< avalon was once an isle of legend, now it’s a city of hell >
< AVALON CITY. 2087 >
fifty years after the world’s radical takeover by an extremist group now known as the daughters of avalon, you awaken hooked up to a machine with fractured memories from a time that no longer exists.
the world you knew is gone and you are the power source for this new one.
you currently reside in the capital city governed by four sisters. they demand absolute obedience and dissenters are shown no mercy. it’s a dog-eat-dog world and no one is ever truly safe.
but that matters little to you now, all you know for certain is that you must escape. escape this machine, this facility, this city, this world. no matter the consequences.
< features >
-> customise your mc’s appearance and identity. cis and trans options are available and pronouns and titles can be chosen separately.
-> three characters to romance. poly routes are also an option.
-> explore the new world you’ve awoken in and discover both who you are and the depths of your abilities with the aid of your companions.
-> story driven.
< cast >
< SERAIAH | RO > a champion street fighter. a golden retriever in human form, ey is extremely popular on the holonet. you know you should stay away from em, but there’s something about em that draws you in and won’t let you go.
< JINHAI | RO > someone you remember. you feel as though you know them, but they seem determined to keep you at arms length. the only thing you know for certain is that they’re willing to die to keep you safe.
< AZRIEL | RO > the latest and most elite synth model. they were sent to hunt you down and bring you back alive. they’re ruthless and cold, but obsessed doesn’t even begin to cover what they feel for you.
< MANSI | NON-RO > an older synth model and your first companion. she was thrown out by her previous owners for being outdated. you saved them and in turn they swore to protect you.
< PENN | NO-RO > a young but highly skilled hacker. xe seems rather attached to you and does everything xe can to help you. you haven’t figured out why.
< TARAJI | NON-RO > the youngest of the four sister who govern avalon. she claims she’s on your side, but can you really trust her?
< POLYS > seraiah/jinhai | seraiah/jinhai/azriel
< notes >
header picture cr. patrick perkins [unsplash]
trigger warnings. sexual content (optional), explicit language, classism, unhealthy relationships, partial amnesia, mental health issues, panic attacks, depictions of blood and gore, body modifications (consensual), captivity and induced coma, death, murder and attempted murder, instances of drug and alcohol consumption and abuse, harassment, and extremist views.
asks. all types of asks are welcome, including those of a more explicit nature. any asks i am uncomfortable with will simply be deleted.
inspo. wolf’s rain, ghost in the shell, skulduggery pleasant book 7 (prison scene), and several other pieces of dystopian/cyberpunk media.
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!
THE PROLOGUE IS IN FEW HOURS?!!! OH MY GOSH I NEED TO CLICK IT FAST SO THAT I HAVE MORE MOTIVATION TO DRAW MY MC AND THE RO'S!!!😭💖💗💖💗💖💗💞💖💞💖💕💖💞💖💞
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
CHAPTER THREE:
PATREON EARLY RELEASE
RAH! As of Today, my darlings! I have completed chapter three and the early patreon release is also today! I am utterly excited and happy. Getting this chapter out has taken far too long!
✦ CHAPTER THREE ✦
Public Release Date: July 16th 2023
Word Count: 37.0K
✦ DEMO ✦ PATREON ✦ DONATE ✦
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.
NSFW asks: What are the ROs preferences in bed? And what are their kinks?
hohoho… 🤭
Aurelian: he’s mostly a top and leaning towards being a dom, but he would bottom depending on his partner. ;)
Kinks:
Marking/claiming [giving and receiving], body worship, praise [mostly receiving], overstimulation [giving], biting [both]
Elara: bottom and leaning towards sub but depending on her partner can be a demanding dom.
Kinks:
Praise [mostly giving], on a desk(😳), comfort [both], biting [receiving], teasing [both]
Kazuo: a total top and dom.
Kinks:
Biting/scratching [both], scent, marking/claiming [giving], against a wall/tree(🫣), clingy/comfort [giving]
Aiden/Ava: verse and can be a dom but mostly leaning towards sub.
