| “You will be getting your revenge, no matter what the cost is and whom you have to use..”
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PLOT: a recommended 18+ interactive fiction (that contains disturbing/dark subject matter that is not for everyone)that takes place in a mix and alternate universe of ancient medieval times. Nothing in this story will be historically accurate. Woes of their wretched (wotw-if) is where you play as a consort of a cruel king, Leif. You are going to get your revenge for yourself and possibly for other reasons but you will play as a consort and a parent.
| 18+ themes such as described nudity, graphic depictions of blood and gore, depression, rape, abuse, forced Marriage, morally questionable behavior, toxic and unhealthy relationships, child abuse, and more(you can check out the full warnings down above)
note | you will not be able to pick the gender of your child, you will have a son. the main character will start off as a bad parent towards their son and later on the game, you can still be a bad parent or try to be a great, how you choose will affect your life, other characters, and your son's life.
| mc will get pregnant regardless of gender due to magic (if amab)
FEATURES
=Choose the person you wish to be, customize your name, gender, sex, sexual orientation and appearance, you can also choose what kind of parent you want to be; loving and caring or unloving and uncaring as well with choosing what kind of lover you wish to be; loving, lying, manipulative, toxic, healthy…
=Choose your endings and life : There are bad and happy endings for anyone. Yourself, Your Son. It's all up to you, what you can get.
=Build or break your relationship with characters such as ros(romance options) and your son. Even though you can help them, there is no way to make everyone happy but it’s your choice to pick who can be or not.
=Romance anyone of the eight romance interests and 6 secret romance interests(and a few that would be seen as conversational)…but some are not really romance options, a few might die, betray or reject you… will you pick the right ones and be possibly happy? ( 14 ros in total and 4 flings )
DEMO: Prologue 0.5 (2) —on itch io [62k words] : has been uploaded.
| currently : working on the rest of the prologue part one...
Note: as of currently, I cannot use butlers on Itch io due to my chromebook being messy, if you want. You can download save files or export it.
NOTE; EVERYONE IS THE GAME IS MESSED UP, SICK AND THEY'RE AWARE, DO NOT BABY ANY CHARACTERS (-the kids ofc)
ALL 8 ROMANCE OPTIONS[ros] & OTHER NON-DATEABLE CHARACTERS BELOW
All romance in this story is optional and can be skipped all together if preferred. Still, the platonic relationships will be rewarding and deep on a different level. There are currently no options for poly relationships but I will think about it..
[MAIN CAST]
THE VOICE [unknown] , ?? - ◇
??? : the voice is something or someone that has been with you ever since your mother had died when you were ten years old.
?? : your mother had the voice inside of her mind for a long time when her father was killed, this voice seems to be from your mother's side and it says it is a demon.
| the voice and mc will have a complex relationship and throughout the game, the voice will be a bastard and judge you throughout the game and later on you can have a nickname for it.
#wretched : voice
MC 'DOVE' AUGUSTKINGS (ALCOTT) [genderselectable] , 21 - ☆
Backstory: You are a outcast as people would say, just in the shadows with the title of 'one of Leif's many consorts' as people would say...
📎 A person, with gold eyes and customize-able to your likings.
#wretched : mc
| customized-able looks except for eyes (gold)
° | mc will originally be a bad parent towards Emil(your child) due to trauma, its up to if you want to be a bad parent or a great parent... your child's faith will lay on your hands.
EMIL AUGUSTKINGS [male] , 7 - ♧
Backstory: your child, you had no interest in him, born out of force and no love for him, but you realize that you can take your revenge - a possible heir of the throne, your ticket to revenge.
📎 An young boy, he has light brown skin, he has gold eyes. He is short in height (4'0). His hair is dark green and short that reaches to his ears and it is neatly combed. His body is skinny and petitle.
#wretched : emil
| you are unable to name him but you can give him a nickname later on, if you wish so.
MIRSELL CONSTAN [female] , 57 - ◇
Backstory: A old woman that takes care of consorts' children, a nanny but she seems to take care of your child more. - A elderly woman, a nanny people would say. She calls herself, Emil's Mother. Not around you, obviously.
📎 An older woman, she has brown skin tone, she has black deep eyes, she is short in height (5'4) and her hair color is fully grey and white and it is shoulder length and tied in a bun. Her body is leaning towards chubby.
#wretched : mirsell
| you can choose her faith later on the game, she can die or live also she can hate or love you later on.
ARTHUR IOVMISE [male] , 47 - ○
Backstory: A man, he is an assistant of the king, he also helps the consorts - He is a strong man that is also seen scolding the consorts, his daughter was also a consort of the king but rumors say that he helped her flee.
