One night you are faced with a dream that alters something within you, forcing you to return to your now abandoned childhood home to search for answers.
Little do you know that the house is connected to another realm where darkness reigns and sunlight is nothing but a distant notion; a realm your family appears to be mysteriously involved with.
Upon encountering a group of paranormal beings of unknown nature, you are drawn further into a strange and unsettling existence as you strive to uncover the truth of your past and find your way back home.
Whatever path you choose, remember to look out for your own shadow.
"The Shadow Society" was first published in 2020 and is now in the process of being rewritten. The new version leans more into mystery elements with added focus on characters, relationships and how they are forged in a world where nothing is certain.
One sequel is planned to release once the rewrite is finished.
* Play as a male, female or non-binary main character whose personality, actions and appearance are shaped entirely by your choices.
* Play as gay, bi, straight, aromantic or asexual.
* Discover a hidden world and take the first steps in uncovering its secrets.
* Pursue one of five love interests along with two hidden ones, become entangled in a triangle between two siblings or remain single.
* Determine who to trust and who to shun, who to befriend and who to antagonize, among a cast of characters with differing secrets and motivations.
* Experience a story that explores the meaning of reality and illusion, truth and deceit, in a world of shadows that mirrors our own.
Their eyes, cold and piercing, seem filled with bitter truths that they refuse to share. They protect their knowledge fiercely and disclose only what they believe they need to when the situation calls for it. Some call them arrogant, but to that they would retort that they are the only one who can do what needs to be done. Once they want something, they don't hesitate to pursue it.
Appearance (male version): His face is angular and pale, his lashes the same silver-white shade as that of his hair. He has a faded haircut with a back-slick. He wears navy blue clothing that is as immaculate as it is sophisticated.
Appearance (version): Her face is angular and pale, her lashes fringes of silver-white. The sides of her head are shaved, the rest of her hair gathered in a ponytail that reaches just past her waist. Her lips are painted red. She wears navy blue clothing that is as immaculate as it is sophisticated.
There is something palpably playful about their gaze. When turned your way, it seems to shine with the same kind of interest a child might show a shiny new toy. Though jovial and charming, there's something just beneath the surface of their demeanor that gives the impression that something far less pleasant lurks within. G has certain obsessive tendencies - their tireless interest in anything related to the 'Sunworld', as they are prone to call your home, for one - and seems to prefer the company of humans to the company of their own kind.
Appearance (both versions): They have tawny skin that contrasts with their short, blond hair. Their clothing style is eclectic and flashy, their pointed ears lined with piercings. Their face is round with a slightly upturned nose.
Their dark eyes hold a palpable warmth, alight with zest that could lure a smile from even the most jaded of people. But at times, when they think you aren’t looking, that spark seems to dim, the faint creases in their face appearing more prominent.
They are quick with quips and remarks they most likely hope others find witty, and equally quick to lend an ear and protect the things they care about.
Appearance (male version): His hair is dark brown, thick and tousled, often falling into his eyes. As an avid athlete he works out frequently, sporting a toned and muscular figure as a result. His clothing style is simple and comfortable, rarely going beyond casual jeans, t-shirts and sneakers.
Appearance (female version): Her hair is dark brown and thick, often pulled back in a high ponytail. As an avid athlete she works out frequently, sporting a toned and muscular figure as a result. Her clothing style is simple and comfortable, rarely going beyond casual jeans, t-shirts and sneakers.
Bereft of the ability to speak, they somehow still appear more forthcoming than the people they surround themselves with. They hold a loyalty to A that is difficult to comprehend, especially when the latter's morals and actions seem to clash with what Q would normally agree with.
There appears to be a divide between them and the others in their group, a silent tension difficult to put into words. Though they rarely seek others out willingly, their eyes are kind, and when gazing upon someone they care about, an inner warmth shines through.
Appearance (male version): Faint freckles cover his creamy skin; whatever of it is visible beneath the oversized shirt and pants he’s wearing, anyway. His red hair is curly and unevenly cut, long in the front and short in the back. He wears a dark muzzle that covers his mouth and hose.
Appearance (female version): Faint freckles cover her creamy skin; whatever of it is visible beneath the oversized shirt and pants she’s wearing, anyway. Her red hair is curly and wild, reaching her waist. She wears a dark muzzle that covers her mouth and hose.
Their gaze is withdrawn, bordering on hostile, their eyes a pair of flames that seem to want to burn whoever they’re aimed at. They hide themselves behind long, black hair and a hood, wielding snark and sharp comments as weapons to fend off deeper probing into their psyche. For all their posturing, they get embarrassed easily and may not be quite as laidback as they hope to appear.
Appearance (male version): His skin is medium-dark, the half of his face that he deigns to show sharp and eye-catching. His hair is long and black, some of it hanging loose while the rest is fixed in small braids. He has faint stubble that runs along his jaw and chin and a small gap between his front teeth that he'd rather keep hidden.
Appearance (female version): Her skin is medium-dark, the half of her face that she deigns to show sharp and eye-catching. Her hair is long and black, some of it hanging loose while the rest is fixed in small braids. She wears black lipstick and has a small gap between her front teeth that she'd rather keep hidden.
2 more character descriptions will be added at a later date.
Written/reworked chapters: Prologue, chapter 1, beginning of chapter 2.
Edited chapters: Prologue, chapter 1
Total wordcount: Around 15k as of end of March 2025
Demo: TBA (Estimated release date: 19th - 20th of April)
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