Finally played chapter 12 with Blane as my romance option 😭 my baaaabbyyy 😭😭😭 I tried all of the answers I'd get based on what I chose and the way all of them are heartbreaking (And I HAVE LIKE REALLY SMALL PERCENT OF FRIENDSHIP WITH THEM since i tried to play as if MC hated Blane too at first dunno if there's a difference) I absolutely need to know more about Blane. Their backstory, thoughts, feelings, EVERYTHING.
I’ve been following this IF for 3 years now and it never fails to amaze me. I replay it all the time and even after dozens of restarts, I still stumble across new branches and moments I hadn’t seen before. The amount of detail and care put into the choices, characters, and worldbuilding is just wild, it really makes every playthrough feel unique. Honestly, it’s one of the few stories I can always come back to, and it keeps setting the bar higher each time. And recently I FINALLY gave N’s route a proper try even though I wasn’t originally that into them, and now I’m completely hooked. I love them so much. MY SHAYLA. I can't believe I didn't give them a chance and always chose the others over N. I don't think I can play any other route than theirs now </3
This is absolutely my favorite interactive story out there, I can't wait to read chapter 13! Thank you for all that you've done and the world you have created for so many to love ✧◝(⁰▿⁰)◜✧
First and foremost, this story is amazing and i love it. Secondly, its the first time ive seen touch averse in an IF and i genuinely love it because my main MC in anything, in my head, usually is touch averse yet ive never got to play that out until now. I also love Arden knowing this and genuinely being utterly surprised but extremely grateful the like 2 times ive made contact with them.
Aw, I'm so glad that you liked that option! I mostly added it because I'm fairly touch averse myself, so I thought it would be fun to see that implemented. [A]'s reaction is the greatest :)
There are not enough words for how good this is. I LOVE this story and everything in it. I'm having so much fun and feel so very much on the edge of my seat with the plot.
You know...as someone who absolutely loves choice based games, this is the one wherein I actually was on the edge of my seat.
I think games like these r just a reminder to me about how much I like to be involved in the decision-making process of the characters, overall this is honestly such a gr8 game.
(the design is also very smooth and elegant)
Let's hope chp 13 is out soon, I'd rate this a 9.9/10, -0.1 because you are making me wait for chapter 13 (I'm joking ofc)
omg i looked at the Tumblr too, why does everything look so good??
I checked your monthly update today, seems like you are on the way to make magic. All the best to you and of course take care of your health.
Also, If you want someone to proofread the next update, I'll gladly do it :) (My way to get to play chapter 13 earlier lol, and you'll get your 10/10 rating too) (I won't tell anyone, I swear)
But it all seriousness, I just hope you live the best life you possibly can and keep making such beautiful pieces of art.
Haha, thank you for the offer! I occasionally open up applications for beta-testers on Tumblr and might consider taking on a few more since Chapter 13 is such a monster, so if I do end up following through with that plan, I'll keep you in mind.
Thank you so much for the offer and your kind words though. It truly means a lot. Please take care of yourself as well! <3
I LOVE ARION ive played the game 3 times (before 12 and after 12 each) I CANT WAIT FOR CH 13 IM GOING CRAZY i made an oc Hunter because im just that in love with this game. i wrote a fanfic too; arions concern for the Hunter gives me genuine butterflies in my stomach and im glad he isnt real cause i cant afford to go to new york LMFAO.
that aside, i love this game. i love the characters, the words, the everything. if i could do more than one review, i would, but that'll get spammy. my point is IM EXCITED and thank you for writing this and publishing it, it was my first interactive fiction game and im glad about it
Thank you thank you! There are so many great games in this genre so I'm happy that I could be the one to introduce it to you. Happy to hear that you're such a fan of A <3
Fantastic story, don't tend to go for more modern settings but this was good. Writing is solid and the relationships especially, do enjoy the occasional pov change to
I am a bit confused though on why there's heart dialogue options for everyone even after you finally pick the romance route
im finished with first year of uni and cant wait to just stay up all night tomorrow and play this beautiful masterpiece for like the millionth time jndeskjfnk
question about the game and the menu at the chapter 13 bit it says that certain characters routs are unavailbale specificaly rylan and A does anyone have any idea what choice effects this or what you have to do for my second play through
Also amazing game the world building is amazing and really gives depth to the characters and their environment.
