Hiya folks! Welcome to my interactive-fiction story, Quadrennial, which is currently a WIP. This is my first time writing with ChoiceScript, so I’m still working on the demo - but it will be out soon! :-)
Genre(s): mystery, horror/thriller, romance
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🥀 Summary:
After the tragic death of your parents, you and your younger brother are shipped off to the small town of Springview to live with your Aunt.
Sure, she’s not the most … well-adjusted woman ... but moving to this quaint and secluded community grants you a chance to start fresh. That is until your brother suddenly disappears without a trace.
You take every possible measure to try and find him, but this proves to be a difficult task considering no one’s ever heard of him aside from you. In fact, there’s no record of him ever being born.
Now, eight years since his disappearance, you're still struggling to figure out whether you’ve lost your brother ... or simply lost your mind.
If that wasn’t daunting enough, it appears that the town of Springview might be hiding some dark secrets of its own.
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🥀 Gameplay:
Customize your MC: name, appearance, sexuality, gender & pronouns
Attempt to solve a super weird missing persons case while keeping what’s left of your sanity intact ... should be easy enough, right?
Choose from 3 gender customizable ROs, because all good mysteries have a little romance
Remember, things aren't always what they seem
✦ Follow for updates on the demo release!
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🥀 ROs:
Logan Wells (21, m/f): Your ex. Unsurprisingly, attempting a serious relationship whilst constantly questioning your sanity didn’t end in any “happily-ever-afters”. It's been 2 years since your break-up, and you haven't spoken much in that time, but they still seem to be one of the only people who’ve always had your back.
Brooks Emerson (27, m/f): A private detective. To be more specific, the only detective who just might hear you out. If you can get them to listen to you, maybe that means you’ve convinced them that you’re not crazy. Well, that, or maybe they’re just starting to have a soft spot for you.
Cameron Sloan (24, m/f): Who the hell are they? You have no idea. The only reason you even know their name is because it’s frequently whispered in town gossip. This gossip doesn't paint them in a good light, so you've decided it's probably best to steer clear of them ... it seems that the universe has other plans though.
chapter four is done!!! and it's a big ass chapter!!! very, very happy with how the chapter turned out, especially the many different branches that change the course of it each time! I'm sad to say though that this will be the last chapter update for a little while, bc I'm in the last week of my semester which means the next month is gonna be full of exams, presentations and essays and writing this game is gonna be a lower priority for now.
this chapter includes:
the side mission!!! getting a sword!!!
growing a lot closer to royal...
some unhinged merc moments that change depending on ur ruthless/merciful stat
a hint about your past!!! and future!!!
pretty graphic kills so, I'd like to take the time to remind you all that this game is intended for ppl aged 18+
what the next update will include:
not a chapter 5
more customization; will add hairstyle and colour options that flow naturally
prostethics choice at the beginning of the game
reactions of the ro's to your clothes (as well as more options) and hair
continuity errors will be removed
cleaning up the general code and some of the writing I didn't like
probably an update about how it's looking with converting the game to twine
word count goes from 35k words up to 66k without code!! average playthrough from 23k to 42k
UPDATED DEMO
let me know about any typos, grammatical issues, coding issues, or simply overall concerns or comments you have!
hi guys! i'm very sorry for disappearing, and also for the demo not being posted, but a couple weeks ago my grandpa passed away. i won't even lie to y'all, it's been tough lol, and i haven't had any motivation to do anything :/
i've been feeling better so i've started working on the finishing up the demo again. i can't give a specific date just bc i'm still dealing with the loss of someone i was very close to BUT this doesn't mean i'm going to give up on the story bc i'm really excited about sharing it.
anyways! i just wanted to let you guys know bc, like i said, we're all bffs here😌 - i appreciate your patience so much and i'll be back to working on the demo & answering questions very soon🖤
Death of a Savior is an upcoming interactive fiction game set in Choicescript. It is a dark fantasy story that focus’s on the consequences of your own desires. How you go about those desires? Well, lets just say it can alter the course of the world.
Having heard of a powerful weapon that could kill any foe, you set out on a quest to retrieve it for your own personal gain. On your way, you soon learn you’re not the only one looking for this weapon. The Silent Army races against you, using every chance they can to stop you. Outsmarting your every move before anything else.
When they get ahead, you think they have won, but a mysterious creature named The Angel appears to help you in your journey. They tell you of a way to beat the Army, however it requires more than you could ever possibly give. They exclaim you have to do it for the weapon is your fate and without it, you could be at the receiving end of the very thing you promised yourself. However, the Angel isn’t at all who they appear to be. They’re someone else. Someone more dark yet familiar in a way you cannot place.
Deeper into your journey, you learn what the weapon really is and who you really are underneath who you thought you were.
So tell me: Are you ready to figure out what lies behind the mask?
Play one of three storylines, all leading to different outcomes.
Choose one of four classes.
Customize your MC, including name, gender, sexuality, pronouns, backstory, and more.
Romance one of four characters. One male, one female, one NB, and one gender customizable. Or choose to have friendships instead!
Embrace your fate or work against it.
Learn the mystery surrounding the weapon.
Defy the expectations that were set upon you and choose to use the weapon either for good or for evil.
Ranvir Castemont (m):
Your best friend, the one constant in your life. He’s been by your side through it all, never once letting you be on your own. However, there’s more than meets the eye of who you’ve always known.
If I can bring joy to those around, even if it’s small, then that’s all I hope for. It’s why I keep going no matter what. It’s the only meaning I have. -Ranvir
Phyrra Alwyn (f):
The commander of the Army that’s trying to kill you. Though, when you come face-to-face, you catch a glimpse of the woman underneath. A woman hiding many secrets, but from whom? You or herself?
