I did it!! I finally fixed the bug at the end and I finished it!!
Couple notes for this update and future ones!
This game will have a happy ending. Despite the way it starts- having to endure without hope, having to face daunting tasks, having to fight and rebel to make the world a better place- the game will end happily.
Aside from primarily being an allegory about the use of AI and the negative impact of it, the story is meant to be a reflection of many things I experience as a trans POC in the United States, and written as a way for me to express my thoughts on many of these things.
I found I couldn't write this story without a happy ending. There are so many things in the world today to fight for and speak out against, but I have hope that we can do it, and we can have our happy ending too.
That being said, there are a lot of themes present in the story not all audiences may be comfortable with. Please read the content warning carefully and contact me if you have any further questions on the content or believe I need to add other content warnings.
Thank you for playing The Kingdom of Auseda and I hope you have a lovely time of it!
Play the update here!
-Oliver 🪿
P.S. Unfortunately there was no space for geese in this chapter. You'll meet one next chapter :)
Would it be possible to have the demo unprivated though? I think you deserve as much time as you want away from any project but it was still really enjoyable as is and it would be a shame in case it ended up being lost for some reason
(Not me forgetting I did that) that’s why you shouldn’t make any decisions sleep deprived and overheated.
Thanks for reminding me, I will do so once I manage to get home!
The surface is off-limits.
No matter what kind of pipe dream you're trying to chase, what manic imagination lured you into believing it's better than the underground shit-hole you grew up in—you'll die there.
They'll kill you. They hate your kind. That's why you're down here in the first place. Don't forget it. Stop trying to look for an exit that doesn't exist.
You are what's known among your people as a seer. Born with the ability to hear the wailing of ancient souls, you move about the underground with your friend, your partner, and your soul-bound to banish them.
If you don't answer their call, you'll end up just like them. Angry, despaired, and clinging to things long past. Your sanity, for one.
People like you are fickle. Your soul has been whisked away into the beyond before. It's a miracle you're alive. People like you are rare. Sacred. Needed to keep your home safe.
So what's going to happen if one day, the call comes from beyond the walls you know? A home with no apparent exit? If you make it outside, will you survive?
Will people try to kill you like they did with your ancestors? Will you manage to soothe the spirit that called to you, or will you go insane while trying?
Or perhaps, will it lead you through an elaborate court full of intrigue and betrayal, where you are forced to pretend to be someone you couldn't be any more different from?
Someone who left behind a murky legacy in their death. One that you're now tasked with solving.
Your closest confidante, and an easily irritable man. Growing up, Páv has always been gifted when it comes to magic. He's a lot stronger than you in that regard.
Thankfully, your close bond allows you to dip into his arcane reservoirs, so that you're not just standing off to the side when combating vengeful spirits.
He'd like it if you were more cautious with it, though. Killjoy.
— He/Him - Bisexual - Introduced in Ch. 1 —
Future ruler of Chánjuān—Land of light.
They have an easy-going attitude about... Anything of importance, really. To a worrying degree. You don't know why they're so respected among court with an attitude like that.
It doesn't help that they refuse to personally debrief you about the wild goose chase they've sent you on.
— They/them - Bisexual - Introduced in Ch. 3 —
Right hand advisor of the sovereign.
A medium—just like you, he claims—and aspiring court mage, who specialises in fortune telling and being the most vain person in the room at all times.
He's charming, flirtatious, and frankly a little intimidating with his quick wits and forked silver tongue.
— He/him - Bisexual - Introduced in Ch. 3 —
You didn't expect a guard to be so easy with her smiles, nor so generous with her attention. Not just with you—with anyone.
She's tall, broad-shouldered, and unmistakably capable. At times, she seems like your only ally who's sound of mind. And her loyalty runs deep.
Maybe a little too deep.
— She/her - Lesbian - Introduced in Ch. 4 —
A noble whose electric-blue gaze seems to pierce right through you. As if seeing beyond that puny façade you're desperately trying to keep up.
He doesn't have the time nor the nerve to fool around, and he makes this very clear at all times. Assertive as they come. Not just matching, but surpassing Páv's caustic streak.
That resolve seems to falter a little around his fellow mage and royal advisor, though.
— He/him - Bisexual - Introduced in Ch. 4 —
You know her so very well, don't you?
You better act like you do, and act good, you hear?
Good luck.
