God-Cursed: Demo
You were found as a newborn, clutched in the arms of your dead mother at the base of a tree. No family came to claim you, but the men who came to your rescue adopted you as their own and became the only parents you’ve ever known. Growing up in the village of Stonebrook, you never want for much, until the day you first fall ill. Life plagues you with a mysterious condition that no one can diagnose or cure. You never know when it will strike or if it will eventually kill you. Living between fear and hope as you age, you try to come into your own as an adult with the ever-looming threat above you. As years pass, your condition seems to improve, until a mysterious mark appears on your body and opens up new questions.
It appears that you’re marked for death with no answers as to why, and your only chance to survive is to go out and seek them.
Journey through the land of Iroda, a fantasy world where the gods have abandoned their people and magic no longer prevails as it once did. Something is brewing that may change this world forever, and you’re in the middle of it, though your role is a mystery you must solve. Wanted dead by some and alive for mysterious purposes by others, you just want to survive. With the help of a few friends, find the answers that you need, and make your choices.
Customize your character’s looks, gender, sexuality, and personality. Choose to pursue someone in romance, friendship, or as simply a means to an end.
For those aged 18+ only.
Potential triggers include but are not limited to:
** Swearing and other adult language
** Violence
** Blood, possible gore
** Injury, sometimes severe/life-threatening to the MC
** Animal death (natural) and in reference to self-defense and food
** Animals fighting each other for defense/protection
** Optional sexual content (explicitly detailed)
** Nudity
** Touching (non-sexual) without specific consent (this work is not written with specific touch-aversions in mind)
** Chronic illness with severe symptomatic episodes
** Childbirth with complications resulting in death and allusions thereof
** References to pregnancy for side-characters and MC’s birth mother
** Death (human: unnatural and accidental)
** Abduction of MC (possible feelings of helplessness and fear)
** Harassment of MC (unwanted romantic suggestions)
** Religious Trauma
** Cults
** Depression/Anxiety/Panic
** Nightmares
** Disparaging thoughts
** Substance use and references/use of alcohol
** Canines, some aggressive
Last Update: Dec 2024
Content: short prologue and Chapters 1 - 5
Current Word Count: approx. 480k (with code, which adds at least 10 pounds)
* Chapter 3 Demo update was submitted for the Amare Games Festival 2024
Customize your MC
- Play as male, female, or non-binary
- Pick your character's physical appearance (including tattoos)
- Choose a main hobby/skill/career your MC excels at
- Get a cool scar with an interesting or embarrassing story attached
- Buy 1 of 4 nameable mounts to ride and feed treats to
- Shape your character's personality throughout the story (no “personality checks”)
Romance some people or don’t
- Create a steady and enduring love with 1 of 5 suitors
- Make some life-long friends
- Enjoy some aromantic physical encounters with 2 ROs and/or NPCs you meet in the world
- Enjoy some romantic physical encounters with all 5 ROs at some point in the story (some ROs will require a locked-in [committed] romantic relationship before you get to this point)
Go on a quest for answers and survival
- Meet some gods
- Find some demons
- See the magic that still lingers in the world
- Get the shit kicked out of you and have a few
mental breakdownstotally fun times
Main Companions (romanceable):
Oswin Twinflower
[AKA: Yarrow] (he/him – gender locked)
A childhood friend who’s just not the same anymore. Once a free-spirited softie with a perpetual smile and a penchant for mischief, Oswin has grown into a dour adult. After he came of age, he slowly distanced himself from you. In the ten years since, interactions between you have been awkward or downright hostile with no in-between. He doesn’t joke anymore. He doesn’t smile anymore. There’s something lost about his eyes these days…
-Personality: Despite that furrow in his brow that says ‘stay away,’ Oswin actually prefers being in the company of others, as he cares deeply for friends and family. He’s organized and thorough – valuing the predictable and structured, and being driven to always improve upon his skills. Oswin can also be self-conscious, hard on himself, and a bit insecure.
-Appearance: Standing around 6'2"/188cm with an athletic build, Oswin has black hair that is slightly wavy and kept to his ears, bright-green hooded eyes, and brown skin with bronze undertones. He has a firm squared jaw, which is often prickled with light scruff. Oswin most often scowls, even when he doesn’t necessarily intend to. He dresses in simple tunics with leather armor and boots and isn’t one for frivolities save for a special tattoo & necklace hidden under his clothing. A few notable scars mar his flesh, each telling a story. His sword is always kept at his hip.
