⭐The Bad Boy/Girl, [(M/F) Gender Selectable].

Development Blog for the Interactive Fiction Zephite.

Genre(s): Supernatural, Romance, Mystery, Fantasy, Dark (Dependent), Humour (Attempt).

Setting: Oxford (UK), Earth | Xael, Zephite.

Rating: 18+ for CONTENT WARNINGS: death (including major character deaths), strong language, sexual content, violence, gore, abduction, mentions of past abuse/tragedy, depictions of injuries, blood, and torture, depictions of unhealthy relationships, alcohol consumption, drug use. Many of these warnings are either completely dependent on the reader’s choices, or how heavy/graphic they are will be dependent.

All asks are welcome, including NS//FW (within reason). Tag will be nsfzephite. However, I am a full-time university student so I cannot guarantee fast answers.

“Who are you?”

“I go by many names.”

Shinigami. Ankou. Hel. Śmierć. San La Muerte. Reaper.

“But you may call me Death.”

Death and Fate have always been entwined.

When Death defies Fate.

Fate abandons Death.

And Death shatters.

Zephite is an interaction fiction where you play as a once revered High Reaper who was deeply connected with death, even by your species standards. With a unique ability, and a fractured soul, perhaps they were correct when they said it was only a matter of time before you fell. When you commit one of the highest offences of your kind, your abilities are sealed and you are banished from your home realm of Zephite to Earth.

But when the Fates are blinded, and the very fabric of reality begins to unravel, so does your carefully constructed façade of humanity.

There’s a monster out there and it’s far closer than you think. But the real question is…

Is it more dangerous than the one inside your head?

Two main branches, with one only being accessible to certain types of MC’s.

Team up with those you used to command to discover who’s attempting to destroy reality as we know it.

Find out why your supposedly human best friend can’t quite look you in the eyes these days.

Take some time to find comfort and support in your adoptive sibling, Kaleb, who followed you from Zephite, and your newly adopted puppy.

Fight the corruption that threatens to overwhelm you or let it consume you.

Fully customisable MC (including name, nickname, gender (cis, non-binary, transgender), pronouns, sexuality (including aro/ace), and appearance (true form and human form)).

Predetermined skills include a proficiency in combat and weapons. Other skills will be determined by the reader.

Option to romance one of seven ROs, or choose from two poly relationships. Rekindle meaningful friendships, and find your family of choice once more (or destroy them all completely). The Secret RO is only romancable on one branch.

RO and other NPC POVs.

Alanis Santos Cruz [F] [Demiromantic, Demisexual]

??? (Appears 29) | 5’9ft | Zephinite (Puerto Rican)

Species: Reaper | Ability: Electrokinesis

A fiercely loyal woman who would do anything for the ones she loves. Alanis can come across as intimidating and unyielding in both her professional and personal life, but to anyone who knows her, her gentle heart and love of learning shines through clearly. Your former second-in-command, you could always turn to Alanis for support and advice, but you never truly understood how much she relied on you in turn. Now the commander, Alanis is perfectly civil to you, but there’s a quiet anger simmering in her eyes, and you don’t know if she’ll ever let herself trust you again.

Character Sheet

Ngaio Kerr-Bell [F] [Omnisexual]

??? (Appears 22) | 5ft | Zephinite (Māori)

Species: Reaper | Ability: Strength Augmentation

A true child of chaos, Ngaio always tries to look on the bright side. Her warm and friendly demeanour belies a woman of great mental and physical strength who desires to protect those she loves. She once respected you as her commander, and loved you as her friend. These days, you find it difficult to understand what Ngaio thinks of you, but you can’t help but notice how she still seeks you out to share the things that excite her, and how she lights up when you walk into a room.

Character Sheet

Zep Taylor [NB] [Pansexual]

??? (Appears 26) | 5’6ft | Zephinite (American)

Species: High Reaper | Ability: Compulsion

Ngaio’s sibling-in-chaos, Zep takes nothing in life seriously, living on the edge and preferring to take each day as it comes. They talk tough, but Zep’s heart is as big as their personality, and they attempt to shield it by destroying themself before anyone else can. But they weren’t always like this, before you left, Zep (perhaps ironically) valued life more than anything else and they looked up to you as a friend and role model, taking delight in making you laugh. These days, they shy from your touch…after all, your touch has always had the power to destroy them.

Character Sheet

Maksim Umarov [NB] [Demiromantic, Greysexual]

??? (Appears 28) | 6’2ft | Zephinite (Russian/Uzbek)

Species: Reaper | Ability: Healing

Apathetic would be the word used most to describe Maksim. To those outside their loved ones, their remarks are chilling and cut to the bone. However, when Maksim decides that someone is worthy of their trust, they would go to any lengths to protect them. When you were their commander, they would openly declare you as their favourite ‘patient’ and often left little notes around for you, reminding you to take care of yourself. Reunited again, you expect the biting words to be turned on you, but you are surprised to hear the softness in their voice that is still present when they speak to you.

Character Sheet

Fynn Von Decker [M] [Pansexual]

??? (Appears 31) | 7ft | Zephinite (German)

Species: Reaper | Ability: Enhanced Reflexes

A certified Gentle Giant, Fynn has a very doting nature, and those he loves could be forgiven anything. Unfortunately, due to Fynn’s height, people find him rather intimidating and tend to avoid him, which he struggles with as soft intimacy and love are hugely important to him. Although it’s rare to see, Fynn can be incredibly dangerous, he has a tendency to forget his own strength when he’s angry and will do serious damage if not kept in check. Once upon a time, you were the person that he went to for comfort, the person he trusted above all else. Now, as the second-in-command, Fynn is still sweet to you, but there’s a noticeable distance between you that he seems wary to let you cross.

Character Sheet

Lucas Kaloki [M] [Pansexual]

??? (Appears 25) | 5’11ft | English-Ugandan

Species: Human?

