And a quiet murder in a cottage hundreds of years ago.
The sins of the past and the present have come back to haunt.
It's not everyday that such a quaint, urban town such as Delphinium gets any crimes. So when a student from your school suddenly goes missing in the middle of the day, alarm bells have struck in the residents. However, some say the poor boy just ran away to escape this dying town of the growing olds and the shrinking youths and is quickly brushed off to wanting to run off to live in the capital city of Rosedale.
That isn't enough of a reason for some, however.
Having become a witness to a hushed secret, you're dragged into the rabbit hole of buried trauma, generational sins, and lies that are yet to be exposed. The deeper you go, the more you find the secrets of the people thought you knew so intimately. From uncovering the past sins of a discarded Magus and her Familiar, to the lost boy you barely knew, to the friends and loved ones you've made and met in this hellish journey, the hole only continues deeper, and deeper with every little string you unravel.
Are you sane enough to get out when you've reached the far end? Or will its madness consume you to the silence of knowledge you shouldn't have known?
Cheers to The Elites is an urban fantasy, mystery, thriller, supernatural, slice of life IF that will be written in Twine. The story takes place in the fictional country of Rosedale in the modern age, and is rated 18+ for heavy topics such as: abuse (emotional, psychological, implied physical), violence, blood, graphic gore (specifically botanical body horror, general body horror, mutilation, & dismemberment), mentions & use of alcohol, mentions & talks of death, self-harm & self-destructive tendencies, mentions, talks & attempts of suicide, unhealthy coping mechanisms, instances of bullying, religious trauma, hate crimes
⢠Customizable MCâappearance, sexuality, pronouns, and all that jazz!
⢠Learn magic? Maybe? If the Vice President allows it?
⢠Find out the secrets the Student Council and the academy holds
⢠Romance 1 of the 7 ROâsâ3 females, 4 malesâor form platonic bonds with all of them!
⢠Get your very own Familiar!
⢠Choose your history with two of the ROâs
⢠Leave highschool with a bang
->Important canon bits
~â˘~â˘~
⢠Weylyn Rutherford the President (18, M, Demisexual Demiromantic)
The good boy next door. Heâs your neighbor in the local neighborhood you both live in. A kind and patient guy that helps around your family every once in a while with a smile on his face. Not as smart or athletic as the Vice President or the Treasurer, but heâs trying his best. Weylyn tends to disappear randomly a day or two each month, and comes back like nothing happened with an excuse that heâs just visiting a relative. Yeah, totally explains why his eyes seem to glow a bit brighter for a few days.
âAh, jeez, you didnât have to do that. Youâre going to make me blush!â
~â˘~â˘~
⢠Fleur Heartstein the Vice President (17, F, Bisexual Greyromantic)
A rich heiress to a family owned bank, sheâs the epitome of the âTop of My Schoolâ game. Always with high academic achievements and grades, multi-talented, boys and girls swooning over her left and right; she is the girl everyone either dreams or envies. Despite her popularity in the school, her demeanor screams of a distant figure thatâs only praised for what she is. Calm, cold, quiet, people like her are known to hide and say so much more under the surface. Is that blood and petals in her coughs?
âIâm surprised you even want to talk, let alone to me.â
~â˘~â˘~
⢠Zephyrine âZephâ Vel Delle the Secretary (17, F, Pansexual Panromantic)
The ever excitable and cheery Secretary of the Council. The one to bring the fun and excitement on a bleak or boring day. One for makeup and fashion, sheâs the gal whoâll ask if you can let her paint your nails or test a new eyeshadow she bought on you. Sheâs everyoneâs best friend, if you may. Despite the giddy and somewhat airheadedness in the way she appears, there is a side you've yet to see from her. And you don't know if you can handle it.
"Oh, look at that, we're holding hands! Does that mean we're dating now?"
