The Disappearance

[Beck, they/them] The Disappearance is an urban/fantasy work in progress IF. Anything said here is liable to change. And yes, you can kiss a dragon.

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In the stories there’s always a prophecy, or someone has a vision about the end of times, but this isn’t a story, and this is your life. The Gods are disappearing, and thus magic along with them.

To add insult to injury, Dragons have been spotted again after being hunted to extinction millenniums ago! Obviously someone messed up the history books.

Society as you know it is crumbling and you have been ordered to figure out what’s happening and to hopefully find a solution, but you don’t have to do this alone.

A word to the wise though: you may not like the answers you find.

Fully customizable MC

Form your own opinion on the Gods, the disappearance of them and the reappearance of dragons

Uncover the truth of the gods, the dragons, and of your past

Maybe save the world? Or ya know, watch it burn

Caspian [he/him] - Charismatic and out-going, quick to offer you words of encouragement or a warm smile, and your first companion. He’s a good man, and your best friend. Cas has known you since childhood, growing up right alongside you. You know everything about each other! You think...

Lucky [she/her] - Lucky, your other companion. friendly, and bubbly, a good friend that you could make along the way. Lucky is from another group within the city limits. You’re pretty sure you’ve seen her around but never talked to her before. She seems trustworthy enough.

Ezrah [he/she/they] - confident, and humorous. There’s always more than meets the eye with them. They never say what they mean, and are quick to hide anything meaningful behind humor. Though, if you’re quick enough, you might see something else flash behind that cocky smirk they always wear. Is Ezrah even their real name?

Secret RO ?? [he/she/they] - Cold, and abrasive. Are you sure you can trust them?

DEMO TBA / Character Intros

In light of some recent events I feel I need to put a gentle warning and set some boundaries, aphobia, racism, or transphobia shall not be tolerated under any circumstances. This is a safe space.

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Update

I’m gonna keep this short because I’m not sure what else to say or how else to say it but after a long debate, I’ve decided that I’m gonna drop this story.

Its starting to feel like a job rather than something I wanted to do for shits and giggles, and it’s not enjoyable anymore.

So I appreciate everyone that’s expressed an interest in my story and my writing, and all the followers that I’ve gotten silently appreciating my work. It was fun while it lasted.

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My beloved, Cas, cover your ears.

Which RO would be willing to put their fingers in MC's mouth during sex? 😏

I will hear nothing from anyone about my hand kink thanks

Ezrah and Secret are MOST likely to put their fingers in MC's mouth, and Lucky does it too but only after you tell her point blank that's what you like.

[afterhoursgame-deactivated20240]

No one asked for this but here are the ros as memes or photos I have saved on my phone with no context. Enjoy.

Bishop:

Undine:

Knight:

Saturn:

Infinity:

Monsoon:

Bonus!

Siren:

Rook:

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SECRET! A comrade in the struggle of square! This is really shaping up to be a fun trend....... I'm not sorry

You don't want to be a comrade of Secret, I'm just saying

[linwritesif]

if asks /sfw

inspired by @/sysba’s list of dev questions: some more scenarios and asks y'all can use 

(because damn I know how it is when head becomes just empty and it seems like everything was answered already – and then you feel like ‘ah but this is so cliche and was asked so many times’ or ‘ah but I [the author] reblogged this once already and I don’t want to seem weird by reblogging it many times’ so here’s a one more list of asks)

so here it is, mix of asks and scenarios, fluff, angst, everything! 

ns/fw version here.

If the ROs were in a fantasy world, what would they be? (Example: an elf, a warlock, a dragon etc.)

If the ROs were in a supernatural world, what would they be? (Example: vampire, werewolf, ghost, etc.)

If the ROs were in a universe from an existing book or movie franchise, which one would they be in? (Example: Hunger Games, MCU, Twilight, etc.)

What would ROs reactions be if they accidentally stepped on the MCs foot?

Do the ROs cry when a dog dies in the movie?

How would ROs react to MC who is scared of storms?

What would the ROs reactions be to walking in on MC who clearly has been crying earlier?

ROs reactions to MC calling themself a “bad person”?

What is a popular show / movie / book / song that the ROs just refuse to watch / read / listen to?

What would the ROs reactions be to MC saying they had a nightmare where the RO abandoned them?

There’s a spider crawling on the RO — how do they react?

What would the ROs reactions be to MC saying, in a very serious tone: “eat the rich”?

What kind of ex partner would the ROs be?

ROs vs MC who wants to pet the most dangerous animals possible whenever there’s an occasion? 

