Launch: 1 June 2021 (Intro To Chap 3 [81k]) | Next: 8 July 2021 (Chap 4 [approx. 36k]. Moved The Update

Nai has brought to my attention that there’s been some stuff going on with horrible messages being sent to other interactive fiction authors and it has something to do with Wayhaven.

I don’t look at social media except to answer asks, so I haven’t been up to date with what’s happening at all but Nai’s tried to explain it as best as she can.

I absolutely cannot stand the idea that my work, my passion, is being used as an excuse to send hate to other people! Why? Why would anyone send horrible messages ever, for any excuse?

Creators are putting their hearts out there through their work. They are laying themselves bare. How dare anyone treat anyone brave enough to do that in this deplorable way.

Just no. 

There’s no excuse for being horrible. Ever. Bullying should never be tolerated.

I do not tolerate it.

play the prologue for the golden harp here!

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Honor Amongst Thieves

DEMO: JULY 2021

For as far back as your memory can stretch, you’ve been running the streets of Lower Cusmo, the underbelly of Hashind’s jewel of a capital city.  In these dark corridors you have grown from a lowly locust, just another street child, into a full fledged thief belonging to a well established guild.  

But things are shifting in the city. Guilds are going quiet and reemerging under new leadership, nobles are becoming more flagrant in their corruption under the eyes of a young king, and merchants tell harrowing stories of the unnatural beasts in the service of a ravenous empire.  

You, now caught amidst the machinations of the city’s most influential and supernatural, must decide how you will act.  The city, your honor, and your very life are all up for grabs.  

Honor Amongst Thieves is a text-based fantasy interactive fiction game, full of political intrigue, romance, and of course thievery! 

Synopsis

You play as a thief pressed into the employ of a mysterious nobleman. With the your life, the fate of your guild, and your honor on the line, you’ll have to navigate the perils of the royal court and combat a more mystical threat. The story is set in Cusmo, the naturally fortified, desert capital of Hashind, and will showcase the much praised Upper Cusmo, the crime ridden Lower Cusmo, and much more.

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Golden: Book One - 10th October 2021 - Third Demo!

After another long wait, here's the updated demo of Golden: Book One!

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Synopsis of the update.

You're back in the city for five minutes and Lehsa's most renowned journalist, Erin Donahue, has… used this to her advantage, to say the least. Maybe seeing Tristen again will be a good distraction. An even better distraction would be a party. One full of flirting, befriending and right on the supernaturals' doorstep.

Demo | Choices Forum | Ko-Fi | Instagram | Discord

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Stats.

Total word count: 159,700 (+ 48,609)

Total word count without code: 143,523 (+ 43,515)

Average playthrough word count: 45,866 (+ 14,486)

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Extra Notes.

Saves will be broken (sorry about that) so make sure to restart and play from the beginning so you don't come across any bugs or errors! And delete your other saves too.

Also, please tag any spoilers you post on here with 'golden demo spoilers' just in case.

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Let me know what you think. Once again, a lot of hard work has gone into this, so I hope you enjoy it. If you fancy supporting a black creator during the UK's Black History Month, then feel free to donate to my Ko-Fi.

Take care <3

Golden: Book One - 14th June 2021 - Second Demo!

Six months and 66,290 extra words later (gosh, it really took that long!), here's the updated demo of Golden: Book One!

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Synopsis of the update.

The relationship with your parents, a robbery, the press, and the mention of an old friend... or old foe... or old flame. The big city really has it all planned out for you; throw four supernaturals into the mix, well; maybe a degree won't be the only thing on your mind.

Demo | Choices Forum | Ko-Fi | Instagram | Discord

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Stats.

Total word count: 111,091

Total word count without code: 100,0032

Average playthrough: 31,380

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Extra notes.

This is a new link to the demo, so, everything is brand new - your old saves won't be there. But, with the amount of reworking I did throughout the whole demo, I would've recommended playing from the beginning, anyway.