Cheerful and dependable, Lucas is your other housemate and best friend. He is always happy to help out, and is favoured by all your neighbours. A volunteer firefighter on top of running their own business, Lucas paints a competent and dependable picture (at least until he and Kaleb start bickering like an old married couple). He has always been there for you and your brother. Your ride-or-die friend as they say. But ever since the cracks in reality appeared, those sparkling eyes have become unreadable, and their beatific smile has edges too sharp, it makes you wonder if you ever truly knew Lucas at all.

Character Sheet

??? [M/F/NB] [MCsexual]

Unknown | Unknown | Unknown

Species: Unknown | Ability: Unknown

“Burn with me, my soul.”

Character Sheet

Polyamorous Routes Available: Ngaio & Alanis | Fynn & Maksim

DEMO (TBA) | FAQ | PINTEREST

You’re the star of one of the biggest TV Shows to grace the pixelated screens of the world in a long time. A series set in your own world but an alternate one; so familiar yet alien.

Your character is one of the Afflicted; beings that have visions of what is to come, all muddled during sleep, only the sense of foreboding remaining. Leaving scattered memories and a sickening feeling in your gut. It was a show, the concept and chemistry between the cast, that pulled people in. Launching you into the stratosphere of stardom.

It was only after a small accident on set that everything started to change. You started getting them— seeing them…. visions. But not just any visions.

You were actually in your characters place; transported into the city of Elasora. Where reality and fiction starts to blur.

Will you be able to pull yourself out of your waking dream? Before it becomes your living nightmare?

Features

This story is 18+ for mature themes that will later be depicted in the story. Please be aware of this before you continue on.

Customizable MC; gender, sexuality, name, appearance, maybe even some vices.

Romance 1 of 5 characters that’ll offer varying complexities in your life. (3 being gender selectable.)

Will you start to succumb to the world your world believes is fiction? Or will you stand strong against it?

How will you let your dreams affect your day-to-day life?

Will you let anyone in? How will you explain it?

Will your reality meld with your fantasy?

Nicholas/Natasha Lewis, 31 (M/F)

-The Love Interest-

The onscreen love interest of your character with unparalleled chemistry. Your characters have livened up the show; becoming its very heart. The only problem? They can’t stand you when the cameras aren’t rolling. Something that becomes that much harder to deal with after every dream ends. How can you look them in the eyes that are filled with nothing when just hours before they had been filled with complete adoration?

(Also known as Leon/Lena Stark.)

Russian // Irish // British

Emmett/Emily Campbell, 29 (M/F)

-The Best Friend-

Your onscreen and offscreen best friend. They have stuck by you through the trying tribulations of when your career was first starting. Being their fun loving selves throughout as they gently tease you. You know that they’d always stay steadfast in your corner. Offering you a hand if you needed it. You have high hopes that this will be one of those times.

(Also known as Shawn/Sarah O’Hara.)

Spanish // Italian // American

Oliver/Olivia Allen, 27 (M/F)

-The PA-

One of the newest additions to the set that offers a breath of fresh air. Having been a long time fan before signing onto be apart of the crew; maybe they’ll offer you an insight you haven’t thought of before. Giving you a semblance of an idea, even if it’s just a fan theory, on why this is happening to you.

American // South African

Amelia Harris, 35 (F)

-The Manager-

A woman that might have a serious migraine, or worse, if you don’t start getting your act together. While she may appear cold to some you know that Amelia has your best interests at heart. You were her first, and most treasured, client. You just hope that when you need her most she’ll pull through. Like she always has in the past for you.

German // British // American

Kaidan Zhang, 33 (M)

-The Writer-

Who better to help you then the man who has made the very lore of the world you’re going to? Kaidan is one of the people that can help you make sense of what is happening to you. His warm personality and kind smile doing little to detract from that sentiment. You just hope that he actually believes you. Though you wouldn’t blame him if he didn’t.

Korean // American

Additional Characters

Felix/Fleur D’aureville, 30 (M/F)

-The Villain-

The antagonist of the show that is as deadly as they are beautiful. With a sinister smile and a dark past they’ve fostered quite the following; especially when in comparison to the sunny person that plays them. Someone who would give you the shirt off their back if you asked. A fact that makes it that much harder to connect who you’re used to dealing with, with the character that they play. A character that has become all too real. May become an RO later on.

(Also known as Aiden/Amara Heroux.)

French // Scottish

Helena Martin, 49 (F)

-The Producer-

One of the Executive Producers, who also happens to be your mother, and always makes sure that everything is in order. While she may appear to be aloof on the outside she can be quite caring; especially when in regards to you. Though she’s never been one to give you anything in your career. You had to work for your lead role in the show. Something you’d forever be grateful for.

Angelina Callaway, 40 (F)

-The Director-

One of the best directors in the game; your show was lucky to be able to get her. And while you’ve never been the closest with her, you can tell that she cares greatly for every single person on the set. Unless someone is shirking their duties (then it’d be best to get out of sight). Maybe she’ll offer some guidance in your time of need. Even if she doesn’t know what exactly she’s helping you with.

German // British

Atlas and Benji, 5 and 3 (M)

-The Protection-

The resident guard dogs on set, always there because of your head-of-security, that offer companionship to all those that need it; as long as they get belly rubs out of the deal. You’ll always be safe with these two watching your back.

It was a tale as old as time within the small town of Serenity Falls. To some the myths told of people that inhabited the seas— mermaids to most— that helped create Serenity Falls. To others, however, the myths speak of horrible beasts that crawled out from the very depths of hell; with a call that only the dead would be able to resist.

Many have heard the tales— and many have rolled their eyes at them— but when a stranger washes up on the shore of the small town with a much bigger history? Maybe those legends were filled with kernels of truth after all.

Unfortunately you wouldn’t be able to help; as you don’t remember how you even got to Serenity Falls in the first place. All you have are the flashes of memories when you dream, the faint pang in your heart every time you look out into the bay, and the faint echo of your name being whispered in the wind.

It seems that the small town of Serenity Falls has just as much to give you as you do to it.

DEMO TBA // RO APPEARANCES

Features

This story will be 18+ (later on) for swearing, possible alcohol use (for the MC), and sexual themes.