📎 An man, he has a tan skin tone and he had dark blue eyes along with his height being tall(6'1) and his hair being dark green with some grey hairs(he has facial hair), it is short and reaches to his ears, his body type is lanky and tall.
#wretched : arthur
| depending on your choices, he can hate or love you as his own.
SONA(SOPHIA) BELLWON [male] , 25 - ☆
Backstory: A servant, he is having an affair with one of the consorts, a older woman named Tiff - He is a servant that is related to Lady Mirsell, his grandma, well not really but he says he is.
📎 An man with fair skin, he has hazel eyes and he is average in height(5'11) and he has a color that mixes of grey and blue, his hair is shoulder length and is tied in a low ponytail. His body type is lean and average.
#wretched : sona
| sona will either help you or betray you depending on a very important choice you will make and he will be important as well.
LEIF AUGUSTKINGS [male] , 56 - ♧
Backstory: He is a man that was raised by a cold mother and a ill father, he is cold as well - He is your husband, he wants a heir, a strong one. A son. Every daughter is ignored, you're lucky.
📎 An man who has two different colored green eyes with dark blue and brown skin, he is tall(6'4) and his hair color is dark green and it is ear length along with his beard which is a stubble and his body is quite muscular.
#wretched : leif
| he will die in a lot of endings except the bad endings and he is one of the main problems with your life and trauma.
ESME DAWN-BALDASSARE [male] , 18 - ☆
Backstory: your brother, despite being younger, has taken care of you, he is your sweet brother and he love you and Emil. - your his only family left and he is yours, he doesn't do much but stays at king Leif's castle at your request.
📎 An man with olive skin that is your younger half brother, his eye color is ruby red, and his height is short(5'4) his hair color is purple but with natural highlights of ash blonde and it reaches up to his shoulder and often tied in a small pigtail. His body is lean.
#wretched : esme
| no matter what you do, esme will always be there for you.
MOTHER ALCOTT [female] , 29 - ☆
Backstory: your mother, none hardly used her name in the castle, she was like a curse - she had died when you were younger, around 8. Just taken away by your father and his guards.
📎 An woman whom you called your mother, she has gold eyes like yours, she is quite tall(5'12) and her hair color is black and unevenly cut, and it is left loose. Her body is thin and bony.
#wretched : mother
| no matter what you do, she will always hate you.
+ more *on codex in the game, more characters will appear on there once more chapters are released... i will make a separate codex for more characters since putting all of them in one would be too much. (Important characters only will show or who have more appearance than others)
[ROs] 8 known ros, 6 secret ros and 4 flings
(ros : 14 in total w/ 4 flings) + poly routes
| one or more of those romance options(ros) can die, betray your or your child or even reject you. you can be healthy or toxic towards characters, romance options, and even your son.
| most ros will start with slow burn, flings, and towards you can confess your feelings where some might reject or accept you but some ros are not really ros, dont trust anyone. (some ros might not like your child and will try to convince you to get rid of him, everyone is a red flag including mc)
| note. one of the ros is legally your step-son but none of the consorts(leif's consorts) feel like family and one the flings is your cousin. again, its up to you, if you want to romance the ro or sleep with the fling. One of the ros is older and does know mc when they were younger(not really but they do know and see mc when they were a child meanwhile they were an adult) and it might be seen as uncomfortable, one fling is married just uses mc for pleasure. (Again, everyone is toxic and might not show their true colors)
× RO ART | micela, luceydell, fayette
MICELA LENN [female] , 25 - ☆ [she/her]
Backstory: a young woman who was hired to be a nanny for the children like Mirsell but just younger - she takes care of children, she seems fond of your son, Emil. She also takes care of you, when she can. Maybe she admires you.
📎 An woman with brown skin and dark green eyes. She is short in height (5’4). Her hair is a deep shade of black, short and tied in a short messy bun. She has a lean body type . She has a gap between her two front teeth along with a small scar on her nose. Maria is seen mostly wearing her nanny’s outfit–a black dress with puffy sleeves and a white apron– but when she isn’t working, it would be a dress–a cool shade of blue dress, long that covers her knees and her arms, like an sundress– that her mother brought her before she left her home.
#wretched : micela
| she can be in-love with you or hate you in the first part of the game, depends on you.
LUCEYDELL RICHNESS [male] , 20 - ☆ [he/they]
Backstory: another consort of Leif, he is closer to you than any other consort, he seems fond of you. he is seen as feminine and often is dressed and he was originally a consort of a deity called "wraith". there are some rumors that he is the favorite.
