Leia Talon: Interactive Fiction

Romantasy IF novels about deep magic and legendary love. The Eternal Library WIP Ink and Intrigue: Published Their Majesties' Pleasure: Published

[leiatalon]

The Eternal Library: a Romantasy Retelling IF (WIP)

What if Cinderella and the prince grew up together?

What if the king was the evil one?

What if the missing piece wasn’t a glass slipper, but ancient memories buried in your soul?

Fight for forbidden love in a cruel kingdom and forge alliances with the heir to the crown.

Buried beneath the sprawling castle at the heart of Minare is a room most think is legend: the Library of Souls. As a member of the royal cleaning staff—and one with Fae-blood—sneaking into the Eternal Library is a dangerous idea, but you risk it for a ritual that gives you the skills of your warrior ancestor and a mission that spans lifetimes.

Destiny calls your warrior spirit to wake.

Assassins are infiltrating the castle.

The kingdom is ripe for change, and it needs your help.

Your soul has waited lifetimes for the chance to put things right.

Now, it’s time.

Play as male, female, or nonbinary; gay, straight, bi; asexual; monogamous or polyamorous.

Romance or befriend a scholarly prince, a down-to-earth princess, a scarred soldier, a soft-spoken spy, a sweet-hearted maid, or a Fae warrior-mage. 3 male and 3 female ROs: Romance character descriptions.

This is a SLOW BURN ROMANCE. Optional explicit scenes will be offered at the end of the game, but it’ll be a while before we get to those. Enjoy the secret glances and deep yearning until then. ❤️

This is a standalone story set in the same world as Their Majesties’ Pleasure and Ink and Intrigue. You do not need to have played either of those games to enjoy this one.

Public demo wordcount: 218,000 Patreon demo wordcount: 245,000

Play the ETERNAL LIBRARY DEMO for Free!

Join the conversation on the CoG forum thread.

Subscribe to my Patreon for bonus scenes, worldbuilding secrets, and early access to demo updates! 👑

[leiatalon]

Hi! Just tried to play chapter 6 in the free demo but couldn't start the chapter. im doing the poly route and im returning on the ship at the end of chapter 5 of that helps.

This is the error message I get:

Error: 06_slighted_queen line 32: label 'rescue_return1' already defined on line 12

Hi there! You're the third person to report this bug, which gives me a great opportunity to practice humility. I did indeed rush a bug fix and create another code bug in the process.

Rather frustrating, for you and for me as I'm generally more careful than that, but it was an easy fix and the new file is live.

Should work now. Thanks for your patience! I hope you enjoy the story!

[leiatalon]

Hello! I was trying to read new public update, but then I clicked “New Chapter” (it was supposed to be 6th chapter) this popped:

Error: 06_slighted_queen line 32: label 'rescue_return1' already defined on line 12

I hope its okay to send you this here. Regardless thank you for updating and I wish you victory battling these bugs ❤️

Hi! Thank you for reporting the bug. It was a simple mistake of me rushing to get another bug fix updated. smh. I apologize for the incovenience, but yes! This is a fine place to report such things.

Thanks for playing! Hopefully we've got all the bugs ironed out now, but do let me know if you run into anything else! 👑

[leiatalon]

Hi Leia!!!

So I was reading through chapter 6 when due to some circumstances I decided to reply it and start over from the end of chapter 5. But when I wanted to proceed to the next chapter from the last page of the fifth chapter I came across an error which said this: "Uncaught Error: 06_slighted_queen line 32: label 'rescue_return1' already defined on line 12"

😭😭 I replayed the demo from the very beginning but it was still there help I want to read chapter 6 so bad🙏

Yup. I messed that one up. Thanks for reporting it and I'm so sorry for the interruption! That was me copying and pasting the file improperly after fixing another bug. I've uploaded the proper file now so it should work.

This is what happens when I rush. I tested the code on another project, which worked fine, copy and pasted the updated file into the demo version, and somehow missed the top bit of code/story, so it glitched out. Deepest apologies. Thanks for bringing it to my attention! Should be good now. I've tested the demo project (again) and it checked out. Hopefully no more road blocks in your game play.

Thanks for reading The Eternal Library!

[leiatalon]

Started playing. Chose Dorian as first romance. met Collin. made new mc for Collin romance. realized there was poly with both of them. going insane.

Not sure how I didn't see this until now, but yeah. The struggle is real. The great thing is you can play it through each way and decide which approach you like best! ☺️

Have fun! Thanks for reading The Eternal Library! 🎉

[leiatalon]

Hello Leia. I was reading through the update for Chapter 6 public demo and came across an error that stopped the story from progressing. Apologies if I'm sending this to the wrong place, I wasn't sure how else to report it.