Play as a mermaid that has lost their way as you try to remember who you are and you’re confusing connection with the sea.

Customizable MC: name, appearance, gender, and sexuality. (More things will be added as the story progresses.)

Figure out where you truly belong; in the sea or on land.

Learn who you were as you discover who you’re becoming (and learn what happened to you).

Romance 1 of 5 possible options that will hopefully make your choice easier… or make it ten times harder.

August/Audrey Hale, 28 (M/F)

-The Golden Child-

The oldest child of Serenity Falls mayor; A has always made it their duty to make sure that everyone within the small coastal town was all right. A dazzling smile and a warm gaze causes many hearts to swoon but not many have been able to capture their heart. Will you be able to do so? After all they were the one to find you and you’ll definitely be seeing a lot more of them. As they want to make sure that you’re all right and acclimate well enough to everything that Serenity Falls has to offer.

“I haven’t felt this way since my first love broke my heart. I-I don’t know what I would if I lost you too. I just know that my world would become that much dimmer because of it.”

Sychar/Syrena Ashford, 29 (M/F)

-The Protector-

You don’t remember them but they certainly remember you. Silver eyes softening only for you as their attention solely stays wherever you seem to be. They say they’re your best friend, and something within your heart tells you it’s true, but you can’t shake the feeling that something’s being kept from you. You get the feeling that they’d do absolutely anything for you but you don’t remember why.

“I have stayed by your side for you entire life— through your ridiculous adventures— and I know that I’ll stay by your side for the rest of it. I’d do anything to protect you, your highness. Not just because you’re my best friend. You’ve always been so much more.”

Ross/Rose Laurier, 28 (M/F)

-The “Bad” Seed-

Whispered words is all you hear about them at first; that they were no good, that they ran with the wrong crowd. Upon meeting them? You couldn’t quite connect the soulful hazel eyes, standing on the other side of the diners counter, with the person those words have been connected to. Much more seems to hide underneath the steely facade that they put up. Maybe you’ll be the one to slip behind that wall and find the person hidden beneath.

“I still don’t know why you care so much. No one ever sticks around for long so I don’t expect you to either. I just hope you know that I’m glad you’ve stuck around. I’ve never truly had a friend like you. Now don’t tell anyone I’m getting this mushy on you or I might have to kick your ass, okay?”

Caspian/Cassidy Vega, 27 (M/F)

-The Scientist-

A person with as much passion for the sea, and the life living within it, as you’ve ever seen. For all the knowledge that spews from their mouth they seemingly grow bashful to every other form of conversation, but they’re endlessly fascinated by you. By the possibility that the old fables their parents told them at night could possibly be true. Maybe you’ll discover more about them as they help you discover more about yourself.

“The sea has always called to me. Rolling tides, whistling winds, pristine blues, have always been heaven on earth to me. I’ve never known exactly why I’ve always loved the sea but maybe it was to get me prepared for you? Maybe I love the sea so much because I was always supposed to love you.”

Lucian/Lucia Prince, 32 (M/F)

-The Enigma-

You aren’t the only new resident to Serenity Falls. You’ve only been able to catch glimpses of the elusive individual but their ice blue eyes, peering over darkened shades, seem to enrapture you; while also reminding you of a vague memory that has entered your dreams more than once. You don’t know why you feel like you already know this person but you’re definitely intrigued by them; their cool smile, collected demeanor, and flirty words included.

“Cat got your tongue, sweet thing? I hope you won’t be silent all night. It’ll get quite boring hearing me yammer on, don’t you think? Hmm.. no matter, I suppose there’s always other activities we could divulge in, don’t you agree?”

Intro.

hi! i'm luna and hillvale is a project that i've had in mind for a while but never really got into writing it until now. i've mainly decided to share my wip as a way to motivate myself to keep writing and to see if anyone would be interested in reading it. hillvale is an urban supernatural fantasy that deals with themes of grief, mental health, finding joy and hope even in the darkest of times and found family. this if is also my love letter to the supernatural genre that i love so much. hillvale is still in recent stages of development and i'm still learning how to code so please bear with me.

Hillvale

after your grandmother's passing you decide to move to hillvale, a coastal university town in the southwest of england. the good news? you've been accepted into one of the best international business masters programme in the country. the bad news? you are in desperate need of a job as a way to fund it. on your way to class you stumble upon a strange old house with a hiring sign on the door. deciding to go in you are met by a peculiar group of individuals who unveil the world of the supernatural world to you and reveal that they work with a supernatural agency to keep supernaturals from harming humans and vice versa. out of curiosity you decide to join them, and they do pay a decent salary for a "part time" job; you could honestly do with the money. perhaps all those strange visions you've been having since you were little wasn't you going crazy after all. i mean if the asda version of hulk exists, then anything is possible right?

Features

customise your mc's appearance, personality, gender and sexuality, along with your stance on supernaturals and your attitude towards your degree, teachers and classmates amongst other things.

befriend the ros/romance 1 of the 6 ros, 2 being gender-selectable, 2 being gender-locked non binary, 1 gender-locked female and 1 secret ro that's not mentioned on the list. (a poly route might be incorporated in one of the routes in the future. i haven't decided yet)

meet different types of supernaturals along the way.

train and develop certain skills amongst magic, combat, technology, weapons and others.

warning: story will be rated 16 + due to depictions of violence, death and swearing.