~â˘~â˘~
⢠Eliseo De Loughrey the Treasurer (18, M, Bisexual Aroflux)
The bad boy of the Student Council, an irony for being part of a paragon of the Lumintoile perfect student. Often found smoking in the old classrooms of the 7th floor or flirting with some random girl or guy in the campus. A smug demeanor, and known to tease, any annoyance towards him is usually gone by sweet words and a smile. Open with everything in his life, even the unnecessary bits, is he as transparent as he seems?
"You're a little adorable thing, aren't you?"
~â˘~â˘~
⢠Cooper Lockhart the ??? (17, M, Aceflux Biromantic)
Someone from outside of Lumintoile. Not much is known about him, but the fact that Fleur's seen with him all the time outside of school. He doesn't look like anyone you've seen around the neighborhood. With an attention span that is always drifting off somewhere and with a hyperactive attitude, it's a wonder Fleur sticks with him. Maybe he's some foreigner friend visiting, or maybe something more sinister is afoot.
"Aww, come 'ere and let me bless you with hugs!â
~â˘~â˘~
⢠Ophelia Edevane the batchmate (18, F, Greysexual Panromantic)
A new friend you met through Zephyrine. She's an unusual one from the next classroom over. Head stuck in fantasy books, she longs for something well... magical to happen in her life. Gullible and easily awestruck, an academic to the unknown and mysterious. A researcher if you may, always getting her head into dangerous things just to learn them. Though it's a bit alarming at how calm she is about it all. It could be a façade, for all you know.
"Oh, there you are! Come on, I want to check something out with you!"
~â˘~â˘~
⢠Jasiel "Jas" Lèmieux the revered (18, M, Greysexual Panromantic)
An apprehensive and distrusting young man in your grade. Related to two of the staff in the local church in the middle of town, he's a bit revered and respected by everyone. He can be a bit harsh with his words, and tends to show disgust as his mainâand, perhaps, onlyâmood. Despite acting distant to those who try to get close to him, you can't help but notice the guilt in the way his eyes would gaze over to the church that's so revered in this town. However, if you ask about his siblings or about the church his family handles, he'll refuse to talk about either of them.
"I didn't do it. I swear I didn't. You believe me, right?"
⢠Murphy Heartstein (16, M)
One of Fleurâs adoptive younger brothers in the 10th grade. A socialite and fairly popular in his grade. Part of the schoolâs basketball team, and often found playing basketball during lunch.
~â˘~â˘~
⢠Ziyad âZâ Heartstein (16, M)
Murphyâs twin brother and the slightly lesser known brother. Just as quiet as his older sister, and often found in the library either reading or playing chess with Fleur.
~â˘~â˘~
⢠Chiffon (31, M)
The butler of the Heartstein family. Heâs an aloof and frank man, always seen picking up and dropping off the Heartsteins via limo.Â
~â˘~â˘~
⢠Artorias (43, M)
Your grade's beloved Biology professor. A jovial man with a permanent reassuring smile on his face, and yet there is an undecipherable grief in those gray eyes of his.
~â˘~â˘~
⢠Asael & Katriel Lèmieux (33 & 28, M & F)
Jasiel's older siblings who work in the local church with Asael being a head priest and Katriel being the financial head. They both look like kind people as far as you can tell.
~â˘~â˘~
⢠Aislinn Willowsberg & Lothric (?? & ??, F & M)
As much as I've promised to update and have all of you wait for one for so long, I'm sorry to disappoint you all that it's not going to happen. I've been thinking about this for a while already, and I think it's for the best.
I've made this IF at a very low moment in my life, and considering the personal things that has happened to me after, this IF unfortunately reminds me of those dark times. I genuinely want to work on this, but at the same time the frustration I've felt on trying to write for this IF feels more like a chore to me the longer I tried, unlike something I genuinely want to make and explore the premise of. I love the characters, the lore, and the story I have made and have in mind for this, and it's a shame that my feelings toward it has changed overtime to something negative, and I don't want to work on something with those kinds of feelings. It'll only bring a subpar product, and you all deserve so much more and better than mediocre.