Zahn
(gender selectable)
A sweet and fun soul whom you meet along your journey. Zahn is just trying to fulfill their duty to their faith. They seek to help you in any way they can, though there’s something torn behind their smile. Where did this fun-loving acolyte come from, and why do they look so sad when they think no one is looking?
-Personality: social and sweet, Zahn is enthusiastic and open-minded about most things. They’re incredibly flexible (in mind and body) and see possibilities in everything, being highly adaptable and skilled at improvising. Casual, warm, and always friendly and willing to lend a hand, they can make a very trustworthy companion.
-Appearance: about 5'5"/165cm tall with a petite build, wild blond hair, and round blue eyes, Zahn has fawn-colored skin with a rosy hue, and a dusting of light freckles with a touch too much wind and sun across their cheeks and nose. They appear a bit tired with slightly sunken eyes and a mite too thin with the lines of their jaw and neck a bit too pronounced – evidence of years of difficult living. If they grace you with a toothy smile, you may be lucky enough to see the slight gap in their front teeth. Zahn dresses in rough linen tunics, usually with layers to make up for how thin and hole-filled they are. They have a particularly ratty cloak that they seem to cherish.
Duri’naan
[AKA: Duri] (gender selectable)
A demigod to whom you owe a debt, they seem quite curious about you.
-Personality: charming and laid-back, Duri prefers their own company most of the time but readily embraces tight friendships, of which they never tire – though it is all or nothing for them, no surface-level relationship will work for long. They are perpetually curious and casual, having an air of cool confidence and a love for teasing, which can sometimes make them appear disinterested or cold. They are always paying attention, even if it doesn’t seem like it, and often understand others more than themselves. They can stress easily – especially when things stop being fun, being a bit competitive, and too independent for their own good.
-Appearance: Standing approximately 5'9"/175cm with a lithe but toned build, Duri’naan has long and straight grey hair and honey-brown upturned eyes. Their skin is a warm beige, lit up with a bright smile that sometimes shows off a little sharp snaggle-tooth. They bear a strange scar on the back of their neck and are missing a bit from the upper part of one ear. Duri wears simple clothing made from a single and very long swath of blue-grey linen, wrapped around them in such a way that you’re not quite sure how it stays up. They also hate shoes for some reason and are always barefoot.
Rūndis Lyreheart
[AKA: Rune] (gender selectable)
A serious and powerful mage with an oddly fervent dedication to the God of Destruction, Casimir. Though they are capable of wielding great power, they prefer to spend their days as a traveling bard – saying it’s for the purpose of angering their mother. They’d have you think they could not care less about your plight, yet cannot resist lending a hand.
-Personality: Rūndis is an introverted daydreamer who is curious and in search of deeper meanings at all times. Though they dream, they also have a rational side that comes with a penchant for efficiency and decisiveness. They tend to be calm and analytical, but are prone to anxiety especially in close relationships, making them seem a bit aloof or combative.
-Appearance: Standing around 5'7"/173cm, Rune has shoulder-length curly hair that is all black except for a flash of purple on one side. They have almond-shaped purple eyes that are a testament to the magic that flows easily through them, and a beauty mark just under their right eye. They have a strong build and umber skin, wearing a stoic and serious expression that you wouldn’t expect from a bard. Rune favors fine robes and cloaks in colors that match their eyes, but only when they choose to stand out, otherwise they prefer common clothing. Tattooed upon their chest as a sign of devotion is the sigil of Casimir. They also adorn themselves with different types of jewelry.
Thanks so much for taking a look, I hope you enjoy!
~ Lunan
For more information or to ask a question, check out my Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/wings-of-ink
Error Report Form is linked the game menu.
Development log
- Chapter 5 is Live!Dec 15, 2024
- Chapter 4 is Live!Jul 23, 2024
- Fixes and Teeny-Tiny UpdateMay 10, 2024
- Chapter 3 is Live!Apr 29, 2024
Comments
Log in with itch.io to leave a comment.
Dear author,
You've truly outdone yourself. This is the first time I've wanted to kiss ALL the ROs. Bravo. You and all these fictional men have won my heart.
Ngl, I was amused seeing familiar assets to show off locations. Love that surprise!
