Devil's Dance is a supernatural interactive fiction about you, the Ruler of Hell. For thousands of years, you have made sure that Hell was managed and run correctly, making sure every sinner was put in their right place. It's been smooth sailing, until it all starts to fall apart with the news of your impending doom.
Yes, you, Lucifer, are slowly, but surely, dying. Your power is waning, your control faltering and your body isn't quite what it used to be. No longer are the days where you can simply cause havoc where you please, instead being confined to your Palace of Pride as you wither away. Not all news is bad, however. If you manage to choose your successor, you may be able to still live.
The challenge is choosing one that is capable. Can you do it? Can you choose one of three choices to succeed you in taking over the role as Ruler of Hell? Or will everything crash and burn before your very eyes?
Features
Rule over Hell with an iron fist or with a gentle touch. Will you be loved or feared as a ruler? Only you can make that decision.
Befriend your enemies or cast away your allies. Be nice and gain the trust of others or manipulate those around you to do your bidding. Destroy bonds or create new ones.
Pick fights with humans and angels...either with your powers or with your words. Both will cause severe damage nonetheless.
Romance one of nine different characters: three angels, three demons, two humans and one hybrid, all with unique stories and endings.
Customize your name, gender, appearance and sexuality; your choices have impacts on the appearances of other major characters.
Will you stabilize Hell? Or will you let it implode on itself? It's all up to you on you decide to do.
Make your own rocking classic mixtape with friends and use it as a weapon against others. Or keep it for nostalgic purposes.
Characters
Romance Options
Leon
Cis man / 22 / Half Demon Half Angel
A young man who was born from the tryst between a demon and an angel. With a sense of justice, he studies to try and bring some sort of order to the human world. A playful guy with an active lifestyle, he parkours through life with ease and purpose. Popular with the students at his college, but not to the point of overconfidence. His life changes drastically when you enter the scene, sending his world into complete shock.
Lila
Cis woman / 23 / Human
A close friend of Leon's and a hidden sinner amongst the faithful. A sweet girl at first, she hides her more twisted side beneath a gentle smile and big sister facade. In truth, however, her greed is a thing of beauty and attracts even the most powerful of greedy demons. Though her personality is genuine, so is her greed and she soon ends up court up in the schemes of it. What is a girl to do when her only option seems impossible~?
David
Trans man / 25 / Human
A man with an artistic passion, he lives through his art quite literally. Shy and stoic, he tends to withdrawn himself into his work, shying himself away from social contact. Perhaps it's out of a fear of judgement or something else, but either way, he's a tough nut to crack. After a chance encounter at school, you are drawn into his magical worlds, will you succeed in bringing his willingness out? Or will you just make his anxiety worse?
Abel
Nonbinary / 30 / Human
A pianist with a talent for moving people with their music, they moved away from their hometown to start anew. Angels and demons alike are attracted to them, especially when it comes to their piano skills. They are gentle and shy, but are very willing to engage in conversations and the like. There's a mystery to be found in their music, but it remains to be seen what is it. Can you find it out? Or will it remain mysterious for all time?
Michael
Cis man / Angel
Yes, Archangel Michael, the one and only. A jilted friend or lover, your choice, but what is always known is his animosity for you. He is kind and friendly towards humans, but shows somewhat of a leashed temper when it comes to you. Perhaps it's due to your past together or maybe it's due to the circumstances of your fall from grace, but whatever the case may be, his frost demeanor should surely crumple underneath your presence. Or will it?
Gabriel
Trans woman / Angel
Archangel Gabriel, the one archangel who treats you with some respect. She's a quiet, introspective woman who cares about carrying out her duties and reading. Knowledge isn't a sin and she aims to find out as much about humans (and maybe a few demons) as she can. Even though you're on opposite sides, she still tries her hardest to find out more about your condition and ponders on whether she should help you...or condemn you.
