As You Wish
Release date (Windows, Mac OS, Linux)
English: July 24th, 2026
"You are a rich noble who successfully runs a high-profit business empire. As such, your days are filled with business and little leisure, relying on your servant for support in your day-to-day. Every suitor seeking to court you has been unimpressive, so your nights are lonely; sometimes agonizing. One night, you finally call upon your servant, hoping for a distraction from your personal needs. Will you let him silence your frustration... with his body?"
This is an 18+ commercial game with sexual content by Michaela Laws. The game also contains an audio/drama CD.
You can buy it from itch.io here!
A story of adventure, war, brotherhood, friendship and the search for oneâs true self, but above all, a story of love.
SYNOPSIS
It is the obligation and the design of God for the Royal Family to have three children for every succession.
The Beacon, the Protector, and the Conciliator.
Your older sister, your little brother, and you have to fulfill those roles.
But when a life marked by death and touched by greater forces you cannot comprehend twists the path you were taught to follow, nothing matters anymore.
Your life, your family, and your position on the throne have been stolen.
Forced to make a pact with the nomads you were taught to keep your distance from, youâll have to lead, protect, and advise your siblings in this uncertain new journey.
Will you reclaim your familyâs birthright, or will you carve a new destiny of your own?
⊠Play as male or female.
⊠Customize your character.Â
⊠Rekindle old friendships, forge new ones, find love and build unbreakable bonds with your new companions.
⊠Choose your allies.
⊠Choose your God.
⊠Will you become The Protector, The Conciliator, The Beacon or something else?Â
⊠Find who you are.
MAIN CHARACTERS
The People of Iberryn
Joanna Ballester
Your older sister.
A sickly and very smart girl who has never taken a step outside the castle.
She loves good adventure stories, has a vast hunger to discover the world and learn about it, and a horrible fear that she may never be able to satisfy those longings.
Marcus Ballester
Your little brother.
Marcus is a boy who canât stay still for a second, always running everywhere and wanting to duel anyone who has a sword.
His naivety, high energy, and carefree nature both charm and annoy those around him at the same time.
He dreams of one day becoming the greatest Protector the world has ever known.
Petra Casares - RO
Joanna's personal guard.
Raised to be perfect, strong, fast, clever, and keen.
Petra possesses a deep sense of honor, guided by solemn vows and values that have carried her to where she stands today, as the first woman to become a Silver Knight.
Although a rigid mind and a narrow life may not let her see that there is more to life than duty.
Athan Heras - RO
Stablemaster of the Royal House, as his father and grandfather were before him.
He has devoted his entire life to the breeding and training of horses, a passion that runs through his veins and matches well with his stubborn and self-demanding nature.
He also happens to be your childhood best friend, someone you havenât seen since leaving home.
Among the NomadsÂ
Loryen - RO
Most people are fooled by her petite figure and sweet personality, but her skill in hunting and her incredible resourcefulness make her one of the most valuable members of her tribe.
Loryen needs no God to tell her how good she is, as no one has ever beaten her precision with the bow.
Egan - RO
Egan is the only son of the tribeâs leader.
He has an exceptional gift, a blessing and a curse to him in equal measure. Always on the edge of either making him irreplaceable or destroying him.
His warm smile and cheerful attitude distract everyone from that hidden truth.
Harun - RO
Harun is a proud and agile fighter with great determination, who would die before bowing to anyone.
Fiercely protective of his own, he trusts no one outside his circle, a trait that does not always benefit his people.
When his tribe was destroyed by the forces of your house he was taken under the protection of Eganâs and Loryenâs tribe.
The loss left him with a deep and permanent mark that will never heal.
Content Warning
Fantasy violence, blood, death, themes of war, trauma, and suggestive themes.
â Why canât you stop thinking about the moment your fear disappeared?â
â ïž CW: Graphic violence, gore, death, grief, trauma, revenge, gang activity, dark romance, morally grey & red flag characters.
18+ readers only.
Everyone says it was self-defense. A drunk, violent man who thought he could hurt you. Theyâre probably right. So why does the memory still keep you awake at night? Why does the darkness keep welcoming you in like a warm embrace?
When your brother dies, the fragile life heâd spent years holding together begins to unravel.
You were raised in neglect before you lived with your brother. Shaped by violence. Surviving long before anyone thought to save you. Duke was the closest thing you ever had to a homeâand now heâs gone too.
Before the authorities can decide what to do with you, the Wolves Charterâthe most feared criminal organization in Wolverhamptonâsteps in.
Apparently Duke belonged to them.
Apparently he always had.
And apparently his last request was to bring you home.
There is something inside of you that doesnât like being controlled. Something cold. Something patient. Something that has spent years teaching you that survival is simple:
Hurt them before they hurt you.
Break them before they break you.
And never, ever let anyone hold your leash.
The Wolves think theyâre bringing home one of their ownâŠYou arenât sure theyâre prepared for what that actually means.
đș Play as a female protagonist struggling with trauma, rage, and a growing darkness that emerges when survival is on the line. (If there is a real interest to open the MC up to gender selectable I may as of right now, female only MC)
đș Protect (or destroy) one of the most feared organizations in the city
đș Navigate brutal gang politics, shifting loyalties, and consequences that remember your choices.
đș Romance dangerous people who may be just as broken as you are. (Enemies-to-lovers. Dark romance.)
đș Shape your protagonistâs personality:
Will you become disciplined?
Unstable?
Protective?
Violent?
Or simply honest about what youâve always been?
The Wolves arenât afraid of what youâve done.
Theyâre interested in what youâll do next.
And thatâs far more dangerous.
đș ROOK
Unhinged. Playful. Intuitive in all the worst ways.
Rook sees the parts of you youâd rather keep hiddenâand likes them far too much. Heâs reckless, invasive, impossible to predict, and disturbingly good at making violence feel intimate. If you want a romance built on obsession, chaos, sharp teeth, and someone who looks at your darkness like itâs a love language, Rook is the worst possible choice.
đș MADDOX
Controlled. Brutal. Possessive.