ROs

solomon/salomé  kebede (m/f) the mysterious new professor who is teaching part-time whilst doing their phd in economics. s has a calm and poised demeanor that masks the empty smiles that never quite reaches their eyes. they seem to know more about your past than they let on or perhaps it's just a coincidence as they claim. (species: mage) [british-israeli of ethiopian descent]

solomon/salomé character sheet [x]

estevan/elyiana de la cruz (m/f) they are one of your team mates and tasked with looking after you when on the job. they are highly skilled in combat and pupetteering magic. e isn't a person of many words or the most social butterfly due to their hot headedness and intimidating personality, but perhaps if you dig deeper you might find more to them than meets the eye. (species: cambion) [argentinian of spanish and filipino descent]

estevan/elyiana character sheet [x]

ryujin hyun (nb) they are your new boss. they are skilled with guns and knifes. ryujin has an easy going and carefree attitude, and is someone not afraid to speak their mind. despite their attitude, they are a very skilled as leader and very perceptive, paying close attention to the smallest of details. (species: human) [british-korean]

ryujin character sheet [x]

topanga o'connell (f) she is part of your team. topanga is skilled in science and technology. she is nerdy and a bit of a drama queen with a profound love for stem subjects. her hair sometimes ends up fried after tinkering around with too much tech or too many supernatural gadgets. (species: human) [dutch of irish and native american descent]

topanga o'connell character sheet [x]

hayden ioannou (nb)  ze is the brains of the team, or as ze likes to put it the one that unites the last functioning braincell of the team. hayden is blunt with a cold demeanor. ze has a haunting beauty to zem, yet zir every word seems to be blunt and sharp, like the blade of a knife laced in the deadliest of poisons. (species: gorgon) [greek]

hayden ioannou character sheet [x]

ro descriptions

You know the streets are dangerous. ‘Course you do. It’s the first thing you learn here, right after how to cry and right before how to hush. Children with velcro on their shoes know it before they learn to lace them up.

So why are you out here, alone, at night?

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Bringer is an Interactive Fiction story set in the town of Helmsvale, where everyone knows someone who has had a supernatural encounter. You’re about to have one yourself.

**This story involves the use of swear words and a lot of death** It’s not too gory, but if discussion of death is something you cannot or do not want to read, this story may not be for you.

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FEATURES:

- Customizable MC!

Set your name, pronouns, appearance, and personality. Are you a sinner, a saint, a dreamer, or a skeptic? Let our Achievement Badges tell you!

- Choices Matter!

You decide how to navigate Helmsvale! Are you kind? Cruel? Strong, Persuasive, Subtle, Intelligent, or Intimidating? Each choice you make will impact your future.

- Five Main Cast/ROs!

Choose whether to pursue friendship or romance (or hatred or hate-romance) with five main characters! Meet your antagonistic coworker, a bartender at a less-than-reputable club, a different coworker who moonlights as a vigilante, a bookworm who haunts the library, and an employee of the Occult Society of Helmsvale! You set the tone for your interactions, and they respond accordingly.

- Superpowers!

Yes, that’s right- you have powers. Figure out what you can do, and choose whether to use them for good or evil. Or whether to use them at all.

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Read the Demo now!

“𝐄𝐗𝐔𝐑𝐆𝐎”: A story where you play as an immortal who awakens from a seven hundred year nap by an archaeologist who tells you the world you once knew is not what it is now. 

[ Demo TBA ] [ ROs Appearance ]

You’re immortal. There is no death for you. At least not a permanent one. 

The last thing you remember was hearing the faint snarls of a Beast, your blade steady in your hand while people sang in a chorus of screams around you. The next? You were waking up in a coffin in the middle of nowhere to a world you no longer recognise. 

There are strange tall buildings made of glass and metal. Even the clothes the people wear and the way they speak is strange.

The world has changed. For better or for worse, you don’t know just yet. But if there is one thing you do know for certain. It’s that immortality is not the gift people think it is.

You aren’t the only immortal being that has awoken that one fateful day. The only difference between the two of you is that one comes with incredibly sharp teeth and an appetite for a specific immortal.

— Play as a female, male or non-binary immortal and customise them including sexuality, appearance, etc.

— Romance one of three ROs: The immortal rival, the reincarnated figure and the charitable surgeon.

— Become friends with a literal demonic eyeball, cause a bar fight or two and evade some people who are hellbent on having you as their latest test subject. Oh and maybe come across a few dead bodies.

— Remain inconspicuous, pretend you know what you’re doing when you really don’t and most of all…Don’t die. (It raises questions).

Artemis Van Kirk [F]  — The Immortal Asshole Rival.

Always the bitter asshole first and frenemy second. At least to you. To everyone else, she’s just a slightly defrosted and polite version of what you know.

Throughout the centuries, she’s had many jobs but right now, she’s a regular, boring history professor at Sinner’s Lament University with a streak of being impossibly difficult to befriend.

Lyra/Leone/Leith Alcove [F/M/NB]  — The Reincarnated Figure.

They don’t remember you. Perhaps they never will. But all you know is that they haven’t changed one bit and is still every bit of the curious fool you once knew.

An agent of the law, Ackerman is the person they send when there’s a situation that’s a bit out of hand. And what better situation is there than people popping up dead with claw marks on their bodies?

Serai/Silas/Shea Warner [F/M/NB]  — The Charitable Surgeon.

The famous surgeon of Sinner’s Lament, Warner is practically a celebrity with a very nosy and loyal fanbase. They’re stubborn most of the time but kind, almost always willing to help.

All you needed from them was some “medical advice” but a photo of you two together surfaced on what is called “the internet” and suddenly you find yourself being watched by a herd of fangirls.

Francesca “Frankie” Ackerman [F] — The Archaeologist .

She’s weird but nice. Has a Russian blue cat who always seems to be at every corner.

Exo [?] — The eyeball.

A literal eyeball. Is so annoying sometimes that you’ll just want to stomp on it.

Barracuda “Barry” Radcliffe [M] — Head of Aeon Technologies.

He knows what you are. And he wants what you have.

It’s Zico again! And with another IF!

“Exurgo” is rated 17+ for violence, strong language, death and blood, etc. It’ll most likely be released on choicescript first before being ported to twine. Reblogs are greatly appreciated and thanks for reading and for your support!

You and your new teammates are aiming to restore Woodward's reputation by trying to make it to the championships. Will Woodward emmerge from the shadows of its former glory? Amongst it all will you find love and friendship? Most importantly will you be able to make a name for yourself and leave your mark on the realm of volleyball or will you keep riding the coat tails of your father's vanishing legacy?

