A Moon So Cruel - Upcoming IF

A Moon so Cruel - Upcoming IF

DEMO - Last updated on September 11th, 2023 Prologue + 1/3 of Chapter 1

A Moon so Cruel is a 17+ slice-of-life, paranormal mystery (with optional romance) interactive fiction book written in Twine- where you, a college student, suddenly find yourself with a spirit attached to your side.

This game is still in early stages of development, and will undergo significant changes as I develop my own writing and new ideas come to mind.

It was meant to be an ordinary college party. Dozens of kids drink until they puke their guts out, couples grinding on the dance floor, and the only smell in the air is that of drugs. Your intention was a brief two-hour stay, merely for a couple of drinks before finding a ride back to your apartment. You stuck to the plan, making sure to never go above your alcohol tolerance.

However, everything took a dramatic turn when the lights began to flicker, and the ground started trembling. Suddenly, every step you took felt as though you were walking through a torrent of frigid air.

Now, you find yourself compelled to confront the hand fate has dealt you. You must seek innovative solutions to strange challenges, all while grappling with the demands of a hectic college life.

Unless...

Completely customize your MC, in appearance, majors, beliefs, and more!

Adhere to college life! Go to parties, work after school,

Form platonic and (optional) romantic relationships with the cast of characters! All of who will react differently according to what you say, do and believe in.

Tons of flavor texts, and some things you won’t notice change until a second time around.

Learn how to deal with the trials and tribulations of having a ghost be stuck to you like glue, a ghost of that was born in a completely different generation.

Solve the mystery of a lifetime, and maybe even help a simple spirit move on.

Interludes in-between chapters to give you and MC a break from all the havoc *Please note that the MC is semi-set in the form that they will care about their studies regardless of what you say and headcanon. It can be some care or a lot of care, but they are in college for a reason!

THE GHOST: Felix/Edith Mongrove

The spirit that seems to be haunting you. They told you they weren’t here to harm you, that they had a deep sense of empathy and kindness. You’ve yet to test it out.

You can only assume they’re above 6’0, they don’t walk around like normal humans - The Ghost likes to float instead. They’re stuck in a grey hue, the only identifying features being hair that falls to their shoulders and the out-of-fashion academic style.

THE JOCK: Max/Laurie Tanner

Someone you see occasionally throughout your school, surprisingly, you tend to have a portion of your classes with them. However, they’re always on the move- whether it be physically with sports or mentally with fast paces in the library. Their vitality is contagious, and they often try to drag others in their ideas with a strong self-assurance. The Jock likes to take charge but put a little spin on the dramatics, often making a 5-minute-long presentation to last 15 minutes.

Max and Laurie both stand at 5’7, one of the smallest jocks around campus. They both have pink buzzcuts, originally taking it as a dare freshman year of college- which ended up being their main hair color. Freckles adorn their skin, but usually covered up by streetwear attire.

THE GUITARIST: Kade/Jade Salvatore

The person who rings up your weekly coffee order, and also plays as a guitarist for the local band in the background. They’re a challenging one, that is. They thrive on pushing boundaries and questioning the status quo, fear rarely holds them back. The Guitarist is known to chart their own course, often using their sheltered independence as a way to fuel their creative pursuits. Oh, and they also have a wicked motorcycle.

Kade stands at a good 6’4 with brown eyes and long eyelashes. Jade is tall for a woman, exactly 5’8 on the dot. They both have a long, shaggy mullet that fades from blonde to black- it pops out against their olive complexion and Italian heritage. The Guitarist is often seen wearing a style that mixes between y2k and grunge.

Misplaced

Misplaced is a fantasy romance interactive fiction WIP, wherein your choices not only determine your own fate, but that of an entire kingdom. Let me take you an adventure filled with both whimsy and tragedy alike.

The current demo goes up to the end of Chapter 3, publicly available on itch.io soon.

The Story:

For decades, the human kingdom of Gaiapeia has been fighting against the fae living in the surrounding lands. How this conflict started depends entirely on who you ask.

You are the child of Lady and Sir Grahm, a noble familiy who has been serving the crown for generations. Eager to follow in your father's footsteps, you have been training for years to become a knight worthy of being Prince Az'Lean's Champion - his right hand, his closest confidant, the one who protects his life from the growing danger of the fae.

When the time finally comes and you are chosen for the position, it's a dream come true. You couldn't be happier. But just one day later, on your 21st birthday, a terrible truth is revealed to you.

You are a changeling - a fae child that was smuggled into a human family with only one purpose: to gain the prince's trust and use it against him.

A war between humans and fae is surely brewing and the outcome depends entirely on you.

Features:

Customize the appearance of your MC, play as non-binary, female, or male and romance whoever you like however you like, including the choice for asexual or queer-platonic relationships.

Enjoy the story without having to worry about stats - you will be a competent knight no matter what. There is no failure or success, only different choices and their outcomes.

Shape your personality, and your trustworthiness, with your actions. Other characters' disposition to you will change depending on how they perceive you.

Pick a side early on, play the long con, or refuse to make a choice at all. There are multiple split paths that will feature the same romancable characters - but their relationship to you might vary greatly (including villain romances).

Romance:

Vynn (nb):

Vynn is one of your fellow knights and a long-time friend. Unlike you they aren't a knight by choice and don't care much for fighting. You get the feeling they'd much rather be a bard if they could, seeing as they love playing the lute, spinning epic tales and generally being a source of levity. They are fiercely loyal and good-natured, though there is that bit of resentment that will never quite leave their heart.

Prince Az'Lean (m):

Az'Lean is your prince, the one you are sworn to protect. On first glance, he is the very picture of a fairytale prince: charming, chivalrous, and powerful. He is an excellent fighter, loves animals, and prefers to be treated like an equal. Anyone who cares to look will soon notice the darkness lurking beneath that shining exterior, festering ever since the death of his mother.

Lady Meave (f):

Maeve is a powerful dryad who was sent to educate you on the ways of the fae. She is usually playful and soft, though her patience tends to run short. As much as she cares about decorum and courtly things, she finds joy in the simplest things and easily turns into a giggly mess. For all her humour, you can never quite tell if she is being serious. Sometimes it feels like she's just playing with you.

Thianne (f):

Thianne is a sorceress and one of Az'Lean's most trusted advisors. She is intelligent and hard-working, though sometimes at the expense of her own well-being. Although she comes across as abrasive and rude, she is always willing to help those who need it. Her dry sense of humour and brutal honesty have endeared her to just as many people as they have made her enemies.

Lester (m):

Lester is a half-fae servant, working in the castle. As with most half-fae, his presence isn't entirely welcome and his reasons for being here seem complexer than he lets on. Lester is known for his mischief and his crude humour, often pulling pranks that border on malicious. Despite the way he presents himself as laid-back and uncaring, it's clear that there's a lot he isn't opeing up about.

Warnings:

This story contains potentially triggering content. There will be graphic depictions of violence, death, discrimination, body-image issues and mental illness (including panic attacks, suicidal thoughts and paranoia). Discretion is advised.

Support:

As soon as the game is publicly available, I am hoping for your support. Until then, thank you so much for showing any interest in this project at all!