When I tried this interactive story, I didn't expected such a neat little adventure here! I loved each and every characters you've created--romance or not. The parents? The family friends? It's so nice and real. It genuinely breaks my heart that I have to pick 1 out of everyone for a romance partner because everyone is just so interesting! They bring so much to the table and I am SO interested in their stories! Polycule option please just so that everyone can be happy together aaa ; A ; /
I was a bit iffy being such a damsel in distress though I'm glad at least with the recent chapter that you could fight back--even if you do end up being saved still haha! I hope we can get our glow-up to makeup for being weak and ill!
I seriously cannot wait for the next update! I'm so curious with the curse and this whole hinting of people/animals always seemingly being attracted to us whether it's a good thing or bad. I also would certainly love to be able to see what my relationship chart is cos I worry that I don't have enough for romance unlock yet! ♥
Thank you for sharing this story with us! You rock!
This was so very enjoyable. There are so many things I could gush about, that this comment could be the equal of Das Kapital. But I absolutely must go over a few of my favorites.
The Characters are amazing, of course quality characters are the quickest way to my heart. Everybody has there own distinct personalities and unique relationship with the MC. I love to see their interactions with them, or in my case her. Her fathers are delightful, and I could really feel the love they had for her, and it was easy for me to see the love she has for them. Their dynamic as a family is cheerful and familiar without being tropy. I honestly can't wait to get back and introduce them to all my new friends. One of the things that really hit me with them is how they reacted to the MCs episodes caused by the cursed. It just felt so real. As a child I had some serious illness, so that hit me and hit me hard with how I just kind of knew everything they were going through because I had seen it in my real life.
The Twinflowers are so lovable, especially Lakota. My characters are never hetro women and rarely bi or pan. Yet I couldn't help want him to be a LI. Though I did get the satisfaction of playing out that my MC and Lakota both had a crush on Willow, but she was more secretive about it because she was so unsure about forming more intimate bonds. It also hit me hard as him starting a family of his own meant he didn't have as much time to spend with my MC. That felt very real as well. Oswin was very fun to get to know as well. As I set of in, chapter three I think, I was complete invested in reestablishing the MCs friendship with him. He was never going to be a RO I would seriously consider. He is not his brother obviously. But I did feel deeply saddened when I thought our friendship was gone and when I was greatly relieved when he wanted to save our friendship just like my MC. And of course there are the twins. I do love them and really want to see more of them. And did take a minute, but I about tipped over my chair when I realized that, "Gods, they literally named their children after flowers." They are one of those people.
The companions are great two. I love how each of them have their own secret that I am excited to learn about. Zhan was quickly my favorite and found her way into my heart. Duri and Rune have their charms and I would love to find out how those Romances are like, but Zhan is just so adorable. Her secret it one is one I'm most excited to find out about. Also as of right now, I'm beside my self with worry for her. And lastly but definitely not least we have Champagne, the she-wolf and bestest girl. I love her and if any thing bad should happen to her I would surely die. Please do not let anything bad happen to them. or if you do at least give a John Wick route.
The las thing is how please the god of destruction isn't portrayed as irredeemable evil and cruel. I never see that and am so happy somebody else realizes that death and destruction are a natural part of life and how you can this.
I also love when gods or personifications of death/destruction/entropy are kind and/or have a soft side!!! One of my favorite kinds of characters tbh
They make rockin' parent-figures, I say, lol. ^_^
I am so happy that you enjoyed it so, dear. I'm glad the relationships can resonate with you as well.
I love your MC's story with the Twinflowers! I love that idea of Willow being a crush. She actually gets some screen time in the coming chapter as well, so that might provoke some feels for your MC. And yes, the Twinflowers are those people, lol. And Willow's family is the same - with trees! The temptation to name their children after birds and bees was unreal.
Chapter 6 will have some big Zahn reveals for you, dear. It's going to be a roller coaster, but I think you'll like it! I'm so thrilled you enjoyed the ROs. It was important to me to tell their stories within the overarching story and not just have some fly-by-night romances.
Champagne is an adorable name, btw, totally her color too!
Our lovely god of destruction will make an appearance at some point in the future (may be a hot minute though). That was also important to me that death being apart of life and destruction also being pivotal to that was represented. Traditional depictions of death and such can be fun, of course, but I like this version where it's all really part of life as a whole. ^_^
This has quickly made its place into one of my very favorite IFs of all time. Maybe it is simply your writing style that tickles my brain just right, but I could not stop reading and was loath to put it down when I had to sleep. Watching MC grow up; have good times, bad times, great times, absolutely AWFUL times; all the number of choices and paths and branches; the sense of community I FELT from their family and friends and hometown...I was absolutely bowled over by this one and utterly adored the experience.