Maddox believes in discipline, loyalty, and keeping dangerous things on a leashâincluding you. He doesnât offer softness easily, and whatever lives between you will come with rules, tension, and the constant threat of being pinned beneath the weight of his attention. If you want a romance full of power struggles, restraint, possessiveness, and a man who wants obedience almost as much as he wants honesty, Maddox is waiting.
đș CAPTAIN
Quiet. Watchful. Violent when it matters.
Captain doesnât waste words, but he notices everything. Heâs the kind of man who keeps his distance right up until the moment he decides youâre his problem to protect. Harder to read than the others and perhaps more dangerous for it, Captainâs route is for readers who like slow-burn tension, earned trust, buried rage, and the terrifying intimacy of someone who says very littleâbut means every word.
đș ROMANCE THEMES
Enemies-to-lovers. Power imbalance. Possessiveness. Obsession. Violence. Loyalty twisted into intimacy. Red flag, morally-grey men who should absolutely not be trusted with your heart.
The Lost Bride is a reimagining of Bram Stokerâs iconic novel Dracula, where you have full control over the story.
Play as Mina and shape her fate. Customize her name, sexuality, personality, and relationships with everyone you meet.
Patreon Update! Chapter 6 part 1 is now out for patreon! (Full demo at around 329K- Jul 1 /2026)
Huge thank you for all my patreon supporters as always. I wouldn't have been able to do it without of you. If you do like my work, then pls do consider supporting me, as it helps me with getting updates out faster.
(Currently chapter 6 part 1 is out and I'm now working on part 2)
Discord server.
Patreon demo (331k)
Public Demo. (305k)
There will be four romance options for you to choose.
Lucy Westenra (F):Â Your once childhood best friend whom you share a past with. (Can be extremely jealous and clingy)
Something(s) the Ros would dislike/hate in a partner, or something they would break up over ?
For Amber, someone who doesn't take her seriously. She's not talking about the dramatic kind of disrespect, she means the subtle kind. The person who laughs at her ambitions, or softens them in retelling, or acts like her intensity is a personality flaw to be managed. She doesn't need someone who matches her at every turn, but she needs someone who doesn't treat her drive like a problem. She'd also have a hard time forgiving emotional passivityâif you're not in it, actually in it, she will notice long before you say anything, and she will not wait.
For Anwar, someone performative. Specifically, someone who performs at them. They have very good radar for it and they find it genuinely exhausting, not in a moralistic way but in a "I can't connect to someone I can't find" way. They'd also struggle significantly with someone who makes everything a competition or treats conflict as a scoreboard. Anwar needs to feel like you're both trying to understand, not trying to win.
For Charlie, someone who pushes. Charlie moves at their own pace in everything, and a partner who treats that as a challenge to overcome will get exactly what they'd expect: Charlie becoming more closed, not less. They're also autistic, and they will not stay somewhere that requires them to perform neurotypicality to be found acceptable. If you need them to be easier, you're not compatible, and they know it.
For Haoyu, pressure. Any kind. Ultimatums especially. He knows he moves slowly and he knows it's frustrating and he is, genuinely, trying to work on it, but the moment someone tries to rush him by making the alternative explicit, he shuts down completely. He also needs to feel like he can be funny without it being read as deflection, because sometimes it is deflection and he knows that too, but having it named every time he makes a joke is its own kind of suffocating.
For Izzie, cruelty that tries to pass as honesty. She knows the difference. She will give a partner a lot of grace for saying hard things, she values honesty and she knows relationships require it, but "I'm just being honest" as a cover for unkindness will lose her very quickly. She'd also find it genuinely hard to stay with someone who didn't want the people she loves to be part of her life. She's not asking her partner to love her friends the way she does. She just needs them not to compete with them.
For Mattie, someone who is kind about the wrong things. What I mean is: Mattie can spot when she's being handled, when someone is being tender with her disability rather than with her. She'd rather someone said the wrong thing sincerely than the right thing carefully. She's also got a pattern, and she knows it, and someone who leverages her loyalty against her, makes her feel like she's the problem for being hurt, or like leaving is proof of something bad about her, that's the thing that would actually break her, because it's happened before and she stayed that time and she knows what it cost her.
For Noah, someone erratic. He can adapt; he's more flexible than he presents. But someone who changes the terms without notice, who makes commitments and then unmakes them quietly, who treats plans as suggestions, it maps onto something old and painful for him and he won't be able to separate the present situation from the history. He also won't stay with someone who makes him feel like his standards are the issue. They're not the issue. They're just specific.
For Scarlette, someone who tries to cage her. She's been through enough to know that the version of herself that fits inside someone else's comfort zone isn't really her anymore, and she won't do that again. She'd also find it very hard to stay with someone who couldn't handle her grief, not who fixed it, just who didn't flinch from it. She lost her dad, and that lives in her, and a partner who needs her to put it away would be asking her to put away something she can't.
For Theo, someone who can't handle his silences. He's quiet. He thinks before he speaks and sometimes he thinks for a long time and a partner who reads that as indifference or absence is going to spend the whole relationship solving a problem that isn't there. He'd also leave, quietly, definitively, over infidelity. Not because he's rigid, but because loyalty is the thing he actually requires and its absence isn't something he knows how to put back together once he's seen it.
Release date (Windows, Mac OS, Linux, Online)
English: June 30th, 2026
"Hey, congrats! After years of studying and training, you managed to land your dream job as a university professor, working under the Faculty of Magic and Alchemy. The university is considered really prestigious, but the faculty itself isn't really in the land's top 10... The dean wants that to change. This year. No pressure, right?
The task is far from easy, and it will need your undivided attention. But don't worry; if you need help, your fellow professors will be glad to help you. Speaking of that, you'll be sharing an office space with two of the faculty's most attractive guys, but surely someone with your passion for academia won't let that distract them... right?"
This is a free game created for Otome Jam 2026 and Josei Jam 2026 by Doksa! You can download it or play it online here.