Samael
Cis man / Angel
Another archangel, but one who is much younger and more prone to unwise decisions. His soul is corruptible and his place in Heaven is unsecured. With a push from you, this overeager angel can fall, much like you did much upon a time. Perhaps a little foolhardy, but his heart is in the right place...or is it? Will he stay in Heaven or will he fall into the depths of Hell with you? It's your choice~
Mammon
Man/ 'Demon'
The personification of Greed, he rules over his realm with a fist made of money. A gentle, mild mannered young man with a taste for the expensive, he is nonetheless loyal to you and strives to garner your affections. He serves as a finance manager and keeps Hell afloat, though be ware that he does tend to skim some profits for himself. Still, he is someone who would never betray you, no matter the price.
Asta
Woman / Demon
Your personal attendant, Asta has been there by your side from the beginning. Somewhat cold to others, but warm to you, she keeps her emotions close to her and doesn't give much away. Her loyalty is unmatched and her skill as a maid is uncontested, much to jealousy of others. Though her personality is professional at all times, she can't help but be smug as well, something that she has surely learnt from you.
Orobas
Man / Demon
Another one of your personal demons and one who never lies to you. He was the one who diagnosed with your current condition and has been supporting you as an advisor of sorts. As a diviner, he has access to the past, present and future and has given you access to all of it because of his admiration of you. Will you betray his upmost support in you? Or will you reward him justly?
Side Characters
Azrael
Your little sister, she's an angel of death with an energetic personality. One of the only angels who still adores you, she knows of your condition and wants only the best for you when any other angel has hate on sight for you.
The other Rulers of Hell
Your generals, in a manner of speaking. While you rule the entire domain of Hell, these demons rule over specific sections, i.e Lust, Envy, Wrath, Sloth and Gluttony. They'll all play an important part in your journey, but whether you want to get close to them is up to you.
I remember reading the prologue snippet ages ago (the “I’m dying, Michael” line really stuck to me!!!!), getting really excited, but then couldn’t find it again until today… I can see that the blog’s not been updated for a while, but I still hope you might come back and pick this back up one day (I’ve got notificationa turned on and all hehe)! But also if not I hope you’re well, whatever you’re up to now! 😊
Idk how late this is, but I wanted to just say that I've been working on the prologue for this recently. My laptop with all the progress on the demo kinda went...kaboom on me so all my stuff is unfortunately non recoverable. Fortunately, I still have the writing but I will have to code everything again in twine from scratch haha. This project is very special to me, but I don't like being online very much so I prefer to work from the shadows ^^;;
that said, I will show a snippet of what I've written for now.
Seeing no sense to continue the meeting any longer, you dismiss the demons in the room. You stay behind however, with your waning power causing you physical pain. Hell is rejecting you and as such, is not allowing you to stay here unharmed. You cry out as your muscles fail on you, body falling to the ground as the spasms continue. Your back cracks painfully, tugging you down lower into the floor. Cradling your body, all you can do is scream and pant as wave after wave of shocks jolt down you, your bones contorting against your will.
It hurts. It won’t stop.
I don’t belong here. I need to leave.
I…can’t breathe…
“$Master.”
Suddenly, your body is being picked up and moved. The gentle hands holding you give you a brief reprieve from the onslaught, power filling through your veins. Only one demon would dare to lift you like this: Orobas. Your loyal servant who has been helping to save you ever since your condition first appeared. You take a long look at him, making sure to engrave his appearance in your mind.
Long red hair tied up in neat ponytail trails along his back. His skin is a reddish brown and his eyes have a matching colour, if not a deeper red. His face is slim and sharp, but still carrying a gentle silhouette. He’s not a short man, standing around 6’3 and carrying himself stoically. But beneath that demeanour is a very caring man who would risk his life to save you. The only person in this wretched place you can trust, for he will never lie to you.
He carries you to your bedroom, where he gently lays you down on your bed. It brings some comfort that the floor didn’t offer, with the plush bedding comforting your back and the velvet sheets giving you something to grip on. Orobas climbs on the bed as well, removing his shoes and gloves. You know what he intends to do; to take away your pain, he must share his power in return. The way to do that however…involves physical contact.