Folks thinking of playing this one, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do. It is such a full experience even though it is not done yet (as of the time of writing this comment), and I do not think you will regret it. It is a wonderful story with charming, compelling characters to match. While at the time of writing this comment I believe I am an Oswin girlie, every single LI is an absolute joy to befriend and learn more about.
Additionally, another thought occurred to me; another commenter, Mannsio, really summed it up by saying that this IF does an amazing job of instilling hope and joy but also frustration and helplessness and I 100% agree. But what I think really sets God Cursed apart is how even so, even despite how many choices are taken away from the MC (and by extension the player), you are still given so many choices to make (hence my comment about paths and branching).
Yes, there were times I felt MC's hopelessness and frustration, but never once in a way that made me want to stop reading (which can happen sometimes if I feel like things are just Simply Constantly Happening to the MC And Nothing You Do Matters). I find that God Cursed hits that sweet spot where yeah, awful things will happen to MC; these are inevitable. But you are given a wealth of choices that provide flavor but also substance! Sustenance! It's just so goddamn good!
ahem ahem anyways. This is one I'm going to be looking out for a LOT in the future ♡(ŐωŐ人)
Oh you just made like my whole month, friend. I am so honored that you feel this way and that sense of tension comes through. One of my biggest goals was to make things feel risky for the MC. I find that the stories I enjoyed most had the MC in dire straits half the time, lol. ^_^
I look forward to
tormentingbringing much joy to you in future chapters.he's only been here for 5 seconds and aster is already my favorite T_T idk there's just something so oddly... nostalgic? about his character. i can't name any specific one, but the whole "mysterious, charming, masked savior with ulterior motives" thing he's got going on reminds me so much of those types of MLs in shojo manga i read growing up and AHHHHH it just tugs on the heartstrings of 8 year old me >_< i can't wait to learn more about him (and the curse) as time goes on, and it's so fun to watch a character who's only looking out for their own self interest and seems to always have their guard up eventually become vulnerable and selfless later on hehe
Oh I absolutely feel that too! He has a lot of fun in store too (teehee)! ^_^
What a vaild excuse for my MC to be on their villain arc (Definitely not me trying to be evil as possible with every IF i come across...)
I second this, lol. If anyone has one, it's this MC.
why did this actually make me wanna cry (currently on chapter 3) I miss Kip and Dov so much AUGHHH
Edit: at first I was overwhelmed by the amount of people to pick from but my go to are definitely Z or O or even D I love them sm omg
another edit: also do we basically indirectly kiss Oisein when feeding him?? AHH it’s so cutee
Not that I celebrate nearly making you cry, but I am glad you found it moving! There's more cute in store! ^_^
I kinda, never had this type ofbmixed feelings for any IF I played, frustration and hope? For me it always was either I drop it and dont like, or like and stick till the end, waiting eagerly for updates. But rn I swear Id rip the hair on my head, god f- damn. This helplessness I get, cuz, almost always, you can feel that soon enough you'll unlock some sort of thing, like hidden power or anything, it gets with to me after playing so many similar in setting games, but somehow, in this one, its just unbearable, I feel helpless, as if its actually me being cursed, seeing people so much stronger and definitely, were they cursed, they'd resolve it so much easier than me, and these comparisons, fuckkkk, I cant, I never felt so utterly pressed to find an answer, fearing being helpless and weak till the end, it just can't sit with me, making me so frustrated and somehow... even if it feels bad, there is some belive that this is temporary, that brings me back to the game again and again. Questions that always avoid being answered or mentioned, sudden bursts of hope that go away just as quickly. This all makes it to me, a game that is like one of a kind, completely unique compared to many others I played. The funniest thing, I can't say I love it, cuz its like a bad addiction, makes me feel worse yet yearn for more.
Definutely one of a kind for me.
Wow, that hit me really deep there, like I'm both happy and feeling a little guilty, lol. I'm glad you're sticking it out and I promise that some answers are coming soon too. I'm eager to reveal more and give you a little peace, dear. ^_^
Is there a way to make it easier to play on mobile? For some reason the save screen only goes until the save to disk. I couldn’t load my save file from my disk because the screen wouldn’t move lower
I'll do some testing on this, my friend. I haven't seen this problem yet, so I will look into it and see what may be causing that!
This IF still feels like coming home and warm trickling honey for me so I'll re-read it as many times as I can. 🥹
That is so heartfelt...and tasty! I'm so glad it does that for you, dear. ^_^
Are we able to have 2 lovers?