Oh, what is that? They are selling my demo for 400 dollars :D That is rather expensive for a free demo, I think. Or is it just my logo they are selling? Interesting. I doubt it sells well, but if it has I would like my cut! But I do not at least know about selling my demo, so perhaps they missed a step somewhere.
But wait! As with these scam sites, there is more! I am naturally not the only one who they are trying to steal from. Probably very badly at these prices (like 400-600 dollars) but still.
At a quick glance this "brand" is also "selling" at least:
God Cursed by @wings-of-ink
Misplaced by @calliopefiction
Uroboros by @uroboros-if
The Gray Ascendancy by @thegrayascendancy-if
The Great Protector by @greatprotector-if
And probably a bunch of other ones I missed. And this was all from this one "brand".
Should we try to do something? This one is so ridiculous I really doubt people are falling for it with those ridiculous price tags.
Ëàšà§ â ËïœĄâ AotM Master Post â ËïœĄâàšà§Ë
Hi, we're Atelier on the Moon, an indie game dev studio making visual novels! We love creating experimental games and writing about sexy men and romance (including spicy ones) đ
Our games:
Cupid's Chatroom [demo]
Releasing Q3 2026
A mysterious program called âCupidâs Chatroomâ suddenly appears on your PC, transporting you into a private chatroom. You find yourself joined by five others, who have also been dragged into the serverâand it turns out theyâre your potential bachelors?!
Itch.io link
Steam link
WebConfessional [full game]
By applying to be an Angel for WebConfessional, you hereby swear that you 1) shall take your duty seriously and faithfully, 2) persuade the sinners to repent and atone for their sins, 3) turn them into better, conventional people to integrate them into society, and 4) shall not have your faith shaken nor misplaced by the sinners.Â
If you agree to these terms, you may continue.
The sinners await your Judgement.
Itch.io link
Delicious Date [full game]
You've finally struck gold when you matched with a cute guy on a dating app and scored yourself a date! However, as your time together prolongs, your flirtatious and charming companion may be more than he seems.
The Wedding is my first Visual Novel. You can now buy it! Demo | Steam |Itch.io
And thank you all for the support. đ
Steam finally decided to behave, so I can post my emotional rambling, and youâll just have to endure it. đ
Is it crazy to say that Iâm more proud of The Wedding than When Life Gives You Lemons? Donât get me wrong, I love both, and Lemons is probably the game that got me where I am since so many people resonated with it.
But as far back as I can remember, Iâve always wanted to make a Visual Novel, and now, four years later, with so much support from this community and a crash course in learning how to code in RenâPy, itâs finally done. I finally published my first VN.
The graphics, the story, the characters... I love them all.
Micah holds a special place in my heart because I never thought I could create a character that sassy and still have readers fall in love with them. Cassidy was a last-minute addition and somehow became one of my favorite romances (sorry, Iâm biased). Tara/Tariq is incredibly sweet, and their artwork with the bonnet is still one of my favorites.
And then thereâs Danny and Taylor. All of them are so different, yet somehow they all came alive as I write every little scene and every little dialogue.
Yes, the launch was delayed on Steam because Steam needed to approve the page, and yes, I was kind of bummed out and was waiting before I made an official announcement.
But, Hey! It's finally available on Steam. đ
This was a passion project; the game is nowhere near perfect, but I love it, flaws and all, and Iâm incredibly proud of it.
Thank you all for the support. Thank you to all my Kickstarter backers. Iâm so grateful to have an audience willing to read my silly little stories.
Hereâs to more stories coming your way, however cringy they may be. đ
Also adding some of my other finished games.
The Midnight Saga-Demo | Steam | Google | Apple
Insert-Rich-Family-Name-Demo | Google Play |Apple Store| Steam
It Takes Three to Tango Demo
When Life Gives You Lemons-Demo | Steam
Also... Big thank you to Dori for this beautiful Banner. đ„°
Ros reaction to mc saying "you are the best thing that's happened to me."?
Amber goes very still. Not in a bad way, in the way she goes still when something catches her off guard and she hasn't decided how to process it yet. She'll look at you for a long moment, then look away, jaw working slightly, and when she looks back she'll say something like "don't say things you don't mean," but quieter than you'd expect. She means it as a test. She also means it as a wish.
Anwar laughs, not dismissively, just startled, a little undone, and then they pull you in. They're the type to repeat it back to you later when they think you're asleep, just to see how it sounds. It sounds right to them. It always did.
Charlie doesn't know what to do with it. They go very calm and very careful, the way they do when something matters too much to respond to casually. After a beat, they'll say "that's a lot of pressure to put on me," and when you protest they'll add, quietly, "I don't mind it."
Haoyu immediately makes a joke about it. Something deflecting, something stupid. He's grinning, though. He's absolutely grinning. Ask him about it later when he's less defensive and he won't deny it meant everything.
Izzie cries. She tries not to. She laughs at herself for crying. She hugs you too hard and says "okay, no, stop, I'm not ready," and then doesn't let go for a very long time.
Mattie goes quiet for a moment, and you can see her deciding whether or not to believe you. She wants to. That's the thing with Mattie, she always wants to. She'll say "that's a really lovely thing to say" and mean it as both gratitude and distance, because she's learned to be careful with things that feel too good. Give her time. She'll get there.
Noah doesn't say anything for a second. Then: "okay." Just that. But the way he says it, like you've handed him something he didn't know he was waiting for, says rather more than he intended.
Scarlette grins and says "obviously," and it's mostly armour and mostly a joke, but she pulls you in by the collar right after so you know it landed exactly where she wanted it to.
Theo looks at you like you've said something genuinely alarming. Then the look softens, slowly, the way everything does with Theo, slow enough that you notice each degree of it. He doesn't say anything back. He doesn't need to. You've just watched his entire face decide something.
If you played the original Chapter 1, you'll notice this is essentially a different game. The original came in in at 26k words, the rewrite is 469k. The prose has been overhauled from the ground up, with richer writing, deeper characterisation, and far more branching to reflect your MC and their choices. Scenes that existed before have been rebuilt rather than revised, and there's a significant amount of new content that wasn't in the original at all.
