#ask aalaa

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Your favorite IFs? I don't remember if you have already answered something like this and I'm looking for something to get addicted to.

I've actually been looking for the post I made about this exactly, but here's a bunch more!

@reincarnation-if - A RESURRECTION STORY, BABY!!! I love the author AND the story, I'm totally obsessed with it!! The demo isn't out yet, but I literally can't wait!!

@manonamora-if - I cannot recommend this author enough. Check out her IFs here. I don't even know how to begin describing how amazing she is-- it seems like she can literally do any genre!

@attollogame - I'm sure everyone knows this incredible if but, if you don't, definitely check them out RIGHT NOW! They're going to celebrate their two year anniversary soon, so this is the perfect chance to read the work and find out more about this awesome game!!

@jaunefleurwrites - another one I mention a lot. But she has so many amazing WIPS and IFs and I'm not sure if all my audience knows about it!! You can check Jaune's masterpost for all their amazing IFs (my favorite is definitely A World Without You!! There's just a certain warmth in Jaune's writing that I absolutely love!)

@magiciansvoyage - Yet again someone who shows up on the blog a lot-- I'm getting my favoritism out of the way, don't worry. Arlo is such a lovely writer and person, and Magician's Voyage is easily one of my favorite ifs. Arlo's writing is so immersive and I love fantasy, so easy rec from me!

@parkerlyn - The Nameless is literally one of the best IFs out there and you are missing out if you're not reading it. They are also celebrating their second anniversary soon so send them some love!!

@anathemafiction - If you're looking to buy an amazing, immersive game, this is the one to get! It's fully released, incredible quality, and you can download it on mobile or desktop. I would definitely recommend checking them out!

@thefallendivine - I love betrayal stories. You play as the heir to heaven and hell, but your family has been killed by your peers. You're in a situation where you're not sure who to trust anymore. I absolutely love these kinds of stories!! I think if you like Thrill Seeker, you'll enjoy this is!

@sevensdeadly-if - You get to interact and romance the seven deadly sins. How much better can it get, man??? Is there anything more I need to say to sell it?? Chapter one was released recently, so an excellent time to read it.

@nextinline-if - Are you looking for an if with DRAMA?? ROYALTY?? A STORY THAT MAKES YOU LOOK WITHIN YOURSELF, THAT MAKES YOU WANT TO BE A GOOD RULER??? then look no further than this amazing game!! Constantine has my heart and I will love him till the end of time, so if you do play, pick someone else, because he is MINE!

@lifesupreme-if - There are defiitely not enough sci-fi if's out there, and this story is based in the world of Cyberpunk 2077, so it was an automatic win in my eyes.

@when-life-gives-you-lemonssss - This is nothing like Thrill Seeker, and I love it. It's a cute slice of life with a bunch of awesome ROs. I love domestic games, and this covers all the boxes in the cute game checklist!

@whenbodiescollide - when i saw the synopsis, it immediately caught my attention. the entire aesthetic of the blog plays in so well with the story that i can't recommend it enough!!

@vendetta-if - another awesome synopsis bro. I love revenge stories, and this is probably the best IF you're gonna find of it, baby!

@lacewing-if - Their if doesn't have a demo yet, but I already love the premise. Keith has my entire heart and I can't wait until I can get to romance him properly LIUHDFSSDFHUI

@thehunt-if - Another concept I love a lot-- you play as a hunter for supernatural beings!! But then!!! YOU GET POSSESSED BY SOMETHING YOU HUNTED, AND NOW YOU HAVE TO WALK A MILE IN THEIR SHOES!! i cannot stress how much I love this hehe

@hummingbird-games - Moreso a VN, but still such a cute game and I just love it sm!!! The art is so gorgeous and it's just so nicely done!!

@if-whenthesunrises & @if-mirrormine - both are excellent stories!! The lovely author is on a hiatus right now, but I would still recommend checking out their work!!