So, what now? For now, I'm working on my other IF (@julietandcinderella-if) with the Prologue and Chapter 1 already out and Chapter 2 in the works at the time this has been posted. I've grown fond of the simpler stories and premises, while Cheers was too ambitious and complex for me as a starting IF, unfortunately. I've overestimated and have been overconfident in my own skills, and I deeply apologize for that.
I'll put Cheers on an indefinite hiatus, alongside another WIP (@retribution-if) since my feelings towards it has also grown similarly. I won't be deleting any of the blogs, since I might want to come back to them again in the future. Though I can't guarantee nor promise anything.
Thank you, everyone, for sticking by me on this journey for so long. I appreciate and am forever grateful for your support for these past years. I had fun trying to make this IF and interact with all of you, but for now I'm putting this one to rest.
As much as I've promised to update and have all of you wait for one for so long, I'm sorry to disappoint you all that it's not going to happen. I've been thinking about this for a while already, and I think it's for the best.
I've made this IF at a very low moment in my life, and considering the personal things that has happened to me after, this IF unfortunately reminds me of those dark times. I genuinely want to work on this, but at the same time the frustration I've felt on trying to write for this IF feels more like a chore to me the longer I tried, unlike something I genuinely want to make and explore the premise of. I love the characters, the lore, and the story I have made and have in mind for this, and it's a shame that my feelings toward it has changed overtime to something negative, and I don't want to work on something with those kinds of feelings. It'll only bring a subpar product, and you all deserve so much more and better than mediocre.
So, what now? For now, I'm working on my other IF (@julietandcinderella-if) with the Prologue and Chapter 1 already out and Chapter 2 in the works at the time this has been posted. I've grown fond of the simpler stories and premises, while Cheers was too ambitious and complex for me as a starting IF, unfortunately. I've overestimated and have been overconfident in my own skills, and I deeply apologize for that.
I'll put Cheers on an indefinite hiatus, alongside another WIP (@retribution-if) since my feelings towards it has also grown similarly. I won't be deleting any of the blogs, since I might want to come back to them again in the future. Though I can't guarantee nor promise anything.
Thank you, everyone, for sticking by me on this journey for so long. I appreciate and am forever grateful for your support for these past years. I had fun trying to make this IF and interact with all of you, but for now I'm putting this one to rest.
As much as I've promised to update and have all of you wait for one for so long, I'm sorry to disappoint you all that it's not going to happen. I've been thinking about this for a while already, and I think it's for the best.
I've made this IF at a very low moment in my life, and considering the personal things that has happened to me after, this IF unfortunately reminds me of those dark times. I genuinely want to work on this, but at the same time the frustration I've felt on trying to write for this IF feels more like a chore to me the longer I tried, unlike something I genuinely want to make and explore the premise of. I love the characters, the lore, and the story I have made and have in mind for this, and it's a shame that my feelings toward it has changed overtime to something negative, and I don't want to work on something with those kinds of feelings. It'll only bring a subpar product, and you all deserve so much more and better than mediocre.
So, what now? For now, I'm working on my other IF (@julietandcinderella-if) with the Prologue and Chapter 1 already out and Chapter 2 in the works at the time this has been posted. I've grown fond of the simpler stories and premises, while Cheers was too ambitious and complex for me as a starting IF, unfortunately. I've overestimated and have been overconfident in my own skills, and I deeply apologize for that.
I'll put Cheers on an indefinite hiatus, alongside another WIP (@retribution-if) since my feelings towards it has also grown similarly. I won't be deleting any of the blogs, since I might want to come back to them again in the future. Though I can't guarantee nor promise anything.
Thank you, everyone, for sticking by me on this journey for so long. I appreciate and am forever grateful for your support for these past years. I had fun trying to make this IF and interact with all of you, but for now I'm putting this one to rest.
As much as I've promised to update and have all of you wait for one for so long, I'm sorry to disappoint you all that it's not going to happen. I've been thinking about this for a while already, and I think it's for the best.