What happens:
Arrive at the villa and meet your fellow islanders one by one as they enter.
A one-on-one conversation with one of the nine other islanders before the coupling, who you spend that time with is your choice.
The coupling ceremony, where you'll be paired up for the days ahead.
Word count
469k words total (+443k from the original Chapter 1). Individual playthroughs are a fraction of that, the word count reflects how much the content branches to account for your choices and your MC.
A note for returning players: Chapters 2â11 are no longer accessible while the rewrite is in progress. Chapter 1 is the only playable content for now, but it's a much more substantial Chapter 1 than the one you remember.
Game Summary:
Welcome to Summer of Love.
You and nine other singles will enter a luxury villa and couple up, spending a month in each otherâs company, along with a few extras along the way â youâll live together, eat together, sleep together, and hopefully, fall in love together. Sound familiar? Thought so â but instead of coupling ceremonies being split by boys and girls as is typical in shows like these, the public will be the ones deciding the order of who gets to pick, and as the cast is an all-bi one, you can pick whoever you like, so long as they havenât already been picked.
At the end of the month, the most popular couple will win ÂŁ500,000. As for the other couples? As there are no dumpings, everyone has the potential to find love, and those in exclusive relationships by the end could also win ÂŁ100,000 per couple.
Ready for your summer of love to begin?
Since we're in the last week or so before release (the coupling up should take this week so I aim to have it out on the 15th if all goes well), I wanted to do a questionnaire to get your opinions on the original game. If you need a refresher, the game is still available on itch, but I want some honest feedback so I can make the rewrite as good as possible for everyone involved, as this would be nothing without all of you.
I have an anonymous form for you all to fill out, my feelings won't be hurt as I'm literally rewriting it because I'm not happy with the original, and so you don't have to protect my feelings.
Things have been fairly chill here on the blog this month, which is more than fine, and I'm still plodding away at Chapter Nine. I somehow actually managed around 100,000 words this month, which would ordinarily be enough to have finished a chapter, but Nine is quite the beast, being the penultimate one and, really, the correct time to get a lot of plot threads tied off as neatly as possible.
All to say, it's probably going to be about double the length of a typical chapter, at least.
This is, naturally, quite fine. As an author, I've got to to what I've got to do to try and give things satisfying conclusions that aren't too rushed or terse, and I'm doing my best to achieve that, especially in the RO/PO scenes.
I anticipate (optimistically) that we might be looking at a mid-June public release of Chapter Nine, after which hopefully Ten and the Epilogue will be slightly less... unwieldy.
I'll let you know how that's all going when we hit June, but until then, I hope you all have a better May than your April was.
đ°play as a stay-at-home parent that gets entangled in a life of crime!
đ°Inspired by the TV show Good Girls, and a little bit of Breaking Bad.
Summary: Life used to be about toddler tantrums and sleepless nights. Now, itâs about dodging bullets and prison barsâthanks to your charming spouse.
It all started when you were almost finished preparing dinner, as you did every night, when your spouse stumbled through the door, bloody and bruisedâwith a revelation that would shatter your world. Their hidden gambling addiction has racked up a staggering debt, but thatâs not even the worst part. They owe half a million dollars to MC-14, one of the most ruthless gangs in the city. You have 8 months to gather the money, or your family will pay the ultimate price.
Thrown into a deadly game you never asked to play, youâre forced to make impossible choices to survive. Can you protect your family? Can your marriage survive this betrayal? Do you even want it to? Will you come out of this situation as the person you always thought you were, or will this dark world youâve been thrust into reveal who you really are?
đ°Customize your character; their name, gender, sexuality, physical appearance, personality, background, choose how birth affected your character mentally and physically, IF they gave birth. and so much more. Customization matters!
đ°Choose your character's age; you can be in your early 20s or 30s. Were you a teen parent or not?
đ° Customize your 5 year old child.
đ°Determine who you were before you became a parent, how you feel about parenthood and suburban life in general.
đ°Do jobs for a criminal organization in order to pay back your spouse's debt, whether you succeed or fail is on you.
đ°Determine what kind of relationship you have with your spouse and child.
đ°You may have to be a stay-at-home parent but you can choose why you decided to stay home.
đ°Get a divorce or try to fix your marriage? It's your choice.
đ°Try to manage a double life.
đ°Drama, chaos, and more drama.
đ°Determine how you feel about the life of crime.
đ°Determine what kind of parent you are.
đ°Try to revive your broken marriage with your spouse or possibly romance the ruthless leader of MC-14. Maybe even get yourself involved in a messy love triangleâŠ.oof, or have some hookups along the way.
đ°Try to manage your expenses, pay your bills on time, and for the love of god, don't lose the house!
đ°Alaric/Alara Coleman- The Spouse đ
Age: 21 or 30 (Depends on the MCâs age).
Occupation: A software engineer at Cordovian Technologies. If you choose the teen parent route, the story will delve into how A secured this position at a young age and manages to support a family of three on a single income.
Description:
The love of your life, your best friend, the one person you always felt you could trust without question. There was never a secret between you two⊠or so you thought. You and A were high school sweethearts, and from the moment you met, you felt something inexplicably special. Smart, funny, goofy, and effortlessly charming, A had a way of making everyone feel at ease, their infectious laughter always filling the room. The A you knew was capable and reliableâloyal to a fault, always showing up when needed. They never broke a promise, and their word was unshakeable. It seemed like A could do no wrongâexcelling in every area, from academics to extracurriculars. They were the golden child, the kind of person everyone admired. Yet, in the quiet moments, you couldnât shake the feeling that maybe no one, not even A, could truly be that perfect⊠Maybe you were right.
Tropes: High School sweethearts, golden retriever, soulmates.
Red Flags : Deceptive, prideful, egotistical, self-destructive.
Green Flags: Protective, intelligent, self-sacrificing.
Physical Description:Â
Male A: A stands at 5â9â with a lean, subtly athletic build. His short, wavy dark blonde hair is styled in a textured crop, he has light blue eyes and light freckles that dot only his face. He has fair skin , and his style leans toward a sporty, preppy aesthetic.
