Joy | she/her Unshackled is an 18+ horror and fantasy interactive fiction wip. Nsfw asks are tagged #nsfw
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Here’s a short wholesome flashback of MC and Aurelian as kids from chapter 1. 🥺
So, the two red flags are Aurelian and Soul Collector.
My favorite color happens to be red 🥰 (it's not, it's actually blue. I am a liar. And I love Aurelian)
What a coincidence! Same here! (I actually like brown. ;) And Aurelian can be very 🤏🥺)
Love and Leases is an 18+ interactive novel. Set in Chicago. With focus on relationships, drama, healing and found family. Inspired by 2 Broke Girls, Don't trust the b in apt 23. Ready to sign your lease?
Characters Pinterest
You had it all going for you, didn't you?
A loving fiancé, Chris. A wonderful older sister, Jade who understood you when others couldn't, a best friend who has been your ride or die since you were in diapers together. A beautiful apartment, not to mention the cutest dog you have ever dreamed of.
Of course, nothing stays good forever. In fact, that is when everything decided to come crashing down.
That fiancé, wonderful sister, perfect apartment. Gone within an hour. That adorable dog, stolen by your now former fiancé. That left you with one option.
You were intent on heading back home to pick up the pieces of your now shattered life. Your best friend had a different plan, that required your position at a leasing office. What happened next is still a blur in your mind. Yet somehow you're stuck signing a lease and staying for another year.
This is your chance to start over, start a new career or continue to work at the local leasing office, stake your claim in the city that will be your home for the foreseeable future. Fall for someone, or make new friends? Get revenge/make amends with your past, get back your dog? Will you be going back home once the year is up? Or will you be signing a new lease with someone else?
Love and Leases is a slice-of-life interactive story. Where drama, romance, betrayal intertwines to create your story. Rate 18+ for language, optional sexual content, drug/alcohol use and more.
Features
❥ Customize your MC, gender, pronouns, appearance, personality, and history with some of the characters.
❥ Choose a new career, will you strike out on your own or work with some of your acquaintances?
❥ Romance one or more character, will you find comfort in familiar gaze of a friend, pick up the pieces of a relationship of your past? Or do you just think the landlord is hot?
❥ Fix not only your relationships but those of the people around you.
❥ Get back your dog!?
Romances
❥ The Best Friend: Cameron “Cam” Clarke [M] – Cam has always been by your side; you have known each other since you were in diapers. Always clinging to one another’s familiarity. Some would say he dives headfirst without thinking, according to Cam it's always thought out. His "impulsiveness" is part of his charm. He could care less about others, but one look in your direction is all it takes to soften him up. Cam is confident, sarcastic, and some would say rude. Yet never to you. You can’t help noticing how he looks at you, has it always been this adoringly? Cam works as a photographer.
Route – Friends to lovers. Childhood crush.
❥The Rival: Gage/Garnet Kim [M or F] – G was one of your closest friends/rival in college, now just a sore reminder of the bad choices you’ve made. G was your educational rival in every sense of the word. You fought about everything. G has always had a sharp tongue, and stood out as a lone wolf. They're stoic, detached, and a bit closed-off. Regardless, Cam was able to soften their tough exterior. Getting close to one another was inevitable. Your chemistry undeniable. That was until a fight one night at the dorms. Now G barely looks your way. No witty comment, no stolen glances when they thought you weren't looking. Can you fix the fracture in your relationship? G works as a veterinarian.
Route- Enemies|Rival to lovers. One that got away. Second chance. You can decide whether G was just a friend or an ex.
❥ The follower: Kara Clarke [F] - Kara is the younger sister of Cam and Chris. She knows what she wants and how to get it. She got the best attributes of her siblings, loyalty and undeniable charm. She is spunky yet sweet, outspoken, confident, and mainly competitive. That could be the reason she's now vying for your position at the leasing office.
Route- Dark Secret
❥ The Writer: Markus | Marie Wilkens [M or F] – M is the ideal type to bring home to your parents, or to your friends, or anywhere. M is sweet, considerate, and extremely overworking. Always lacking sleep, that doesn’t dampen their smile. Yet from time to time you notice a sadness that doesn’t belong to their kind face. Not to mention that glimmer of mischief in their eyes. golden retriever cinnamon roll.
Route- Oblivious to love, Tragic Past.
❥ The Delivery person [redacted] : Isaac Allen [M or NB] - I is the resident flirt/jokester. Are you having a bad day? Well, you better believe they have a well timed comment/joke ready to make you blush or laugh. They regularly forget things. Isaac is constantly working either their delivery job or their other job they keep secret. Though you've never met prior, you can swear you've seen them before. Will you be the one who finally gets Isaac to give love a chance?