It's on a Colin romance route just after this line "His use of the royal "We" sends Queen Gloresta's eyebrows into a sharp arch. She's not the only one who notices.". All three options stop progress from being made.

The error code box said as follows:

06_slighted_queen line 2548: invalid @{} at letter 69; navy is equal to 3 but there are only 2 options

Doh! That's right near the end of chapter six. I'm sorry that stopped your play. Thanks so much for catching this and reporting it!

I've corrected that error and uploaded new files. It was only one scene file and not the startup so hopefully your saves still work, and hopefully there aren't any more code bugs in there.

Thanks for reading and for helping me make it better for everyone else by getting that error to me so fast!

🌺 Leia 🌺

[leiatalon]

The Eternal Library: Public Demo Update 🎉

It's been quite a while since I last released a public demo update for The Eternal Library. I wanted to wait until I had enough new material to make it worth your while, and I'm happy to report it's finally time!

This update gives you access to the story up through chapter six, which includes approximately 38,000 words of new material. Current word counts are as follows:

Public Demo: 218k Patreon Demo: 245k

Play The Eternal Library Public Demo on CoGDemos!

If you want access to the first half of chapter seven, which is approximately 27,000 words more, you can become a Patreon member and get instant access. Chapter seven is juicy and wonderful, and it might be a while before it's available to the public demo.

That said, this free public update carries a lot of weight on its own and I'm thrilled for you to read it!

I've been writing this WIP a bit slower than my previous projects. It's so nice to go at my own pace, chipping away at it without stressing over deadlines. My work-life balance is wonderful and it makes me enjoy the story that much more. I'm not rushing through nor sacrificing time I should be spending with family. Though this means it takes longer to complete each chapter, it's well worth it to avoid burnout and maintain my love of this story!

New material includes:

Prince Kedrick's return, with Dorian and his team (which might include the MC).

Time with Gemma, Marienna, Collin, Dorian, or Sevitas, depending on the RO.

The return of Prince La'rast.

A very happy Princess Khanna.

Diplomatic strategy.

A chance to help Prince Collin win over the court.

A fiasco at a feast.

Court intrigue.

And much more!

As always, please let me know if you find typos, bugs, or continuity errors. I do an editing pass but don't have time to play through the game every time I update, so I absolutely appreciate knowing if I've missed something or messed up. You can report errors here or on the CoG forum.

Play The Eternal Library Public Demo for FREE!

I hope you enjoy the demo update! ☺️

If you know anyone who might enjoy it, please share this with them! 👑

Thanks so much for following along as I write The Eternal Library! 🙌

🌺 Leia 🌺

[when-life-gives-you-lemons-if]

Submitted!

Hey… um… it's done.

I just submitted When Life Gives You Lemons to Hosted Games. Here are some FAQs:

1: When will the game come out? A: I don't know yet. Hosted Games will have someone read through the entire game, and they'll send me feedback on anything they want changed or removed. That process takes some time, so please hang in there. I'll share updates as soon as I know more.

2: How much will the game cost? A: I don't know. As the author, I don't decide the price. Hosted Games does, and we'll only find out once the game is released.

3: How many words is the game? A: Notepad says it's around 901,582 words (including code), but it could be a bit less. I was hoping to hit a million, but it is what it is.

4: How many chapters are there in total? A: 12 chapters.

5: Who are the ROs? A: There are 6 ROs in total: the teacher, the neighbor, the ex/childhood friend, the cop, the barista, and the boss/co-worker. All are gender-selectable.

6: So what now? A: I need to finalize The Wedding for release in June on Steam and Itch.io. After that, I'll focus on Patreon content, (I've been neglecting Patreon for a while. 😭) then on finishing A Taste of Heat (formerly Spices of the Heart).

Please consider buying the game when it comes out. As the author, I will mostly receive about 25% of the revenue, while Hosted Games takes 75%. It sucks, but that's how it works.

The public demo on COGDemos will be taken down on May 15.

This game started as side content for Patreon and officially went live in July 2022. It's crazy to think that four years later, it's become something people love, and hopefully it'll get released. Thank you again to everyone for the love and support. 💕

I can die now, and you'll have this to remember me.

[barbwritesstuff]

I genuinely think interactive fiction is an underappreciated art form.

[barbwritesstuff]

Just to clarify. All this is interactive fiction:

IF is any storytelling wherein the storyteller has to change the narrative based on the choices of the person engaging with the story. I write both interactive and linear fiction, and while some stories are better linear, some are better interactive, and it's hard to make a story that is satisfying not just in one way, but in many.