Make Our Days Count is a slice of life sports romance IF that follows your 19 year old MC as they go through the ups and downs of their university life and of being part of the volleyball team. MODC is aimed for a 16+ audience and will be predominantly a character-driven game. It will tackle some slightly dark themes, but I'm aiming for it to be a light hearted read for the most part. Some of the themes in MODC will include found family, friendship, love, second chances and finding ones' self.

*This game is still in very, very early stages of development. This is my first time writing or coding anything, so please be patient with me. I'm doing this for fun and don't want to put any pressure on myself,as such demo will be a long way off.

Customise your MC, including their appearance, personality, sexuality and gender.

Experience university life and attempt to keep a balance between your studies and volleyball.

Get to know your team, make new friends and maintain your relationship with your family and friends (or don't).

Romance one of the 4 ROs, including your ex, your high-school rival, the team manager and the vice-captain. (all of the ROs are people of colour and you're free to imagine them as you wish, but all I ask of you guys is to not white wash them. A skin tone chart will be linked in the navigation post for reference).

Play as the Libero in a mixed volleyball team.

Play matches alongside your team throughout the academic year.

Romance Options Information

Skintone chart

Picrews

Rest of the team

Playlist

Demo (TBA)

The Fall is an interactive novel set within an altered reality from our own; filled with superheroes and villains the like we have never seen (except for on the big screen).

Genre(s): Superhero, Action, Adventure, Romance, and Mystery.

Setting: New York City (USA)

Content Warning(s): This story is rated 18+ for depictions of death, strong language, alcohol (and possible drug) use, sexual themes, blood and gore, violence, mental manipulation, references to past torture, and tragedy.

NSFW asks are welcomed (within reason) and I’ll try to answer them as quickly as I’m able (when my full time job allows)— they’ll be tagged with nsfall.

The higher you rise, the harder you fall…

It was saying that you were familiar with— an old friend just like the bitter taste on your tongue— as you stare out at the city that used to revere you. The city that used to look towards you in their time of need.

You were their champion….

Their hero…

Now you’re nothing but a husk— a shell— of what used to be.

Their cheers turned to screams as your world crumbled around you; by your own hand. Friends and family turning to enemies and enemies turning to something else.

All because of the saccharine sweet voice telling you that this was the only way to save them. To beat the evil that was coming you had to become something other than yourself.

But could you truly tell where the fabrication ended and the real you began?

Or have you lost everything after all…

Travel the Path of Redemption or fall to the Path of Corruption; each offering unique experiences for your MCs. Will you follow your own conscience after so long? Or will you succumb to the whispered wishes within your mind?

Unite with your old hero team— the one that you helped create— as you try to prepare the city, as well as the world, for a creature that won’t allow survivors.

Speak with your relatively normal roommate— the one that has been pulled into all of this— as you try to wrangle the new direction your life has taken.

Customizable MC: name, nickname, superhero name, gender, sexuality, appearance, superhero costume, and various other things that will appear as the story progresses.

Reconcile with long lost friends, rekindle lost familial ties, or destroy them all completely.

Romance 1 of 5 possible choices that will offer unique experiences to your MCs; one specific RO being available for only a select few MCs.

RO POVs included within the story.

Remember: living is not just about surviving.

Lucian/Lucia Knight - The Mirage [M/F]

32 [6’2” | Emerald Eyes | Dark Brown Hair]

“You think that sorry is going to fix everything? You destroyed everything that we built together! Everything that meant something to us you turned to rubble. Sorry isn’t going to fix this. Not this time.”

You hadn’t expected a warm welcome upon seeing them again— after all the divorce was still fresh on both of your hearts— but their detached tone, emotionless stare, and mirthless laugh, struck you harder than you thought. You were so used to playful quips, gentle humming before they swooped in for a kiss, and now it was like you were looking at a stranger. You couldn’t imagine how they must feel looking at you now too.

Isaac/Isabella Hayes - The Blaze [M/F]

31 [5’8” | Hazel Eyes | Onyx Black Hair]

“I used to think that I knew you but that all changed the day you turned your backs on us. You don’t do that to people you care for and you definitely don’t do that to family. I-I just don’t know what happened to make you do what you did.”

Your best friend— for as long as you could remember— that has never looked at you with anything but laughter in their gaze; even when you were going through your worst fights. Judgement. Hatred. Would have been better than the look they’re giving you now; confusion. They’ve never questioned you before— always believing in you completely— but now they can’t do anything else.

Kieran/Kiera Prince - The Hunter [M/F]

31 [6’5” | Sapphire Blue Eyes | Golden Blonde Hair]

“I’m surprised to see you again, sweet thing, I didn’t think you’d ever come back to my neck of the woods. What is it now? Do you want to arrest lil’ ole me? No, you wouldn’t have that look on your face if you did. You need my help don’t you? Come now, sweet thing, spit it out, I want to hear you say you need me.”

A villain that you’ve met multiple times within your years of crime-fighting. Sharp intelligence being hidden behind cocky smiles and flirtatious quips— that can be quite as disarming as the weapons they carry— but one must never lose their senses around them: it may be the last thing you ever do. You may not like calling on them for help but you need everyone you can get in this fight.

Harry/Harley Adler - The Roommate [M/F]

30 [5’5” | Light Brown Eyes | Auburn Hair]

“Do you think you could have told me you did all of this before we signed a lease? What am I supposed to do if you die and the lease isn’t fulfilled yet? So, I guess what I’m saying is, don’t die, ‘kay? It wouldn’t be good for anyone.”

A semblance of normalcy in your otherwise hectic life— with a soap opera addiction and cookie obsession— they’ve been one of the only bright spots you’ve able to look forward to. Especially since they seem to have no idea of who you used to be; small blessings, you suppose. Their horrible puns, sarcastic retorts, and caffeine fueled rants, are something that you’ve cherished greatly.

???? - The Voice [M/F]

“I see everything, dearest one, I promise you salvation if you heed my words. There’s nothing I wouldn’t do to protect you. Nothing I wouldn’t do to keep you.”