Kinks:
Bondage(hands but not roughly), biting [mostly giving], praise [receiving], marking/ownership [giving], overstimulation and edging [both]
SC: verse and a total dom.
Kinks:
Teasing [giving], dirty talk [giving], biting/scratching [both], marking/claiming [mostly giving], begging [from partner]
tehee…
👾 DEMO TBD
Contra Spem Spiro is a 18+ sci-fi, dystopian romance interactive fiction that follows the MC as you fight to survive an alien invasion and the repercussions of trying to live in a doomed society. This story is intended for mature audiences and will contain scenes of violence/gore, sexual themes, drug use, discussions of mental health, and explicit language. The game is a work in progress and is currently being written.
Your story starts off like any other.
Your life was normal, until it wasn’t. Two years after the invasion ravaged the Earth, you’re struggling to find purpose. The lonely life of struggle and survival is not for you. You’d promised yourself that if there was ever a zombie apocalypse, or if climate change caused the planet to move towards uninhabitable, you’d end it. That was then. That was when hypotheticals existed. This is reality, and instead of dying, you lived against all odds and continue to do so.
Why? You don’t know. You wake up fortunate to be alive. Everything between the sunrise and sunset is white noise. Insignificant.
Now, your normal shifts again. Now, you’re making a month’s long journey with a group of strangers, their faces unfamiliar except for the exhaustion in their eyes.
They have a plan, and you’re along for the ride. After all, still water is an infested one. You learned that the hard way.
This is not a story of heroes and villains, or of good triumphing over evil. This is a story of people: the kinds worth living for, and the kinds you wish were dead. This story, your story, is one of survival.
Customize your MC! Play as male, female, or nonbinary. You can determine their appearance and personality, updating it (voluntarily and, uh, involuntarily) as the story progresses. Are they charming or intimidating? Do they use their fists to solve problems, or their keen mind and deductive reasoning? Can they talk their way out of trouble, or do they avoid it in the first place?
Become an asset to your group. The perfect team has balance. Choose your MC’s strengths and weaknesses; develop them as you see fit. Make decisions that change the lives of your found family, or sit on the sidelines and watch chaos unfold. Do you believe in fate, or will you change your future by force?
Engage in romance, or keep it purely platonic between 5 love interests, with one poly option available. Looking for quick hookups? We have two of those. And yes, you can romance an alien. I don’t judge.
Survive. Easier said than done.
For each of the romanceable characters, there will be options to increase flirtation, friendship, or antagonism.
The Strong, Soft-Spoken Leader (F/M)
Ayana is 5′11. Adriel is 6′3.
Age: 29
Before the invasion, A pursued a career in medicine at the expense of leaving their family, members of the Navajo tribe. Compassionate, intelligent, tactical, and ambitious, you have no doubt that A is a natural born leader who would have thrived as a physician. Despite their warm, welcoming demeanor, A is reluctant to pursue close relationships for fear of it interfering with their sense of responsibility to the group. Help A relieve their burden by taking on a share of the authority, or encourage them to throw caution to the wind every once in a while.
“Optimism without realism is naivety. And that will get us killed. I can’t let that happen.”
The Go-With-The-Flow Girl/Boy Next Door (F/M)
Cecelia is 5′4. Chase is 5′10.
Age: 20
Always up for a laugh, C isn’t interested in the doom and gloom. Their adulthood barely began before the invasion happened, meaning they’re still clinging to what were supposed to be the “best years of my life.” That doesn’t mean they lack competence. C is damn good with technology, (and stick and poke tattoos!), able to rig up electricity seemingly from their back pocket. They take their friendships seriously, and will be the first to defend you when trouble comes knocking. Oh, and did I mention they used to work in a bakery? “Fuck, I miss baked bread.”
*C is demisexual, so although MC can flirt with them from the beginning, it takes a high friendship for them to reciprocate any romantic/sexual feelings.
The Insomniatic Anti-Hero (F/M)
Veronica is 5′9. Vincent is 6′0.