[dawn-reveries]

The Interactive Fiction Competition is still a thing in 2026 & they gave a database! https://ifdb.org

[leiatalon]

The Eternal Library: Chapter Six is Finished! 🎉

✨ The Early Access Demo is updated! ✨

👑 Patreon members have access to the full WIP, including chapter six in its entirety. ❤️⚔️❤️

The Eternal Library: Early Access Demo Update! 🎉 | Leia Talon

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Fun fact: Chapter Six was creeping toward novel wordcount territory so I cut the thing in half.

💃 The good news: this chapter is complete at 37,000 words.

The bad news: I'm looking at chapter seven wondering how big it's going to get. 😆

Because I moved a large section of story from ch6 to ch7, I had to rethink the chapter title. Here's the new header:

Some of the things I love about this chapter:

There are a bunch of reunions, which means feasting and celebrating, and a whole tangle of threads weaving back together.

The MC enters the court in a real way. Power dynamics continue to shift, intrigue thickens, and the stakes keep getting higher.

There are more opportunities for time with the RO, and a point of no return where feelings are made clear and romance turns up a notch.

Current wordcounts:

Public demo ~ 180,000 words

Patreon demo ~ 220,000 words

I've thought about releasing half of chapter six on the public demo soonish, but it might be preferable for players if I wait another month and release the whole chapter at once.

I feel like bigger updates are better, even if it's a longer wait in between. When I update the full demo it resets saves so you have to start over. I want to make it worth your while, so I might wait on the public demo update until I can release the full chapter.

I'm looking forward to getting started on chapter seven! It has one of my favorite scenes in the entire story, and it will be interesting to see how the material from my manuscript translates into interactive fiction. I have ideas outlined, but it's always a discovery as I get into it and the possibilities unfold. That's part of the fun! 😊

Thanks for reading, thanks for sharing, and thanks for following along as I write The Eternal Library! ✨

🌺 Leia 🌺

[doriana-gray-games]

🔮✨A Courting of Curses ✨🔮

Play as your own villainess in this 3D romance RPG! Romance four mysterious suitors that bring survival or destruction. Live your life in a Magical Academy, trapped in a day/night cycle: study, socialise, and fight for your life—then do it all over again.

Steam page link

OK THE TRAILER AND STEAM PAGE IS OUT NOW

AHHHHHHHHHH—

[leiatalon]

The Eternal Library: Public Demo Update! 🎉

It's live! I've updated the public demo of The Eternal Library!

You can now play both routes through chapter five in their entirety. 💃

The Public Demo is now up to 180,000 words.

The combined word count for the chapter five routes is 84,000 words. 42,000 words per route.

84k words is about the length of a typical novel, just to put that into perspective.

Yeah. That's a lot. 🤣

Worth it, though. There is so much packed into these chapters!

New material includes:

POV scenes that bring insight into Prince Collin and the royal family.

Intrigue, drama, and the business of the kingdom.

A letter from Angelina and a chance to write her a response.

Romantic moments with Collin, Sevitas, and Marienna.

A chance to spar after a tense exchange.

And more!

✨ Play The Eternal Library for FREE! ✨

As always, please let me know if you find bugs or typos.

I hope you enjoy the update! 👑

Brightest blessings to you and yours this season! 💫

✨ Leia ✨

[leiatalon]

Them: stop writing flecks of gold into descriptions of characters' eyes Me: Shards of gold in his Ga'vaan green eyes shine as if from within...

[leiatalon]

The Eternal Library: Progress Report ✨

Greetings, friends of Minare!

Somehow, it's almost mid-December. The days are flying and I'm making great progress on chapter six! I've caught up to the main storyline, merging the two separate paths from the dual versions of chapter five, including all the important stuff that the MC needs to know in case they missed it on one of the paths.

Looking forward, I have a handful of scenes to write at the castle: a trip to the training field with the Kitherin, a visit with MC's mom, and an announcement from Collin to the court that includes both celebratory news and some controversial policy changes. There will be juicy gossip to hear (courtesy of Gemma), that foreshadows trouble coming at the end of chapter six and the beginning of chapter seven.

And THEN, once I've written those scenes, which are more work than you might think, then I can get to the next adventure away from the castle.

This I'm looking forward to very much.

Demo Updates and Patreon Content:

I expect to have an early access demo update ready for Patreon members in a week or so with the work I've done on chapter six thus far. I will also be updating the public demo at that time, with the full versions of chapter five.

For those of you who are reading Nenaria's Lament, a novella that shares worldbuilding secrets central to The Eternal Library and Their Majesties' Pleasure, the next chapter will be coming in two weeks. This gives you a chance to enjoy the demo update next weekend without there being too much happening at once.

