Cold MountainIF

18+ IF set in 2005 Ask box is open and asks are welcome. The Midnighthost. My other IF is The Forest. You can call me Leo

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Cold Mountain is a small town horror IF set in 2005. This is intended for 18+ audiences.

Content Warnings: Linked Below

A year after the worst day of your life you are starting over in Raven Hill, NC a quaint area that overlooks Cold Mountain.

A small town with large secrets you aren't sure how to find your footing moving from the lively pace of the Outer Banks to the calm that the mountains offer.

Upon your arrival everything isn't quite what you expected. People are going missing again and all signs point to the mines. You find yourself drawn into the mystery that surrounds the town, and for better or worse you are going to find out what waits at the bottom of the mines.

Gender Selection: Female, Non-binary, Male

Customizable appearance

Deal with the aftermath of the loss of your family and the love of your life, redefine who you are as a person.

Find your place in a new community

Discover what is hidden within the depths of the mines and what dark secrets lie within the abandoned shafts.

The Coffee Shop Owner: Jodi Grace Abernathy, March 19th 1975 The coffee shop has been in her family since it opened. Originally just an ice cream parlor they expanded to meet a need they saw in their small community. Jodi always wanted to go to culinary school, but could never afford it due to her brothers constant medical needs. She doesn't resent her family, because despite it all they've done what they can to support her. (Romanceable by Women only)

The Adventurer: Joan/Jett Davis, September 19th 1981 They set to be free from the town that they came from. Leaving 2 weeks before they turned 18, no one bothered to look for them. In their free time, they explore the mines, and during work hours, they give guided tours for minimum wage. They are roommates with Beth. The Creative: Arturo Medina, July 5th 1979 Arturo, originally from Charlotte, has been living in the area only a few more years than Joan/Jett. Coming just as the record shop owner wanted to move further south to be closer to his daughter; Arturo took over running the store. He rents out the apartment over top and is working on writing his first book.

The Cop: James (Jamie) Brooks Jr., January 17th 1974 James family has been in this town since anyone can remember. His father was the chief of police, and he hopes to do the same with his career. Divorced from Beth, his former high school sweetheart due to irreconcilable differences. He spends his free time playing darts at the local bar. (Romanceable by Women only)

The Park Ranger: Bethany (Beth) Miller, February 25th 1974 Beth loves being in nature, but something about the mines worries her. She hates that her roommate (Joan/Jett) takes people on tours of the mines. She knows in her soul that something isn't right. The town acts like nothing happens, but in the last decade, 14 people have died. She knows of the voice and when she tried to tell James, he accused her of lying to conceal her infidelity.

The PA: Mandy/Marcus Dawes, September 24th 1975, Mandy/Marcus isn’t from Raven Hill but did grow up in a neighboring town in Haywood County. Driven by the need they have seen in their community and others like it, they chose to become a PA and work at the Raven Hill Clinic that Dr. Shaw, the local doctor, opened.

The Roommate: Diana/Dustin Moore, May 16th 1976 Your best friend through tears, finals, that one really weird thing you swore not to speak of ever again, and life beyond. They found this town first, and after you lost everything they welcomed you with open arms, just like old times. What trouble will you get up to or will trouble seek you both out?

The Mine Voice: The Forgotten/ The Lost Birthless since the existence of man, feels like a Capricorn A mystery older than the town that has sat in the mountains for the last two centuries. It remembers how the air tasted before the fog set in and how the land sang before the hands of man tore into her and bled her dry.

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[midnighthostifs]

Enjoying couple day break before I get into fisting fighting some code for Cold Mountain Chapter 2 and get back into writing the next chapter for Have You Seen Me/Finishing Writing Chapter 5 of the Forest.

Once Chapter 2 for Cold Mountain goes out I will look into a day more than likely in late July/ early August for Chapter 4 of the Forest to drop.

Then further updates will be announced from there.

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I know previously I said J. Davis is not in a poly and that has come to not be true. So added to the options now will be J.Davis & Arturo along with the hidden poly.

I had considered it before, but sitting down with the scene really cemented it for me. Anyway Happy Monday!

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Late May Update:

As it stands Have You Seen Me? Will still have the prologue coming out this month, I am just picking at something. It is pretty much ready to go.