ROs reactions to MC telling them “my parents hate you / would hate you”?

ROs thoughts on storms?

What would the ROs reactions be to MC calling them in the middle of the night, saying they can’t sleep?

ROs thoughts on clowns?

ROs vs MC who likes to burn things, a lot?

What would the ROs reactions be to MC saying “you make me forget about the entire world when I’m with you”?

ROs reactions to MC telling them that they don’t believe they [the MC] could ever be loved?

ROs reactions to MC saying “I’m the boss here”?

What would the ROs reactions be to MC saying they are worried they’re smothering the ROs?

Are any of the ROs afraid of screaming in public?

Do any of the ROs have a platonic soulmate?

How would the ROs react to having their cheeks pinched?

Are the ROs the type to keep a clean, tidy, or messy room?

What gemstone do you associate with each RO?

How would the ROs react to receiving a stuffed animal of their dreams?

What is the one thing the ROs like to eat most often?

How much sleep do the ROs usually get? 

Did any of the ROs have a bad hair cut phase?

Describe the ROs heartbreak in a song.

ROs reactions to seeing MC in their clothes at work/in public?

How do ROs act when they are sick?

How do the ROs behave usually after a nightmare?

What would the ROs reactions be, if they struggled to find a good outfit and MC just gave them their [MC’s] shirt/clothing item to wear?

ROs reactions to MC who refuses to go to sleep?

If the ROs were deities, what deities would they be? (Example: Deity of Death/War/Love etc.)

ROs vs MC texting them in the middle of the night “I need you to meet me outside, bring a shovel.”

If the ROs were a scent, what would they be?

Are the ROs a morning bird, a night owl, or a permanently exhausted pigeon?

What do ROs usually do when they get a migraine/a very intense headache?

How would the ROs react to MC who is just overwhelmed with negative emotions?

What was the ROs biggest childhood fear? Why?

What was the ROs biggest childhood dream? Why?

How is the ROs’ pain tolerance?

How is the ROs’ alcohol tolerance? Are they a lightweight, do they have a strong head, etc.?

Would the ROs impulsively adopt a stray animal?

What is the one food the ROs absolutely hate?

The ROs as memes?

If the ROs had to perform in a theatre play, what role would they have?

The ROs as cursed imaged?

How would ROs react to a MC who always says “I’m fine” even when they are not?

How would ROs react to painfully oblivious MC?

What would the ROs reaction be to MC dressing exactly like the RO(s)?

Would the ROs be a part of a fandom? Which one(s)?

What would be the favorite character from a ‘kids’ show/movie that the ROs loved in childhood?

ROs vs MC who pulls the sleeves of their clothes in a habit? (creating so-called sweater paws)

ROs as ‘Golden Girls’ quotes!

If the ROs were Superheroes/Supervillains, what would their ‘super’ name be?

If the ROs had 3 wishes – what would they wish for?

How would the ROs react to MC who simply doesn’t like to speak and prefers to communicate in a non-verbal way?

How would the ROs react to a touch averse MC asking them desperately (out of the blue) “please just touch me” without further explanation?

Are the ROs good singers, or bad singers?

If the ROs (not their route) had one theme song, what would it be?

ROs vs MC asking “why do you think I love you?”

Do the ROs have a morning or night routine?

How many pillows do the ROs prefer to have in their bed?

What is the one animal – any animal – the ROs would be most excited to see in the zoo?

[linwritesif]

if asks /ns.fw

inspired by @/sysba’s list of dev questions: some more scenarios and asks y'all can use

(because damn I know how it is when head becomes just empty and it seems like everything was answered already – and then you feel like ‘ah but this is so cliche and was asked so many times’ or ‘ah but I [the author] reblogged this once already and I don’t want to seem weird by reblogging it many times’ so here’s a one more list of asks)

so here it is, mix of asks and scenarios, ns/fw version. 

please, remember to a) respect the author’s boundaries and b) do not send the asks for sex repulsed characters, etc.

sfw version here.

Would the ROs let the MC do their make up? If yes — what if MC did it while sitting in their lap?

Would the ROs kiss/make out with the MC when playing spin-the-bottle or truth-or-dare? + Would they kiss another RO?

What would the ROs reactions be to the MC walking out of the shower — wet hair, droplets on skin, towel around the hips and all?

What is the ROs opinion on using “you’re mine / I’m yours” with the MC?

ROs reactions to MC asking them “am I the alpha” without any context?

What would the ROs reactions be to MC who is insufferably bratty? 