The voice you’ve been hearing within your head for the last two years. You don’t know where it’s from— or why it appeared— but you get the feeling that there is more to it than you simply hearing things. Visions— or nightmares— coming to you while you sleep adding to that conclusion; a gentle touch turning fiery as you awaken with a gasp. You just don’t know what to do with the burning sensation they awaken within you.

DEMO TBA

"Horror gripped breath and blood red maw, they left you for your grave and yet here you stand in mock and mirthless jest with revenge in hand. History will be repeated, but not as they planned. An eye for an eye the crows laugh."

THE RISING NIGHT is a gothic dark fantasy with elements of psychological thriller, horror, political intrigue, romance and mystery. This book is intended for an audience that is 18+; MINORS PLEASE DO NOT INTERACT. The intended themes for this story can be triggering such as graphic acts of violence, gore, strong language, body mutilation, religious elements and sexual(non-explicit) content; it will also include themes of mental and physical harm done to and by the reader based on choices in the book and heavy mentions and elements that touch on mental illnesses and suicidal/intrusive thoughts. ALL OF WHICH will be tagged and listed with each chapter alongside any chapter specific triggers. Do not read if you are not comfortable or are triggered by these topics, please take a moment between each chapter if you continue to read to take a step away and take care of yourself before continuing to read if you feel like it is becoming difficult, only continue to do so when you are mentally aware and prepared for your own safety to continue or stop completely. Also note that that The Rising Night is in its early stages of writing, meaning there will most likely be subjects of change as it continues including what could be triggering. All changes will be updated and listed accordingly.

Gahliarch is not kind to those with magick. Breaking from a treaty made hundreds of years ago, they have returned to their dark roots and have begun purging their lands of magai once more. Where the nations of Syrel'Court and Heimshall believe that magick was given as a holy connection to their god creator Eddath, Gahliarch believes it a curse meant to be snuffed out; and themselves the divine judge, jury and executioner to do so.

You know of these executors first hand, born with magick and taken into captivity by the Gahliarchen nobility's personal bloodhounds, the Lumniscen Order. Like poignant cloying shadows they came after you and others of your kind as you had tried to cross the sea into the magai harboring lands of Heimshall and left you a vengeful husk upon your escape from them.

Now you hunt them in return for the pain they inflict. A vendetta through years of hardship and dedication to your craft, you have become the same nightmare they invoked on your kind. An assassin taking down the inner workings of Gahliarch’s most corrupt factions in turn for their grotesque genocide.

But there is news of war on the horizon. The nations of Gahliarch, Syrel'Court and Heimshall all meant to be governed by mutual interest and bond of The Seven Circle Court is being broken apart from the inside by quickly silenced rumors and faceless ploys, but this political turmoil might just be what you need to finally infiltrate and be done with the Lumniscen Order once and for all; to burn them from their rotting inside out.

It is time to decide who you want on your side, or risk going alone into the underbelly of Gahliarch’s hungry underground political society. Bring their secrets to burn in the light, dig into your history, fall into the depths of revenge and madness, discover hidden treaties and balance the lives of others in your hands. God or no god on your side.

Character Customization

Customize your character's hair, clothing style, eye color, height as well as choices that help shape your character interactions throughout the story such as disabilities, scars and personal background that will uniquely create your MC to you.

Choose your character's gender and pronouns which will unlock and effect certain pieces of dialogue and possible choices throughout the story.

Choose your magick class, fighting style and strengths and weaknesses which effect ways the story is told and paths you can take throughout- and whether you fail or triumph against certain enemies.

Decide your character's sexuality, including options for asexual or entirely aromantic routes which are reflected in the story with no loss in content. Just as much can become of a friendship as a romance.

Be a part of the making of history and how it comes about for better or worse. Choose to believe in a destiny set before you or forge your own path in discovery through politics, religion and battle with different choices of a wide range of personality choices.

Story Decisions

Make choices to learn about different lands and their politics, scandals, plots and systems to gain a upper hand against your enemies or potentially trade that knowledge for other advantages.

Decide whether you want to pursue friendships, rivalries or make enemies with a wide range of characters in the story including RO's and can dynamically change how certain people interact with you in the future.

Make important decisions in the plot that you have to weigh the pro's and con's of in a morally gray world where you don't know what your choice will effect later on down the line.

Unlock different tactics, methods and even titles based on your choices to create a unique moniker that will go down in history with you, or forego the notoriety to simply become a movement from the shadow society has come to fear.

Companions

An LGBTQIA+ inclusive cast set between RO's and characters that you will meet in story.

Six RO options available. Two of them being gender selectable between male or female and while the rest of the cast do have set genders and pronouns they are still diverse to give several different options such as one genderfluid, one male, one female and one non-binary RO.

Romance any RO no matter you or your RO's gender is with specific changes such as new comments and situations based on your dynamic together.

Unique changes to you and your companions relationship based on your in plot choices. Make the decision to build rapport with others in mutual decisions or decide to exclude them from scenarios entirely.

Unique races create new chances for delving into the history of your companions and their heritage and just how it could benefit you and your quest. *Learn more about each of the races here(will update when I have the post finished for it sorry)

RO's

Enoc Castellon Male An information broker notorious in Gahliarch as the best of the best. Very little gets past them and unlike others in the business of information, he is not afraid of getting hands on with his work unlike some others who prefer slinking about in the shadow waiting for bits of rumor or documents to make their way to them. You are lucky to call him a friend, possibly the only one you've truly had, but that doesn't mean that you get a pass for your behavior if he see's it as detrimental to your health or safety. Strict but on the edge of parental in their concern, you have come to respect each other despite it being such an unlikely partnership but it is one you've patched into your lifestyle so far you don't know what it would look like without him and how he becomes so much softer and calmer around you. He seems to have just as many secrets and a history riddled with scars as you however, something that brings solace to you both, but there is something else hidden there that Enoc himself is unwilling to say which continues to drive a wedge between your trust.