I would like to say Cold Mountain Chapter 2 can be expected Early to Mid June. I've decided to move to a single Chapter update, just so I'm not holding it hostage. Chapter 3 is being worked on, but there are a few points I keep going back and forth on.

For The Forest it's mostly that I want to give it one more editing pass through for Chapter 4, but it is fully coded. Chapter 5 is nearly complete as well but not coded. I do want to revamp the stats page as well.

I am hoping to fix any "Under Construction" pages.

[midnighthostifs]

Hey Y'all!!! I wanted to do something for Mother's Day and so for those who chose kids in the prologue here and also maybe I should apologize.

There are two snippets below one where MC is brought breakfast and the other where Mc is breakfast bringer.

warning: child loss, grief, mourning

As the sun shines through the blinds, you pull the blankets over your head, trying to grab a few more precious moments of sleep before you inevitably must get up and face the day. When you roll over, you find a cool spot where your partner should be and become suspicious. Just as you sit, you can hear the hushed whispering of your partner and the giggling of two small voices.

The door pushed open gently. It’s Kristen holding a bunch of flowers too tightly in her tiny fist. Tristan beaming behind her holding presents, your spouse no doubt just out of sight with breakfast. As the two climb into bed to snuggle, you wake.

Sitting up alone in your bed, you wipe the tears from your eyes. The dream had felt so real, you could swear the smell of your children’s shampoo still lingered in the air. Looking over at your dresser, you see their smiling faces… the way you like to remember them.

When you finally feel brave enough, you rise from the bed and change for the day. Giving the picture one last longing gaze before heading into the living room. It’s oddly quiet even for a Sunday , you can’t help but wonder if Diana is up to something.

“Happy Mother’s Day, Sleepy! These are for you,” Diana greets while handing you a bouquet of your favorite flowers.

The tears welling in your eyes again as you take the flowers, “Di. I don’t—” The sentence dies as the lump grows in your throat.

Warm arms wrap around you, holding you tightly, a light shushing as a reassuring hand runs against your back. “I know. I’m sorry, was it too much?”

“I wish I could change it. It seems so unfair… I wasn’t supposed to have to mourn them” The whisper falls weakly from your lips. Your legs feel weak as you begin to sink to the floor.

“Did your mom at least call? I know that’s been tense, but given the day?” Diana asks softly.

“Not since I came out here, I guess I don’t exist to her anyone… too much to deal with.” Your head falls into your hands as you let the despair sink in.

Diana anxiously walks around the room, trying to figure out a way to save the day. The small clack of her heel filled the otherwise silent room.

“Okay, so we stay in. A few places are still delivering. Maybe we can get Chinese and marathon some movies… what can we watch that is as far away from today as possible?” Diana moves off into another part of the house, probably gathering the menus and the TV Guide.

Sitting on the floor, you can’t help but feel grateful for your best friend in this moment, even as dread stirs within you.

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You lay there for a moment, watching her sleep. She looks so peaceful like this. As you try to settle in to hopefully find more sleep for yourself, you hear the sound of small feet pounding down the stairs. Leaning over and placing a small kiss on Danielle’s forehead, you tuck your part of the comforter around her and slip downstairs.

Turning the corner, you find the mess has already begun. The backdoor flung open and Tristan, trying his best to put the ingredients for breakfast on the counter. Peeking out the window, you see Kristen excitedly rushing in with flowers… you’ll have to go by the garden center later this week.

Looking over to Tristan, you smile, “Ready to be my sous chef?”

His face lights up as he brings you the eggs.

Three unsuccessful pancakes and one averted meltdown later, the kids are dashing ahead with gifts in hand to wake Danielle. Grabbing the breakfast tray, you make your way up the stairs. You can hear the delighted voices of your wife and children.

As you push the door open, the scene changes, and you wake up, tears running down your face. None of it was real, just another dream from a time you can't get back.

Sighing, you push yourself out of bed and get ready for the day, your eyes lingering on the picture of your children that sits on the dresser. You looked over at the picture next to it and saw Danielle smiling; it was from your wedding day.

None of this seems fair, but perhaps that is life.

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If Lockett chooses to work with J. Davis

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DEMO

Update Wordcount: 142,690 words Chapter Four Wordcount: 230,389 words Total Wordcount: 565,671 words

I never thought I'd see the day, but here we are!! Chapter Four, part 2. This update took a lot out of me; but I'm extremely pleased with where it's ended up. Chapter Four spirals into two separate branches. If there's any update I recommend trying both routes out for, it's this one!