“Will you allow me to serve you, $Master?” He asks and you immediately know what he wants. A way to infuse one's power into another is through sexual activities. There are other ways, of course, such as taking one’s heart and eating it or drinking their blood. Of course, those are violent, messy ways and Orobas prefers a cleaner method of transfer.
I discovered your Wip a few days ago and I have to admit I like the concept. Can't wait for the demo
Ahhh thank you! I've been incredibly busy (and have had health problems) so haven't been working on the demo as much as I want, but I'm still striving to get the prologue with a working CC out. I hope you enjoy the demo when it comes out 💖
I just found this and I am in love already. I’m quite interested in Belial’s reaction when he finds out also Lucifer is the name MC is stuck with no option names or anything?
Haha, Belial's reaction won't be...pleasant, is all I can say.
As for the name, nope! There will be specific dialogue if you choose to use Lucifer, but you're not stuck with it. It's more like a...title than a name. With all that said...
Some people will refer to the MC as Lucifer, either due a lack of knowing any better or simple doing it because they don't like the MC. Some people will also refer to the MC as Satan at first because again, lack of knowledge and misunderstandings.
The bells chime in the cathedral and light fills the room with brightness. It’s nauseatingly blissful, but undeniably human and perhaps that’s why Michael likes it so. Stained Glass windows are etched into the walls, radiant colours bursting out in abundance. The glow falls onto him like a waterfall, illuminating him in the tender lights.
It’s a shame, however, that the one person he didn’t want to see also happened to be in the room. Their mere presence sends a shiver down his spine and a fire of anger lights inside of him. He turns and directly faces them, his face filled with grim sternness. “Lucifer. What brings you into this sacred place? Have you come to defile yet another of the Lord’s domains?”
There’s a bark of laughter that comes from the darkened corner. It’s sharp, curt and something appropriate for the Ruler of Hell. “Is your lack of trust in me that low? You know I only do such a thing on a special occasion.”
His eyebrows furrow and he can’t help but sigh. Fortunately, they are correct; holy places being ruined is a rare problem only occurring on certain days of the year. While Michael may have his vices, pride is not one and can concede to Lucifer on this account.
“Though that may be, you still haven’t explained yourself.”
“This is a place of worship is it not? Why else would I be here?”
Pure, unadulterated silence fills the church. Nothing, not even the old creaking floorboards that laid below the cathedral, made a sound. Michael doesn’t hear many jokes (for some reason), but this…well, he couldn’t tell if this was the truth or a poor attempt at humour.
“Your jokes haven’t aged as gracefully as you have.”
“What's there to joke about? I’m still an angel, aren’t I?”
And that’s the cruel irony. Someone who was once sworn to guide and cherish humanity…now the same being who ultimately plans their downfall. Quite frankly, it hurts. To see someone fall into disparity is never nice, but when it's another angel, the pain can’t quite be described in human terms. Though having ones heart be torn from their chest and thrown into the endless sea is a pretty accurate description.
However, though Lucifer may still be an angel for all intents and purposes, they are still not welcome in any holy place. As such, Michael feels that it is his duty to kick them out. Sensing this, Lucifer throws out their hands in front of them as the archangel approaches with the intention of not holding back. “Wait! Don’t you wish to hear why exactly I am here?”
He does not nor does he care. His wings unfold from his back and his arm moves back to strike.
“You’ll destroy the benches! What would your sheep think?”
“They’ll understand that I destroyed an evil presence that lurked on our pews.”
If he has to destroy every pew in this church to cleanse it of Lucifer’s presence, then he will do so. If he has to burn the cathedral down, he will rebuild it until the flesh on his hands is torn off. Any damage that happens, Michael will simply work harder to repair it. It is not a pledge, but a promising threat that he will act on.