Route- Fear of Commitment, Double Life
❥ The Landlord: Ardent Pine [M] - You know the last person on Earth you would ever want to be stuck with, yeah that’s Ardent. He is rude, inconsiderate, self-entitled. Everyone has a bad word to say about Ardent. Even his cat (who is the cause of the scars on his arms). Since seeing you something about you has just rubbed him the wrong way, always quick to throw a snide comment your way. Ardent is the type who you could argue with about anything, wanting to pull his hair out afterwards. Surely, he can’t be that bad right? There must be a good bone in him somewhere, are you willing to find it, and find what has hardened his heart? resident dilf
Route- Villainous Crush
Other Characters
The Ex-Fiancé: Chris Clarke [gender selectable] - Chris is their parents golden child. Older sibling to Cam and Kara. They have a way with words always telling people what they want to hear with a charm that is unmatched. Many believe Chris is unable to do any wrong, well that was until...
MC's Sister-:Jade- Mc's older sister, Jade is very much what one would envision when thinking of a girl who can solely rely on looks. She is dazzling even you can't deny that. She comes across as quiet and reserved, but if Jade is close to you, she can make you feel like the single most important person in a room.
Reblogs would be appreciated <3
Can you name who’s red flag and why? I’m so sorry if you already did
No worries! 💗 I don't think I mentioned the reasons why they're red flags. So, the two red flags are Aurelian and Soul Collector.
Aurelian
Aurelian is very possessive and controlling when it comes to things he considers "his." Some of this behavior stems from his upbringing. 🤔 He is the one who betrayed MC and imprisoned them, due to his selfishness or other reasons. His behavior raises many questions. However, when you delve deeper into his story, you'll find that he does tone it down for MC.
Soul Collector
They literally want MC's soul. What more can I say? 🤭 Not only that, but they are very protective, almost possessive, of MC. You might argue it's solely because they want MC's soul, but is there more to it than meets the eye? They're also decisive and tricky; it's hard to tell if they're being truthful or if it's just another trick for their own plans.
I can't believe I'm saying this, but I missed coding despite the pain and sorrow it causes me.
Heeeey I'm glad to see that your doing alright and I hope that you staying hydrated and healthy😭<3💞💕💗💕💗💕💗💗💗
Also it's me the one anon who keeps giving ideas about force proximity about the mc and RO's :3(How's the ideas going? ;) )
aww thank youu!! I’m thrilled to be to back too! 🙏💗💗
ah do not fret dear anon! They’re going very well. 🤭
Mhmm Origins...does it relate to Aurelian Father? :0
Ah the classic dilemma: do I want the absolute bastard red flag bearing RO or the RO that is deep in my soul and not my guts yet? 🤔
fun fact: at first, I considered making them poly…
Origin
WRITERS
If you see this, spoil your WIP's biggest plot twist using ONLY ONE WORD
Here's mine!
Dying
ahhh I’m so glad I edited the main post. Now it looks much cleaner! :)
If I have time to make a fanart of my oc and also the RO's would you wanna see them?🥺
Of course!! That would be so sweet of you 🥹 I always love to see fan arts! Please don’t hesitate! <3
I didn't realize until now that we've hit 1000+! I'm absolutely baffled— 😳
I feel so grateful to all of you; words cannot express how I'm feeling right now. I genuinely have no words. I don't know what to say, but a big thank you. I never thought that the decision I made two months ago to create an account and post my silly wip would receive this much support and love. Once again, thank you so much!
Good to hear! I'm also doing great! Got 39 hours in bg3 and we'll on my way to rizzing up Asterion!
that’s awesome! I've actually heard great things about bg3. Hopefully, someday I'll get the chance to try it out! 👀 Also, Astarion <3
thank you to @magici-if and @embersofhope-if for tagging me! <3
tagging @thedoover-if , @thedeal-if(or @dropout-if 👀), @starlightandetherealshadows, @godsandvillains-if and anyone interested! 🤍
images that describe this wip without any context:
hey everyone! How's everyone doing? I hope you're all doing great!
I have some exciting news to share. I've been working hard irl here and there, and I've finally managed to buy a laptop! My family and friends played a significant role in making this happen. I'm so grateful to them and all of you for the amazing support!
It was challenging to get things done without a laptop, but every day, things got better and easier. And despite the stress and pain I endured, I'm proud of myself for never giving up on writing, even if it was just a quick phrase or idea.
I'm also grateful that I had the foresight to save my work on a hard drive before all of this happened. It's one of the perks of having anxiety, I guess. I can't imagine what would have happened if I hadn't saved everything and lost it all.