I've made this IF at a very low moment in my life, and considering the personal things that has happened to me after, this IF unfortunately reminds me of those dark times. I genuinely want to work on this, but at the same time the frustration I've felt on trying to write for this IF feels more like a chore to me the longer I tried, unlike something I genuinely want to make and explore the premise of. I love the characters, the lore, and the story I have made and have in mind for this, and it's a shame that my feelings toward it has changed overtime to something negative, and I don't want to work on something with those kinds of feelings. It'll only bring a subpar product, and you all deserve so much more and better than mediocre.
So, what now? For now, I'm working on my other IF (@julietandcinderella-if) with the Prologue and Chapter 1 already out and Chapter 2 in the works at the time this has been posted. I've grown fond of the simpler stories and premises, while Cheers was too ambitious and complex for me as a starting IF, unfortunately. I've overestimated and have been overconfident in my own skills, and I deeply apologize for that.
I'll put Cheers on an indefinite hiatus, alongside another WIP (@retribution-if) since my feelings towards it has also grown similarly. I won't be deleting any of the blogs, since I might want to come back to them again in the future. Though I can't guarantee nor promise anything.
Thank you, everyone, for sticking by me on this journey for so long. I appreciate and am forever grateful for your support for these past years. I had fun trying to make this IF and interact with all of you, but for now I'm putting this one to rest.
As much as I've promised to update and have all of you wait for one for so long, I'm sorry to disappoint you all that it's not going to happen. I've been thinking about this for a while already, and I think it's for the best.
I've made this IF at a very low moment in my life, and considering the personal things that has happened to me after, this IF unfortunately reminds me of those dark times. I genuinely want to work on this, but at the same time the frustration I've felt on trying to write for this IF feels more like a chore to me the longer I tried, unlike something I genuinely want to make and explore the premise of. I love the characters, the lore, and the story I have made and have in mind for this, and it's a shame that my feelings toward it has changed overtime to something negative, and I don't want to work on something with those kinds of feelings. It'll only bring a subpar product, and you all deserve so much more and better than mediocre.
So, what now? For now, I'm working on my other IF (@julietandcinderella-if) with the Prologue and Chapter 1 already out and Chapter 2 in the works at the time this has been posted. I've grown fond of the simpler stories and premises, while Cheers was too ambitious and complex for me as a starting IF, unfortunately. I've overestimated and have been overconfident in my own skills, and I deeply apologize for that.
I'll put Cheers on an indefinite hiatus, alongside another WIP (@retribution-if) since my feelings towards it has also grown similarly. I won't be deleting any of the blogs, since I might want to come back to them again in the future. Though I can't guarantee nor promise anything.
Thank you, everyone, for sticking by me on this journey for so long. I appreciate and am forever grateful for your support for these past years. I had fun trying to make this IF and interact with all of you, but for now I'm putting this one to rest.
while definitely sad from the perspective of a player and a fan of this project, i absolutely understand it from the other side too. creative investment isnât something that can be forced and honestly iâm glad youâre stepping away rather than forcing yourself to trudge forwards and work on something that drains you! maybe itâll find you again, maybe it wonât, but regardless youâve made something that drew in a community of people who at the end of the day love what you have to offer the world. wishing nothing but the best and i canât wait to see what your future endeavors like your newest project will become!
Thank you, anon, for your support and understanding. I'm forever grateful for it.
I'm really looking forward to share for what I have in store for Juliet & Cinderella, and hopefully, people (and all of you too) will like it and enjoy it as much as I do.
All good!!! Don't worry about what other people say, you know what's best for you and what you want to do, I respect that!! I'm glad to say I love your other IF's too <3 Can't wait for to read your writing again!
Thank you for your never ending support, anon. I truly appreciate it.
I'll make sure to bring out my best in my other works.
As much as I've promised to update and have all of you wait for one for so long, I'm sorry to disappoint you all that it's not going to happen. I've been thinking about this for a while already, and I think it's for the best.