— She/her - Bisexual - Introduced in Ch. 5 —
A fully customisable MC: Name, Pronouns, Gender, Sexuality, Appearance → (Please note that the character whose identity you assume later on is male, and you will be addressed as such by a variety of characters)
A character-driven story with a cast of six romanceable characters, including two planned poly routes (and a pending toxic third one...)
Navigate the royal court and all of its intrigues, and solve the mystery which the strange ghost call has left in its wake.
Your very own feline familiar!
And a lot of optional dynamic smut scenes down the line...
Please make sure to tag me in any posts that remind you of the story/characters, fan art (I love seeing MCs), etc! And don't be shy to suggest more choices to better roleplay as your MC. I can't guarantee that I'll include them, but I will absolutely read and consider any ideas. 💜
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At the end of every month, we will post this roundup, summarizing the IFs that were released or updated! You will also find a list of all the rec lists we posted and what events we held in that particular month!
We decided to do this mainly so that everyone can get a small reminder about the different IFs that have been shared here. With the sheer number of IFs we reblog, it's easy for the older ones to get buried and forgotten about. This is our way to minimize that!
Please note:
Only IFs that were reblogged onto this blog and were originally posted about in the relevant month will be included.
This list will remain static.
IFs List
The Inane Nightingale: It Calls for Blood by @ladyopalette | if intro | dark fiction | demo tba
The Greenhouse by @heli-wuz-here | if intro | low fantasy, romance, horror | demo tba
Iron King's Heir by @ironkingsheir-if | demo update
Excellent Cadavers by @darkfictionjude | demo update
Heir to the Stars by @juno-a | fantasy, adventure, romance | demo release
Blue-Blooded by @blccded | demo release
But You Lived by @butyoulived-if | if intro | thriller, mystery | demo tba
Starburster by @starburster-if | if intro | stardom, movie star | demo tba
The Golden Wolf and the Silver Shepherd by @goldenwolfsilvershepherd-if | demo update
Sinistratum by @krogpile | demo update
The Liferaft Network by @theliferaftnetwork-if | if intro | modern mystery | demo tba
Pact by @pact-if | if intro | fantasy | demo tba
Unforgiven by @unforgiven-if | if intro | sci-fi, cyberpunk/space punk, spy thriller | demo tba
The Words You Say by @twys-if | if intro | academic setting | demo tba
Anything for the Crown by @anything4thecrown-if | demo update
Sadeans by @tifa-writes | demo update
Moonbathing by @moonbathing-if | demo release
The Kingdom of Auseda by @tkoa-if | fantasy | demo available
Crash Course in You by @fakeyellow | demo update
Pactbinder by @pactbinder-if | demo update
Don't Forget to Scream by @dontforgettoscream-if | if intro | comedy, thriller, romance | demo tba
Penelope and Her Guest by @surprise-iguana | completed if | submission
Final Cut by @finalcut-if | if intro | stardom | demo available
Lies of Elphame by @kafieldev | if intro | fae court, romance, mystery/detective | demo tba | submission
Herotome by @herotome | completed vn | superhero dating sim | submission
Sunkissed by @sunkissed-if | if intro | slice-of-life | demo tba
Negative Exposure by @negativeexposure-if | demo update
A Thousand Melodies by @kittybraz | if intro | stardom, opera, crime | demo tba
Benedictus Deus by @benedictusdeus | if intro | fantasy, romance | demo available
Libercage by @libercage-if | if intro | vampire, dark fantasy | demo tba
Dormant Star by @dormantstar-if | demo release
Wolf Set Free by @wolfsetfree-if | demo update
The Split by @the-split-if | demo update
What Remains in the Dark by @whatremainsinthedark-if | if intro | modern, apocalyptic | demo tba
Our Life: Now & Forever by @gb-patch |vn intro | slice-of life | demo available
The Tender Darkness by @tenderly-if | if intro | dark romance, fantasy | demo tba
Lost Boys Everywhere by @lostboys-if | if intro | based on fairy tales | demo tba
Hey folks!
The Scarlet Hollow Rumors Update, a 60,000-word expansion to Episode 5, is out now! This is the last major content update before the release of the game's final chapters. If you've yet to play Scarlet Hollow, the release of this update is the perfect time to catch up, and the game is 25% off on Steam for the next two weeks!