In this update, you can:

Stick around for a bonfire. OR

Get interviewed for a radio show.

In contrast to last update, this one has a lot of updated content warnings. Please check them out here. Parts of this update are pretty intense. I attempted to update the character builder for part 2; but, as always, a full playthrough of at least the chapter will get you the most genuine results <3

As always, any bugs can be sent as asks here; or to the TLS forum thread. I'm expecting more than usual, because one of the routes is...a lot. Even after my own testing lol. Thank you as always to my delightful betas for testing. Thank you all all so much for playing, and I hope you enjoy c:

[midnighthostifs]

For a future chapter of Cold Mountain:

Does Lockett need a pet?

Yes Please 🥺

No

I just want to results

Voting ended onApr 9

[coldmountainif]

NSFW Alphabet- D. Moore

Here is the final alphabet and the link to the template!

A = Aftercare (what they’re like after sex)

Showering, ( Will help partner into shower if needed.) Making sure there is a warm blanket, cuddling.

B = Body part (their favorite body part of theirs and also their partner’s)

Is fan of their legs. Loves their partners entire body.

C = Cum (anything to do with cum, basically)

Down to get messy. Likes for partner to finish on them.

D = Dirty secret (pretty self explanatory, a dirty secret of theirs)

Has stolen a hookups underwear before ( like a trophy)

E = Experience (how experienced are they? do they know what they’re doing?)

They are well traveled.

F = Favorite position (this goes without saying)

Likes being pinned down. Enjoys putting their partner in a variety of positions.

G = Goofy (are they more serious in the moment? are they humorous? etc.)

Can be silly if the moment is right.

H = Hair (how well groomed are they? does the carpet match the drapes? etc.)

Ginger all over. trimmed.

I = Intimacy (how are they during the moment? the romantic aspect)

Very into their partner in the moment.

J = Jack off (masturbation canon)

Enjoys mutual masturbation.

K = Kink (one or more of their kinks)

Impact play, Suspension (any bondage really), Temperature play, biting, electro, etc.

L = Location (favorite places to do the do)

Home, simply because the equipment is there.

M = Motivation (what turns them on, gets them going)

Nipping at their neck, lingerie, their partner being cute.

N = No (something they wouldn’t do, turn offs)

Pet play, scat, vomiting.

O = Oral (preference in giving or receiving, skill, etc.)

Depends on the day. Has a lot of experience in this area.

P = Pace (are they fast and rough? slow and sensual? etc.)

Slow. isn't interested in rushing it.

Q = Quickie (their opinions on quickies, how often, etc.)

If there is no other option then sure.

R = Risk (are they game to experiment? do they take risks? etc.)

Will try most things.

S = Stamina (how many rounds can they go for? how long do they last?)

They can easily outlast their partner.

T = Toys (do they own toys? do they use them? on a partner or themselves?)

A collection of toys. They use them for them self and if their partner is interested.

U = Unfair (how much they like to tease)

If their partner is into teasing then they will take them to the edge with it. If not then they can easily go without doing so.

V = Volume (how loud they are, what sounds they make, etc.)

Loud and proud.

W = Wild card (a random canon for the character)

Likes giving road head.

X = X-ray (let’s see what’s going on under those clothes)

Freckles and a generous build in some aspects.

Y = Yearning (how high is their sex drive?)

High

Z = Zzz (how quickly they fall asleep afterwards)

After they are sure everyone is good they can drift off easily.

[coldmountainif]

Hello,

I wanted to say I fixed a couple of bugs that I received in a report and that has been updated. I will be posting the last NSFW Alphabet shortly!

Thank you so much

[coldmountainif]

NSFW Alphabet- Arturo

Here is another NSFW Alphabet! The last one will come out tomorrow. Everything is below the cut and here is the link to the template.

A = Aftercare (what they’re like after sex)

Attentive, likes to cuddle ( little spoon)

B = Body part (their favorite body part of theirs and also their partner’s)

Overall just likes his body. Enjoys a good chest or arms.

C = Cum (anything to do with cum, basically)

Does not enjoy a mess. Swallows.