As far as im aware theirs not gonna be any poly routes in CG
In this story, unfortunately no. That is something I'd like to implement in future projects though! ^_^
Oh god, I am in love with this. The writing is so strong, evocative and colorful. The player character feels like an actual person, not just a blank slate to bounce interaction off of- and the rest of the characters are so fun! Lively and so wonderfully presented. I adore that there is an option to be friends with and also sleep with Zahn, it's an avenue of fluidity with love and friendship and sex that I greatly appreciate, because I don't see it often in IF or VNs! I find it hard not to give love to every character, they're all so endearing. Truly this work makes me want to curl up next to a fire while I read it- comforting, intense, and absolutely delicious. Thank you Lunan for sharing this work on itch.io! Beautiful beautiful beautiful story so far.
My dear, you are too kind. That means so much to me that you find the writing compelling. As much as I can, I want to explore those relationships like that, they are very much their own stories within the story. It's still a learning experience too, of course, and I always find things that I'm like "darn, I guess I'll do that in the next one." ^_^
I loved this! I always enjoy a good read, and to be frank I'm loving all of the characters immensely. I wish you good luck in this endeavor, I could always use another good story!
Thank you, my friend! I love writing it, so seeing it come to life and be enjoyed sustains me, lol.
I named the she-wolf Shakira, as soon as I realized the reference I was already laughing my head off LMAO, i really love this game so far, i can't wait for the final version, the writing, the characters, the words and sentences, everything just felt very real to me and I couldn't help but get chills at how what the MC was feeling was described, keep up the good work with this masterpiece! Its incredible, also, I'm from Latin America and I'm good at English, or so I think, but just in case I say that I speak Latin Spanish in case something I write is wrong or is not understood, HAHAHAHAHAHA, love this!!
Yees!! I'm so glad you caught that little reference! And I'm so thrilled that you love the game. Chapter 6 is baking up nicely, but I don't have an ETA quite yet. ^_^
This sounds like a really good game, but where's the downloadable version? o_O
I'll check on that with the next update dear! I was pretty sure it could be downloaded, but maybe I may have missed something on that.
really do love this if! i absolutely adore oswin and zahn (also everyone else) but oswin surely tugs at the heartstrings when we had that heart to heart moment in chapter 5😭 waiting patiently for the next update<3
Thank you so much! I've been busy and hard at work on chapter 6. Not sure when it will be ready, but I'd say it's about 1/3 done. ^_^
Im quite a lurker so I don't usually comment, but my god, this is one of the best If i've read! Amazing work and best wishes
Thank you, my friend! I really appreciate that! ^_^
As a fellow lurker, I am especially honored. I get palpitations if I try to comment, lol.
re-reading chapter 5 and...
SHAKIRA REFERENCE???
If I name the she-wolf ANYTHING ELSE nothing will happen
BUT if i name her Shakira...
I DON'T HAVE TUMBLR ATM SO IDK IF THIS WAS ALREADY DISCOVERED BUT I LOVE THIS IF EVEN MORE THAN I ALREADY DO LMAO
It brings me an ungodly amount of joy that you found this, lol. It is indeed a Shakira reference. My spouse and I sing She-Wolf all the time, awoos included, so I couldn't resist! I think only one other person may have found this to my knowledge, unless no one dares evoke her name lest she appear, lol. ^_^
I KNEW IT!! Ｏ(≧∇≦)Ｏ
As an avid Shakira fan this makes me incredibly happy hehe :3
I always enjoyed this IF, but finally reading chapter 5; Genuinely incredible.
Thank you, my friend! I'm glad you enjoyed! ^_^
nice story lunan
Thank you dear! ^_^
do you plan to make God-cursed paid access after the demo?
I don't usually comment on games (I think this is only my second time, actually-) but I have to commend how beautifully written this story is. Never have I read an interactive novel like this that elicits such profound emotion from me, nor have I felt this close to any fictional character in a long time. When Papa and Da would cry, I'd be crying right there with them. When MC was hurt, I felt that pain with them. I just can't describe how well done this is so far, and I cannot wait to see where this goes in the future. I've already gushed to my best friend about this, and that still isn't enough to express my adoration. Keep up the good work! You're doing amazingly! <3
That means so much to me, my dear! I am overjoyed that this has resonated with you so much. I'm striving to work hard and keep it up and I can't wait to bring you more of the story to get lost in. ^_^
I love the mule so much lol I can't help always picking her
She's so much fun to write too!