📎 A male with light brown skin and pink eyes. He is around average in height (5’7). His hair is a very light shade of white, long that reaches his chest and tied in drill ringlets. He is average but leaning towards thin, he has beauty marks about everywhere on his face and a birthmark of something that seems like a fingerprint. Luce is seen mostly wearing his robes; it's completely white with gold undertones and has ribbons and many ties on it.
#wretched : luceydell
| he will be kind of a cock block during other routes and also toxic (more on the yandere side)
FAYETTE IRVINE [female] , 34 - ☆ [she/her]
Backstory: a dancer, a woman who has born and brought into a work of dancing and more, she is often brought by the king to perform - she often dances and has her own personal room despite her work, she is seen with kids. She cannot give birth to her own, she once said.
📎 A woman with light brown skin and dark green eyes. She is short in height (5’2). Her hair is auburn brown, long and tied in a low ponytail. She is thin in size and weight. She has a beauty mark under her eye and mouth. She mostly wears a long blue gown that is tied with many laces and noble, it is see through but not much.
#wretched : fayette
| this is the ro who knows and seen mc when they were a child but fayette never payed attention to young mc until present day(chapter one) and fayette doesn't remember them but can still be see as uncomfortable.
PANDORA AUGUSTKINGS [male] , 25 - ☆ [he/him]
Backstory: one of the king's children, they hate their father and is wanting to get the throne to avenge their mother - They are technically your step-child since marriage to the king but not really, none feels like family, they seem rude and often bothers you.
📎 A man with warm ochre skin and deep black eyes. He is tall in height (6’1). His hair is a deep shade of black like jet-black along with natural purple highlights, short that reaches up to his chin and left well-combed and slightly slicked-back with some strands in his face. He has an average built. He has two scars, one across his cheek to his other cheek, that goes across his nose and the second one on his neck. He is seen mostly wearing a royal suit–that is white and has blue undertones.
#wretched : pandora
| he is the stepson (legally by marriage) soo... also hates you but hey, hate-fuck/j
SALLY FIORISE [male] , 24 - ☆ [he/him]
Backstory: a baker and florist, he is a young parent like you - he is working at the castle since he is the town's delight and gets paid well!
📎 An man with peach skin and black-hole eyes. He is average in height (5'9). His hair is dirty blonde that reaches his ears and it is messy but yet noble looking. He has a lean; body type. He has one beauty mark under his eye. He has scars on his hands and fingers due to his job. He wears a white undershirt with a black apron with a white bandanna on his head, with black trousers and brown shoes.
#wretched : sally
| he has a daughter that is overprotective of him, depending on your choices, you can be happy or mad with sally.
EMMY GREENBRIAR [f/m] , 27 - ☆ [depending on choice]
Backstory: a knight, your personal knight ever since an attempted murder, the king has brought you a knight. - they are always near you. Visible or not. They will stand by your side.
📎 An person with tan skin and dark green eyes. They are very tall in height (6'2). Their hair is short black hair that reaches chin but bit above and is tied up in a small low ponytail. They have a musclar build and a strong body. They have more scars on their body that is scattered every where, face, neck, legs, back. They wear a knight's amour at all times and without it, is just wearing a loose black shirt with brown trousers.
#wretched : emmy
| regardless of gender, emmy will still be very tall and very strong since some people might like a strong woman with muscles!
ADEN BASTARD [f/m] , 23- ☆ [depends on choice]
Backstory: ironically by the last name, They are a bastard. Born out of incest, their parents both siblings, surprisingly no birth deflects well they were born with an illness - They are a noble and stays close to you after their castle was burnt down, they are soon to be betrothed to an other.
📎 An person with a fair skin tone with red eyes. They are around short and average in height(5'6). Their hair is a natural blue, it reaches their shoulders and it's tied in a low ponytail that lays across their shoulder. They have a skinny body type due to the illness. They easily bruise and often is seen with bruises on their skin. They wear a mix of a nightgown and that still scream nobility instead of sleepwear, it's completely white with some red undertones.
#wretched : aden
| you can help them from the unwanted marriage or not but depending on your choices, they will no longer be a ro if they do get taken away.
Backstory: not much is known but they are quiet and mysterious, weirdly the king is very interested in marryjoy - they are a mage but a fortune teller, the king seems happy around marryjoy, they have a secret.
📎 An person with a brown skintone and has hazel eyes. They are average in height (5'8). Their hair is black hair and long that reaches their past their shoulder that is left loose. They have a average build; a mix of skinny yet some chubby-iness on them. They have eye bags on their face along with a circle birthmark on their forehead. They wear a mages robe almost all the times.