D = Dirty secret (pretty self explanatory, a dirty secret of theirs)

He's dying with that secret.

E = Experience (how experienced are they? do they know what they’re doing?)

Has had exactly one other partner and a fling. Can be kind of clumsy but very eager.

F = Favorite position (this goes without saying)

Any where he can look at who is having sex with. He thinks that is more intimate.

G = Goofy (are they more serious in the moment? are they humorous? etc.)

Kinda goofy, he is nervous.

H = Hair (how well groomed are they? does the carpet match the drapes? etc.)

Well groomed. He is more particular about it than he lets on.

I = Intimacy (how are they during the moment? the romantic aspect)

Lots of kisses on shoulders and whispering to his partner. Eye contact.

J = Jack off (masturbation canon)

Only jacks off in the shower.

K = Kink (one or more of their kinks)

Is more vanilla, but is willing to explore.

L = Location (favorite places to do the do)

In the bedroom. Back of a car if neither can wait.

M = Motivation (what turns them on, gets them going)

Feeling loved. Kissing his neck

N = No (something they wouldn’t do, turn offs)

Not into pain, not into many kinks.

O = Oral (preference in giving or receiving, skill, etc.)

He would rather give. He is nervous about receiving though he does want it.

P = Pace (are they fast and rough? slow and sensual? etc.)

He likes to take his time and fully enjoy his partner.

Q = Quickie (their opinions on quickies, how often, etc.)

Doesn't care for quickies. Thinks they are lacking.

R = Risk (are they game to experiment? do they take risks? etc.)

No

S = Stamina (how many rounds can they go for? how long do they last?)

1 round but at least 20 minutes.

T = Toys (do they own toys? do they use them? on a partner or themselves?)

Doesn't own toys, but isn't against getting some to use if his partner is interested.

U = Unfair (how much they like to tease)

Gentle teasing.

V = Volume (how loud they are, what sounds they make, etc.)

Not very loud, like the moan gets caught in his throat.

W = Wild card (a random canon for the character)

He wants to go down on someone while they are gaming.

X = X-ray (let’s see what’s going on under those clothes)

Decent build. very proportionate.

Y = Yearning (how high is their sex drive?)

Average sex drive.

Z = Zzz (how quickly they fall asleep afterwards)

Quickly.

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NSFW Alphabet - J. Davis

Back to doing these!!! Remember Alphabet will be under the cut and the link to the template is here -> Link

A = Aftercare (what they’re like after sex)

Will clean you up after, will ask if their partner needs anything.

B = Body part (their favorite body part of theirs and also their partner’s)

Doesn't put much thought into their body. Maybe their arms. Likes hands and thighs.

C = Cum (anything to do with cum, basically)

Doesn't like cum, had someone cum in their eye once and still hasn't recovered.

D = Dirty secret (pretty self explanatory, a dirty secret of theirs)

Likes to role play, but also thinks that's embarrassing.

E = Experience (how experienced are they? do they know what they’re doing?)

Has had a few partners, experienced enough to get their partner off, but also willing to learn.

F = Favorite position (this goes without saying)

Doggy

G = Goofy (are they more serious in the moment? are they humorous? etc.)

Very, will crack a joke while having sex. Will laugh during sex.

H = Hair (how well groomed are they? does the carpet match the drapes? etc.)

Natural

I = Intimacy (how are they during the moment? the romantic aspect)

Very into the moment, unless they are laughing. Still into you though.

J = Jack off (masturbation canon)

Watches porn to masturbate. Has it on DVD

K = Kink (one or more of their kinks)

Hair pulling and a bit of an exhibitionist

L = Location (favorite places to do the do)

Somewhere they might get caught (alley way, just off a trail , the mines)

M = Motivation (what turns them on, gets them going)

It's situational

N = No (something they wouldn’t do, turn offs)

Not into degradation

O = Oral (preference in giving or receiving, skill, etc.)

Likes to give but expects to receive as well.

P = Pace (are they fast and rough? slow and sensual? etc.)

Slow but also rough

Q = Quickie (their opinions on quickies, how often, etc.)

Loves it, preferred method because they have shit to do.

R = Risk (are they game to experiment? do they take risks? etc.)

Is always down for a risk as long as their partner is into it.

S = Stamina (how many rounds can they go for? how long do they last?)