I've made this IF at a very low moment in my life, and considering the personal things that has happened to me after, this IF unfortunately reminds me of those dark times. I genuinely want to work on this, but at the same time the frustration I've felt on trying to write for this IF feels more like a chore to me the longer I tried, unlike something I genuinely want to make and explore the premise of. I love the characters, the lore, and the story I have made and have in mind for this, and it's a shame that my feelings toward it has changed overtime to something negative, and I don't want to work on something with those kinds of feelings. It'll only bring a subpar product, and you all deserve so much more and better than mediocre.
So, what now? For now, I'm working on my other IF (@julietandcinderella-if) with the Prologue and Chapter 1 already out and Chapter 2 in the works at the time this has been posted. I've grown fond of the simpler stories and premises, while Cheers was too ambitious and complex for me as a starting IF, unfortunately. I've overestimated and have been overconfident in my own skills, and I deeply apologize for that.
I'll put Cheers on an indefinite hiatus, alongside another WIP (@retribution-if) since my feelings towards it has also grown similarly. I won't be deleting any of the blogs, since I might want to come back to them again in the future. Though I can't guarantee nor promise anything.
Thank you, everyone, for sticking by me on this journey for so long. I appreciate and am forever grateful for your support for these past years. I had fun trying to make this IF and interact with all of you, but for now I'm putting this one to rest.
[this story is currently in its early development stage.]
The world is divided into twoâthe ânormal humansâ and the âpowered humansâ; people with mutations and abilities that put them above the rest.
It is unknown how the powered humans came to be but it started, one day, when a baby was born with gills on his neckâCase Zero. As the boy grew, so did his mutationsâhis hands and feet became webbed and it became clear how the boy was born to be in the water.
The next one was a girlâCase One, who was born with wings on her back, which only grew larger as she grew older. Soon, her wings grew so large it dragged on the floor. In a matter of years, her ability to fly and speed became even greater than planes and jets. A girl born to be in the skies.
What started with a baby every few months soon became a baby every month, to a baby every other week to a baby every week.
Today, 1 powered baby is born every 100,000 babies.
With the increasing number of powered humans, the governments of the world decided to implement the Powered Registration Act which aims to, as with normal human beings, register and regulate the powered humans. In line with the Act, the governments of the world created the PHSO - Powered Humans Statistics Office, the governing body solely for the powered humans, led by powered humans for powered humans.
With the emergence of the powered humans, a new occupation is created-heroes.
Registered and regulated by the government, heroes are employed by the PHSO to maintain order and peace while working together with the non-powered force.
Of course, when there are heroes, there are villainsâpowered and non-powered alike who do not agree with what they call âhero worshipâ given to heroes.
A never ending cycle of fights between good and evil, peace and chaos which span decades. Nothing new.
Of course, all of these do not concern you. You are not a hero nor are you a villain.
You are a barista with your own cafĂŠ in Sinagtala City.
[rating: 17+ for depictions of blood, non-detailed descriptions of violence, alcohol and cigarette use, off-screen character death(s), and others. this is subject to change as the story progresses]
You are a barista. Sure, your cafe may be a bit odd, compared to others but it is a cafe, nonetheless. Your pride and joy.
Youâre the most ordinary citizen in Sinagtala City. Sure, you have secrets youâd do anything to keep, but who doesnât?
This is a story following your daily life as you entertain customers, buy ingredients and stock your cafe.
...Sure.
â customize your mc! customize your name, pronouns and appearance!
â name your cafe!
â note: this story is set in the philippines and the mc is canonically filipino. as such, customization options are limited to those that are common in filipinos.
â romance 1 out of 3 love interests! are you going for the classic, best friends-to-lovers route? or maybe you'd prefer the enigmatic regular customer? how about the no-nonsense police captain?
â your best friend since childhood, Miguel is a constant presence in your life, the one person who has been with you through everything; from childhood quarrels with bullies to the death of your father. Miguel was the first person to come in during your opening day and has been your #1 supporter from day 1.
