Hidden Demon is an interactive fiction set within a world filled with superheroes and villains. Will you find your place among them?
Genre(s): Superhero, Romance, Heist, Action, and Adventure. (It can get dark depending on your choices.)
Setting: Los Angeles, California
Warning(s): This story is rated 18+ for depictions of violence, torture, death, alcohol consumption, (possible) drug use, sexual themes, strong language, blood, and dark themes.
Scenario/NSFW asks are more than welcomed.
Los Angeles is commonly referred to as the City of Angels. Of course, that’s before the sun falls beneath the horizon and the demons come out to play. Less than reputable folk coming out of the woodworks to turn the city into their own playground; free of their masks that the day brings.
You’re among that very crowd; some of them you see as close friends. You weren’t anyone that has truly made a name for themselves— yet— but the person you work for has a presence that no one would ever go up against.
The Morrigan wasn’t one anyone would ever want to cross.
You don’t know what you’d be without them— as you had simply been a broke college graduate when they found you— but you know that they’ve given you more opportunities than many in this city get.
Which is why, when they sit you down and explain their newest plan, you agree without much complaints.
How hard can it possibly be?
Customizable MC: name, nickname (if desired), gender, sexuality, villain name (that some people may not use), hobbies, and more!
Play as the henchman to one of the most feared villains in the Western Hemisphere; a figure that few have ever seen and lived to tell the tale.
Experience flashbacks to the moment(s) that changed your life forever; where you were just a poor, graduated, college student that needed to figure out how to make ends meet.
Will you be the water to your bosses fire? Or will you only fan the flames more?
Help your boss with the crime of the century— their words— as you do other odd jobs to prepare for the big one.
Make sure you don’t stay out too late. You don’t want to have your daily life suffer because of it. Can’t have people questioning you after all.
Romance 1 of 5 possible options; including your boss or clueless roommate.
Make sure you spend some time with your dog, okay? Or you’ll get puppy eyes.
Remember not to get caught! Or it’ll be very awkward when your boss has to bail you out.
Nathan/Natasha Frost - The Morrigan
31 [6’4” | Blue-Green Eyes | Raven Black Hair]
You’ve been working for your boss for about four years now and, within that time, you’ve learned quite a bit about them. Like how they’re actually the CEO of Frost Industries that uses their multitude of connections for their nightly habits. Or how they’re the biggest sap for romance novels. Of course, their cold exterior only ever melts around you but that doesn’t mean they’re any less dangerous. They’re just a tiger lying in wait for the time to strike; you always need to remember that.
Richard/Rosalie Shepherd - The Stranger
32 [6’1” | Slate Grey Eyes | Golden Blonde Hair]
A friendly stranger that you’ve met in your building a couple times— conversation passing easily between you both— and you can’t help but wonder if anything more could come of it. You also can’t help but feel like you’ve seen them somewhere before; barring the times you’ve seen them waiting for the elevator in the lobby of your building. You just can’t quite put your finger on where you’ve seen them before. Their gentle demeanor seemingly off to you somehow; though you have no doubt that it’s real.
Jace/Jade Cassidy - The Roommate
28 [5’8” | Golden-Brown Eyes | Onyx Black Hair]
Your roommate— who also happens to be your best friend— that has no idea what you do during your supposed “night-shifts”. Even when you can see the question in their eyes they never put it to words; instead they simply leave notes for you whenever you get back. Notes that detail various things— laundries done, leftovers in the fridge for you, left a message for you from your mom— you don’t know what you’d do without them. Which is why you haven’t told them what you do; you didn’t want to find out.
Oliver/Olivia Jones - The Enigma
29 [5’10” | Dark Brown Eyes | Light Brown Hair]
Even years after you started working for your boss, you never truly interacted with the other henchman that they employed; at least of the ones that spent any true time with them. Their cold exterior, no nonsense behavior, and biting retorts, was a good deterrent for anyone trying to get close. However, with the new heist being an all hands on deck situation, will you get to know them better than you ever thought you would?
Adel/Adele Michelson - The Federal Agent
30 [6’0” | Hazel Eyes | Dark Auburn Hair]
An investigator that decided the seemingly random chain of events within LA wasn’t actually random. You wouldn’t be too worried about them if it wasn’t for the fact that you kept running into them; seriously when did the feds actually start being competent? With their flirtatious remarks and cocksure grin, you knew that you were in trouble. As you get closer you know you’re playing with a ticking time bomb; will you be able to throw it away before the explosion? Or will you gladly burn in the inferno it causes?
They’re a no-nonsense kind of boss if they truly want to get something done. Expect you to give them the best as they give you the best tools to accomplish said feat.
If it’s more of a lull period than they’re a bit softer around the edges.
I’m so excited and interested in this games concept 👀. I did want to ask about MC’s possible dynamic with their boss: is it similar to henchmen like (forgive me for using this example) the minions or like evil boss and their favorite secretary?
It’s more-so evil boss and their favorite secretary. Whether you’re a Kronk, Iago, or Igor, or something else is all up to you.
But anyway can u describe each ros route in a few words
Nathan/Natasha: Their route is about discovering what has always made you so special to them. What’s been blatantly staring at you both for so long but you’ve too blind to notice.
Richard/Rosalie: Discovering who you both truly are and moving forward together (or separating with only what could have been following). It’s about coming together in an honest way that could potentially lead to disaster.
Jace/Jade: Turning something familiar into something more (but with a tinge of familiarity). Of honesty and acceptance. Letting go of the past— in some ways— and moving forward to a different future.
Oliver/Olivia: Digging a bit deeper than what the surface level provides. Finding out what few have even tried to discover. Allowing the ice to melt and showcase who’s underneath.
Adel/Adele: Back and forth quips that eventually leads to something more. Suddenly you don’t mind so much when they show up and disrupt your plans. Or how their smirk doesn’t annoy as much as it did before.