Female A: A stands at 5â6â with a lean, subtly athletic build. Her shoulder length, wavy dark blonde hair is styled in beach waves, complementing her sharp blue eyes and light freckles that dot only her face. Her fair skin has a natural, youthful tone, and her style leans toward a preppy aesthetic.
đ°Victor/Victoria Delgado- The Leader đ
Age: 35.
Occupation: Leader of the MC-14 gang.
Description:
V Delgado is a gang leader who embodies cold ruthlessness. From birth, they were immersed in a world of crime, violence, and destruction, which forged them into the stoic, calculating figure they are today. With an enigmatic allure and an icy demeanor, V is a master of controlâof others and of themselves. Words are unnecessary to them; actions speak louder, and they lead with unflinching efficiency. Brutality is second nature, and they waste no time or energy on hesitation. Their rise to power came through a mix of cunning and raw force, and they will go to any lengths to maintain their dominance. V isnât a person to be admired, but something about their very presence pulls at you. They are a living, breathing reminder that not all paths to power are cleanâand yet, you canât help but wonder if, maybe, you could get lost in their darkness.
Tropes: Corruption, enemies to lovers, mama I'm in love with a criminal, dark romance, forbidden.
Red Flags: Possessive, controlling, domineering, dangerous, emotionally detached, unpredictable.
Green Flags: TheyâŠ.like puppies, jk. Determined, strong, resilient, very protective and loyal to those who earn their trust and loyalty (which is very few).
Physical Description:
Male V: Standing at a commanding 6â4â, V Delgado carries a powerful, muscular build. He has an olive skin tone. His short, straight dark brown hair is kept in a no-nonsense buzz cut, matching the sharp intensity of his hazel eyesâeyes that hold a calculating, unnerving depth. A prominent scar runs from the corner of his mouth, slashing upward to his ear. His right arm is covered in a detailed sleeve tattoo of a serpent. Vâs wardrobe leans toward practicalityâsubdued, simple outfits that blend into the background. His nice clothes, always at risk of becoming bloodied or torn, are too inconvenient for him to care about; function always comes before appearance.
Female V:Standing at a commanding 5â11â, V Delgado carries an athletic, hourglass build.She has an olive skin tone. Her waist length, straight dark brown hair is kept in a loose style, her hazel eyes hold a calculating, unnerving depth. A prominent scar runs from the corner of her mouth, slashing upward to her ear, a constant reminder of past conflicts. Her right arm is covered in a detailed sleeve tattoo of a serpent, symbolizing her cunning and dangerous nature. Female Vâs wardrobe, unlike male V, tends to be elegant, fashionable, sleek, and refined.Â
đ°Renay Bueller-The Bestie đ«
Age: 21, or 30 (Depends on the MCâs age).
Occupation: If Renay is 21, sheâs currently pursuing her bachelorâs degree in graphic design at the University of Ridgepoint. If sheâs 30, she works as a graphic designer at Horizon Design Studio.
Description: Renay Bueller is your sharp-witted and fiercely confident friend who thrives on making her presence known. Her quick tongue and sassy demeanor never miss a beat, and sheâs always ready with a perfectly timed comeback that leaves no room for hesitation. Renay is unapologetically bold in everything she does, embracing her individuality with a flair thatâs both magnetic and unshakeable. Her charm lies in her unfiltered honesty and the playful, yet unapologetic, attitude she brings to every conversation.
Physical Description: Renay has curly red hair that falls just above her shoulder. Standing tall, her frame is full and curvy, embodying a blend of strength and softness. She has light green eyes and a tan skin tone. She typically wears bold prints and bright colors, which reflect her bold and loud personality.
đ°Haruki âHaruâ Kim- The Jokester đ*Possible hookup option*
Age: 20.
Occupation: Works as a goon for the MC-14 gang.
Description: Haru Kim is a volatile and unpredictable henchman, known for his chaotic nature and love of causing mayhem. A fearless jokester with a creative streak, Haru thrives on bending the rules, often disregarding orders and pushing boundaries. Recently, heâs been testing Vâs patience with his disobedience, straining the once-solid respect between them. Despite this, V remembers the time Haru saved their life, holding it in high regard. However, thereâs a limit to how much disrespect and insubordination V is willing to tolerate before they must make a choice about Haruâs future in the gang.
Physical Description: Haru is of Asian descent, standing at a short height with a lanky frame. His platinum blonde hair is styled in a messy, short cut, often looking deliberately unkempt. He has dark eyes. His fashion leans toward grunge, favoring oversized, worn-in piecesâripped jeans, band tees, and leather jacketsâreflecting his rebellious nature. His overall appearance gives off a carefree, slightly disheveled vibe, perfectly complementing his chaotic personality.
đ°Jacob Johnson- The Muscle đȘ *Possible hookup option*
Age: 27.
Occupation: Works as a goon for the MC-14 gang.
Description: Jacob is impulsive and quick-tempered, often letting his emotions drive his actions. Fiercely protective of their gang leader, V, Jacob is known for his intimidating presence and a deep sense of loyalty. He thrives in combat, showcasing impressive skills in a fight, but his reckless tendencies can sometimes jeopardize carefully laid plans. His unwavering loyalty is both a strength and a flaw, as he often charges into dangerous situations without fully considering the consequences.
Physical Description: Jacob is of African American descent, with closely cropped black hair in a buzz cut and intense dark brown eyes. Standing tall with a muscular build, his presence is commanding and his physique speaks to years of physical training and strength.
đ°Kenny Lockwood-The Veteran đȘ
Age: 52.
Occupation: MC-14 gangâs second in command.
Description: Kenny is a stoic and disciplined individual, harboring a dark past known only to V. With a background in combat and tactical expertise, he is stealthy and calculated in his actions. Though he often butts heads with the younger, more reckless members of the gang, his experience and steady demeanor make him Vâs most trusted and reliable confidant.