On top of this, we've also just released a new Supporter Pack DLC on Steam that contains a lossless version of the game's soundtrack (over 80 tracks), 34 pieces of concept art, and over 85 HD wallpapers. This DLC will continue to update with additional tracks and art in the future.
If you already own at least one of the (now retired) soundtrack DLCs on Steam, you've either already received this new DLC as a free upgrade, or will be receiving it shortly.
As for what's in the Rumors Update...
SPOILERS UNDER THE CUT
Episode 5
The Episode 5 panic sequence now has an option to visit Scarlet Hollow's First Baptist Church if certain conditions have been met.
We've gone to great lengths to expand the lead-up to Episode 5's farm sequence across most methods of reaching the farms, this includes:
If the player travels with Avery to the farms, there's a new transition scene that takes place during the ride over.
If the player travels with Doctor Kelly to the farms, there's a new transition scene that takes place during the ride over.
If the player was arrested, there's a brief transition scene that takes place during the ride to the farms.
Stella's farm sequence has been greatly expanded.
For players reaching the farms alone, with Reese, with Doctor Kelly, with Tabitha, and with Stella, there's an opportunity to discuss the situation with Irma before continuing forward.
The player's rescue from the squad car has been expanded.
The Tabitha office confrontation has been rebalanced. Overall, it should be more difficult to get the "breakdown" resolution than it was previously, though it should be a little easier for builds that were underpowered for this confrontation.
Keen Eye has received significant buffs, including access to new information in the Estate, unique dialogue options for the Tabitha office confrontation, and gentle social cues that give the player a sense of what actions might be received well or poorly in high stakes social situations.
If the player is romancing Reese in a worldstate where they used the (Hot) trait save in Episode 4, they will now have an option to insist they talk to Tabitha instead of being forced to go to the farms.
The Fusion!Avery sequence has been reworked for greater visual and textual clarity.
Episode 2
Added a confirmation screen before taking The Roads Untraveled route in Episode 2, with in-universe narration suggesting that the player might miss out on things by staying at the Estate.
We think this route provides a compelling perspective on certain characters and events, but it also makes the game’s social elements harder to navigate, and it makes it easy to miss context around Avery and Julius. We think it’s best to take on a second playthrough, but we also don’t want to fully restrict players from taking options that feel correct for their characters. Hopefully this nudge balances things out!
Expanding on the above, the player now has the option to return to the Estate in Episode 2 after visiting town, allowing for more exploration (General Store + Diner) without committing to the Stella/Kaneeka library route. This opens up Avery’s content and Julius’ introduction in the diner while still allowing the player to roleplay as avoiding danger and respecting Tabitha’s wishes.
Removed the Street Smart requirement for giving Isaacs the player’s contact information specifically for The Roads Untraveled mines route. This should both open up more story avenues for players taking this route, and serve to boost player relationships compared to the default route. Snitching on the strike should give the player an opportunity to avoid Tabitha’s hangout without taking a further penalty to her relationship, and also opens up an opportunity to take a hangout with another character.
Episode 3
Avery’s brief scene in the general store in Episode 3 now occurs across all playthroughs. Previously, it only occurred if the player missed Avery’s introduction in the first two chapters.
Powerful Build can now prevent Tabitha from sacrificing herself in the player's stead.
Episode 4
Our original plan for this update was to add an extra resolution to the clinic conflict where a player with Powerful Build could use the axe to subdue Reese, allowing them to replicate the outcomes of calling Tabitha to the clinic without her presence. We ultimately decided to cut this addition because it wasn't meeting our quality standards, and it felt like it undermined the development of other characters in the scene without meaningfully heightening the narrative in other ways.
Instead, we've removed the interaction where the player can pick up the axe during the clinic conflict.
Loosened the restrictions on starting Oscar's romance.
There's plenty of other small changes sprinkled throughout the text for you to find as well
Happy hunting!
Tony and Abby
Issue 65 Release of the Amare Fortnightly Bulletin (Jul 16 - Jul 31)
Hello everyone!
Issue #65 of the Amare Bulletin is out now! 🎉
As July draws to a close, the Amare community continues to bring us an exciting mix of magical adventures, supernatural romance, and long-awaited releases. This fortnight features everything from completed games and early access launches to fresh demos, major updates, and new crowdfunding campaigns.