I hope we see more of her!!! Btw your writing is so wonderful and I keep coming back to replay and pick different choices, I can't get enough of it! So excited to see more chapters, I hope you're well!
Thank you so much! That means so much to me, I'm glad that your replays bring new layers of fun. ^_^
I'm doing well, and currently working on chapter 6! Determined to keep writing and creating. :D
ahh finally found time to read chapter 5!!! amazing as always, i'm even more hooked than before! i genuinely adore every character but there's just something about Oswin that absolutely makes me melt, i treasure him dearly :') also didn't expect to love Rune as much as i did, definitely my second fav and i can't wait for more with them <3
I'm glad you enjoyed it! Oswin packs a punch, that's for sure. He has a lot of layers for his route. So glad to see Rune getting some love too. I look forward to showing off more about them! ^_^
i desPISE reading but this was amazinh. made me wanna play more games like this
Yay!! I'm glad this pulled you in to read (and enjoy it). I have a much harder time sticking with regular novels, but when an IF is put in front of me, my brain goes "yaaay!" I never read more in my life than when I found IFs and VNs.
Noodles: "Noodles"
Noodles. ^_^
best part of this IF so far......was bapping Duri's nose. 10/10 will bap again.
I fully intend to weave this in again too, lol.
im doing a third playthrough because i quite honestly cannot get enough of this story as i went in not expecting to get hooked that quickly. the writing, the characters and how angst filled it can be - i am both in awe and excited for what's to come. i look forward to the rest of this story and the next chapter as i am highly curious about what's going to happen with mc and their ragtag of emotional support morons
Yay! I'm so glad you're enjoying replays, I hope you found a little more to enjoy each time. ^_^
I can't wait to show you the next leg of this journey, chapter 6 is being whipped up and it's gonna be a big one!
So, just finished my 2nd playthrough and only just found out about the shrine scenes. WTH?! You telling me I missed out on extra jealousy/drama by being an obedient/simp/good girl to my angsty #1 boy?! Well, clearly I have to add another run to my reruns. Although, all my angst lovin is starting to make me worry I'm turning my MC into a massive masochist.. (I might need you to add some scenes that take advantage of that by the way)
Sometimes it's good to be bad, dear! I'm glad you found that little branch though. That choice affects your path into chapter 5 as well. I'll work on making your masochist MC dreams come true. ;)
i've barely played and I already love it, started late last night before bed and dreamed about this game
I love to see that, my friend! Also love that you had a dream about it! That makes me so giddy. ^_^
I tried loading my save file but for some reason it doesn't work- heeelp, I don't want to lose all my progress :"(
I dont think saves work with the update sadly💔 (Though im not sure as i normally dont load saves when updates happen and play a new game everytime)
I am so sorry, dear, but saves were super broken with the update. I am currently trying to get itch's Butler application to work so I don't break them again, but my laptop can't run it. I have delayed a patch for chapter 5 until I can get it worked out though. I'm trying to find another computer that may run the app I need to do this. Hope it didn't dampen your enjoyment!
This game is so immersive; u can rly pick who u r without being stat checked. The ROs 💓 no matter what 😍
the current spicy scenes r so 🌶 and detailed 😳 and every character is so well rounded so far! 10/10 ⭐
Awaiting the next update w bated breath!
I'm thrilled that you got so much out of it, my friend! I'm back from a bit of a break and have chapter 6 outlined. There are some juicy things in store! ^_^ (including more spice of course)
before I forget anything-- let me just say reeeaaall quick--
NO WAY JUUUUNN??? SO THAT WAS THE THING PEOPLE ARE INTIMIDATED BY?? AAAAAAAAA YOU SUCH A CUTIE OMGGGG
(devoured him btw <3)
(I wish him the best for his next endeavours <3)
thank you so much for adding that I am going to sob happily MWHAHAHIDWHBIFDHBSFHBSF
also also-- WE GET TO NAME A WOLF?? WE GET TO KEEP IT?? LETSS GOOO
and more lore about Oswin??? oHHH MY GOSH STOP STOP I NEED TO CARE FOR THIS MAN IM GOING TO RIP MY SCREEN WITH MY MOUTH--
I havent finished this yet-- and I havent went to the shrine yet (I will get there, mark my words) BUT ohhhh my gosh CHAPTER FIVE LETS GOOOO
also, also, didnt expect Duri to be so sweet??? HELLO?? SHES SO ADORABLE (and mysterious) I thought she were going to flirt with me so much that their words are enough to get me pregnant-- (WHAT AM I SAYING??)