#wretched : marryjoy
| marryjoy will be a problem at the start and will be seen at chapter one but rarely.
Being born into a noble family is a blessing to most. For you, it became a sentence.
When false accusations threaten to destroy your family, you're forced into a dangerous decision: enter the royal palace as a concubine to prove your family's loyalty and protect their name. But life behind palace walls is nothing like the noble life you knew. It’s a world ruled by secrets, schemes, and power plays—where trust is rare, and betrayal is everywhere.
As the child of a respected civil official, your fate was supposed to be different. Now, you're caught in the middle of court politics, royal jealousy, and the lingering scandal left behind by your mother. The only way to survive is to play the game and win.
Will you rise through the ranks and gain the Emperor’s favour? Or will you lose yourself in the cruelty of palace life?
Your choices will decide your future, your family's honour, and the legacy you leave behind.
Key Features:
Play as male or female, and shape how the world sees you—from your looks to your personality.
Make choices that matter—every decision affects your future and your family’s fate.
Explore life in the royal palace, filled with secrets, lies, and unexpected allies.
Build or break relationships with other concubines, servants, nobles, and even the Emperor.
Choose who you trust—and who you love—romance the Emperor, a fellow concubine, a sharp maidservant, or a rising military officer.
Balance duty and desire—stay loyal to your family, or chase your own path to power.
Uncover the truth behind your family's downfall and your mother's scandal.
TWISTED LOVE: RED STRING is an 18+ Dark Interactive Fiction.
Love should save you. This one ruins you.
Demo
You are an heir of the Morixian Empire.
You had everything: power, status, family, and a future laid out for you.
Until you found love.
In the palace, love is never simple. It’s a game, sometimes a curse, that can cost everything.
You will face hard choices that will shape not just your fate, but the fate of those around you.
Important Content Note:
The MC is gender-locked female and will experience pregnancy during the story.
✨ Features:
Morally complex characters
A protagonist shaped by your decisions
Romance that challenges you or breaks you
A rich cast of characters: lovers, enemies, friends, family.
Political intrigue, betrayal, and cursed devotion
Atmospheric storytelling with fantasy elements
Optional poly routes (unlocked through specific choices)
Decide what fate awaits you. Explore the different paths for you, influence the plot’s progression, and your ending.
(Please keep in mind this is a very dark story with heavy themes and may not be suitable for everyone!!)
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⚠️ Trigger Warnings (themes explored in this game):
Emotional manipulation & toxic relationships
Violence, blood, and psychological distress
Infidelity (explicit and implied)
Power imbalance in relationships
Guilt, shame, and moral ambiguity
Haunting/supernatural elements
Death (including major and minor characters)
Explicit sexual content (fade-to-black and detailed)
Implied or referenced suicide and self-harm
And many more, these warnings can also be enabled before each chapter.
Please play with care. Your well-being matters more than any game.
💔 Every path is carved in blood. Whether you pursue love, revenge, or survival… you will pay a price.
💞 Renwei – House Chen'morith (Main RO) he/him
"You once told me you would love me forever."
The only son of High Lord Haldir, Renwei was born into power as the heir to a powerful House that has served the Empire for generations.
But with you, he is just Renwei. You are the only one he allows himself to feel for, truly feel.
He is your first love, with him, love feels inevitable. Fated. Like every path leads back to his side. But sometimes, love asks more than you’re willing to give.
Either way, no matter how far you run or how high the walls around you, his love always finds you.
He is your main romance route and is central to your story, no matter which path you take.
The Emperor - House Mor'vaelion he/him
Pragmatic, Intimidating, Calculating
“You were born for this. Not to be sheltered from hardship, nor indulged with the comforts others enjoy. But to serve the Empire, in whatever way it needs you most.”
Your father, the Emperor of the Morixian Empire. He always puts the Empire above all else, even at the expense of his relationship with his family. You’ve spent your whole life chasing his approval, learning to navigate his cold judgments and harsh expectations. Whether you have earned it or not… is another matter.
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The Empress - House Rin'shai she/her
Protective, Composed, Perceptive
"Her very birth is her worth, and I will not have anyone suggest otherwise."
Your mother, the Empress of the Morixian Empire. She is known for being a kind and gracious woman. She has always endured quietly and fulfilled her duty without complaint. But when it comes to protecting you, she is merciless. She’ll smile at her enemies… then ruin them for touching what’s hers.
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High Consort Feira - House Vel'mireth she/her
Ambitious, Ruthless, Manipulative
“Everything I have, I earned, and everything he is, I made. I won’t let anyone take that from us, especially not you.”
The mother of Crown Prince Junareth, she rose to power with the birth of her son. Now, her every move is focused on shaping him into her legacy. To her, you’re not family. You’re a threat.
