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Development blog for Dusk Till Dawn

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Dusk Till Dawn is an interactive novel set in the modern world with an MC that is a little out of place. Will you find your own place in a world so foreign to you? Or will you crumble to dust?

Genre(s): Low-Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller, Romance, and Action.

Setting: Washington, D.C.

Warning(s): This story is rated 18+ for depictions of death, blood, gore, strong language, alcohol consumption, sexual themes, violence, and horrible vampire puns.

Scenario and NSFW asks are more than welcome (within reason)!

The Impaler

The Count

Dracula

Those were the names that were given to you through the ages; mortals laying claim to something that would long outlive them.

The stories, myths, and legends hanging over you like an ever-present cloud— whether they were based on fact or not didn’t matter— as the centuries passed you by. Empires rising and falling like the evening tide before your eyes.

You don’t know the exact event that caused your long rest— you didn’t truly need to— but the boredom that the mortal world brought weighed on your shoulders like the heaviest of objects.

So, you closed your eyes and drifted away; allowing your body to lull itself into a false sense of serenity.

You just weren’t expecting the next time you opened them that you’d be in an entirely foreign place; new smells assaulting your senses that you’ve never encountered before.

All but one that is…

Blood.

However, when you went to investigate— trying to ignore the strangeness of your surroundings— you’re assaulted by a scene you weren’t expecting; a mutilated corpse lay mere feet from you, that didn’t truly phase you, but the odd object pointed directly at your chest and the shout of ‘police’ was certainly quite peculiar.

What have you gotten yourself into now?

Customizable MC: name, appearance, gender, sexuality, bits and pieces of your background, hobbies, and more!

Romance 1 of 5 possible options! That’ll hopefully make your new life a bit more bearable.

Play as a displaced Dracula that doesn’t know what in the hell is going on. Who’s also found themselves as the prime suspect in a murder investigation. Welcome to the 21st Century?

Will you accept these new objects that mortals seem to be so fond of? What is a cellphone? And why does someone want you to call them later?

Adopt a pet to make things a bit easier for your poor self; they’re something that’s familiar at least.

Make sure that you don’t go too long without feeding and, depending on how you do it, don’t get caught.

Find out what the world has now spun your legend as and what they’ve made your kind out to be. What in the absolute hell is Twilight?

Figure out who killed the victim; either because you want to see justice be served or to save your own ass or something in the middle. Choice is yours…

The world may not be ready for Count Dracula to be back but are you ready for what the world is now too?

Victor/Victoria Helsing - The Detective

33 [6’0” | Gray Eyes | Dark Brown Hair]

The individual that arrested you in the first place— despite your protests— and who holds a shocking resemblance to a man you once knew; annoying as his attempts at killing you might have been. Of course, you can’t truly blame the steely eyed detective for arresting you— after all you were near a dead body— but did they have to be so skeptical to your explanations?

Flynn/Felicity Palmer - The Doctor

33 [5’6” | Hazel Eyes | Strawberry Blonde Hair]

You don’t think you’ve ever seen a mortal so obsessed with death before— the good doctor notwithstanding— and you especially weren’t expecting the clinical way in which they operated. Confidence exuding from their form as they speak about the scientific facts of the situation but the moment it becomes personal? They remind you of a turtle with how quickly they retreat back into their shell.

Tyler/Taylor Kendrick - The Curator

34 [5’8” | Dark Brown Eyes | Onyx Black Hair]

The one in charge of the exhibit that you had woken up in; an individual that seems fascinated with the tales that you tell about your past. Even if they don’t truly believe you’re telling the truth-- the honest inquires and open questions give you a semblance of an idea that they wish to believe; the pursuit of knowledge is never truly over after all.

Adrian/Ariana Shaw - The Neighbor

30 [5’11” | Green Eyes | Golden-Brown Hair]

Upon moving into your new apartment— a bit of a downgrade from your castle— they’ve been a constant source of help whenever you can’t quite figure out how a new appliance works. With a cheerful disposition, horrible puns, and an all-around helpful attitude, you knew that you’d be seeing a lot more of them. Maybe it’ll turn into something more?

