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Devlog for Shift an 18+ interactive novel.

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You shouldn't exist.

You know that, you can feel it deep within your bones, in your mind. You're something that should have never been. No one thought it possible, that a half-werewolf and a half-vampire could conceive.

Yet here you are, a Pricolici.

Pricolici: a werewolf/vampire fusion in the Romanian folklore.

You're the first and only of your kind. Lucky you. Your very existence has been kept secret from majority of the clans. Be that vampire, werewolf, or hunter.

You used to believe the secrecy of your existence was due to the laws that forbid werewolf and vampire unions. Now something tells you that your existence isn't just happenstance.

Normally this would be a positive, easy way for you to be able to keep your head on in this corrupt city you call home.

That's until a blood moon graces the sky, and for the first time in your life; your body decides it's time to finally change. Into what you don't know, and neither does it.

You can't "shift".

That itself is killing you, muddying your mind and your body, your very existence trying to erase itself. Your only choice is to find a way to finally change. Into what that's for you to decide.

Shift or die.

Customize your character, gender, personality, and appearance.

Uncover the secrets of your very existence.

Keep warring clans from killing one another, hopefully.

Player choices will dictate whether your Pricolici will be more like a vampire, werewolf, or somewhere in between.

Romance three separate characters who will help shape your story.

Shift or die.

Carver [M|NB] - One of the few vampires who actually knows of your existence. Though how that came to be is still something you would like to forget. Carver is a wanna-be bigshot, who happened to rope you into being their "partner", as you two try to keep the city streets somewhat livable. They're aloof, lazy, and a pain in your ass.

Keegan [M] - The local alpha. Keegan runs the black market of the city with the help of some of his rambunctious crew. He's protective of his pack, and always looking out for them. He's kind and charismatic unless you have ill will toward his family. Then you better watch out for his bite.

Harmony [F] - She is the younger sister of your former (deceased) lover. The only human you can really stand. She has somehow become your best friend, with a gentle touch and kind words. You never knew why you were tasked with protecting her, but you may soon find out.

Thana [F] - She has an interest in history, which results in her taking a great interest in the clans and their forming. While Thana comes off as short-tempered and a bite to her words, she just sees no point in idle gossip and finds it hard to interact with others. As a former lover of Carver, Thana is quick to talk you into finding another partner. Is it for your own safety or something else?

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Shift is 18+ for violence, adult themes, explicit language, sexual situations, etc.

Reblogs are appreciated.

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Thana is gorgeous lord have mercy

but back to the question, since MC is not a full wolf, do they still get a rank to qualify them (alpha, omega etc)

They likely could, but that would require MC being a part of a pack. Which will be a possibility in the story! :D Glad you think our girl is gorgeous~

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What are the thoughts about marriage and kids(Prone to make babies or not)?

So, some of this is spoilers I'll go over what I can. Several of the characters are fine with marriage and having kids. Others not for [plot].

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Can MC have a fwb thing going on with any of the ROs ?

At the moment no. No fwbs. Several of the Ro's are just not up for it for several reasons.

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Are you okay with NSFW asks? Do you have any rules about it?

I'm okay with them. Just ensure that what is sent is well ya know legal of course.

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What are the ROs love languages?

Cute ask anon.

Harmony - Words of affirmation. She does well with communication, and words spoken from the heart. Words of encouragement.

Keegan - Acts of service. As the Alpha Keegan is used to always being the one doing things for others. It could be simply reminding them that they forgot something at home and Keegan would be so appreciative.

Carver - Quality time. Vampires have much of it. The fact that you would even bother spending some of your precious time with Carver is something they couldn't begin to understand. Even if you are just in each other's company. Word's unspoken. Intimate.

Thana - Gift-giving. She keeps everything that is important to her. It doesn't matter if it's from hundreds of years ago. She likes having a reminder of a person, something she can always look back on when they're no longer with her.

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Now I need Thana as a ROb😭😭😭

Well isn't it your lucky day?

Thana is in fact being made an RO.

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Can a hybrid have kids with the ROs? Like how does that all work because we are half?

So I can't answer all of this because of plot reasons. MC can have kids, if they do that would likely be after the story. Likely left up to headcanon. There are many factors in play. Many things to learn about MC and who they are etc.