Anyway, right now, I'm organizing files and my notes on the new laptop. Despite my senior year of college starting soon, I can't help but feel happy and excited to be back! :)
I'm sorry for your loss I hope they are resting peacefully and there's no need to apologize because dealing with all takes time and healing so take your time alright? Your physical and mental health are more important so don't apologize alright and I hope that your going to be fine through these hard times😞🙏
I appreciate your understanding and support it means a lot to me. Thank you so much for your comforting words.
hey everyone.
I just wanted to apologize for not posting anything lately. Things have been pretty rough.
unfortunately, my laptop died on me, and I also lost someone close to me recently…It's been a real struggle, especially since money's been tight. I'm doing my best to sort everything out, and with the help of a friend, I hope to have a new laptop soon. It might take me a week or so, but I'll be back as soon as possible.
I'm sorry for not updating you all earlier. I wasn't feeling too great mentally, but your support means the world to me. Thank you so much.
the sands of time is a fantasy interactive fiction where you play as the mage of a small provincial town who, in the process of investigating into strange magical phenomena, finds themselves embroiled in a far-reaching political intrigue with potentially deadly consequences. and ghosts.
themes/tags : intrigue, fantasy, effects of time, power, magic, ghosts
You are a mage who, after being forced to flee from the capital for a crime you may or may not have committed, has taken refuge in Kemorlen, a small, unremarkable town ideal for keeping out of the political reaches of the Illyosian Empire. But when an apparently straightforward investigation into bizarre magical phenomena forces you into conflict with figures from your past and powerful forces that care little for you, how will you navigate through the oncoming storm that shatters your fragile calm ?
The continent of Aiolos has been dominated by the Illyosian Empire, with its back-stabbing nobles and complex court politics, for generations. Yet their hold is beginning to fray, and its rulers will do anything to take back their former power, sparking events that quickly spiral far out of their control.
Aiolos is a land at the crossroads of the mortal and spirit realms, where the effects of the underworld are felt keenly, and the delicate balance between mortal and spirit realms is ever on the verge of tipping over.
Decide whether the accusations of treason that forced you to leave the capital have a basis in truth.
Meet five characters (one male, two female, one nb and one selectable: either male or nb) and choose to pursue romance, friendship, or rivalry.
Navigate a world of complicated politics, spirits that frequently won't stay dead and magic that permeates everyday existence.
Choose your name, pronouns, gender and place of origin.
Pick which area of magic you are strongest in, out of four (warding, enchantment, healing and transmutation).
Try not to get assassinated, arrested or possessed.
[ROs]
Jasper (m) :
A familiar face from your past, and not one that you expected to see again. He's a snarky, obsessive researcher into spirits and, during your time in the capital, your closest companion. After getting caught up in the incident that provoked your rather abrupt exit, you presumed him to be dead, and he you.
Leonora (f) :
The owner of the alchemists shop next door to you in Kemorlen. Despite her saving your life (numerous times) and helping you to create a new life for yourself there, she remains a figure that you know surprisingly little about. She's blunt, impulsive, skilled with a sword, and definitely hiding something. All in all, you don't quite know what to make of her.
Augustine (nb) :
A quiet, unassuming healer who arrived in town shortly after you did. Surprisingly squeamish and possessing a dry sense of humour, they have quickly become indispensable in helping you deal with the everyday magical difficulties of Kemorlen. Their past remains a mystery to you, and you suspect there may be more to them than first appears.
Mira (f) :
A charismatic bard who wanders the roads of Aiolos collecting stories, gold, and animal companions after being exiled from her home kingdom. She seems to attract trouble, but as long as the resulting chaos makes for a good tale she doesn't appear to mind much.
Theodorus (m/nb) :
A spirit with patchy memories and a thirst for revenge after being accidentally brought back from the underworld. They're awkward, restless and struggling to reconstruct a life for themselves in a world where they are supposed to be dead.
demo : in progress. prologue is being written.
release medium : twine & itch.io
I'm so tired. I've been coding and writing for the past 9 hours, only stopping to drink or stretch. But it was worth it. I'm so happy with what I've accomplished today. 😌
Noo I was so waiting for SC's reaction in that MC dying angsty ask😭😭
Can we get something angsty with SC please, something of your choice since I think maybe some of the asks might be spoiler territory or of that sort?
I'm so sorry 😭 I know how much you guys want more of SC, but sadly any content about them is full of spoilers. I know it's a bummer for you guys. :(
But I was thinking of making special short stories for each RO since we've hit more than 800 followers (which is crazy to think about. Thank you so much! ❤️)
The RO with the most votes will have their special story posted first, and then you lovelies can choose which genre you want (angst, sweet, nsfw?) and so on.