Wilorin Whitespire Gender Selectable (m/f) A reclusive figure working in the underground of Gahliarch's capital of Montseignant. A doctor by trade and one who used to work as scholar and instructor for medicine as a court physician they are an imposing figure in both appearance and personality, crude and no-nonsense they are the voice of reason in most situations and remain a pessimist despite their urge to do their duty and care for those less fortunate and underprivileged. After an unfortunate turn of events when Wilorin had to flee persecution from the Court after helping a group of magai escape Gahliarch, they had help from an old lover, Koske Ichante, who took them in while in hiding and started a small group together in the underground to continue their work in helping the refugee's find ways out of Gahliarch's failing judicial system. Wilorin's connections are widespread, between a small group of unlawfully discharged soldiers under the command of Koske, a network of the young children of the underground looking for ways to earn food and a place to rest off the street, and Wilorin's reluctant communication with Rowul Wayvir, they are more than well established as the largest faction in the underbelly of Gahliarch.

Rowul Wayvir Gender selectable (m/f) Hailing from one of the most prestigious academies of magick as an ambassador between Syrel'Court and Gahliarch, Rowul is a person of great interest and intrigue in the court, naturally charming and seen as highly gifted. With Gahliarch falling back into a time where it was open to persecute those with magick it makes the job of a magai ambassador dangerous however with secrets around every corner, they never seem to show the pressure getting to them though, leaving every conversation with a graceful and eloquent impact. Witty, sarcastic and yet always with a plan up their sleeve, there is more to them that meets the eye and you come to learn this first hand as they seek you out for a very particular job. They act as if they are an open book but you find yourself truly wondering what just lies beneath the carefully curated façade of nobility they air to the public and what plans they have in store for the ever changing political scene now that war is on the horizon. They have surprising connections, including their own bodyguard and spy Belos, a Tithessian from the Marshes of Phesen and some of the innermost of the underground of Gahliarch's capital making them a formidable enemy and a valuable ally, working their magick from the shadow all while in the spotlight of high society.

Belos Nonbinary A ghost rarely seen. Belos' work as a mercenary was renowned having been adopted into a family who prided themselves in their work as sellswords before mysteriously disappearing from the business. They aren't keen on talking about exactly what happened other then they had to take family matters into their own hands and did some things they were not proud of and became indebted to Rowul Wayvir because of it. They still find value in their skillset as a mercenary, watching everything and leaving no trace behind and when seen their inhuman features leave a particular foreboding unease, but it is often tainted with much darker undertones after having worked as a notorious assassin. There is something predatorial about them in appearance, though those who are fortunate enough to actually get to know them understand that their stoic expressions and silence is simply a comfort to themselves in preferring solitude over having to make small talk or unnecessary conversation. Wickedly smart with keen observational skills, details don't get past them easily and surprisingly for their quiet demeanor they are very emotionally in tune and have given solid advice to those they consider friends. They are loyal to Rowul and therefore loyal to their cause as well and when set on a task Belos makes sure it is completed no matter the cost.

Eowulf Rit Lechlen Female Born to a family once known as nobility in the capital of Gahliarch, Eowulf is the eldest daughter of the Rit Lechlen family who were exiled under false accusations and their title stripped from them. She has been preparing for her revenge for as long as she can remember and while she already has what she needs to incriminate those that already took her families title from them, she now needs a force strong enough to make the Court's Council listen to her claim without facing execution for returning to a land she was exiled from. The Rit Lechlen's have made a name for themselves again over the years on the Island of Rhes as fierce sailors and Eowulf shows it proudly, a strong fighter and leader she wears her families name with pride despite their stained status and laughs in the face of her adversaries for their naivety thinking simple words could make her stop her pursuit for justice. Her moral compass is strongly led by the desire to correct the wrongdoings of the system that has failed others like her and her family and exposing those who leech off of the system for their own benefit. Gahliarch is the perfect place to start this hellbent reckoning.

Sigunn Mlane Genderfluid A quick-witted bard and scholar originally from the smaller city of Cairith in Gahliarch, they later moved to the Island of Rhes as a scribe for the Rit Lechlen family when their studies were finished, becoming friends with the family's eldest child Eowulf Rit Lechlen, even so far as to become her personal bard and follow her in her endeavors to record her history. They are a notable tactician and have studied histories and lores extensively, making them a formidable ally to have in both battlefield and court. Sigunn as most bards tend to be has expressed abilities in political deals and spy work and is known to be a trickster in their own right but loyal to Eowulf and her beliefs of justice even if they are more aloof about it. Being a bard is one of the most honored roles of society, tasked with accurately keeping track of history happening around them, it is seen as one of the highest acts of treason both politically and religiously to temper with historical writings of a bard and they are trained to be be detached and impassive so that they can write everything accurately to what truly happened no matter what light it paints on their patrons or even themselves. While Sigunn is dedicated and passionate about their craft, they are a very personable and emotionally engaged person all while leaving you question if there's anything hidden behind that carefully placed grin.

Additional Characters There is a wide range of characters depicted in The Rising Night that are not just the RO cast that you will get to know and even influence throughout the story itself. These are a few of them that you will get to know alongside many others to come.

Koske Ichante Male Former captain of the guard for Montseignant's elite and a past lover of Wilorin's, they now work as the right hand man to WIlorin's underground faction working against Gahliarch's nobility and political system. The few soldiers that were under his tutelage at the time of his dishonorable discharge from the Court now work as a task force under Koske that sweep the streets and protect those that can't protect themselves and bring back those looking for asylum from persecution. Just as stubborn as Wilorin, Koske and Wilorin deal with each other in a familial bantering manner however they know that they would do most anything for each other.

Beckett Female A street rat that was one of the first that was found and brought in by Wilorin and Koske's refugee asylum, she was quick to bring in the other children of the street until they became a formidable force of thieves and spies that began helping the refugee's by bringing back supplies and news while they stole from high society to survive. Beckett’s trust is hard earned and impossible to win back, they have learned who and what they want in their life early and have no qualms with cutting out what harms them or the others they care for. Making her a devout friend but a dangerous enemy. Beckett is also sarcastic and dry being the ringleader of her little group of thieves certainly made her a little prideful and a tiny bit greedy with a slight superiority complex but she is quick to be put in her place by Wilorin reminding her that she is still a child and can't make demands with a reminder of who makes sure she and her group still have food and shelter for their work.