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A few questions with Keegan do we have the option to be their mate? Because I can imagine my MC wanting to settle down and have a few pups with the alpha?

If an MC does go on to romance Keegan, then eventually that would be an option. If they don't want to have pups, that too is an option. Can be happy with or without them.

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I NEED KEEGAN I WANT HIM I NEED HIM SEND HELP

Love to see our favorite wolf having a fan!

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I'd MC's gender selectable?

Yup. As well as a customizable appearance.

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161 bite me

165 do you like it when i touch you like this

173 lay back

193 good girl

Sure thing anon, let's do this for Thana! Below the cut. TW: Blood

Thana's tongue flicks against your collarbone, her saliva wetting the soft flesh before you feel her fangs scrape.

"Bite me." The words barely escape your mouth before she begins to puncture the skin.

Her lips pressed firmly against your skin, teeth in deep now as she begins to suck. Her grip on your wrists only increases as you tilt your head back and you shudder squeezing your eyes shut.

Thana moans against your neck, your scent spurning her own. No doubt she can hear your heart pounding, the endorphins in your blood giving away the pleasure from her bite.

Her tongue swirls the blood on your collarbone, lapping up the last remnants before kissing you deeply. She then kisses you deeply, her tongue seeking entrance as she allows you to taste the drop of blood still on her tongue.

For as petite as Thana is, she can be intimidating. You know that now as she begins to wrap her hand around your neck, squeezing slightly her other hand sliding inside your pants rubbing the outer fabric of your panties.

Your moan is stifled if not by the hand around your neck then by Thana's tongue intertwining with your own. Thana laughs, her fingers now sliding lower to the dampness that has begun to form.

She presses her finger against the fabric before sliding it slowly upwards, teasingly gliding between your lips and pressing on your clit. "Do you like it when I touch you like this?" Her crimson eyes search your own, as she loosens her grip on your neck allowing you to answer her. As you nod, she pulls the fabric to the side. Allowing her cold fingers to slide across your warm skin.

"You're making a lovely little mess." She teases, as she removes her hand and allows you to see how wet her fingers are before dragging her tongue against them, savoring your taste.

Thana leads you to the bed, pulling your pants and panties off before pushing you down. You adjust yourself scooting back to give her room. "Not going to take me to dinner first, Thana? Damn, even Carver is nicer than that." She shoots you a glare before joining you on the bed, "Don't repeat that name when you're with me. Now, lay back." Thana situates herself between your thighs as you lean back.

Thana spread your legs wide, trailing kisses up your thigh before stopping. You look down at her, wondering what is keeping her from continuing when she smiles at you. "What are yo-" She sinks her teeth into your inner thigh. As you begin to squirm she holds your hips down. Finally satisfied she continues to kiss up until reaching your groin. "That is for mentioning Carver."

"Damn it Thana, that will bruise."

"You're point, pet?" She lazily kisses along your abdomen before making here way back down.

"Don't call me that." The words come out rushed as Thana spreads you open, scratching your hip as she gazes down at you.

"What would you prefer I call you then?" Thana wraps her arms around your thighs, as her tongue dips into you, then slowly, achingly gliding over your clit.

Your cheeks flush as the moan escapes your lips, your legs pressing against either side of her head as she looks up at you. Before slowly sliding a finger into you. "Fuck.."

"Don't be so crass, or else I won't let you cum on my fingers." She says it so easily, not a hint of embarrassment.

You lay your head back allowing her to continue fingering you, slowly increasing the speed. "Good girl."

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161 bite me

165 do you like it when i touch you like this

173 lay back

193 good girl

Sure thing anon, let's do this for Thana! Below the cut. TW: Blood

Thana's tongue flicks against your collarbone, her saliva wetting the soft flesh before you feel her fangs scrape.

"Bite me." The words barely escape your mouth before she begins to puncture the skin.

Her lips pressed firmly against your skin, teeth in deep now as she begins to suck. Her grip on your wrists only increases as you tilt your head back and you shudder squeezing your eyes shut.

Thana moans against your neck, your scent spurning her own. No doubt she can hear your heart pounding, the endorphins in your blood giving away the pleasure from her bite.