ROs reactions to MC randomly breathing out “I want to put my lips on you” to the ROs?

What would the ROs reactions be if MCs love language was biting?

What would the ROs reactions be to MC who just, forgets how to speak after sex (because it was so good)?

Is there any scent the ROs particularly like on the MC?

ROs reactions to the MC saying “own me”?

How would the ROs react to MC dancing suggestively in front of them (in crushing stage and relationship stage)? 

What if MC was dancing with someone else — but kept intense eye contact with the ROs the entire time?

ROs thoughts on doing it in front of a mirror?

Is there any outfit the ROs particularly like on the MC?

What innocent thing just turns the ROs on instantly?

ROs vs MC who has a very dirty humor?

How would ROs react to MC singing a suggestive song, very loudly? (Example: FMRN)

Is jealousy a turn on for any of the ROs?

How would the ROs feel about MC saying (to someone else) “oh I’m theirs [ROs] / I belong to them [ROs]”?

What would the ROs reactions be to MC licking their lip while maintaining eye contact with the ROs?

ROs reactions to actually breaking the bed with MC?

Is there any make up the ROs particularly like on the MC?

ROs vs MC who makes awful puns in bed.

ROs reactions to MC admitting they find ROs fighting (physically) very attractive?

[anchoredtether]

THE MISCONCEPTION ABOUT COMMENTING ON FIC

I’ve read all kinds of posts both from writers and readers lamenting about comments on fic. Authors are upset when they don’t get any, readers don’t know what kinds of comments to leave, etc. And it finally clicked in my brain why I think a lot of people don’t bother writing comments. 

And this is what it boils down to:

Writers do not want praise.  We just want to talk about our story. 

I can’t speak for everyone obviously - but I think the majority of writers don’t care so much for the “omg you’re a brilliant writer!!” comments as much as we just want to hear your thoughts on the story. Even if it’s just your thoughts as you’re reading of “oooh x happened! I can’t believe y said this! What’s going to happen now that z has happened?!” We literally just want to talk about what we’ve written like you would with a friend about a tv show. We’re not out here demanding praise like some entitled narcissist. 

While praising our writing skills or writing style is appreciated, it doesn’t need to be said on every fic and every chapter that you read. If you regularly comment on someone’s work that’s telling enough that you like our technique. Readers shouldn’t feel pressured to have to praise a writer’s abilities every time they want to comment. 

In the grand scheme of things, talking about the fic/chapter is actually more helpful to us writers instead of spewing praise. It’s the same with artwork. As nice as it is that people tell me “wow your art is so pretty!” it’s a LOT more useful to me to get comments like “I love their expressions!” or “the lighting on this is gorgeous!” because then I know WHAT people are liking about it. If no one ever comments on my backgrounds, I now know what to improve. If most people comment on liking the expressions, I now know the strong points of my art and can use it to my advantage to make even better art in the future. 

The same goes for fic. If multiple people tell me they liked a certain part of the story I now know that things similar to that are a hit. It’s feedback I can use to improve the story and give my readers more of what they want. Without that I have no idea what they like about the fic.

Talking with a writer about their story also gives them inspiration!! Nothing gets us more in the mood to work on a fic than to have people wanting to talk about it. A lot of times just talking about one of my fics with someone will give me that push to continue working on it. Getting a comment that just says “great chapter” or “you’re a great writer” doesn’t do much to motivate us to continue that particular fic. But if you talk about the story and the characters it gives us motivation to continue working on it, may even give us ideas for future chapters. I would hope that those of you with “comment anxiety” find this approach so much easier than trying to praise the writer every time you read.

So that fic the author hasn’t updated in forever that you’re dying to read? Talk to them about the fic and the elements of the story! It will make the writer want to talk to you about it and will get their mind thinking about it, hopefully inspiring them to continue where they left off. Fics that are left in silence are more likely to be abandoned or even deleted because nothing feels worse than putting your heart into a story to have no one say anything about it. 

TLDR; Writers do not want praise, we just want to talk with our readers about the story itself, and these are the kinds of comments that inspire us to keep writing more. 

AMENDMENT >>> Some people are misinterpreting my words so I just wanted to make something clear. I am not trying to police how people comment - I am merely reassuring readers that not every writer is an entitled asshole who expects you to comment about how talented they are and what a gift they are to the fandom. I’ve seen this attitude in writers occasionally and I want people to know that most of us writers are not like that. We love any and all comments but you do not ever need to feel pressured to say how amazing we are and lick our boots. There is nothing wrong with praising the writer, in fact a lot of us love it, but it is not something that should be required if you feel inclined to comment.