Physical Description: Kenny is an older man with a grizzled appearance and a bald head. He dresses in an unassuming, practical manner, blending into his surroundings. Of average height and build, his grey eyes carry a quiet intensity that hints at the depth of his experience.
Physical Description: L. Esposito has sleek, dark brown hair that falls neatly into place, complementing their warm, light brown eyes that always seem to be calculating their next move. Slightly below average in height with a petite, lithe frame, they exude confidence that makes them seem larger than life. Their impeccable sense of style gravitates toward high-end designer clothingâtailored to perfection, whether in sharp suits or sophisticated casual wear. Female L favors bold makeup, often sporting a sultry smokey eye paired with a classic red lip, embodying elegance with an edge.
đ°PTA Demons đż- A clique of has-beens who peaked in high school and made your freshman year a living hell. Now theyâre attending PTA meetingsâproof that parenting should require a license. *Will encounter them the most if you choose to attend PTA meetings*
âą Amanda Willmont- The âHBICâ đ
Age: 25, or 34 (depends on MCâs age).
Occupation: Nurse for Redwood Medical.
Description: Amanda Willmont is a former high school queen bee who never quite moved past her glory days. Beneath her deceptively sweet demeanor lies a sharp, catty edge. Sheâs fiercely competitive, a master of passive-aggressive jabs, and always seems determined to undercut whatever I do, as though winning petty battles is her lifeâs purpose.
Physical Description: Amanda has long, luscious blonde locks that cascade down her back. Her petite frame stands at a striking, model-like height. Sheâs always impeccably dressed in preppy ensembles, with pink as her signature colorâa hue that dominates her wardrobe. Flawless makeup is her armor, and she never steps outside without every detail meticulously in place.
đ§ž Child: Emily Willmont.
âą Senae Zitkala- The Follower đ±*Possible hookup option*
Age: 25, or 34 (depends on the MCâs age).
Occupation: Blogger.
Description: Senae Zitkala is a timid and impressionable individual who clings to Amandaâs every word, eager to please. Easily swayed by others, Senaeâs insecurity often leads her to seek validation through drama and gossip.
Physical Description: Senae has a medium brown complexion and long, sleek black hair. Her style is refined and reminiscent of old-money elegance, favoring timeless and polished attire. Short in stature with a willowy, graceful build.
đ§ž Child: Isi Zitkala
âą Dan Meadows- The Ex Jock đ
Age: 25, or 34 (depends on MCâs age).
Occupation: Briar Prep football coach
Description: Dan Meadows is a cocky, self-assured jock with a penchant for arrogance and an air of entitlement. Quick to brag about his accomplishments, he thrives on attention and often dismisses the opinions of others. Though confident in his physical prowess, he has a tendency to be air-headed.
Physical Description: Dan is tall and well-built with a lean, athletic physique. His caramel brown hair is often tousled in a carefree manner, complementing his striking green eyes and fair skin. He gravitates toward a sporty, casual styleâthink fitted tees, joggers, and clean sneakers.
đ§ž Child: Kyler Meadows.
đ°Jimmy/Jain Lockwood đź-An FBI agent who also happens to be a ghost from your pastâone you wish had stayed buried.
Age: 25, or 34 (depends on MCâs age).
Occupation: FBI agent.
*Serious trigger warnings with this one*
Description: J Lockwood is the FBI agent assigned to a case that entails investigating MC-14. But J is more than just an investigatorâtheyâre a ghost from your past, the embodiment of everything youâve tried to leave behind. On the surface, J is charming, polite, and socially adept, seamlessly fitting into any environment. Their easy smile and confident demeanor mask a darker truth: a relentless, obsessive manipulator who bends reality to fit their desires. Beneath the polished exterior lies a dangerous fixationâJ has convinced themselves that your rejection is merely a challenge to conquer. Where others see professionalism, you see the chilling glint of possession in their eyes. And all youâve ever wanted is to be free of them.
Physical Description: J Lockwood stands slightly taller than average, with a commanding presence that naturally draws attention. Their thick, jet-black hair is neatly styled, a sharp contrast to their ice-blue eyes that seem to pierce through anyone they meet. Jâs pale skin hints at long hours spent under artificial lights rather than in the sun. Their athletic build, honed through discipline and physical rigor, is evident in their poised stance and confident movements. Everything about their appearance suggests controlâbut itâs the chilling intensity behind those eyes thatâs impossible to ignore.Â
đ°Monica Delgado- The Matriarch đž
Age: 62.
Occupation: Retired.
Description: Monica Delgado is warm, nurturing, and deeply affectionate toward those she holds close, embodying a protective and compassionate mother figure. However, in public and professional settings, she transforms into a fierce and authoritative presence, displaying a cutthroat demeanor that commands respect and fear.Â
Physical Description: Monica Delgado is a petite woman with an average build. She has dark brown hair interwoven with elegant grey streaks that frame her face. She has hazel eyes, and an olive skin tone. She has a shorter stature.
đ°Frank Delgado- The Patriarch đ€Ž
Age: 62.
Occupation: Retired.
Description: Frank Delgado is a disciplined and calculating man who approaches both his criminal organization and family life with a cold, businesslike mindset. Emotionally detached and lacking empathy, he views emotional bonds as a weakness and struggles to connect with his child. His pragmatic and methodical approach to life has shaped V, who inherited many of his traits, including his reserved demeanor and analytical mindset.
Physical Description: Frank Delgado is a tall, distinguished man with an imposing presence. Despite his age, he maintains a fit physique. He has a full head of grey hair that matches his well-groomed grey mustache and beard. His olive skin tone and light brown eyes hint at a steely, calculating nature.
đ°Sarah Coleman- The Loving Mother đ€±
Age: 54.
Occupation: Retired.
Description: Sarah Coleman radiates warmth and positivity wherever she goes. With an optimistic outlook, she sees challenges as opportunities and believes in the inherent good in people. Her kindness is evident in the small, thoughtful gestures she offers to friends and strangers alike. Always supportive, Sarah has a natural talent for listening and uplifting those around her, often placing the needs of others before her own. She approaches life with a gentle resilience, driven by her desire to make the world a little brighter for everyone she encounters.