That was uploaded by mistake! It was meant to be a test for my eyes only haha. There will be an extensive guide on how to go about these routes when the chapter is officially published <3
I didn't understand why there was such disproportionate hostility towards the hunters, and after thinking about it for hours i finally came to conclusion, the hunters are like the templars in dragon age trilogy. And it all make sense now.
At first i was just looking at games written in twine to get some inspiration. No idea what made me click this one, but holy shit am i glad i did.
Your writing is top notch. The game is so smooth and real and elegant and i am in love with all the characters and the system and i am looking forward to know whats next.
Holy crap, i loved this game!!! It's honestly one of the best I've played in this genre. I absolutely love Kian and Adair!!! I can't wait for the next update (I can). It was such a fun play! i found myself cackling or screaming in some parts lol!!
Blane's route has bug: when I select any answers that changes relationship points (negative and positive) and go into the relationships tab second time points keep going up/down.
im sorry - this is the most enrapturing storyline ever. im not kidding,, your writing is like - SO GOOOOOOOOOOD!!!!! if you ever published a book series this would be on the same level as like maze runner or the hunger games type shi like omg omg
also blane has my heart im a sucker for rivals to lovers
i started this about 4-ish days ago and around the time i started chapter 10 i had begun thinking about my mcs job. it reminded me of the deportation and ICE problem happening in LA, and if i tried justifying my mc by saying "its just their job" it made me think of nazi germany,, so i figured if i were them i wouldnt have that job, esp now and then i get to chapter 11 and 12 and it lowkey addressed exactly what i was thinking and i was so happy about that. i feel like this could be a rlly good critique on those with privilage, depending on how u go about it
ASIDE FROM THAT I JUST LOVELOVELOVEEE ALL THE CHARACTERS and how our mc really feels like us. i also like how the focus is on the story but the CHOICE of romance is there, it feels like we rlly know our priorities. i wish there was a more neutral option about dating since im aromantic, but even then the dating options could still be seen as friendly and its not forced on us very often.
OVERALL I LIKE HOW ITS GOING SO FAR, I ALSO FOUND OUT AFTER REACHING THE END OF CHAPTER12 THAT THE GAME KEEPS TRACK OF US (like how stoic i am or weather im good at traps) AND I JUST THOUGHT IT WAS SOOO COOL. I CANT WAIT FOR MORE !!!
Some of the events of the book are definitely coinciding with real world events, which was not something I anticipated when I initially started the game back in 2021. Alas, it absolutely leans on the side of a critique rather than support. The Hunter's job is cruel and inhumane at times, though they're not fully aware of how unfair it actually is. That's something that will continue to be brought up as the game continues.
As for your other comments, there will be a platonic route for each of the ROs if that's more your vibe! I admit that I'm not that experienced in writing more neutral options, but that's something I can tweak based on your (in general) feedback. Thank you for playing <3
Just a random reader but I'm not sure if there is an option like? If you are talking about ch11 there's Blane (if you took the knife for them) or K and Rylan and it's not really based on who you are romancing i guess, but you still have some time with A and N later on in the training, and in ch12 you can choose anyone to either walk by you or sit next to you, I may be wrong tho
even if i were given like 19billion dollars i wouldnt stop glazing this story ITS SO GOOD IT MAKES ME WANNA DO FLIPS. IDK GUYS IDK. ITS SO GOOD. THIS IS LIKE JUST WHAT I NEEDED DURING STRESSFUL FINALS AND I CANNOT WAIT FOR MORE
I have 11 romance points with N, but their name doesn't appear as an option on chapter 11 when someone texts you on the phone after the interrogation. It's even possible or the choice to enter their branch appears later in the game?
I am honored to have read these words! All the waiting for the twelfth chapter was worth it. Thank you and your work!
I don't want to give away any plot details, but the twelfth chapter left a very deep impression on me. I think this must be because the detailed description of the environment, the beautiful scenery and the tense atmosphere created a contrast that I couldn't look away from.
As time went by, the companions became more and more familiar with each other. Whenever I read those interactions, I couldn't help smiling on my face! I'm very glad that this team, which was brought together for various reasons, has gradually become like a team of true friends.
Once again, thank you and your work! I will continue to look forward to the subsequent chapters.
(My English is very poor. This was written using a translation tool. I hope it can convey my meaning as accurately as possible.♡)
Thank you so much!! I appreciate this immensely; what you've written is so heartwarming. I'm glad that you loved the chapter that much and it evoked such emotion out of you. I hope you love what's to come <3
After so much time, it is hard to return to the game, the codex should have a resume of what happened so far, besides there should have a list with other characthers' profile like Mirai and Nalani... even smaller characthers as well
i found this yesterday on an AI (janitor to be specific) site (someone had a google doc of games/VNs etc they liked and this was on it) and I honestly HAVE NO REGRETS.