Jeivanni Male A pirate through and through, his infamy comes from reckless behavior raiding ships coming to and from Gahliarch, outmatching even the best of the naval fleets and racing the sailors of the Island of Rhes in playful competition. Jeivanni is not often one to do things for others, indulging in selfish endeavors as they are known to work with the highest bidder for their time. A natural scallywag and flirt, they have no real honor and are often reprimanded for their short sighted goals and needs. However underneath most of that Jeivanni does have genuine interest in ensuring Gahliarch and its citizens have a better future, not necessarily the Magai but it falls under the same category, but they have never had much opportunity other than pirating off of Gahliarch’s nobility to do anything, so he is interested in helping by being the one to secretly bring Eowulf and Sigunn from the Island of Rhes back into Gahliarch for the start of their revolution. Although he tends to cover that interest in sloughs of self praise and saying he simply “wants to go down in history”.

DEMO (TBA) || PINTEREST || KO-FI || RO INFO || FAQ

(Please note that some links, such as the Ro Info link, will not be entirely mobile friendly :) )

ENDNOTE: While The Rising Night is a passion project of mine, please keep in mind that it is not a full time job that I can focus on 24/7 and it is in its early stages, as much as I would love to focus solely on this, updates will be slow while I am finding a suitable balance working on this alongside my actual lifestyle and work but the blog will be active for questions, sneak peaks, drawings and other fun stuff.

You had only heard stories about the fabled assault on the Silver City; an assault that had been carried out by one of the most trusted Archangels. One that had been ended after years of battle— of bloodshed— and ended in the banishment of all those that supported the usurper. You never imagined that you’d ever come face-to-face with the very being that caused it all.

That is until you’re given a task that not many had been given before…

Travel down to the land of humans— Earth— and wrangle in the aforementioned individual; a task that was passed down to you from the very siblings that had been betrayed.

You just weren’t expecting all the issues that would arise because of this task. With what the human world had to offer you when in comparison to the Silver City.

You also weren’t expecting to be pulled into a conspiracy, a criminal investigation, and the issues that humans seem to face everyday.

How were you going to explain this?

Features

This story will be rated 18+ for profanity, sexual themes, alcohol use, and a variety of other things that will be explained as they crop up. (This game will be free from start to finish as it takes inspiration from one of my favorite shows Lucifer… though it’s my own interpretation of Luci.) The Demo will be added at a later date.

Play as an Angel sent down from the Silver City to wrangle in the Ruler of Hell; possibly becoming a babysitter in the process.

Customizable MC: name, nickname, gender, sexuality, appearance, and a smattering of other things.

Help the Devil find out who killed their dearest friend. Or… still help them but roll your eyes a lot while doing so.

Figure out what it means to be a human after being apart from them for so long. What is this thing called ice cream?

Romance 1 of 5 possible options that’ll either bring Heaven or Hell to Earth.

And just remember to have fun!

The Devil

Lucifer Morningstar is one of the hottest names in Los Angeles. The influence they have over the city being undeniable— even if you’ve never stepped foot in it before— and you can understand why upon stepping into their night club. Sharp blue eyes, ethereal blonde hair, and lightly tanned skin screams of divinity. If it wasn’t for the flash of red you could see lurking within the crystal depths of their eyes; showcasing what they truly were beneath their flirtatious smile, quick wit, and charm. Fallen.

“You’re quite miraculous, darling, I’ve been able to see peoples desires— their innermost machinations— but I’ve never felt such things before. As I’ve always been one to take what I want but I desire you in all the best ways. And I’ll take my time to show you that.”

The Angel

The one that gave you the job to begin with; Gabriel is unlike their siblings. In that their joyous smile never waned when looking at someone outside of the Archangel members. Bright green eyes, raven black hair, and fair skin pull everyone’s attention towards them but they’ve always seemed to have a special interest in you. Their warmest smile, silliest jokes, and loudest laughs all directed towards you. You’ve just never understood why. Until now.

“I’ve always known that you were special. That you would either destroy or rebuild me. I don’t even know how long you’ve held my heart, dearest one, but I hope you know that it’ll always be yours.”

The Demon

One of the only people you’ve seen that Lucifer actually seems to tolerate. Syrus/Selene Palmer doesn’t take shit from anyone and would sooner throw a knife at Lucifer than listen to them yammer on. The sharpness within their grey eyes— their dark brown hair always pulled from their face— highlights the bronze tone of their skin. The no nonsense attitude fading just a little the longer they spend with you.

“I was one of the people that was tasked with torturing souls— it was a job that I reveled in— but it’s one that you can grow tired of. I’ve known pain, and I’m old friends with suffering, but you make all of that a bit easier to handle. You make me want to be better.”

The Detective

They didn’t ask to be pulled into celestial nonsense— not that they were fully aware— but Lucifer wouldn’t take no for an answer. So, unfortunately for them, they were tasked with helping you both. You couldn’t say you were exactly unhappy with the turn of events; Detective Cole/Cora Pierce being one of the most highly regarded officers within the LAPD. Intelligent hazel eyes, going well with the medium brown tone of their skin, always surveying the area. Ebony curls falling over their eyes as they force themselves not to roll them as Lucifer speaks. (Has a son named Theodore.)

“Where have you been all my life? I’ve been looking for you in every person that I’ve dated and never found you. It’s like you fell from the stars and ended up in my lap. I can’t believe how lucky I am to have you.”

The Doctor

The soft spoken, yet kindhearted, medical examiner for the LAPD. Doctor Nathan/Natasha Grey aren’t exactly what you’re expecting when stepping foot into the morgue for the first time, but you can’t say it’s all that bad. Light brown eyes, that sparkle with flecks of gold, allows their dark auburn hair to stand out. Olive toned skin shimmering gently underneath the lights. A timid, yet warm, smile quirking their lips.

“People scare me. I’m not used to speaking to them, being near them, which is why I stay down here. I don’t know how to interact with people that well but you make it easier. You’ve always made it easier.”