Physical Description: Sarah Coleman has short blonde hair styled in a pixie cut that frames her face. She has blue and a dusting of freckles across her nose and cheeks. Standing shorter than average, she has a lithe frame.
đ°Daniel Coleman- The Loving Father đšâđŒ
Age: 54.
Occupation: Retired.
Description: Daniel Coleman is charismatic and has a playful, and lighthearted demeanor. He has an easy going nature and sharp sense of humor making him effortlessly likable, often lightening tense situations with a well-timed joke or witty comment.Â
Physical Description: Daniel Coleman has greying sandy blonde hair. He has dark blue eyes that often gleam with humor and warmth. He Stands at an average height, and carries a slightly chubbier build.
đ°Mandy (last name depending on MC)- Mommy Dearest âïžâđ„
Age: 57
Occupation: Retired
Born In Poverty Background Description: Mandy is a person who has a rough and harsh demeanor, often resorting to verbally or physically aggressive behaviors to gain control. Sheâs impulsive, and quick to lash out at others, especially when things donât go her way. She tends to use her aggression to intimidate and belittle those she deems as beneath her. She is crude and trashy and ever since you can remember, her abusiveness has made you feel nothing but emotional and physical pain, constantly creating a toxic environment that you couldnât wait to escape from.
High Middle Class Background Description: Mandy has always been someone who placed immense value on appearances and status. Sheâs condescending and dismissive of others, always believing her way is the best way. She has a controlling nature that makes her prone to micromanaging situations and people, especially when things donât go according to her standards. Sheâs a perfectionist and that drives her to be harsh, particularly with those who fail to meet her expectations. She has always been image obsessed and is only worried about how people will perceive her life, never caring about how youâve felt. You couldnât wait to escape the suffocating and cold environment that she created.
Physical Description: *partly depends on the MC* Mandy has a voluptuous body type, and she stands at a height that is a little taller than average.
đ°Bill (last name depending on MC)- The Pawn âïž*pretty much stays the same regardless of background*
Age: 57
Occupation: Retired
Description: Bill is a passive, mild-mannered man who has always avoided conflict and tends to put othersâ needs before his own, driven by a deep desire to please those around him. He is emotionally withdrawn, and rarely expresses his true feelings for fear of upsetting the balance of his relationships, especially with his wife, Mandy. Though he secretly has always supported you, he was too afraid to stand up to Mandyâs controlling nature. He never wanted to disown you.Â
Physical Description:*Partly depends on the MC* Bill is of average height with a lanky, slightly awkward frame. He has wire-framed glasses, and a receding hairline.
*MC was disowned by their parents, the reason depends on your MC and choices.*
đ°Cian Murphy-Leader of the rival biker gang đïž *Possible hookup option*
Age: 25
Occupation: Leader of the Eastside Marauders biker gang.
Description: Cian Murphy is the charismatic and ruthless leader of the Eastside Marauders, a rival biker gang to MC-14. With a mix of cocky confidence and a seductive charm, he commands respect and loyalty from his crew. Cianâs ambition drives him to constantly expand his territory, but his temper can ignite in an instant, especially when betrayed. Though vengeful, he holds onto a strong sense of morality, often struggling with the darker side of his actions. His loyalty to his gang and close allies is unwavering, but the weight of his leadership sometimes leaves him questioning the cost of his ambitions.
Physical description: Cian stands just above average height, with chin-length, wavy auburn hair. He has a lean build. His style consists of traditional biker clothingâleather jackets, worn jeans, and bootsâcomplete with a few personalized touches.
đ°Your Child đ§ž
Age: 5.
Occupation: Just starting kindergarten.
Description: Your child is a joyful little bundle of light, with an innocence that shines through in everything they do. Theyâre courageous, never shying away from new challenges, and show a surprising level of smarts for someone so young. Itâs clear they have a bright future ahead!
This game is 18+
â ïžContent Warnings: This story has very dark and mature themes such as violence, gang activity, trauma, childbirth, sexual content (optional explicit), unhealthy relationship dynamics, profanity, alcohol, and drug use, struggles with mental health, child abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse, self harm, unhealthy coping mechanisms, misogyny/sexism, homophobia, transphobia, cheating/affair? sexual harassment/sexual assault (based on a choice, so don't worry it'll be avoidable and nongraphic. This is NOT done by any RO or by the MC), harassment, mentions of abortion, the MC can be a very flawed and morally grey character depending on player choices, I'll continue to add more if I notice more, or if something is brought to my attention.
Note: I do not condone any of these behaviors; they are solely included to illustrate the moral shortcomings of certain characters, including the MC, depending on player choices.
a slice-of-life game set in a small town with a focus on romantic, platonic, and family relationships
After getting laid off from your swanky job in the city, you are left with no choice but to move back to your rural hometown, Bridgewater, while you get your life back together. Your parents let you move into the apartment above their bar, with one condition- you pick up some shifts and help their once-popular bar get more customers again. But life in a small town can get messy quick, and even though Bridgewater comes with a lot of mess, itâs hard not to get attached to the small town and the people that reside in it. As you start to build a life here, you realize you have a big decision in your future: will you stay or will you go?
Play as female, male, transmasc, transfem, or nonbinary; gay, straight, bi, aro, or ace.
Customize your mcâs appearance
Develop your personality over the course of the book.
Romance one of 4 romanceable characters: your best friend, their (moody) twin sibling, a single parent, or the kind but mysterious bartender.
Develop friendships with the cast.
Customize the bar: choose a theme, decorate, set the vibes.
Make a big decision: do you stay in your hometown, or move away again?
Make decisions that impact your reputation in the town.
Get involved with the town: volunteer at local businesses, help plan town events, and get to know the people of Bridgewater.
Apply for jobs in the city⊠or procrastinate.
all gender selectable
Spencer | 28 : Spencer has been your best friend since childhood, but you havenât lived in the same place since you were 18. For the last ten years, youâve stayed in touch, but living 2 minutes away again will be completely different. Spencer is kind, funny, and creative, and thereâs not much they wouldnât do for you.