Inside, you'll find:
New full releases, Early Access launches, demos, and DLC across fantasy, boys' love, otome, monster romance, and supernatural stories
Game updates and wishlist announcements
Crowdfunding highlights, including a newly launched campaign and a fully funded project entering its final week
A selection of new stories to add to your wishlist, with dark fantasy, isekai, and slice-of-life romances on the horizon
~ The Amare Bulletin Team
A gentle reminder that if you use the #amaregamesbulletin tag, it really helps us find your game news. It’s getting harder and harder to find news with the algorithms hiding things lately, and we really don’t want to miss anyone.
Hello everyone! Issue #65 of the Amare Bulletin is out now! 🎉 As July draws to a close, the Amare community continues to bring us an excitin
Demo is finally here. A big thank you to everybody for waiting! This is about a quarter of the prologue with the next 3/4ths coming out sometime in August, it's looking to be about 35-40k words by the time I'm finished, probably more (Excluding the grammar and punctuation fixes that I'll inevitably be adding to the first 10k words).
In the current Demo you will:
- Pet a deer
- Go exploring
- Go for a swim
- "Meet" two of the ROs
- Crash a party
There are also two paths here that will come into play in the second update so try them both out and see which one you like better.
If you have any feedback or bug reports please send them to my ask box.
Hope you enjoy!
@interact-if
Update 26: Sinistratum (150K; 2.52 Million Total Words)
Sinistratum
@interact-if
Update 26: 150K of new content.
All paths converge as, defeated, we are taken to the Scorned Elf city, a vast, living spider called Sinistratum.
Get a taste of Scorned Elf society, infected with a bizarre shame-based hierarchy.
Meet Resiva Phiidae, mother of Raith and Revira, once wife of Gravian Evagrey.
Learn our fate, as some loose ends are tied up.
Observe the kindling of 'new hope'.
Find out how Behatland sees us, based on the rumours drifting through the etherwaves.
This is it, the final story update, the final point of change, from where our MC abandons their past to set their mind on being the possible hero the world needs.
We made it, folks. Still have many things to do before I send this away to Hosted Games, but the lion's share is done.
Please report bugs and typos.
Join the discussion on the Hosted Games Forum:
NEW LINK- One of the foundations of testing HG and CoG WIPS, Dashingdon, is sadly closing down. Play the demo from this new link, and please
Continue the story as a Krog-Tier Patreon, gaining access to lore, polls, and the latest build. Krog-Tier patrons can play the BETA +1 build, with checkpoints, achievements, and a limited cheat mode.
Get more from Krog Pile on Patreon. Join for free or become a member for just $2.50/month. This Patreon is all about my Interactive Fiction,
The Golden Wolf and the Silver Shepherd is an interactive text novel set in medieval Spain, blending fantasy and romance.
Disclaimer: Some places, culture, and gastronomy are based on reality (mostly food). The links take you to the related Wikipedia page.
The Golden Wolf and the Silver Shepherd
Once upon a time, there was a wolf who fell in love with a sheep.
But their love made everything bleed, even the sky.
Betrayed.
Stabbed.
They could do nothing in that life.
But...
And in this life?
FEATURES
Play as male, female, or nonbinary; cis or trans; gay, straight, or bisexual; asexual.
One main romance, five secondary romances and some flings.
Take your flock of nine with you.
Some choices have consequences, affecting not only you but also others.
Meet your past lives.
At the end of some chapters, see through the eyes of other characters. (They will be implemented over time.)
WARNINGS
The contents include blood, death, and gore.
This is not suitable for people who are adverse to touch.
Stalking and obsession with the main character.
Religious themes, racism and mention of conquest.
Some characters show signs of jealousy, however one in particular is toxic.
ROMANCE OPTIONS
[MAIN] Raorne (M/W), a god who can transform into a wolf. And, of course, your soulmate through all your lives.
On the surface, they appear stoic, but beneath lies a warm and protective nature, driven to do what is right. Popular for their divine beauty, they make people's hearts flutter, becoming something good and useful(until it isn't so anymore).
[SECONDARY] Felipe (M), your childhood friend, neighbor and twin of Carlos (the older one).
His personality can only be described as fake. Despite his calm and submissive nature, he hides someone who wants to protect something for once in his life; unfortunately, that means going to a very dangerous extreme.
Careful.
[SECONDARY] Carlos (M), your childhood friend, neighbor and twin of Felipe (the younger one).
Willing to help and, at times, a bit of a show-off. He adores his family and friends, especially his brother, despite being aware of what his little brother truly harbors in his heart.