(RESPECTFULLY, I NEED TO SHUT UP)
we also get to meet Rune!! I decided to let her be a girl since Duri is the only girl in the Romancable characters! She has lovely purple eyes (totally not because I have them too, definately not biased)
I dont know much about her yet, BUT I do wanna know her more :00
(I do know that she is very prim and proper, but can be very mischievous-- also she had a previous lover WHATTTTTT)
Oh yeah speaking of, PAPA'S FATHER IS FROM A NOBLE?? THE PLOT THICKENS-- (I already have a sneaking suspicion that the king looking for something is Da's family)
(maybe)
(I might be wrong, but its a guess--)
also also also, OUR TATTOO IS GROWING?? ARE WE A LIVING BLACK HOLE BUT FOR MAGIC???? are we going to explode. 🧍♀️
but like honestly, I might keep replaying this game just to see how it would be like with all of the ROs, I obviously cant pick--
WAIT WAIT WAIT-- ASTER??? okay now who is this-- YOU CANT KEEP GETTING AWAY WITH THIS 😭‼️
waiiitttttt--- ZAHN??? OKAY HE (literally) ATE THAT UPPP OKAY OKAY
(also, I am a bit curious about his religion... but given the trigger warnings OHHH BOY I THINK ITS GONNA BE A DOOZY)
(maybe-)
(also, like the way he just ate me up, did I mention the way he--)
(WAAHH lets goooooooo)
WAIT WE GOT KIDNAPPED??? AND THE RING IS GONE???
I BLAME ASTER OMG ITS HIM ISNT IT?? HE STOLE THE RING I'M CALLING IT--
ohhh wait he saved me--
I am thrilled that you liked Jun! He's had a few fans pop up here and there and it's tempted me to borrow his character for another story sometime.
Oh my goodness, your assessments have me over here giggling and tapping my fingies together like a villain. I think you will really enjoy chapter 6. I've got it outlined and several key moments will...resonate with you. ^_^
(just got off from work--)
anyways-- YES I LOVED HIM!! If Jun was a romancible character, I actually mightve pursued him too, given our 'interest' hehe~
(also if youre tempted, may I be the devil's advocate and say... go for it?? >:3)
also, I LOVED THE WAY MC WAS SO PATIENT AND WILLING TO HELP HIM GET COMFORTABLE!! <33 THATS WHAT I'D DEFINATELY DO!!
(and then wreck him in the process because seeing people get ruined in the best way is so delicious--)
(Okayy I'll stop--)
alsoo... AAAAAA NO WAYYY STOPPP IM LITERALLY KICKING MY FEET AS I LAY DOWN IN BED, GIGGLING MISCHIEVOUSLY--
(I hope you imagine a crude doodle of me doing that)
OMGGG WHAT DID YOU DO IN CHAPTER 6??? WHAT DID YOU DOO--
(I'm either going to faint getting so flustered, or I die from the angst, am I? 🧍♀️)
(either way, I AM SO READY TO DEVOUR WHAT YOU COOKED!! LETS GOOO!!)
and I forgot to mention, WHAT HAPPENED TO ZAHN?? WHY DID HE CAME BACK LIKE THAT??
(He looks like his will to live has been sucked away (っ °Д °;)っ)
(I imagine him as a used caprisun--) (I swear I am sad about him)
WAIT DONT TELL ME HE-- HE GOT--
if we head there, I'mma beat whoever did that to my boy-- DONT LET ME CATCH THEM DOING SOMETHING THEYRE NOT SUPPOSED TO
anyways-- that was long, and alsoo~
hope you get some rest and have a good day/afternoon/night!!
and I really really hope youre enjoying making this Twine game because-- I VERYY MUCH enjoy playing it!! :DD
Damn this writing is pristine. I tend to get bored or tired quickly with things but this really captivated me. I've already sat here for maybe 4 or 5 hours so I should rest my eyes, but I'm excited to come back and read more. Well done.
Thank you so much, my friend. You are too kind. I hope you got some rest for those peepers though for your next read! ^_^
it was really fun :)
Thank you, dear! Glad you had a good time! ^_^
I think I like playing a protagonist who has to rely on others. It feels weirdly pleasant. Or maybe it is just that they have such clear support.
me too
That really resonates with me as well. It may be my little idealist heart, but I wanted that to stand out. The world is hard enough and I wanted to write people trying to hold each other up through it. ^_^
That was great! I devoured the whole thing in a couple of days. I always found it funny how in these stories everyone has the hots for the MC, but I'm not complaining, I love all the flirting going around. I think I'll be going for Zahn.
