Hello Everyone!

Here’s a short wholesome flashback of MC and Aurelian as kids from chapter 1. 🥺

So is MC canonically human if they had to use chains to keep them alive?

You’re right, canonically, MC is a human. Also, the chains that were bound to MC were specifically designed for them. :-)

Landscapes by Shen Fei

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Major Update!

I have finally finished the prologue! I just need to proof read it and I’ll release it! It is around 7k words excl cmds, yes it might be short, but it’s only the prologue dw! I’m starting chapter one right away, and I’m hoping it will be around 30k words of content. :)

Hello again!

I've been giving it some thought, and I was wondering if it would be a good idea to create a Ko-fi or a Patreon account where I can share some nsfw exclusive side stories and other things. 🤔

However, please don't feel obliged to join either of them, as asking me here is always welcome too.

My aim is to create something special and exclusive for each person who enjoys my wip, and I'm truly grateful for every single one of your supports, whether it's a like, reblog, or follow.

If you do ask me here, I'll be more than happy to answer your questions, but please bear in mind that I'm currently prioritizing writing chapters and releasing them to you, so it may take me some time to respond.

As for when I'll create the Ko-fi or Patreon account, I'm not entirely sure yet. It may be after I release chapter one, but only time will tell. 😌

Thank you for your continued support!

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! 💗💗

Tried to depict the first scene from @unshackled-if with my MC!

This has taken…a while, and with some struggles I’m finally somewhat happy with how it turned out!

Who doesn’t like a hero chained to the bottom of a dungeon for centuries :D

who are you?

you’re 37.

you’re a marriage councillor.

you’re a divorcee.

quite the irony, isn’t it?

moving on…

what were you?

monday to friday, just like in any 9-5, you, my dear, took on the role of the all-knowing marriage councilor.

see, you were quite the talk of town; known for your great insight, marriage-saving advice, and whatever more descriptions people could come up with.

trust me, everything was going perfectly fine: you were on top of the world, and nothing could’ve knocked you down.

skip to: a rainy day, you were sat in your car, and all of a sudden there were blinding beams coming straight at you.

⚡️lights out⚡️

where were you?

you awoke in a bright white room, with the putrid scent of vomit hanging heavy in the air. any guesses yet?

*ding, ding, ding*

if you guessed a hospital, you are correct! if you didn’t – doesn’t matter, we’ll just pretend you did. good job.

long story short, a car rammed straight into yours. needles to say, the driver got away unscathed (as they tend to always do) and you, well you got off pretty well too – except for the concussion part.

where are you now?

right now, you’re stood in your humble bungalow – office set up in one of the few rooms, and well… you’re not exactly sure where to go next.

it seems like you’ve been granted the chance of a fresh start – ‘do-over’, if you will.

⚡️so, are you going to repeat the past or set out on a new path?

customise your mc: gender, name, personality, appearance – you name it.

choose one of three new career paths OR stick to the status quo.

romance one of three love interests.

rewrite your life.

and so much more!

‘the ex-wife/husband’ [f/m]

why did you divorce?

don’t look at me, I don’t know the ins and outs of your relationship and history. don’t worry though, it seems like they’re happy to fill in all the gaps for you – the news of your accident caused them to pack their bags, fly over, and check into a nearby hotel.

pretty clingy for someone you haven’t even exchanged two words with, in the last three years… absence makes the heart grow fonder, was it?

’the patient’ (but not really) [f/m]

and don’t even think about it! patients are off-limits, remember?

…even if the last time you saw them, roughly two years ago, their marriage was fine, and you parted ways amicably…. that would still be wrong, understood?

yadda yadda... they're no longer your patient, but think about the town. folks talk – you should know that better than anyone!

‘the bartender’ [f/m]

cliche, I know.. but even your highly praised self had a habit for the nightlife… mostly the wasting away at the bar, and ordering shot after shot bit. but let’s not get into that right now.

let’s just say: they’ve been a shoulder to lean on, whenever you unleashed the burdens accumulated during your working hours. honestly, marriage can be seriously depressing.

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The pinterest link is on the intro post! :)

Writing Update

I wrote about 1000 words today, which may not be much to some, but I’m very proud of myself! 😊 

Also, I’m making mood boards on pinterest for the MC and ROs. I will post them on the intro post later, if anyone is interested. :)

I’m also thinking of posting some voices for the characters, just for fun. Of course, you’re all free to imagine how each of them sounds!

Twine version is out!

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Unshackled by Joy

Escape captivity, face the truth and decide whether to seek revenge or succumb to the darkness.

If you find errors or any grammar mistakes please tell me! 💗