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A lot of hard work has gone into this story nonstop over the past six months, so I hope this is an enjoyable read for you all - tell me what you think! Your opinions are really appreciated. Take care and have a brilliant week <3.

I feel like people are unfollowing because they don’t want to hold her accountable. They don’t want to have to face the facts that POC are either not represented, or represented incorrectly and being honest BOTH of those hurt POC and the POC community. If we don’t speak out and stand up for ourselves who will? -🍓

I agree! And it’s not about “let’s be mean and make drama”, people are genuinely hurt, and from what I gather, this isn’t the first time these claims have happened. An apology post just feels like brushing the issue under the carpet, there needs to be change.

It’s not about trying to ‘cancel’ someone, we just want them to be held accountable. And to move forward sensitivity readers can be hired, ones that are POC, from the LGBT+ community etc.

We do have to stand up for ourselves and we can’t be silent.

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New Chapter Released!

After a lengthy wait, the new chapter is finally here!

Without giving away any spoilers, it features:

A long-awaited dive into the magic system of this world

New characters, new settings, new plot intrigues

Many variations based on choices made, both in this chapter as well as previous chapters

Big and important additions to the codex entries

And finally, you may find out a few secrets about your chosen love interest…

New to the story overall:

The option to insert custom pronouns

Extra save slots and renamable saves

Cute new bullet points!

I would also like to add to please be careful when posting spoiler content, because there are a LOT of revelations this chapter! So, please tag any posts appropriately and be careful when venturing into tags as well.

See the blog page for the link to itch.io!

For those that are unfamiliar with the game

A Tale of Crowns is a high fantasy love story, told in the form of a text-based interactive novel with choice mechanics. The setting is inspired by Kurdish culture as well as other historical settings in the Middle East such as Ancient Persia, but it also draws heavily from other cultures and countries in the region.

Your character is native to Arsur, a vast empire overseen by a single ruler known as the Crown. Unlike traditional monarchies, however, the title is not inherited through blood. Whenever the Crown dies, their famed golden eyes pass on to the one chosen by the Spirits of this world to be the new Crown. In this story, your MC takes on that role.

There are four different love interests to choose from, whose genders will be customized to suit the preferences of your Crown. You can find more info about them on the blog page!

Also note that this current version of the game is safe for those 16 years and older.

Like the premise so far? Download it and give it a try! The entire game is free!

If you enjoyed the game, please reblog! Share it with your friends! Recognition and reader interaction is just about the only thing I get in return for creating it ❤️

Red Moon: An Interactive Fiction

You do not remember how you awaken, nor how you came to be in this world. All you remember is a blurry outline of a face, and a single name bestowed upon you. And that you are different from the rest of them, no matter how much you try to blend in.

Red Moon is inspired by a popular Filipino myth, with splashes of horror and romance. 

Customize your character’s name, pronouns, and gender.

Build romance and friendship with varied cast of characters.

Discover who you are and your purpose.

Elias (M) - Handsome and charming, Elias moves with an otherworldly grace not belonging to that of a human. He is friendly and playful, but beneath that facade is someone who has mastered the art of deception.

Simon (M) - Brash and fearless, Simon comes from a family of farmers. He is humble, helpful to those in need, but beneath that lies an anger you could not seem to understand.

Isabela (F) - Isabela is one of Elias’s companions. Like him, she is graceful and charming, using her looks to get what she wants, but beneath that facade lies an air of mystery no one is able to read.

Clara/Crisostomo (M/F) - They are kind and friendly, with a desire to enjoy life’s simple pleasures. They live on a small farm in the outskirts of town, out of sight, away from everything.