This is such a busy time of year. I don't want to overwhelm you with content, but I do want to ensure you understand how much I appreciate you! 💖

Thus, I'm working hard to get demo updates ready in the next week or so, as my gift to you. 🎁

Thank you so much for following along as I write this story! I'll be in touch when the demo update is ready! 🎉

🌺 Leia 🌺

[leiatalon]

The Eternal Library: Progress Report 💃

I've written my first novella! 🎉

As an author I have written eleven novels, several screenplays, a collection of poetry, a few short stories, two-and-a-half MASSIVE interactive fiction games, and now a novella.

Nenaria's Lament is a 17,000-word epic fantasy with flavors of A Court of Wings and Ruin and Romeo and Juliet. It's a book you would find in the Royal Library of Minare, and has direct significance for The Eternal Library.

The beauty of writing a smaller project like this in the midst of a bigger one is that I've managed to bring a WIP I'd put aside years ago to completion in a matter of weeks. So that feels good.

Also, I had fun with the artwork. ☺️

Nenaria's Lament is an epic love story about the birth of the Tian clan interwoven with a thousand-year-old history that shows how Minare and Rumia became mortal enemies with Varvash.

I'm scheduling sections of Nenaria's Lament to be released on Patreon for Royal Guard and King's Guard members every weekend over the next two months. If you've ever thought about subscribing at those tiers and it isn't a strain on your financial situation, this would be a great time as you'll have access to this revealing, heart-pounding legend!

I'm so excited to share this story with you! ✨

Now that the Tian legend has been established and important worldbuilding questions have been answered, I can start back into chapter six of the game with all its complex demands and delicious characters. 👑

Wish me luck! 😆🍀💖

[leiatalon]

The Eternal Library: Nenaria's Lament

Welcome to the Royal Library! 👑

There's a comfy chair here for you, and a leather-bound tome on the table beside you. Someone will be bringing tea shortly. ☕️

Take a deep breath, relax, and dive into the legend of the Fae woman who started clan Tian and whose legacy lives on in The Eternal Library. This is the tale of Nenaria Tian.

Ah, lovely! Here's the tea. ☕️ 🫖

While the cup steams beside you, hot tea infusing the air with the scent of mint and starflowers, you open the book and turn to the first page…

The Realm of the Nine Seas…

The story I'm writing stretches through The Eternal Library, through Their Majesties' Pleasure and Ink and Intrigue, and into other ideas that wait for me to write them.

Right now, I'm wrapping up a side project called Nenaria's Lament, which gives you a glimpse into the beginning of the current age of the Nine Seas. In many ways, The Eternal Library is the culmination of that ancient inciting incident.

Knowing Minare's history, which is tied so closely with Rumia's, helps us understand The Eternal Library and the stakes involved. What happens in the game is the answer to a vow made a thousand years before from the depths of love stolen too soon.

Nenaria's Lament is a fun writing exercise as it challenges me to deliver a ton of worldbuilding and historical events through the POVs of Nenaria and Kianu. It's a lean novella that tells a story easily assimilated, with an emotional arc and rousing adventure.

As I'm finishing the first draft of this historical legend, the characters are about to march toward certain doom. It's rather exciting!

Read more about this legend in my latest Patreon post, free to the public! Be sure to sign up for the free subscription if you're not already a member! 🙌

What the legend reveals… ⚔️❤️🏹 | Leia Talon

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A Legendary Season of Patreon Awesomeness! 🎄

In anticipation of how much work writing chapter six for The Eternal Library will be, I'm scheduling my Patreon posts ahead of time. Here's what you can expect:

Chapter one of Nenaria's Lament is scheduled to release in two parts this weekend. This chapter will be available to all paid members.

Forthcoming chapters will be available for Patreon members Royal Guard tier and above, released weekly in however many parts makes sense for each section. Some chapters are longer than others.

King's Guards will also receive author's notes and rambles, plus a NSFW scene sometime in December.

Scholars will continue to get progress reports and worldbuilding posts, and the demo update when it's ready, of course. 😊

I'm finding Nenaria's Lament a joy as a writer and most helpful to get clearer on the events behind The Eternal Library.

I hope you'll love this legend as much as I do! ❤️✨

🌺 Leia 🌺

[sofia-d-asb]

You've prevailed against the kingdom's enemies, but Arcadie's peace is a fragile thing.

Travel south to keep that peace, or end it through assassination and deceit.

Infiltrate the palace of your only ally, or resort to kidnapping to thwart their schemes.

Journey north into snowed-in lands, and uncover long-forgotten truths.

Cherish your lover or cast them aside; whether they remain by your side through thick and thin is yours to decide.

The choice, and the crown, are yours in the sequel to Arcadie: Second-Born.

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