Sadly, the future that awaits him seems full of shackles.
[SECONDARY] Aisha (W), merchant from Muqadish and an artisan, who travel around Terra.
A woman who has explored much of the world and is eager to learn more. An artist with her hands, and creator of some of the most exquisite pieces in her country, thanks to her creative and charismatic mind.
[SECONDARY] ?? (W/M), someone who appears in your memories and sometimes takes over someone else's body.
They are nothing but pain and lies, they who once poisoned the world. Who says they won't do it again to win the heart of the one they love most?
[SECONDARY] ?? (W/M/NB), romance is in the air, as is their music. Some call them bard, others harbinger of misfortune.
People crowd around them to listen to them, to feel their music, and to win their hearts. However, all they want is to play music and reach the right person. Will you be able to discover what their fingers are plying?
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Guides and other resources will be added to the top of the post over time.
You want the king's head for the death of your family, but what are you willing to do to achieve it? You are a mage, which means death in the kingdom of Valencino. Constantly having to be on guard for mage hunters and being able to trust few is making your goals of revenge quite difficult, however, you have finally found an opportunity for the revenge you so desire that you just can't refuse. A job at the palace under the employment of the queen, but could this opportunity be more trouble than it's worth?
The Queen
A caged bird, or a weapon? No one knows the true nature of the queen's circumstances, and few care to. Disingenuous, Willful, and Quick-Tempered, will you be among the few who gain Mira’s trust?
(Only romanceable by F/NB MC’s)
The Entertainer
Alethea is a musician for The Queen who is known to frequent the taverns of Valencino. Known for her charming smile and sweet-talking ways, none take the poor entertainer seriously, well, that is, except for you and Eliseo.
(Romanceable by any MC)
???
They are onto you.
(Romanceable by M/NB MC’s)
The Knight
They are always seen by the queen's side, never wavering in the commitment they’ve been sworn to. Yet some question who their loyalty is truly to, their house? The Queen? Valencino?
(Romanceable by any MC and Gender Selectable)
The Princess
Terrene, the Princess of Valencino, the disinherited heir of the throne and therefore one of your best possible bets at an ally, that is, if you are okay with compromising your morals, not one known for forgiveness, and with a quite ruthless streak, most fear the consequences of opposing her.
(Romanceable by any MC)
The Bestfriend
Your best friend, Eliseo, a fellow mage, you have had only each other in the past, and you would never question Eliseo's loyalty to you. He wants freedom and your revenge, yet you both share the same goal: the death of the King.
This game is 18+ and features very dark themes I support none of the dark themes featured in this game!!! When the demo comes out or when I have the time (I am very busy so it might take a while) I will post a full content warning. If you have any questions or concerns before then however do not be afraid to send me a message or an ask about it thank you all for checking out my game and I hope you have a great rest of your day!
Not that the scope of Princess of Swords would necessarily cover this question, but:
You are a medieval yeoman or equivalent. Your king is very popular, and his queen is very glamorous. They are in their 40s and have not produced an heir. The queen is caught in adultery and the king spares but divorces her. He immediately remarries a girl half his age; she wasn't openly his mistress but it raises questions. She is the princess of a country that you are technically united with, but have not always had great relations with.
Do you welcome her with cheers, boos, or vague pleasure that there's something to gossip/party over?
word count (in total): 15.9K (without code) [+9.6K]
mobile friendly (i hope) and playable in browser.
chapter two!! after two whole years!!
it’s short again (sorry about that), but chapter three will definitely make up for it.
meet el and aksel.
matchmake maddox and n a little…if you want.
bulked out the first chapter a little bit.
i was struggling with the stat bars after two years of not touching twine, so i stripped the stats back to the absolute basics, but they work now…so a win is a win!
changed the plot a little, tiny bit. it just makes more sense to me now.
next update:
chapter three! which will involve your journey to the site of the first clue, some parkour, maybe a mummy encounter, and meeting menna.
sort out the profile section.
anyway. here’s to hoping we don’t have to wait another two years for my brain to reengage with this.
once again, my writing is never going to win me awards, but i’m having fun and that’s the main thing imo. so, i hope you enjoy playing along! please let me know if you find any spelling/grammar/tense mistakes!
was going to give a shoutout to @/innerdemons-if for the template, but they’ve deactivated :(
ai disclosure: no ai was used during the writing or coding process.
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