@unwilling-souls-if - The premise is just so insanely good I can't even explain it. Check it out and you'll get it, LMAIUHDSFUHDFIU. Xander-- watch out. I'm coming for you.

There are way too many talented authors to mention in the word limit, so let me know if you want a part three!! Thank you for the ask Eva <3

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What themes you would love to see explored in more stories? Oh and when creating creating a wip do you usually start off with the plot, characters or theme and what is your outlining process like?

I've noticed a bunch of fanfic (is that the right term? Like fan created games?) popping up, and I really love it!! Some that come up are @lifesupreme-if (Cyberpunk 2077 themed if) @whatlovelybones-if (the halfblood chronicles, in honor of the new PJO show coming out) and it's something I would love to see more!! I kinda want to see a retelling of more sci-fi stories!

As for creating WIPs, I usually start with creating characters! Often, I'll literally sort out the whole plot just by the characters. I usually try to sit down and organize my plot idea after I make the characters and how they fit together!

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what's your least favorite trope?

oh, where do i begin.

i hate people who are born from a poc, discriminated against bc of it, but somehow completely adhere to european beauty standards (white, blue eye, blond). Like. If you have a person of color in the story, please represent them properly.

I HATE cheating stories. you should NEVER be a side chick. especially when there's a perfectly happy relationship!! there is nothing to accomplish!! I hate people who cheat, and I hate narratives where it makes the person helping with the cheating look like the victim!! You're not!!

Have you ever seen the 'My Dad's Best Friend' trope???? why is it always a fresh new adult with a 50 year old man??? its always an 18-21 year old woman (in some countries, they can't even drink) and they're with a fifty year old???? WHY IS YOUR DAD'S BEST FRIEND SO INTO YOU??? THATS NOT GOOD!!

and last but not least, crazy age gap. its never that a vampire who's 2000 goes after a grandma. that would be beautiful. nope, they go after the seventeen year old. shame on you. i wish you did die in the bubonic plague. You're right, you are the world's greatest predator. I'm calling 911.

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What are your favourite tropes like rivals to lovers, friends to lovers etc?

Yes. Rivals to lovers is my CLASSIC favorite. ESPECIALLY academic!!

I also love the not easily flustered, but can simply not control themselves when it comes to the person they love. There's something I love about a person who's calm and cool usually becoming a pathetic pile of goo around the person they love. I'm biased, cuz that's my type, LMAIUSHDIU

I also love resurrection stories, and revenge ones. If anyone has recs for resurrection stories that involve revenge, lemme know!!

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who was your first celebrity crush?

you really don't know what you're asking of me, bestie. you dont know at ALL.

i....

i cant. I can't unleash this to the world.

fine. just don't think less of me. it's....

it was ed sheeran.

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🍯 author you know

I'll tag all of the lovely authors I interacted with today :-)

@fateunwritten-if @attollogame @manonamora-if @tsoarw-if @lifesupreme-if @thescarsilivewith-if<3333

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French Onion Soup & Kimchi Soup for the soup store asks?

French Onion Soup: Who is your favorite author(s)?

Oh my gosh, this is a hard question. I don't think I could put all of them if I tried. Everyone on this list, as well as @milaswriting @kalorphic @ryanwrites-if @magiciansvoyage @jaunefleurwrites @franzinyte-writes @reincarnation-if and many more! I might have to make another if recommendation list, hehe!

I also don't really read many physical books anymore, so I don't have any book recommendations, sorry IUDFSHIUFSD

Kimchi Soup: Do you write best in first, second, or third POV?

First person, I believe! It comes the most naturally for me, although sometimes I can get a bit cringy, IUFDSHIUDHFI

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Assumption game: you drink sweatened tea

you're right!! i absolutely do! i love adding honey to my teas. my go to when im sick is green tea with honey :-)

For the ROs:

Yes, yes, and yes. All of them drink their tea sweetened, just to different degrees. N and Oli just don't consume much.