Don't worry, all ROs will have a special story posted in the end.
Currently have an appetite for Angst, so I want to order some suffering if you don't mind~. How would the RO's react if MC is dying in their arms after protecting them from a fatal attack? How would they cope after MC death? Thank you so much~~
I don’t mind at all angst is my forte. 😈
Aurelian:
Aurelian's heart raced as he held MC's limp body in his arms, the warmth of their blood seeping into his clothes.
He was in shock, screaming for MC and trying to push on the wound to stop the bleeding.
"No, no, no, this is NOT happening! MC! Talk to me!"
He felt like the world was moving too fast, with thoughts and emotions flowing through his mind.
MC's breath came in ragged gasps. "Aurelian," their voice barely a whisper, and Aurelian leaned in closer to hear them. "Thank you..."
Aurelian felt a lump in his throat as he looked at MC's fading eyes. He couldn't help the tears that streamed down his face.
"Don't speak," he whispered, his voice breaking. "You're going to be okay. I won't let you die." But even as he said those words, Aurelian knew they were a lie.
He tried to heal them, but MC's injuries were too severe, and there was nothing he could do to save them.
"Please don't leave me," he begged, his voice quivering in desperation. "I need you, MC. Please come back to me. I can't live without you."
MC's eyes closed for the final time.
Elara:
Elara always knew that this world was dangerous and that great risks lurked in the shadows. But she had never imagined that one day, she would be holding the almost lifeless body of MC.
Tears streamed down Elara's face as she cradled MC in her arms. "Why did you take this mission?" she whispered, her voice filled with anguish. "You knew the risks."
"I wish you had listened to me. I wish I could have protected you better," she continued, her voice cracking with emotion.
MC's eyes fluttered open, their gaze cloudy and unfocused. "Elara," they said weakly, blood flowing out of their mouth. "Don't blame yourself. This was my choice."
"No! It wasn't supposed to end like this. You were supposed to come back with me," she cried, her voice raw and broken.
MC's hand weakly reached up, touching Elara's cheek. "I'm sorry," they whispered.
Elara clutched MC's hand, her tears falling onto their skin. "Don't leave me," she pleaded. "Please, don't go. I love you."
MC smiled weakly, their eyes closing for the final time. Elara held them close, her heart shattering into a million pieces.
Kazuo:
Kazuo lay there as MC was dying in his arms, the blood on his hands and the tears streaming down his face a testament to the pain he felt.
"MC, please, please, it's going to be okay. You're going to be okay," he whispered, his body shaking uncontrollably.
MC's eyes were closed, and their breathing was shallow. Kazuo could feel their life slipping away, and he didn't know how to stop it.
He wanted to make it stop. He wanted the blood to stop flowing. He wanted everything to just stop.
"I'm sorry," MC managed to say between coughs. "I couldn't... protect you."
Kazuo's heart ached at those words. "What do you mean?! You saved me! You saved my life! And now I can't even save yours..." His voice broke and shook from pain.
MC's hand weakly reached up to hold his hand. "I'm glad... I'm..." Their breath grew even more labored, and their hand fell back to their side.
"No, no, no," he cried out. "Don't... don't. Please, speak to me."
But it was too late. MC's breathing stopped, and their hand went limp in Kazuo's grasp.
He let out a scream of agony.
He held MC's lifeless body tightly, not wanting to let go. "I love you," he whispered into MC's ear.
“I’ll always love you.”
Aiden/Ava:
A rushed over to MC and held them in their arms, their heart racing with fear. "Why did this happen? No, everything is going to be okay," A shakily rambled as they tried to stop the bleeding.
Soft, shallow breathing came from MC. They were fading fast. A was trembling with shock and denial. The wound was too severe, they had lost too much blood. They didn't know what to do.
Breaking them from their shock, a bloody hand was on their cheek. MC smiled weakly, their eyes filled with love and tears. "Thank you... for everything."
Tears streamed down A's face non-stop. They tried to speak, but their mouth was dry.
"You can't leave me. I love you. I love you so much," they managed to say.
But it was too late. MC's pulse stopped, and their hand went limp.
A's heart felt like it was being ripped out of their chest. They had never felt this much pain and emptiness.
"Why did you have to die?" A questioned, tears falling onto MC's skin.
They held MC's body tightly, feeling like they were holding onto the only thing left in the world that mattered.
I'm sorry. I'm sorry that I couldn't protect you. I'm sorry that I couldn't save you... I’m so sorry."