Spencer has dark brown hair, brown eyes, and tan skin. m!Spencer has medium length wavy hair and is 5â11. f!Spencerâs falls to her chest and is slightly wavy. f!Spencer is 5â8.
Arden | 28 : Arden runs Bridgewaterâs community center and is the glue that holds the town together. Theyâre generous, patient, and mature- or so youâre told. Theyâve never acted like that toward you. Arden is Spencerâs twin, and youâve just been their siblingâs friend whoâs always around, and always annoying. Moving back to Bridgewater could be a chance to start fresh, or you can pick up right where you left off.
Arden has dark brown hair, brown eyes, tan skin, and a small scar above their right eyebrow. m!Arden has medium length, slighty wavy hair and is 5â11. f!Ardenâs hair is mid-back length and wavy and she is 5â8.
if Arden and Spencer are the same gender, they are identical twins.
Noel/le | 31 : Noel/le is a history teacher, the coach of the local high schoolâs football team and an occasional musician at the bar. A relative newcomer to Bridgewater, N moved here after the birth of their daughter, Tatum, in order to be closer to Tatumâs other parent. Noel/le is gentle, responsible, active, and cautious- especially when it comes to who they let into their life.
Noel/le has pale, freckled skin and green eyes. Noel has short light brown hair, broad shoulders, and he stands at 6â1. Noelleâs hair ends between her jaw and shoulder, and she stands at 5â10. Noel/le has a toned build.
Kit | 30 : Kit moved to town a few months after you left and works for your parents as a bartender when they arenât studying at a nearby college. In your absence, they became close with your parents. Despite this, Kit is one of the few people in Bridgewater who doesnât seem to be here permanently. Kit is hardworking, intelligent, and extremely driven. They have a lot they want to achieve, and romance just doesnât fit into that.
Kit has rich brown skin and brown eyes. m!Kit has buzzcut and is 6â0, and f!Kitâs long hair is in many braids that reach mid-back and is 5â9. Kit has a lithe body.
smalltown, nowhere is rated 18+ for (optional) NSFW scenes.
Rating: 18+ [May contain violence, death, suggestive or explicit content, strong language, abuse, and harm to children]
â STORY â
The martial world has long since granted you reprieve from the past. Once a frightened child in a world vaster than youâve ever known, you have since carved out a name for yourself in this realm of martial artists.Â
Now a wandering vigilante of renown, your name has been uttered by many a storyteller - yet no tale is without tribulation. Swept up in something much larger than yourself, forces of the imperial court now crack down upon you, the ordered world closing around you like a fist.
Your skills haven't failed you before, yet this is unlike anything you've ever faced. Now's your chance to build new relationships, learn to trust those around you, and find allies in this world turned hostile.
Journey through the martial world, delve into your own past, escort your charge to safety, entangle yourself in an imperial plot, save a few people, kill some others, try to differentiate friend from foe - preferably before your luck runs out.
â CHARACTERS â
Xia An'er [ć€ćźćż] - [10 | She/Her] Your charge in a simple escort mission. Though a little noble lady with danger following at her tail, sheâs positive, sincere, and exceptionally cheerful to boot. Doesnât quite have a martial realm moniker yet, but she really wants one.
Zhao Ning [è””ćź] - [24 | He/Him] [RO] A mentor of your charge. A reserved young scholar with an air of melancholy, heâs a fish out of water in the martial world; nonetheless, he remains courteous and polite. Though his manners are impeccable, you barely know anything about him. He seems oddly familiar at times.
Meiduo Cairen [æą æ”æä»] - [29 | He/Him, She/Her] [RO] She saved your life once. A physician first and martial artist second, he approaches his work with stern diligence, and people with gentle humility and humor. A pacifist and buddhist at heart, he always extends a helping hand to others - always saves, and never kills. Known as the âTemple in Bloomâ [æ»ĄćŻșè±].
Lin Jingshu [æéć§] - [22 | She/Her] [RO] A young, straightforward spitfire with a heart of gold. Sheâs got the nimbleness of a swift and the temper of a raging torrent, with a fighting style to match both. Naturally blunt to a fault, she rarely resorts to tact or diplomacy in her dealings with others. Known as the âThousand-Blades Soar as Wild Swiftsâ [ććçéŁç].
Nalan Ruoyun [çșłć °è„äș] - [37 | She/Her] [RO] Few know her real name or face - youâre one of the few with this rare privilege. Under her elegant, soft-spoken mask, sheâs cynical, pragmatic, and almost cold-hearted. With keen insight, extraordinary intelligence, and almost terrifying dedication, she ranks among the elite of the underground intelligence world, her intellect nearly unmatched. Known as the âSpring Night Rainâ [æ„ć€éš].
Yang Qingyi [çŸééž] - [42 | He/Him] [RO] A smooth-talking, sly old goat - according to his own words. He looks the part of an experienced, worldly martial artist, and has a flippant, wild attitude to match. Youâve been acquainted for quite a while; he's still got the bad habit of calling you âkidâ. Known as the âGreen Python Who Strangles Mountainsâ [éèç»ć±±].
[RO Details] [Other Characters]
â FEATURES â
â Play as male, female or non-binary; cis or trans; allo, aromantic, asexual or aro-ace.
â Customize your personality, appearance, style, and how others perceive you.
â Customize your weapon and fighting style. Do you rely on pure martial technique, inner force from your Nei Gong, or the nimbleness of your Qing Gong?
â Choose your role in this world. Are you a focused martial artist, chivalrous thief, or a philosopher and scholar?
â Build bonds. Learn to trust those around you. Romance is optional - platonic bonds are just as important.
â Reputation is important in this world - how do people perceive you? How do you present yourself to the world?
â UPDATES â
Note: if you somehow found this, congrats!! Itâs still bare bones here, and this post will continue to be updated. WIP is in very early stages and everything is being built up right now - even the WIP name may change. Feel free to shoot questions my way!