In a world where certain powers are branded as curses, those who bear them are quietly erased from public life—sent to an isolated institution disguised as a prestigious “private school.” There, they’re taught to suppress their abilities. To be safe. Palatable. Normal.
But behind the sterile courtyards and ever-watching eyes, something festers. The halls echo with stories no one dares to repeat. And some students… simply disappear. No one talks about them. No one asks. Staff gets colder, and the rules get stricter.
You are one of the cursed—harboring a truth even the institution doesn’t understand. As the cracks begin to show, you’ll uncover secrets buried beneath concrete and silence. But the deeper you dig, the more you risk losing yourself—to the power inside you, and to the place that wants to bury you with the rest.
Because here, being cursed isn’t the worst thing you can be. Being noticed is.
“They say it’s harmless, and I let them believe it. But if they ever saw what it costs me to stay this quiet… they wouldn’t just scream. They’d disappear.” — MC
Genre: Dark Academia, horror, mystery, supernatural, thriller.(+18)
Demo Release : To Be Announced
Now there's an official discord server
Customize your main character’s gender, appearance, personality, and sexuality.
Your choices will shape the MC’s purpose, morality, and ultimate ending.
Rebel against the system—or conform to survive.
Romance, befriend, or antagonize one of six uniquely powerful individuals.
Hadrian – 20 (He/Him)
Power: Can temporarily raise the dead, though they only obey him while reanimated.
Appearance: Jet-black, slightly messy short hair. Piercing icy-blue eyes that shimmer when his power activates. Deep tan skin with cool undertones. 5'11".
Style: Urban-street layers—hoodies, worn sneakers, bandages. He wears a thread bracelet, knotting it each time he changes a fate.
Mannerisms: Winces at visions. Bites his cheek when frustrated. Uses sarcasm to mask pain. Frequently checks the time.
Quote:
"I already saw how this ends. But hey—just for you, I’m willing to rewrite it… no matter the cost."
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Elias – 19 (He/Him)
Power: Feeds on strong emotions—leaving others drained.
Personality: Charismatic, sarcastic, intense; a wild card.
Appearance: Long, straight silvery-white hair, usually worn loose. Pale lavender eyes that glow faintly in sunlight. Porcelain skin with cool undertones. 5'5".
Style: Ethereal—flowing skirts, high-collared blouses, shawls. Often barefoot indoors. Wears a crystal pendant for protection.
Mannerisms: Blinks slowly while thinking. Hums to herself. Sometimes pauses mid-sentence when experiencing a vision.
Quote:
"I dreamed of you before we met. You were smiling… but the world around you was falling apart."
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Nova – 24 (She/Her)
Power: Can twist or erase memories
Personality: Loyal, stubborn, protective, combative when provoked.
Appearance: Dark auburn hair tied back in a practical ponytail. Sharp hazel eyes flecked with gold. Deep brown skin with warm undertones. 5'9".
Style: Tactical streetwear—cropped jackets, combat boots, hidden pockets. Wears a utility belt at all times.
Mannerisms: Crosses her arms when thinking. Instinctively positions herself between others and danger. Rests her hand near her hip, ready to act.
Quote:
"I’ll protect what matters—even if that means taking something from your mind you weren’t ready to lose."
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Selen – 20 (She/Her)
Power: Controls and manipulates emotions.
Personality: Calculating, cunning, deeply wounded by past rejection.
Style: Dark elegance— loves makeup, bold lipstick, sleek eyeshadows. Wears an intoxicating perfume. Can't go anywhere without her phone.
Mannerisms: Smiles when angry. Tilts her head while reading people. Uses touch strategically—to comfort or unnerve.
Quote:
"Don’t flatter yourself—I don’t need powers to make you feel something. I just know exactly which part of you to break."
Content Warning:
False Grace explores dark and mature themes, including emotional manipulation, trauma, mental health struggles, death, institutional abuse, gaslighting, and body autonomy.
May include references to:
Psychological distress
Violence and blood
Graphic depictions of death and corpses
Emotional and memory manipulation
Themes of disappearance, isolation, and loss of identity
Sexual content (optional)
Player discretion is advised.
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If you’ve made it this far, thank you.
This is my first original interactive fiction—and honestly, my first original work ever. (I also don't know how to English cause....yeah..) I used to write fanfics (but we don’t talk about that…), so diving into something this big has been both terrifying and thrilling.
False Grace is still very much a work-in-progress. I’m learning as I go—coding, design, pacing, everything—but this project means the world to me. It’s my biggest undertaking so far… and probably my angstiest, too.
I’m nervous to share it, but also so excited to share it with the rest of you (hopefully soon)
Sometimes, I have this urge to kiss my mind for backing up all the stuff I wrote. But then I remember that i have to redo everything I did, which makes me feel so down.