DEMO LINK (TBA!)

the Starborn, Sunborn and Moonborn, children of the wild blue yonder. hunted, wanted dead. but why?

by the tales, you three are someones who were waited for since ancient times, when Delys' nations were at war. they believed you could save them from despair; from the anger of the Red God.

now you are being chased by the Eye of the Rising Sun, an organization that desperately wants you dead. you would believe that the Red God already has his pawns, however you can't help but feel that there is more to this story.

the void within you answers to your thoughts, longing for something that is awaiting to be claimed.

play as male, female or non-binary [separate from pronouns, pronouns are customizable]

customize your MC [hair, skintone, tattoos, freckles, piercings, personality and many more!]

detailed worldbulding: explore the eight kingdoms of Delys and its secrets on your journey

make friends or enemies along the way

what's your fighting style? how connected are you with your magic?

canonally lgbtq+ characters, ROs

two gender-selectable [male, female, non-binary] and two gender-locked [male and female] ROs

take the first steps towards being a savior... or a villain?

THE MOONBORN — K ARCHER (m/f/nb)

[romancable by any MC]

some nights, they fall onto their knees beside their bed, praying for a road to walk on. murmuring their mistakes, the bleeding hearts they tore apart, begging for forgiveness.

they aren't the same anymore, everyone knows that, but you don't. you saw just one side of the moon.

and so did them.

THE SUNBORN — H ARCHER (m/f/nb)

[romancable by any MC]

even if healed, the memories are as sharp as a blade, glinting in the sun. the metal is hot, the light too intense, the iron is bending.

but to what form?

finally, they step out of the light, watching two shapes from afar.

a hand sits on their shoulder. no glance is needed, they know her touch.

a silent promise blooms beside their heart. "the sun will raise it strong."

THE LIAR — NELLIE OSBORN (f)

[romancable by female or non-binary MCs]

bloodline is dutiful, every step she takes is for the sake of it.

the words she speaks are old like a dusty vinyl record, however, now a beat is missing from the melody that awokes a question inside of her; long known, but never heard.

she grips the record, hiding it in a drawer. afraid of it, but never disposing of it.

it waits for her.

THE NOMAD — VANCE PERALTA (m)

[romancable by any MC]

the past always stays with him, chaining his resentment to himself — it's a burden that survival craves.

only he has the key to free himself, but it unlocks a cage too; an ornated one. for him, there is no treasure, but he knows it should be open.

cursing under his breath, he wishes upon the sky.

content warnings: description of violence and blood, abusement, death (potentially gore), mild swearing, potential sexual descriptions, near-death experiences, unhealthy coping mechanisms. (i will update this list later and it can be found within the game. if you think of something that can be added, free feel to send a message or an ask! <3)

|| DEMO: TBA (release around late july) || RO DESC. || PINTEREST ||

Reblogs are greatly appreciated! <3

Chapter Progress [09/JUN]

Hey guys, it’s been a while since I did one of these, but here we are! I’ve had a lot of steady progress the past few days–not to jinx it, but I’m averaging about 3k words a day at this point, so at this rate, I’ll be finished with the first draft in two weeks and have the first draft ready for beta readers.

Some things I’ve been working on in general:

I cleaned up the intro screen and added a few more style touches; mostly very minor, like prettier bullet points. It’s the little details that make me happy haha

I’ve finalized the map of Arsur and will be adding it in a future update! Probably not Chapter 7, but maybe 8 or 9.

Added customizable pronouns at the start of the game! You’ll have to input each form manually, but I’ve got it working at least.

For Chapter 7 specifically:

Two brand new and extensive codex entries that will be introduced this chapter, even more important than the calendar codex that was unlocked last time.

More opportunities to build friendships with the LIs you haven’t chosen, as well as various side characters this time!

A new location that was teased in previous chapters, as well as new characters that will be introduced.

Two very different routes, each with slight variations of their own, depending on what you chose in previous chapters!

One more aspect of MC customization finally comes into play, and it’s a very important one.

And last, but not least, route-specific scenes for your chosen LI, including the opportunity to build your relationship further… or possibly harm it, if you don’t choose wisely.

I’ll be posting previews for each LI soon as well, so you have that to look forward to!

As always, thank you for your patience and your support 💖