Damon/Diana Walker - The Old Friend

32 [6’5” | Steel Blue Eyes | Raven Black Hair]

Someone you haven’t seen in quite some time. Who seemed to have finally come into their own; from someone who used to trip over their words to a flirtatious heartbreaker. You can’t help but notice, however, whenever you get near, they seem to stumble back into their old role. Their words coming out with less suaveness and more quiet nerves; you haven’t the slightest inclination why but maybe you’ll figure it out as you get to know them once more.

DEMO TBA

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This IF sounds delightful. I cannot wait to be Dracula.

Thank you 💜

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What museum/gallery is T a curator at and do they specialise in any particular field?

It's pretty much the Smithsonian, but I may create a different name for it... I'm not sure yet.

T specializes in Ancient Civilizations--I can't remember precisely which one-- but they study the runes, traditions, and everything else. It's part of the reason they're so intrigued by the MC.

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OC Ask Game: Most Likely

Get to know each other's OCs! Let the writer know which OC and what number!

Which OC is most likely to...

get lost?

stay up way too late?

turn everything into a competition?

be invited to all the parties?

not go to any parties?

be a bad driver?

have a good relationship with their family?

burst into song every now and then?

find the perfect solution to every problem?

judge a book by its cover?

mediate a fight?

start an argument?

not celebrate their birthday?

make friends out of strangers?

change their personality depending on the company?

win an argument?

be the designated driver?

not stay single for long?

seek attention from others?

always be broke?

shy away from big crowds?

forget their appointments?

always be late?

get drunk?

take over the dance floor?

freak out because of a minor inconvenience?

get asked for advice?

give the others nicknames?

have kids?

sing in the shower?

always have a book near them?

dance around when they think nobody's watching?

have a great relationship with their parents?

be famous on social media?

be the mom/dad friend?

have an unhealthy lifestyle?

get married young?

have a lot of friends?

stick to the rules?

break the rules?

be given detention?

have tattoos?

spend a lot of money?

become a good parent?

change outfits five times before going out?

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Small sneak peek into the prologue of Dusk Till Dawn.

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10, 18 and 22 please 🥰

Which OC is the biggest romantic?

Victor/Victoria: Once you get through their prickly exterior? They're quite romantic. Candlelit dinners, moonlit walks, flowers, the whole shebang.

Flynn/Felicity: Gets really shy about a lot of things, but they'd definitely try to showcase how much they care for you in their own way.

Tyler/Taylor: Isn't super romantic but they're definitely romantic at times. Especially if it's with the right person.

Adrian/Ariana: Has an odd sense of romanticism but they're a hopeless romantic at heart. Will buy you random things that remind them of you (as an example).

Damon/Diana: Is definitely romantic-- though they're quite old school with their courting.

Which OC cried during the Lion King and SWEARS they didn’t?

Victor/Victoria: They found it sad but they didn't cry.

Flynn/Felicity: 100%, they'd cry. It hits a little too close to home for them.

Tyler/Taylor: They usually make an excuse to exit the room at that particular scene.

Adrian/Ariana: They're too busy hiding behind Bandit or Olaf to see it-- if they weren't they'd definitely be tearing up.

Damon/Diana: Finds it sad, they pity the little lion cub, but they don't cry.

Which OC likes to read to their partner? Which OC prefers being read to?

Victor/Victoria: Prefers reading to their partner.

Flynn/Felicity: Prefers being read to.

Tyler/Taylor: Prefers being read to.

Adrian/Ariana: Doesn't care in the slightest. As long as you're both together.

Damon/Diana: It just depends on their mood, but they usually prefer reading.

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Mh sry if I misunderstood but I'm a bit confused about the Van name thing. I always thought the Van in van Helsing was part of his title and not a name. Like Ludwig van Beethoven. Therefore translating to "from Beethoven". We still have that here in germany actually, where people have a "von" in front of their surname. Indicating to a once noble family.

I understand if you want to change that though, just wanted to ask.

Honestly it won’t really be discussed all that much besides the Helsing part, but you all are free to imagine it however you’d like. Especially since V’s middle name is Van.