â going by the hero name âTorch,â Miguel has the ability to control and produce fire, able to use it for short-distance flight, shoot fireballs as well as turn his whole body aflame for a short period of time.Â
â tall, at 188cm, with a muscular build (but not bodybuilder muscles) from years of training. Brown (kayumanggi) skin, black, wavy hair that reaches his ears and light brown eyes. All of Miguelâs clothes are made from a special thread created from his hair to ensure their resistance to his fire.
The Regular
Kahel [26 years old, they/them][ro]
â a regular customer, Kahel is one of your first customers. Theyâve been coming to your cafe for the past 5 years almost daily, with no fail. Through the years, the two of you have formed a friendship. Despite your years of knowing them, you know almost nothing about Kahelâs past and what they actually do for work (they told you theyâre a âwriterâ). You donât know Kahelâs abilities, only that they have physical mutations.
â average height, at 170cm, with a thin build. Pale skin with long, straight hair they keep to their lower back and tied into a braid. Kahel often changes the color of their hair, so often, you donât know their real hair color. Their eyes are a light gray, and their ears are pointed, like an elfâs ears.
The Captain
Cristina Solomon [34 years old, she/her][ro]
â the captain of the Sinagtala Police Force, Cristina is tasked in ensuring the peace and safety of the inhabitants of Sinagtala City. The youngest to ever hold the position of captain, Cristina holds deep confidence in her abilities and in the pride her colleagues have of her. In her 2 years since becoming captain, the number of crimes have decreased even further, to the point that other cities have called on her expertise and guidance.
â Cristina has the ability to produce shields and force fields which are able to withstand even a direct hit from a bomb. Cristina possesses amazing control of her abilities, even using them for maneuvering. Although powerful, the more shields she produces, the weaker they get until theyâre barely stronger than a glass panel.
â tall height, at 178cm, with a thin but muscled build because of her training as a police officer. Brown (kayumanggi) skin and short, straight, dark brown hair she keeps in a bob, stopping just above her jaw. Cristina has dark, almost black, brown eyes and a beauty mark under her left eye.
The Part-timer
Lib Santos [20 years old, they/them]
â a college student who works part time for you. theyâre very happy to work for your cafe because itâs the only one they applied to thatâs able to accommodate their schedule. Theyâre able to attract small objects to themself, an ability they use in working.
â short, at 150cm, with a round build. Brown (kayumanggi) skin with freckles on their face. Round glasses hide their dark brown eyes. Their hair is short, a pixie cut, and dyed a light blue.
The Mayor
Penelope Pascual [45 years old, she/her]
â Sinagtala Cityâs mayor. Unlike past mayors that were personally chosen by Sinag, Penelope was voted for by the public. A well-known figure in the city, it was only a matter of time before Penelope was voted mayor. Penelope is able to control and manipulate air. She mainly uses it to allow herself flight while patrolling the city.
â tall, at 175cm, with a curvy build. Tan skin accentuated by her light brown eyes and long, straight dark brown hair usually tied in its tight bun.
Papa
Lito [45 years old, he/him]
â your father.
hello! jean here, bringing you a new story. of coffee beans, heroes and villains is an interactive fiction in it's early development stage. the story will be released in chapters and will be completely free from start to finish.
It is. I haven't abandoned it. It's just taking me a bit because I'm trying to work on another IF (@julietandcinderella-if) for a game jam, so I'm focusing on that for now. Though once that's done, I'll be back to working on Cheers.
Would love to see which continent has the most readers! I'm using the UN GEOSUM model btw
North America
Central America
South America
Caribbean
Northern Europe
Southern Europe
Western Europe
Eastern Europe
Northern Africa
Western Africa
Middle/Eastern Africa
Southern Africa
Voting ended onFeb 4, 2025
If you don't see your region on the poll, that is because Tumblr is dumb and doesnt allow for more options. The poll with the rest of the regions is here.
đ⨠A Voice from Gaza: Fighting for Hope â¤ď¸âđŠš
Hi, my name is Mosab , and Iâm from Gaza. Life here has been harder than I could ever imagine, but today Iâm sharing my story with hope in my heart, because your kindness has already given us so much strength.