I haven’t known happiness since I was young, but that little glimmer you get when you get excited makes me feel like it’s possible I still have some buried deep in me. -Phryya
Cadmus (nb):
Having stumbled upon them on your quest, they join you. However, they aren’t trusting of anything, always telling stories behind jokes. One night you hear them talking to something in the woods, something you can’t quite see. Are they here just to keep you company or is there something more sinister lurking beneath?
All my life has been a lie, what’s to say you aren’t a lie as well? -Cadmus
The Angel (m/f):
The creature that guides you to the very thing you are searching for. They’re the one that will tell you almost anything you want to know, except they won’t tell you anything about themselves. Are they helping you for you or are they looking out for themselves like everybody else?
The feelings I feel for you will be my undoing and the start of your tragedy. -The Angel
First I gotta say that I'm gonna go feral for your demo when it comes out 👀 Second, I was wondering what inspired you to write this story like where did your idea come from?
lmaoksksjs i fully endorse that! i'm so glad that you're excited🖤
the idea for this story actually came from a scary ass dream I had a couple years ago LOL - I told my roommate about it, and one of us jokingly said that we should make a movie about the it, so we talked ab a few plot ideas just for fun ... then, recently, i was remembering what we had talked about & I was like no bc this could actually be a dope story?? - so I decided to write it!
my roommate let me bounce ideas off her when I was acc trying to form a concrete plot, bc she’s an icon 😌 - i wouldn't have been able to flesh out this idea without her listening to me talk ab different plot ideas for 1000 hours LMAO
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Lets just say hypothetically the MC disappears just like their brother did. Everyone's forgotten them besides their RO... How would the ROs react? Sorry if this runs into spoiler territory but I can just feel the angst this situation inspires.
ooohhh i wanna answer this so bad, but this is a partial spoiler for 1 RO route in particular & I don't wanna tell y'all ab that jussttt yet 🤭
How would the LIs react to the MC telling them that they're proud of them?
Logan smiles instantly, their heart swelling at your comment. they reach out and gently take your hand, interlocking their fingers with yours. "I'm proud of you." they say, their words full of sincerity and adoration.
this comment catches Brooks off guard and they avoid eye contact. they mutter a quiet thank you, before turning their attention back to their work, but you can see a small smile tug at their lips.
Cameron's eyes immediately snap up to meet your own. they scan your face, as if they're trying to figure out whether you're being serious or not. they look like they're about to say something but, instead, they scoff and turn away from you.
Hi Bella! I was wondering if you've played any completed IFs? If so, do you have any recommendations?
p.s. I love your story idea so much and I can't wait to read it!! 💗🤩
ahh thank you!! i'm so excited to share it with you guys! :-)
i've read an unhealthy amount of IF novels so this is a long post lol, but here's some completed ones that I really enjoyed:
The Wayhaven Chronicles - @seraphinitegames
this is a classic, there's two books out right now and they're so good - vampires, crime, and romance .. need i say more?
Keeper of the Sun and Moon - @keeperofthesunandmoon
ugh this fantasy IF is top tier and it has so many great RO routes, also i think the second book just came out!
Fallen Hero: Rebirth - @fallenhero-rebirth
be a hero? be a villain? be ... somewhere in between? super sick plot and incredibly angsty (which y'all know i love)
- and here's some wips that i forgot to include in my other post, but i'm also obsessed with:
The Golden Rose - @anathemafiction
the demo is just so fkn good. the writing is amazing, the plot is very well thought out, and the ROs are sexy ✨ - i think the author might've completed the story recently, and i'm so amped to read it when it comes out!
Speaker - @speakergame
a super dope modern fantasy wip - you, your psychic sister, and your ragtag group of friends try to save people from a fatal destiny. the demo is really good, and i can tell that this story is going to get wild 🤭
Whisper in the Dark - @whisper-game
one of the first IF demos i read, and i've probably re-read it 20 times LOL - investigate an unsettling murder and be a bad bitch ... oh, also, you have a demon in your head! 🤫
Sentinel - @nyehilismwriting
another demo that i've read way too many times lmaoo - it's a fantasy/horror story with some super creepy concepts, and the characters and plot are wonderfully written!
i suck at writing a good synopsis so you'll just have to take my word for it, these IFs are really fkn great (source: dude, trust me aha ha)
I know you said that sharing a bed is a spoiler so feel free not to answer this buuuuut....how would the ROs react if they happened to fall asleep beside the MC and woke up to the MC cuddled up to them? 👉🏼👈🏼
i cannot blame you for attempting to find a loophole that would make me partially answer the "one-bed-trope" question.
to reward you for your valiant effort, i will give you an answer ;-) it's a lil long (bc i'm obsessed w this trope 🤭😳) so it's under the cut!
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Logan feels their heart inflate at the sight of you cuddled up to them, followed by a tinge of sadness. this scene is all too familiar, it reminds them of when this used to be a consistent part of their daily routine.
they know that you rarely get any rest, so they allow you to sleep for as long as you need. they remain very still, letting you nuzzle into them, even though it hurts to have you so close to them when they know that you two aren't together anymore.
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*file Brooks-exe has shut down, system reboot in progress* - they're very flustered (this is shocking to literally no one). their brain is shouting at them to move but they stay there for a moment longer, relishing in how comfortable they feel being so close to you.
then they carefully untangle themselves from you, making sure not to wake you. they hope you don't bring it up later, as they'd prefer to just pretend it didn't happen.
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Cameron immediately takes your arm to remove you but they pause as soon as they touch you, taking in peaceful you look. an unfamiliar feeling courses through them and they remain frozen in place, trying to discern what it is that they're feeling.
before they can figure it out, they snap back to reality, now hyper-aware of how you're draped over them. they push themselves out of bed and hastily march over to the door, not bothering to see if they've woken you up or not.