Yeah, sadly, all the files that related to my IF got deleted. And now I'm sitting down contemplating cause my laptop is no longer in my possession. However, I promise I'll find a way to work on it again. But until then, I want you guys to be patient with me ):
In reward for waiting so long for this, I'm going to post snippets (the ones I was dying for yall to read) soon. Cause that's the only thing I can do until I get my laptop back.
Blatantly stealing this from another IF ask, but how would the ROs react to MC asking them to hold something for them then putting their hand in theirs? XD
Pfft the way I snorted XD. But alright. The scenes had me cackling and rolling on the floor
Hadrian:
He looks down at mc's hand in his like it’s something fragile. His expression doesn’t change much, but there’s a pause, like his brain took a second to catch up. He says nothing at first, just... lets it happen. Then quietly, barely above a whisper: “…Okay.” He doesn’t let go.
Nova:
“What are you—oh,” she starts, instantly going from skeptical to flustered. She narrows her eyes like she’s trying not to smile and mutters, “You could’ve just said you wanted to hold hands, you know.” Then she adjusts her grip so it’s more comfortable and keeps walking like it’s no big deal, but it is.
Fenric:
“You’re such a dork,” he says, but he’s already grinning. He tries to act unbothered, but he’s failing—you can tell from how he keeps sneaking glances at your hands. Probably adds, “Guess I’m stuck holding this now,” like he’s being put out, but his thumb starts brushing over yours unconsciously.
Lira:
She looks startled for a moment, blinking down at your hands like it took her a second to understand the joke. Then, the tiniest smile forms on her lips. She hums softly, like she’s thinking it over, then just holds on. Doesn’t say anything. just stays there, still and quiet, as if your hand fits perfectly. (She didn't know how to react. She combusted)
Elias:
Oh, he loves this. “Bold move,” he says with a slow grin. He leans in like he’s about to say something scandalous, then just gives your hand a small squeeze. He’s not letting go anytime soon. Might even say something dumb like, “maybe next you'd give me your heart.” so smuggly.
Selen:
She raises a brow, entirely unimpressed. “Seriously?” But she doesn’t pull away. Instead, she leans in just slightly and says, “You’re lucky I like surprises.” Her grip is soft but deliberate. You can feel her watching your face out of the corner of her eye, fighting a smile.
as non-native English speaker, how do you write and have you faced problems?
This question had me going like this ":(". Thanks for the ask.
But yes, I was not born with the privilege of learning English. Not at all!. In fact, I'm 24 and I just started learning English recently. Back when I was younger, our schools didn't support English teachings, so I didn't have the luxury to learn at all. But even when I started English lessons, it was something that barely scratched to the surface. I know many non-natives relate to what I'm saying. And yes, I faced a lot of problems, and I was frustrated with every time I tried to write sentences back then. I deadass only knew how to say "hello, how are you. Fine, thank you. " But I was satisfied, I wanted to learn more, and i wanted to tackle it even if I still suck with English to this day.
Struggling with ADHD also affected my writing and even my speech ability! My mind deadass runs fast for me to keep up, so I always forget what I wrote or that I end up missing 3 or 4 words in a sentence. Not only in English, but also in my native language as well.
As for writing, I also don't know how to write properly. I have friends who are always there to help me with grammatical errors and better ways to write a sentence. Including this @bathroom-lord dude. It was almost magical how 5 out of 7 online friends of mine are actually writers and I'm grateful for them all!
I'm going to give this advice to anyone who is like me: don't rush your writing, don't be afraid to make the first draft as messy as possible! You can edit it later and polish it however you see fit. Also, my number one advice, don't be ashamed to tell anyone you struggle. It's okay to ask for help from people who are more advanced in English or native speakers. Don't be afraid of a little criticism. And lastly, just do what you are most comfortable with. Don't pressure yourself. Don't think that you have to know fancy words or write in a certain poetic way! Simple English with the right grammar could really go a long way! And if your story is supposed to be from a certain era, again, don't be afraid to ask for help.
Hi, this looks really interesting! I expect some of this might come up in the story itself, so feel free not to answer, but when did each of the RO’s powers manifest? How much control do they have over it? How do they feel about it (or, at least, how would they say they felt about it? Thanks!
Lol, hi Anon. That’s a really interesting question. I’d love to give an answer, but I just can’t right now. Not because it’s a spoiler or anything, but because I’ve reached a point in this IF where I don’t like what I wrote.
It’s not even about my writing itself it’s the core idea that feels hollow, if that makes sense. I tried to make it interesting, even for myself, but I couldn’t. Maybe the idea is too tropey or boring, I’m not sure. I’ve tried fixing it in every way I could, but it didn’t work.
I’ve had a lot of debates with myself about this, and I’m still not happy with any of the outcomes.
I won’t lie, I wasn’t even sure if I’d ever release this IF. So… I scrapped it. All of it.
I know this isn’t the answer you were looking for, but I think I can at least use this as an opportunity to explain my struggles and where I’m stuck with the IF.
I don’t really know what the future holds, but I hope I’ll find my answer. That being said, I’m not going to abandon this blog or the IF, I just want to find a way to fix it.