3 rounds maximum

T = Toys (do they own toys? do they use them? on a partner or themselves?)

Has a variety of toys. Hopes their partner has toys as well.

U = Unfair (how much they like to tease)

Loves to tease and get their partner worked up.

V = Volume (how loud they are, what sounds they make, etc.)

Can be loud, swears during sex. Prefers trying to make their partner scream their name though.

W = Wild card (a random canon for the character)

First time was inside some run down road side store just outside of Raven Hill.

X = X-ray (let’s see what’s going on under those clothes)

Pale, leaner figure.

Y = Yearning (how high is their sex drive?)

Not crazy high but a bit above average.

Z = Zzz (how quickly they fall asleep afterwards)

Has insomnia.

[coldmountainif]

Just so you know, I'm still waiting Joan/Jett nsfw alphabet 😪💔

Thank you for reminding me. I will get on those tomorrow as I am exhausted now.

I want to get what nsfw alphabets that are left out soon.

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I understand that people feel frustrated by characters blocked by MC gender, but why complain about the characters' sexuality? It's something I'll never understand about this community.

I don’t really understand it either. I think I would find it less frustrating if maybe someone asked why my other character was locked.

When I create I sit down and think about all the possibilities and do they fit the character or am I just checking a box.

I’ve definitely run into a romance when playing something myself where my MC isn’t who the RO would take interest in. I understand it can be frustrating but I will just make a MC they will like, so maybe that is part of the frustration on my end.

Thank you for sending this❤️

[coldmountainif]

Hi, Leo! How are you?

I've read your recent asks and you said James is not a 'good partner'. Will he continue being that way while in a romance with a MC? Or we can expect him to change or something along those lines?

I am good and thank you for asking! Hope you are well!

I will say James used to be a good man. That is why Beth fell in love with him and potentially that is still in there. But James as he is… not a very good partner or person.

His story was initially much darker and I made changes for my own comfort.

James isn’t someone you can fix. He is someone you have to either accept as is or break up with. When the romance starts he will seem very nice but {redacted} will change that. (Note that a break up will allow you another romance option)

I included James because I wanted to explore the different types of people you can meet and fall for (even if they turn out to be awful)

His love comes with conditions.

[coldmountainif]

Ok author, sorry for bothering you

It's not a bother just mind the tone and it's all good!!

If you want someone who is going to have to explore being with a male/nonbinary Lockett then I would suggest Marcus.

Marcus is also from a small town and will have to work to understand himself. His father is a pastor and Marcus was raised in the church. Note that Marcus is M. Dawes so if you don't choose solely men you might get Mandy.

He just a bit on the softer side. That is if you wanted my recommendation as the author.

[coldmountainif]

I'm sorry but what does not being a good person have to do with being gay? Evil gays are the best! Still I get it if he can't be gay maybe I just misunderstood? Sorry but why not make him bi? You said he comes from a traditional family and that his name carries weight, but wouldn't exploring that be more interesting than just making him straight? I mean compulsory heteronormativity and internalized homophobia are real… sorry again if this sounds rude, but I dont really get what's so interesting about a straight character (I'm assuming he's straight since he only gets involved with woman MCs) straight people don't go through half of what queer people go through. So let me ask you wouldn't it be a thousand times more interesting if James realized he was queer? You could explore the prejudice coming from within when he notices he has feelings for a male/non-binary MC and the fear of how his family would react

Well to start off this is incredibly rude. You are coming into my asks to try and point out where I am wrong in how i handle my character romances and what would be "more interesting." To cover your first point I'm just letting people know in case they think he is a good cop. That has zero to do with him being not being gay and simply putting that out there.

I actually don't think it would be interesting. James isn't going to reflect on anything internally. He is happy with things the way they are and the only thing he is unhappy about is when he loses control of a person ( like his ex wife)

He is straight. He is based on a specific type of person. He is straight and will remain so. As someone who is bisexual I don't see the value in making him bisexual just to please someone when there are multiple other options.

He doesn't actually care about his partner he cares about his family legacy. You want to know why he accused Beth of cheating? Because he was cheating after she miscarried again. He cheated because he care more about having a son to carry on his family name than his partner. His family name is everything to him.

He's manipulative and overall not a good partner.

If you think those would be fun to explore then I would recommend writing something where those themes are being explored as I will not be doing that with James.