¦), so diving into something this big has been both terrifying and thrilling.
False Grace is still very much a work-in-progress. Iβm learning as I goβcoding, design, pacing, everythingβbut this project means the world to me. Itβs my biggest undertaking so farβ¦ and probably my angstiest, too.
Iβm nervous to share it, but also so excited to share it with the rest of you (hopefully soon)