The Van Helsing, Dracula went up against was mainly just called Helsing— I originally just put it as that but you all can put Abraham before it too. You can also just think of it as a modernized version of Van Helsing, but V’s last name is just Helsing.

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requesting 19 and 9 please!

What is one universe/story an OC would fit in to besides the one they live in? (I will just go with different IFs.)

Victor/Victoria: I could also see V fitting in quite well in the story of @sinnersandsaints-linwrites but for a completely different reason.

Flynn/Felicity: Maybe in @the-kingshound? I could see F being someone close to Morien.

Tyler/Taylor: Relics of the Lost Ages come to mind but I don't quite remember what their Tumblr blog is called...

Adrian/Ariana: Possibly Novaturient by @kalorphic? I don't know why, but I can see A just fitting in there.

Damon/Diana: I could see D fitting quite well in the story of @sinnersandsaints-linwrites.

19 Answered Here...

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Out of curiosity... Which RO would prefer to be the big spoon? And the little spoon?

Big Spoon:

Victor/Victoria and Damon/Diana

Medium Spoon:

Adrian/Ariana

Little Spoon:

Flynn/Felicity and Tyler/Taylor

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have V’s family ever dealt with vampires before, or is V is first one in their family to encounter one?

All of V’s Family— except for the majority of the newer generation— have dealt with Vampires and other Monsters before. They’re world renowned Monster Hunter’s after all.

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you’re alive!!! it’s so good to hear from you!!! 💕💖💞

I am! It’s great to be back! I can’t wait for you all to learn more about Dusk Till Dawn!

I hope you’ve been well. 🌹🌹🌹

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The MC: is bored with existence and goes into hibernation

Also the MC: wakes to the constant sensory overload of the 21st century like

There will definitely be a grace period where you all need to get used to stuff.

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19, 20 & 27 please 😄😄

Which OC has had the most lovers/flings/partners?

Victor/Victoria: Has had a couple of flings in the past but they tend to keep to themselves mostly. It's easier not to be hurt that way.

Flynn/Felicity: Hasn't really had any. They had two serious relationships-- that both ended in not the best ways-- but that's pretty much it.

Tyler/Taylor: Has a couple of one-night stands here and there, as well as a smattering of partners, but never any that truly stuck around.

Adrian/Ariana: A few flings here and there, but they're mainly waiting until they find the one.

Damon/Diana: Has lived for a very long time. Out of all the ROs they've had the most lovers.

Which OC gets crushes the easiest?

Victor/Victoria: Doesn't do so at all. It takes them a while to get there and even longer to get them to admit their feelings, but once they're there? They're all in.

Flynn/Felicity: Tends to find interest in a lot of people, but it's not necessarily crushing on someone.

Tyler/Taylor: Hands down they get crushes fairly easily.

Adrian/Ariana: Not too often-- as one might think-- because they look for certain qualities within a person before they truly open their heart to them.

Damon/Diana: Distance is the best strategy. Attachments only lead to heartbreak.

Which OC loves scary movies? Which OC only watches them to cuddle?

Victor/Victoria: Doesn't find them scary at all. Someone could be shivering in their seat with fear beside them and V wouldn't understand at all.

Flynn/Felicity: Doesn't particularly like getting scared-- real life is horrifying enough-- but they don't have an issue with watching horror movies.

Tyler/Taylor: If you don't cuddle them then they won't watch it. That's the deal.

Adrian/Ariana: It usually depends on the movie. Slasher and gorey films don't bother them that much. It's more the psychological stuff that gives them the creeps.

Damon/Diana: Finds all the monsters within the films absolutely ludicrous. Will make heavy commentary on them if you ever watch something with them in that genre.

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5 and 38 please and thanks 💕

What was an OCs first slow dance song? (Just went with songs that fit the ROs in a slow dance.)

Victor/Victoria: Thank God I Found You by Mariah Carey, 98 Degrees, and Joe.

Flynn/Felicity: Love Me Like You Do by Ellie Goulding.

Tyler/Taylor: Thinking Out Loud by Ed Sheeran.