A good writer will love any positive comment whether there be praise or not. A good writer will never have expectations or demand something of their readers. A good writer will appreciate their readers and cherish the comments they receive. 

[writingonesdreams]

This so much. Writing a story is having thoughts and opinions and ideas one wants to explore and talk about. It’s a way of reaching out into the void to talk. That’s why I sometimes feel like, as much as intristic writing is important, that my writing isn’t always “complete” without being read - because it’s meant to be read and discussed. Communicating. It’s like “look, this is in my head, what do you think about this question?”

[the-disappearance]

I wanna be assigned a shape ! OwO but also, because I can only think of weird stuff to ask, you could assign a shape to each ro.

I've reading all those new asks and falling even more in love, seriously how is that possible!

You're a star, darling!!

I guess shapes for the ros? No reasons, just shape that I think feels right

Cas: Circle

Lucky: Nonagon

Ezrah: Enneagram

Secret: Square...

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UM HI

how was your hiatus???

lmao hi, anon!

It was very busy, as most holidays seasons are but there was personal reasons as well.

I, unfortunately, wasn't able to get any writing done while I was away, but I'm hoping I'll be able to get back into the swing of things very soon!

I have most of the prologue done, I'm trying to write out chapter 1 before I release the demo, but we'll see what ends up happening.

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ROs favorite scents

Caspian: freshly brewed coffee, peonies, garlic and onions cooking

Lucky: balsam fir, leather, fresh bread baking in the oven

Ezrah: camp fire, petrichor, lily-of-the-valley

Secret: fresh linens, sandal wood, heliotrope

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What would the RO’s do if the mc got drunk and started to fight random people

Cas: Wouldn't let you get to that point. Sorry, he's the mom friend, you would've been swapped out for water a looooong time ago.

Lucky: Would also be drunk trying to fight the same people as you. You'd never go into a bar fight alone.

Ezrah: "Oh??? Bar fights are still a thing?? Oh goody, entertainment!" Would watch MC fight random people while eating bar nuts.

Secret: depends on why they're there. If you're both there for a mission, they'd drag you off and force you to go to bed. If it was leisure, they'd just leave you there sdlkj. "No, I don't know them."

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shamelessly stole this but: how would the ROs react to the mc needing them to pretend to be their significant other/partner because of an extremely persistent admirer or something?

It would be better in crushing stage heheh Cas: would go along with it with ease. You've known each other for so long, this might not even be the first time you've done this. He slides an arm over your shoulders, and the butterflies erupt in his stomach as he drags you closer to his side. "Are they bothering you, dove?"

Lucky: Would fluster for a moment before understanding the situation. She'd happily play the pretend girlfriend, but she wouldn't be able to help the ache in her heart that wishes this was real. "Back off, pal!" She'd threaten, "They're my partner."

Ezrah: Oh? Is this what humans do when they don't want to be bothered by annoying people? They'd go along with it, it sounds like fun. Ezrah would wait for the person to come closer before grabbing your face and dragging you in for a kiss. Would make-out with you until the person left. They did not fully understand the assignment.

Secret: "How childish," They'd grumble at the request. It's not a no, but it's not a yes. If the person had the gall to approach the two of you, they'd wish they hadn't. "I'd leave if I were you." He'd say to the person before standing between the two of you. "If you value living that is..."

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⬛ can i be square?

Since you asked? No, you're a rhombus now.

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You know what, I don't mind being square! Minecraft is all squares, and it's like the most popular game in the world. What shape are most building built in? A square! And have you ever heard of square dancing? Guess what I'm saying grow a pair, and be square

I'm glad you're so proud of your square-age(?), Wierd

We should all be proud of ourselves in something!

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Welcome back! <3

I have questions: 1. Does Caspian have embarrassing stories about the MC, since they grew up together?

2. What are Ezra's favorite kinds of jokes/what never fails to make Ezra laugh?

Thank you, Arlo!! I hope you've been doing well 💖

As for your questions

1. Yes he does, he's probably got quite a few of them. But I'm leaving most of Cas and MC's past up to the player to conjure up themselves. There will be some mentions here and there about their past together in the story though, but it's mostly up to you guys!

2. I would like to say they have more mature and sophisticated tastes in jokes, but really; dad jokes, puns and dirty jokes really get them laughing without fail. They're really simple. If it would make a teenage boy laugh, it'll probably get them to laugh too.

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What if I send an ask and I'm still square?

since you're asking? Yes, yes you are