Also! Love the parents, you did a great job fleshing out their relationship and making me care about them, it's rare for stories to give so much spotlight to (positive) parental relationships and I really appreciate that.
Very eager for the next chapter.
Thank you, dear! I am glad it was worthy of being devoured. MC is quite popular (and in chapter 6, someone will be prodding them about that, lol).
And I am always overjoyed when readers love the MC's parents. I also have a soft spot for them, and I'm glad you enjoy their role. ^_^
Hey, I'm really loving the story, and specially the characters.
My only issue might me that all my character does is being taken care of by others. All I've done is fall ill, being affected by the curse and falling from a cliff. I don't really have a problem with that, but, like, aren't I suppossed to be a renowned herbalist? The healer? I feel like to the very least I should be able to help them help me, telling them how to make the medicines I need or something like that.
Anyway, I reiterate I've been asbolutely loving it. I speacially loved how when you had multiple options the dialogues changes depending on which ones you did first. It gives it a very nice consistency and makes it feel way more immersive.
Hello dear! Glad you enjoy the story. Just know that the frustration you sense about the limitations, your MC does too. That's a vital part of the story with your MC's life being on hold and stymied because of the curse. Without the stakes and your MC being so held back in life, you don't have as much of a push to find a solution. With your healer, there just isn't much in the way of traditional medicine for your MC to do for themselves since their affliction is unique. There's one known plant that helps and chapter 6 will actually touch on why that is.
I'm glad overall you find it immersive and a good experience! Hang in there, MC can only go up from here! ^_^
Finally (BLESS) had time to get to chapter 5!! First: Happy New Year! B) Thank you for this meal. What a Looong, Delicious chapter! So much Ground covered—Utterly Worth the wait. 🤤♥️
Poor MC really went through this round - OUCH. Gets some damage healed only to get more right after — po’ thing. But am I extremely happy having 3 Captivating ladies to now choose from/make that up to me? MM-YEUP. Zahn was always a cutie (but like - cute/hot, which is hard to pull off)and I love her banter(- -THANK YOU for having LI who calls main ‘SEXY/GORGEOUS’ - seems simple; doesn’t happen enough); then you have charmer, wolfy Duri who shows this stunning vulnerability and soft side/consent - - but also flirts with others and can’t feelings OR KISS YOU PROPERLY. And now you add Rune who’s all in touch with her freakin feelings/super mature - ‘but I’m BORED, everyone pines for me’ - your flirts have Failed - singer-healer — and I don’t know, Lunan! I do. not. Know.
Really, it’s such a great problem to have because they all have such DEPTH. And they all kinda treat you like they’re unavailable, but they want you at the same time — I DUNNO Really appreciated how Zahn’s ‘fooling around’ scene was handled, tho - not everyone can write good intimate scene, but I also love when they feel GREAT no matter the bits.
Special shout out to Garza (best new side with 3 lines and they were all GOOOLD) and Ride-or-Die wolf baby. Hope you’re enjoying well deserved break and I will see you at chap 6! 🫡
Happy New Year to you as well my dear! And you are very welcome for the meal, I hope it has left you sated. I am elated that your lovely ladies have got you down so badly and that you're enjoying each of them so much. You have done me a great honor by complimenting the Zahn spice. I enjoy writing those scenes and I fret about them being enjoyable for a wide audience.
I've had a pretty good and much-needed break and am getting in gear to begin writing chapter 6! It is outlined already. ^_^
omfg this is sooo lovely!! the writing is amazing and it’s lowk refreshing to play an if where our parents are alive and well and we have a nice support system and life outside of The Horrors 😭
Thank you, my friend! I am glad you enjoyed it. I totally know what you mean with the parents. I do love me some bad-parent angst, but sometimes it's hard enough for poor MC, lol.
came in to check if you updated - and the squeal I made when I saw the new update !!!! Oh my goodness, Oswin has my entire heart. My boy. My little troubled boy. We're both going through it. I'm also so so interested in the other ROs, I'll start a new save for each of them !! But for now. Focus on the boy. Oswin <3 Patiently waiting for more chapters, take all the time you need !! Marinate the story as long as you need !!!
Yay! I'm glad you had a delightful surprise waiting. I'm currently marinating the chapter 6 outline. I am terrifically excited about it too. ^_^