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Crown Prince Junareth - House Mor'vaelion he/him
Deceitful, Insecure, Ambitious
“You know how I am with everyone else. All the pretending it's exhausting. But with you… I don't have to.”
Your elder brother. The only son of High Consort Feira and the Emperor’s heir apparent, Junareth’s position is far from secure. He trains relentlessly, desperate to prove he’s worthy of the title. Despite the complicated ties between your mothers, he shares a rare bond with you.
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Second Princess Kaeli - House Mor'vaelion she/her
Distant, Repressed, Adaptable
“I stopped expecting kindness a long time ago."
Your older sister. Officially, she is an heir of the Morixian Empire. In truth, she is a living reminder of a scandal that the Emperor cannot erase. She hides her pain behind a calm facade. Though she keeps others at arm’s length, she survives the palace by observing and adapting when necessary.
And more to come...
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🖤Other Romance Options
There are others…
As the story unfolds, so will the hearts around you.
Some you will meet early. Others will only reveal themselves under specific choices or circumstances. Not every love is meant to last.
You may break hearts. You may have yours broken. You may even lose someone before ever realising how much they meant.
At this point, only Renwei is confirmed as a romanceable character.
As for the rest, that’s something you’ll have to uncover for yourself, as listing every possible romance upfront would risk spoiling key plot moments. They are best left discovered through your choices.
You don’t remember everything.
The pieces you do have are confusing and painful.
Something happened...something that changed you.
Are you even you anymore?
After being trapped in a lab your whole life, you finally step outside.
But the world you dreamed of is gone.
All that remains is the aftermath.
Trigger Warning: This story contains themes of psychological distress, emotional abuse, medical experimentation, confinement, hallucinations, body horror, and many more.
Being born into a noble family is a blessing to most. For you, it became a sentence.
When false accusations threaten to destroy your family, you're forced into a dangerous decision: enter the royal palace as a concubine to prove your family's loyalty and protect their name. But life behind palace walls is nothing like the noble life you knew. It’s a world ruled by secrets, schemes, and power plays—where trust is rare, and betrayal is everywhere.
As the child of a respected civil official, your fate was supposed to be different. Now, you're caught in the middle of court politics, royal jealousy, and the lingering scandal left behind by your mother. The only way to survive is to play the game and win.
Will you rise through the ranks and gain the Emperor’s favour? Or will you lose yourself in the cruelty of palace life?
Your choices will decide your future, your family's honour, and the legacy you leave behind.
Key Features:
Play as male or female, and shape how the world sees you—from your looks to your personality.
Make choices that matter—every decision affects your future and your family’s fate.
Explore life in the royal palace, filled with secrets, lies, and unexpected allies.
Build or break relationships with other concubines, servants, nobles, and even the Emperor.
Choose who you trust, and who you love—romance the Emperor, a fellow concubine, a sharp maidservant, or a rising military officer.
Balance duty and desire—stay loyal to your family, or chase your own path to power.
Uncover the truth behind your family's downfall and your mother's scandal.
I have no patience… who would be surprised. I read the 1st chapter…
Irina*, you're going to lose your life in a week.
* - I have to clarify again… I use Irina instead of Kate. I could change the translation to Kate, but it's obviously a different name in the original.
We have a 1 week seduction plan. It's even shorter than at Rikyu route. I feel offended (pouting)........
VICTOR!!!! I'm not an easy prey. You need to put in a lot more effort to get me.
But… I guess his Kate is not me at all.
For now I'm still hoping to find the title of his fairy tale. But… It is becoming more and more obvious that this is not a fairy tale, but… a myth. And it's not a long one. Like… the girl met Grim Reaper and died. Something like that. But I hope I'm wrong.
Oh my God. 😮 This isn't a question but OH MY GOD I've CRAVED for dark Interactive fiction FOR SO LONG like, there are so little good ones that it's kinda sad 😞 BUT THEN YOU CAME DOWN LIKE MY SAVIOR AND DELIVEREDDD. All of your works are scrumptious. like MMMMMM delicious 😋 You have fed me and many others too.
Thank you... I was so thirsty🗣️
Besides me yapping about how good your writing is I really hope and look forward to all these WIPs and will follow you to the ends of the world. Tehe 🤭
Thank you!
I am glad I could feed the dark IF enjoyers thats my goal!
(I swear I do have some lighter ones planned... but it just... gets dark. Like I am "writing" (not much just a couple hundred words) a a/b/o decopunk spy thriller yeah? No there will be no smut I dislike writing smut, but I have scenes planned man.)