Age: 25
Even if V wanted to tell you about themselves, they couldn’t. Having been attacked by an alien those short years ago, they woke up with no memory and a nasty scar on their arm. Others marveled at how they were able to survive such an injury, but V would say that death felt like the better option. Jaded, vengeful, and hot-headed, V isn’t known for their kind words or sensitivity. In fact, who needs enemies when V is there with a scathing comment and a proverbial shove into the mud? You want to hate them, you should hate them. Of course, you don’t.
“What about this conversation makes you think I want to talk to you?”
*Because of V’s canon romantic interest in Z, if you romance V only, they will slowly shift their romantic affection from Z to MC in a realistic manner.
The Quiet, Cat-Like Con Artist (F/M)
F!Z is 5′10. M!Z is 6′1.
Age: 24
Quiet, stealthy, and quick to lash out when cornered, Z prefers the shadows to the spotlight. Why say many words when few will suffice? They made a living from con-to-con, using subterfuge and their knack for making themselves invisible to outwit their marks. Z dislikes violence as a whole and is known to have a weak stomach, though they’ll deny being an empath if asked. Z slouches too much, eats too little, and can be found staring off into the void or engrossed in their sketchbook. You’re drawn to their mystery, their light, melodic voice, and their dry humor.
“Can you all keep it down? You’re interrupting my sulking.”
*Z is the most oblivious of the romance options. Seriously, it’s like flirting with a brick wall. Romancing Z isn’t for the impatient, but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible. If romancing Z only, you will notice that V will take longer to warm up to MC because of their jealousy. In time, they will come to support their relationship.
From Nion 8, With Love (F/M)
Xa'eks is 6′5. Xa’veed is 6′9.
Age: ???
Personal Information: ???
Is X going to eat you? Is it bad that you wouldn’t mind?
“C keeps trying to tell me what a “ticking tock” is. Please explain to them that I do not care.”
∞ POLY ROUTE
Initiate a polyamorous relationship between MC, V and Z. To romance both V and Z, you must first romance V.
It doesn’t take 20/20 vision to see that V is in love with Z. It would be a bit embarrassing to watch if Z wasn’t known to be heartbreakingly oblivious. It’s like Z hasn’t looked in a mirror a day in their life. Anyways, if romancing V is a boss-fight, then Z is the final boss in a game’s 3 part saga. So you need reinforcements.
MC can flirt with both V and Z. MC will have to begin a romantic/sexual fling with V first, admit their feelings for Z, and encourage V to come clean and admit their own. The two of you can then pull Z into your relationship. Three emotionally stunted peas in a pod. Isn’t it beautiful? ♡
Hayden Graham (They/Them)
Age: 26. Height: 5′3.
Don’t call them a girl, and you can keep your kneecaps.
Rebellious, witty, and charismatic, Hayden is a force to be reckoned with.
Roccio Marcellus (She/Her)
Age: 21. Height: 5′8
Will put on a full face of makeup to kick alien ass.
Voted Most Likely to Bring Her Music Player to a Deserted Island.
Elijah Crane (He/Him)
Age: 17. Height: 5′11
There’s no calculus in the apocalypse. Hell yeah.
“If I’m gonna die anyway, at least let me try tequila before I go!”
And many more!
Note: This post will be updated as I progress through its development. Feel free to ask any questions regarding the plot, any trigger warnings, the romance options, or the MC themselves.
Reblogs are greatly appreciated! Thank you all so much for your interest and support ♡ ♡
All my love,
Cheye (she/her) 🫰
Hello, everyone! After a 6 month period (oops) I'm happy to say that Chapter 4: Operator's Route is now available to play at 43k
This includes:
Go shopping in the Under City, or visit a curious Apothecary
Or watch a fight, that's cool too
Encounter local wildlife
Get lost in a death maze that provides a unique tourist experience
You like riddles?
Meet a guy (and maybe pet a cat)
Other house business:
Added some career-specific options in older sections
Fixed the odd bug of Suha's name vanishing
Fixed some other bugs that were noted in game
Fixed the career flavor text that wasn't showing (oops)
Attollo now sits at 492, 993. Next up will be Pariah's route.
Joy | she/her Unshackled is an 18+ horror and fantasy interactive fiction wip. Nsfw asks are tagged #nsfw
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