They look at the arm that’s about to strike them, but they don’t show fear. Instead, they’re cocky, a smile still sitting on their face and their posture relaxed. They lean on their arm and wait until Michael’s sword has materialised right in front of their face. Then, they make their move.
hey!! First off all I wanted to say that your story sounds so interesting to me and I am excited for the demo to be released! ☺️
Second of all, I hope this doesn't sound rude or anything along those lines, but I was wondering, is the story going to be for free or would you have to pay for it after an amount of chapters?
Idk if this question has been asked before so I am sorry if its being repetitive! 🙇🏽♂️ I'm new to the IF world so I don't fully know how it works
Thx you so much! Have a great day/night! ✨
Thank you for the interest! As for your question, this game will be completely free. I don't think I'm quite skilled yet to be making a profit off my games aha~
That said, not all the chapters will be released with the demo and there'll be some waiting involved because I'm quite busy this year!
He faintly remembers the humble abode his parent lived in. Far from the bustling city and bright lights, the mansion itself was surrounded by farmland. The area surrounding it is desolate, but the building itself is quite spectacular; three stories high and it casts an aura of marvel for all to see. But staring isn’t what Belial is here to do. No, he’s here to see one person and one person only.
Alas, fate doesn’t go quite to plan for someone such as himself.
Without another thought in his head, Belial enters the magnificent house and scours the hallway for his parent’s prized parrot. Why they bothered to keep that dreadful pile of bones around, he’d never understand. Though her tendency to be close was a boon, he thinks as he finally notices her. “Asta, where are they?”
“Upstairs, master Belial. But-” He doesn’t bother to listen to her, like always. This is nothing new to her so she promptly shuts her mouth and watches as he skips along the ever constantly moving stairs. Though aged this house may be, it still remembers his presence and takes him to where he needs to go. As it should, lest he have to tear it apart for forgetting about him.
The way to his parent’s room isn’t far and he can almost hear their familiar voice once again. It’s a delightful feeling really, one that aches and claws at his chest. Someone so precious was so close and he…couldn’t wait any longer. He rushes up the stairs, not caring if he trips over his own foot and as if sensing his hastiness, the house accommodates him. It shifts the stairs into a straight corridor and allows him to hasten to his destination with ease.
The door is in his reach, accomplishment in his grasp. Belial’s sense of yearning overtakes him and he opens it…
…Only to find someone who is decidedly not his parent. Immediately, he’s greeted with tan abs that block his view. This man wasn’t a particularly big man, but the way he leaned against the door made it impossible to view anything else other than himself. As Belial looks closer, it becomes clear enough that the only thing the man’s wearing is a low hanging towel that is too close to falling off. Water drips from his hair to the ground just like how the rage flows in the demon’s eyes.
“Who the hell are you?!” He says, his lips sneering out the words without hesitation. The other man doesn’t back away from Belial’s hostile intentions and gives as good as he gets. “That’s my question! Barging in here like you own the place…who even are you?!”
“Leon.”
A voice comes from inside the room and both men turn at the sound of it. Belial’s eyes widen in shock while the man beside him, Leon, has a more…interested look on his face. Focused eyes, a tongue that quickly wets his lips in anticipation; it’s all quite clear to Belial what Leon is thinking of. And that just makes him dislike the man even more.
Covered in only a modest sheet, the figure on the luxurious bed stretches out leisurely and they turn, their eyes looking straight into his own. Callous and prideful as always, he would not expect anything else from the Ruler of Hell.
“Show some respect,” they chide, “for that’s my son you’re staring at.”
So I just had this random thought, belial is technically a yandere i think? Since he doesn’t want mc to leave and will literally go so far as to try and ruin mc’s relationship and I’m pretty sure that he would in some scenarios possibly kill them (RO not mc) if he thought that the mc was in the risk of leaving hell
(I apologize for the random shower thought but it’s been an interesting thought to me😅)
I understand how he'd be taken that way tbh. Personally, the way I see Bel is a mixture of desperately wanting the MC to stay with him, but also using this as an excuse to be excessively cruel and vile.
