I was wondering can we be friends with the RO's?🤔(Also love your IF and I'm eating the contents as much as I can because it's delicious😭💕)
Yes! When I first planned out the plot, I never intended for romance to be involved (I'm more into horror and dark fantasy genres). Also, at the time, I didn't know how to write romantic scenes. 😂
So, the routes focused on elements like enemies, hatred, and friendship, with no romance whatsoever. However, after giving it more thought, I decided to incorporate it. You could say it made things more ✨spicier✨.
I also love tropes involving loyal friends/besties. I find them to be wholesome and fun to write.
Thank you so much for the support! I’m so glad you enjoyed the content, despite me not updating much! 💗
demo (coming soon) | ro appearances | other characters
❝welcome to dusky springs. a family-friendly p̷̧̲̱͛͊̉̔̑͂ă̴̤̝r̶͎͗͋͗̈́͌͠͝͝a̸͉̫͌̉̆d̷̢̨̛͚̠̖̺̞̲̍̃̓͊̄͗̚i̷̟̱̖͆̓̉̉̽͋̌͠s̵̤̦̠̝̬̩̻̓ḙ̵̺͎̳̰̩͂̌̽͆̏̒̈́.❞
stuck in dead end jobs to pay the bills is not the future you or your twin sister envisioned for yourselves. so, when your grandfather bequeathes his museum of mysteries to you both in his will, you both leap at the chance to turn over a new leaf and start again.
only the town of dusky springs is nothing like you expected. the town is too vibrant, the people are too friendly, and the woods bordering the whole place are way too eerie for comfort.
still, you and your twin manage to carve out a piece to call home and with it, create a small family that consists of three employees of varying skill and sass, some rich kid with a surprising amount of sense, a wandering stranger, and the demon you accidentally summoned thanks to an old journal you found.
a journal that leads you to the realisation that in dusky springs…
no one is safe.
dusky springs is 18+ cog wip based on alex hirsch’s gravity falls.
content warnings include explicit language, optional sexual content, murder and attempted murder, graphic depictions of violence, blood, and injury, emotional abuse, age gap (optional), body horror, manipulative behaviours, and alcohol and drug use. please proceed with caution.
⛦ customisable mc. play as female, nonbinary, or male with cis and trans options available. chose your pronouns, identity, and titles separately.
⛦ personality stats include: stoic/emotional, cautious/reckless, ruthless/merciful, genuine/sarcastic, kind/rude, stubborn/compliant & sanity. skill stats include: physical strength, charisma, intelligence, and magic. These are subject to change, however, this if is story driven and you will not be punished for low stats.
⛦ four characters to romance with two poly options available to pursue. platonic routes available.
⛦ manage the museum of mysteries, investigate the going’s on of dusky springs, and try to keep your ragtag family from blowing something up.
aspen lyrik [m/f/nb]
the demon you accidentally summoned and bound to you. aspen is quick-witted and intelligent, and you can’t tell if they’re fond of you or not. one moment, they’re refusing to speak to you and the next, they’re almost dying in order to protect you. you knew demons were going to be confusing, but nothing could have prepared you for yours.
loukas/louella cynara [m/f]
one of the employees you inherited with the museum. lou is the laidback life-of-the-party. despite their somewhat slacker attitude at work, they become a fast and loyal friend and appear ready to accept whatever crazy theories you throw their way. as a dusky springs lifer, their insight and knowledge could prove valuable.
vanya seneci [nb]
the child of the richest family in town. vanya lives off daddy’s money without shame. getting caught up with you and the imaginary mysteries of dusky springs was the last thing they wanted. except when things get a little real, you and your twin are the only ones they can turn to.
rayn/raelyn esias [m/f]
the stranger. r rolled into town around the same time you did. the only thing you know about them is the name they gave you and the fact that they seem to know a lot more about dusky springs then they’re letting on.
poly options are aspen + rayn/raelyn and loukas/louella + vanya
I’m not sure if this has asked before, but in one of the customization options, we can choose to have a pendent with the letter A. Is it related to our king Aurelian? 👀
If it is I’d feel obligated to choose that one lol…FOR REVENGE
PS. The new demo looks great! Seems like you have much more freedom to work with, and I like the text effects you put in!
You will see~ I have to say there are several options in the jewelry question that lead to flavor text in future chapters. ✨
Thank you!! 🥹 and yeah, I'm super glad I switched to Twine. It can be difficult at times, but as you said, it offers more freedom to work with.
Hello! I've created a Ko-fi page, which I've had for a while but didn't plan on releasing until now.
Please note that there isn't any content available yet, so I recommend holding off on joining if you were hoping for more.
For exclusive content, polls that influence some of the story’s outcomes, (ROs) Q&A, and snippets, I have also set up a Patreon page, but I won't be sharing it until chapter one is released! ✨
However, if you simply wish to show your support, it would be incredibly appreciated! 💗💗
Meet Aiden/Ava!
Aiden/Ava - The Mischief
Age: 25 [ 5’9”(179cm) / 5’7”(173cm) |Red hair |Blue eyes ]
They were an orphan who grew up on the streets and learned how to survive by any means necessary. This made them skilled in thievery and persuasion, and they became adept at their work, always quick on their feet and one step ahead of their pursuers. Despite that, their personality was known to remind anyone of a golden retriever for their friendly and energetic spirit.
They have been contracted for a variety of jobs, from stealing priceless works of art to infiltrating heavily guarded royalty mansions. They were always on the move, never staying in one place for too long, and had a natural talent for disappearing into the shadows and evading detection.
They are masters of disguise, often changing their appearance to avoid detection. They would wear different clothing and cloaks, and they would alter their accent and mannerisms to blend in. They were also talented lockpickers, able to break into any castle if they wanted to.
Despite their criminal lifestyle, they had a code of honor that they lived by. They never stole from the poor or helpless, and they always tried to avoid hurting anyone if they could. They had a soft spot for children and would often use their skills to help them in any way they could.
Physical Appearance:
They have fiery red hair that falls in messy curls around their face and bright blue eyes that seem to sparkle with mischief. Their warm ivory skin has noticeable freckles sprinkled across their nose and cheeks, and there is a small scar above their left eyebrow. Aiden stands at 5'9" tall and has a lean, athletic build, while Ava stands at 5'7" tall and also has a lean, athletic build.
They prefer to dress in dark clothing that allows them to blend into the shadows.
STOPPP When I tell you I gasped when I saw this 😭 I love everything about this!! Thank you so much it looks absolutely amazing!!
You can’t create a ronin werewolf with past trauma and expect me to not draw him lol.
This is my scribble for Kazuo from the @unshackled-if
Really looking forward of meeting him in the story!
(I took some liberty at drawing his hair and scars.)
Well...this happen when I say later and later became the day after, because I am still not sure if I like it not because I totally forgot (but I like expression of judgement I managed to give him)
My attempt to portrait Aurelian the king🚩 of @unshackled-if story
Could we get an option to select multiple skin markings/scars/tattoos?
Sure! I just need to change the radio buttons to checkboxes. It should be easy!
I’m dying. My friend sent me this, and I can’t stop laughing. It’s way too accurate. 😭
Warning a lot of cats!
Joy | she/her Unshackled is an 18+ horror and fantasy interactive fiction wip. Nsfw asks are tagged #nsfw
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