Adrian/Ariana: All Of Me by John Legend.

Damon/Diana: All That Matters by Christina Perri

Drop a fun fact about your OC!

Victor/Victoria: Always took the tales their grandparents-- namely their grandfather-- told them about monsters as just that... tales. It's also partly why they're somewhat distant from their family as a whole. Those tales have taken a toll on their loved ones.

Flynn/Felicity: Has always been fascinated by science. Their parents were murdered when they were younger and the killer was never found. They became a Medical Examiner because they never want someone to go through what they went through.

Tyler/Taylor: Dislikes the taste of garlic. Something that Dracula can comment on-- either in a teasing way or in a general observational manner.

Adrian/Ariana: Has two pets within their apartment that Dracula will be able to interact with-- a Cardigan Corgi named Bandit and a Norwegian Forest Cat named Olaf.

Damon/Diana: Still keeps all of the letters that you sent them in the past. It's one of the only things they've ever kept with them through their numerous moves.

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4 & 30

Which OC can cook? What’s their favorite thing to cook?

Victor/Victoria: Is quite good at cooking actually, but they never actually have enough time/energy to do so. They mainly have takeout or old leftovers. When they're actually able to cook? Chicken Parmesan or Shrimp Scampi is their usual go-to.

Flynn/Felicity: Is a much better baker than they are a chef. They love to make pies and cookies the most, but they're always willing to try something new.

Tyler/Taylor: Isn't the best cook but they're not the worst either. Mainly stick to takeout and things their friends bring over for them.

Adrian/Ariana: Is truly horrible in some things but absolutely amazing in other things-- it's truly just a toss-up with them. They love to make breakfast foods like French Toast or Belgium Waffles.

Damon/Diana: Doesn't really need to cook-- unless you want blood pie or something-- but if they needed to learn then they're a quick study.

Which OC dresses the best? The worst?

Victor/Victoria: Doesn't dress to impress because their job is to blend into the crowd-- not standout. Usually sticks to simple leather jackets, sensible shoes, and a nice shirt. When they actually dress up? It can be quite a shock to the people that know them.

Flynn/Felicity: Is quite knowledgable about fashion but they don't wish to stand out in their work environment so they don't wear the more high-end clothing options that they have.

Tyler/Taylor: Usually just wears a work suit or something that looks formal. Doesn't care about fashion at all in the slightest.

Adrian/Ariana: Always has something new to try on. They're the type of person that looks good in everything they wear.

Damon/Diana: Nothing is too expensive when it comes to clothing for them. Has a good sense of fashion and the wallet to back it up too.

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V is a descendant of Abraham Van Helsing, correct? In that case, why was the “Van” removed from the surname? This is kind of an extremely minor detail, so forgive me if this comes off as nitpicky, but it’s been bugging me and I’m not entirely why.

It’s mainly because I used Van as his first name instead of Abraham, which is why V’s name starts with a V to begin with.

That’s pretty much it.

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14 & 37!!!

Which OC makes their bed every morning? Which one thinks it’s a waste of time?

Victor/Victoria: Does so without fail every single morning. They're not a messy person and that includes their bedroom.

Flynn/Felicity: Likes to keep their space neat-- so they do make their bed every morning.

Tyler/Taylor: They do make their bed every morning, but they don't really care. It's just routine.

Adrian/Ariana: If they think they're going to have company then they'll make, but other than that? Not really.

Damon/Diana: They don't sleep. They have a bed but it's more for show than anything.

Which OC has the best handwriting? The worst?

Victor/Victoria: Despite what appearance may make it seem-- Victor/Victoria has lovely handwriting. A gentle cursive that is fairly easy to read.

Flynn/Felicity: Since a lot of people have to read their reports, Flynn/Felicity adapted their print to make it more legible for anyone. Usually, they write in cursive in their personal notebooks, however.

Tyler/Taylor: A mixture between print and cursive-- if it's more cursive they're not in a rush and if it's more print they are.

Adrian/Ariana: A closely kept together scrawl that is still legible/neat.

Damon/Diana: Something that screams of a person used to class and elegance.