Yes, he wants you to stay in Hell, but at the same time he wants to ruin your love life for the thrill of it. It's all childish fun for him.
On the note of using violence to get rid of ROs, that's yes and no. Yes, he would try to kill them, but depending on how the MC raised him...he might use other methods. Bel will learn from you so make sure to raise him to be a cunning demon! Or keep him on a leash, your choice.
A mixtape as a weapon? Is that because it's so fire?? 🔥
I can't wait to do that.
anything u put on that mixtape is absolute gold 😎🥂
But it's not a weapon in that sense, aha. It's more like applying special effects to a song and seeing what happens. Like, if you a sleeping spell to one and play it, it'll cause everyone in the room to fall asleep, apart from yourself.
Your powers are faltering so this is like a substitute for them!
If you don't mind list of kinks/ things that turn them on for the ros? For future reference.
not all of my ros are interested in sex so I'll only be listing the ones that do for sure have kinks/things that turn them on.
spice under the cut~
Leon: He is primarily a boobs man (he likes all sizes), but he can't ignore thighs, especially if they're covered in thigh highs or fishnets. He also likes it when nails dig into his flesh during sex, especially his back. As for kinks, he's a pretty simple guy. He likes to be tied down with chains (anything other than that he can just snap), but most times he likes being in control.
Lila: She likes taking risks and that includes during sexy times. Public sex, skimpy clothing, strip poker, etc etc. However, her biggest turn on is hand holding, especially during sex where she wants to be as close to her s/o as possible.
David: He doesn't have any, but he's still eager to find them some day! I think...he's turned on by beautiful people though? Haha, I can't really say yet, but ultimately, he just wants to be with someone that will cherish him so tender care is his ultimate kink.
Michael: Hmm, he's pretty vanilla and prefers to keep it simple in the bedroom. That said, he likes to rough it out sometimes and really let loose when teased too much. If he's being especially cruel, then there may or may not be some orgasm denial. Who knows, not me. As for turn ons, that's easy. Lace.
Samael: He doesn't have any. Yet. He is tempted every day, but he restrains himself from acting on his desires. Wonder what's gonna happen in his future...
Asta: Alright, the obvious one is a master/servant kink, which goes by ways. Sometimes she likes acting like the submissive maid, but other times she likes to be dominant. She also likes temperature play, like sliding ice cubes down her chest or taking hot baths together. Shower sex she'll also offer.
Orobas: I think his kink would be just experimenting. And being in total control of his partner, but I can't really think of anything for him. As for turn ons, he likes loose, revealing clothing and jewelry!
not me writing the scene where Belial walks in on a fresh from the shower with only a towel wrapped around his waist Leon and the MC lounging around in bed. couldn't possibly be me writing that 💀
hihi miss mona!! <3 can u answer 16 of the character interview questions (describe your perfect day) for my beloveds, asta and samael? :3c
of course! ❤
Asta
"My ideal day would be serving you, my master." She says it so perfectly, so matter of factually. Really, it would make her heart delight if you were to spend the day with her, but alas. Asta understands that her master is busy so she shall give another answer.
"My perfect day would include...making new friends." Her hand touches one of her dolls gently, her manicured nails delicately avoiding any scrapping they could cause. "I adore dressing people up too...it would be an ideal day indeed if I could do more of that."
Samael (note: there are two answers to this, corrupted and non corrupted. I'll be doing his default form.)
"A perfect day huh..." He sighs and brushes his fringe back from his forehead. It's a hard question for him because such a thing doesn't exist. For Samael, a perfect day is one of rest where he can hang his heavy wings back and sleep.
"I want a day where no death happens and I can just be me." Call him irresponsible, he won't care, but a day where no suffering has to happen...it would be perfect. "If I can't have that though...well, I suppose a day with you is just as good!"