This journey hasnât been easy. The war has taken 25 family members from usâ25 beautiful souls we loved deeply. Their laughter, their presence, their love⌠all of it is gone, leaving behind memories that are both precious and painful. Every day, I carry the weight of their loss, but I also carry their spirit, which gives me the strength to keep going.
Our Journey So Far
When I first reached out, I couldnât have imagined weâd make it this far. Thanks to your incredible kindness, weâve reached 19,800 out of 30,000. Your support has been a light in these difficult times, and we are so deeply grateful for every single contribution.
But the road ahead is still challenging. Every day, weâre reminded of how much weâve lost and how much we still need to rebuild.
Hereâs what life in Gaza looks like for my family right now:
đ Safety: The uncertainty of tomorrow weighs heavily on us.
đ˘ Loss: The absence of the 25 family members weâve lost is a pain we carry every moment.
đ Dreams on Hold: The future feels so far away when survival takes all our strength.
How You Can Help Us Cross the Finish Line
Even the smallest act of kindness can make a difference:
$5 might not seem like much, but it could mean a meal, clean water, or a tiny bit of hope for my family.
Canât donate? Reblog this post to help us reach someone who can. Every share matters more than you know.
Hello Everyone! I am organising this fundraiser to a good friend and neigh⌠Mohamad Abdulhai needs your support for Help Mosab saving who's
Why Your Support Matters
Your kindness isnât just about helping us meet our goalâitâs about reminding us that weâre not alone in this fight. Itâs about hope. Itâs about survival. And itâs about giving my family a chance to rebuild our lives, even in the face of unimaginable loss.
Thank you for helping us get this far. Your generosity and compassion have already brought us closer to a better tomorrow, and for that, Iâm endlessly grateful.
With all my love and gratitude,
Mosab and Family â¤ď¸
In commemoration of Black History Month in February, Interact-IF is bringing back one of its beloved events, spotlighting black authors and their interactive fiction projects!
We will feature a masterlist of interaction fiction written by black authors, and select a few to interview about their experiences and creative process! The interview will be done fully via a text Q&A format.
If you wish to be featured (whether in the masterlist or the extended interview), do fill out the following google form. Or, if you prefer, you could drop me, @allieebobo a message or an email at [email protected] with the following information:
Name
Background/About you
Game(s)/Projects
A link to the game(s)/IF/intro post
A short blurb/description of the game(s)
Genre/Tags
(Optional) If your writing or experience has been shaped by your identity in any way, feel free to share more here as well :)
Contact information (or how youâd like me to reply/contact you)
Do drop me a DM if you have any questions! Note that interactive fiction is not limited to Choicescript â if youâre an author who uses a different coding language/platform (e.g. renâpy, twine) please know you are very welcome!
Note: If you would like to be part of the extended interview feature, it would be awesome if you could fill out the optional question as well in your message! I'll contact selected authors by email/DM by the end of the month with a full set of questions that you can type out replies to, and send back to me via email. Iâll try to feature everyone whoâs interested, but will discuss further if for whatever reason I am unable to feature everyone who reached out.
P.S. If you know any authors who youâd wish to see featured, feel free to share this post with them or @ them when reblogging :)
Check out the 2022 edition below!
February is Black History Month!
This month is all about celebrating black authors. We want to highlight the experiences and hard work done
I hope this message finds you well. My name is Aziz, and Iâm reaching out from Gaza.
We are approaching a truce that brings a glimmer of peace and hope to our beloved land. We eagerly await the chance to return home, reunite with loved ones, and work together to rebuild after the devastation of war. đĽş
We are especially looking forward to reuniting with our mother and newborn sister, who have been stranded in Egypt for over a year. Though we have lost our cherished home, many dear friends and relatives, and the vibrant city we once knew, we remain hopeful. With your help, I hope to support my father in every way I can. Your generosity during this time is invaluable. By reading our story, donating, or sharing our campaign, you can help us reunite, find safety, and start anew. đđ
From the depths of my heart, thank you for your kindness, compassion, and solidarity during this critical time. â¤