Her tongue swirls the blood on your collarbone, lapping up the last remnants before kissing you deeply. She then kisses you deeply, her tongue seeking entrance as she allows you to taste the drop of blood still on her tongue.

For as petite as Thana is, she can be intimidating. You know that now as she begins to wrap her hand around your neck, squeezing slightly her other hand sliding inside your pants rubbing the outer fabric of your panties.

Your moan is stifled if not by the hand around your neck then by Thana's tongue intertwining with your own. Thana laughs, her fingers now sliding lower to the dampness that has begun to form.

She presses her finger against the fabric before sliding it slowly upwards, teasingly gliding between your lips and pressing on your clit. "Do you like it when I touch you like this?" Her crimson eyes search your own, as she loosens her grip on your neck allowing you to answer her. As you nod, she pulls the fabric to the side. Allowing her cold fingers to slide across your warm skin.

"You're making a lovely little mess." She teases, as she removes her hand and allows you to see how wet her fingers are before dragging her tongue against them, savoring your taste.

Thana leads you to the bed, pulling your pants and panties off before pushing you down. You adjust yourself scooting back to give her room. "Not going to take me to dinner first, Thana? Damn, even Carver is nicer than that." She shoots you a glare before joining you on the bed, "Don't repeat that name when you're with me. Now, lay back." Thana situates herself between your thighs as you lean back.

Thana spread your legs wide, trailing kisses up your thigh before stopping. You look down at her, wondering what is keeping her from continuing when she smiles at you. "What are yo-" She sinks her teeth into your inner thigh. As you begin to squirm she holds your hips down. Finally satisfied she continues to kiss up until reaching your groin. "That is for mentioning Carver."

"Damn it Thana, that will bruise."

"You're point, pet?" She lazily kisses along your abdomen before making here way back down.

"Don't call me that." The words come out rushed as Thana spreads you open, scratching your hip as she gazes down at you.

"What would you prefer I call you then?" Thana wraps her arms around your thighs, as her tongue dips into you, then slowly, achingly gliding over your clit.

Your cheeks flush as the moan escapes your lips, your legs pressing against either side of her head as she looks up at you. Before slowly sliding a finger into you. "Fuck.."

"Don't be so crass, or else I won't let you cum on my fingers." She says it so easily, not a hint of embarrassment.

You lay your head back allowing her to continue fingering you, slowly increasing the speed. "Good girl."

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I don’t think I fully understand the story’s summary ? Is the plot going to revolve around MC trying to shift ? Coming to terms with what they are ?

So plot will revolve around MC, what/who they are. As well as what made them that way. There are several unknowns for MC, including themself. There place in the world, if what is happening to them was purposeful or just a cruel act of fate.

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will there be sex scenes in game? if yes, will we be able to chose to top/bottom? or will we be always bottoming with male/nb ROs no matter what, like in the prompts?

There will be skippable/fade to black sex scenes in game. That way if player doesn't want to play them, then they don't have to. There will be choices to be top/bottom which will then reflect in the scene. If anon's don't specify which role to take when writing the prompt, I just go with what I imagine in that moment. You can very much put the ro's in their place, literally and figuratively.

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Thana [F] - She is the former lover of Carver. Thana can appear cold and indifferent. If she has nothing to say then she see's no point in adding to the conversation. Thana is entirely invested in the Clans of the city and understanding them.

Physical Description -

Age - ???

Height - 5'4''

Hair - her hair is kept in a bun with her bands always loose. a warm brown shade.

Eye color - crimson

Skin - pale

Thana has an upturned nose, high cheekbones, and full lips. Her eyes are almond-shaped.

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Can you give us some facts about MC and their past lovers relationship ? For ex: who said I love you first ? Who initiated things pass the friend stage ? Things like that.

Sure thing anon.

MC and (deceased) lover were together for several years. The ex said I love you first, this has a bit to do with how our MC is/what they've gone through. The ex is also the first person MC ever told "i love you" to. First and last sadly.

It was left to the ex to initiate though when it happened it wasn't planned by any means. It was just one of those moments. Mc needed comfort and they were there. The chemistry between them was undeniable, even to Carver who could care so much less.

The ex made their move and kissed MC and that changed their relationship, their dynamic. They had a deep meaningful relationship, and in a corrupt city like the one they live in, that's hard to come by. Even harder to keep.