I got up to chapter 12 on my phone (in one night), haven't finished it. commenting on my laptop!! Evertides, thank you for this masterpiece >=3
(rylan is my bbg)
usually my phone battery drains and lasts from 8PM to around 9-10 rarely 11PM, but when I was playing this, it lasted until around 2-3AM (I'm going to blame you for my lack of sleep /j)
There's not necessarily a release schedule, but I tend to update every couple of months since it's just me working on it. As another user said, I do answer questions on my Tumblr and will also post monthly progress updates on there. Weekly updates can be found on Patreon.
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Finally played chapter 12 with Blane as my romance option 😭 my baaaabbyyy 😭😭😭 I tried all of the answers I'd get based on what I chose and the way all of them are heartbreaking (And I HAVE LIKE REALLY SMALL PERCENT OF FRIENDSHIP WITH THEM since i tried to play as if MC hated Blane too at first dunno if there's a difference) I absolutely need to know more about Blane. Their backstory, thoughts, feelings, EVERYTHING.
I’ve been following this IF for 3 years now and it never fails to amaze me. I replay it all the time and even after dozens of restarts, I still stumble across new branches and moments I hadn’t seen before. The amount of detail and care put into the choices, characters, and worldbuilding is just wild, it really makes every playthrough feel unique. Honestly, it’s one of the few stories I can always come back to, and it keeps setting the bar higher each time. And recently I FINALLY gave N’s route a proper try even though I wasn’t originally that into them, and now I’m completely hooked. I love them so much. MY SHAYLA. I can't believe I didn't give them a chance and always chose the others over N. I don't think I can play any other route than theirs now </3
This is absolutely my favorite interactive story out there, I can't wait to read chapter 13! Thank you for all that you've done and the world you have created for so many to love ✧◝(⁰▿⁰)◜✧
Thank you for the kind words! I'm excited for everyone to play Chapter 13 as well <3
Really love this games. The story, the world, the choices, the RO, everything! Always waiting for more. Thank you ♡
Thank you so much for playing!!
First and foremost, this story is amazing and i love it. Secondly, its the first time ive seen touch averse in an IF and i genuinely love it because my main MC in anything, in my head, usually is touch averse yet ive never got to play that out until now. I also love Arden knowing this and genuinely being utterly surprised but extremely grateful the like 2 times ive made contact with them.
Aw, I'm so glad that you liked that option! I mostly added it because I'm fairly touch averse myself, so I thought it would be fun to see that implemented. [A]'s reaction is the greatest :)
There are not enough words for how good this is. I LOVE this story and everything in it. I'm having so much fun and feel so very much on the edge of my seat with the plot.
Ahh thank you so much! I hope you continue to play <3
Oh absolutely. I plan to stay quite glued to this one!
This has become my favorite game from the moment that I picked it up. Keep up the good work!
Thank you!! I appreciate it :))
I love is soo much but sadly i delete all my saves :(
You know...as someone who absolutely loves choice based games, this is the one wherein I actually was on the edge of my seat.
I think games like these r just a reminder to me about how much I like to be involved in the decision-making process of the characters, overall this is honestly such a gr8 game.
(the design is also very smooth and elegant)
Let's hope chp 13 is out soon, I'd rate this a 9.9/10, -0.1 because you are making me wait for chapter 13 (I'm joking ofc)
omg i looked at the Tumblr too, why does everything look so good??
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you liked it. I'm working as hard as I can on Chapter 13 so hopefully I can bump your rating up to a 10/10 soon haha <3
I checked your monthly update today, seems like you are on the way to make magic. All the best to you and of course take care of your health.
Also, If you want someone to proofread the next update, I'll gladly do it :) (My way to get to play chapter 13 earlier lol, and you'll get your 10/10 rating too) (I won't tell anyone, I swear)
But it all seriousness, I just hope you live the best life you possibly can and keep making such beautiful pieces of art.
Haha, thank you for the offer! I occasionally open up applications for beta-testers on Tumblr and might consider taking on a few more since Chapter 13 is such a monster, so if I do end up following through with that plan, I'll keep you in mind.
Thank you so much for the offer and your kind words though. It truly means a lot. Please take care of yourself as well! <3
Woah, I didn't expect that. Thanks for considering me
today is a good day :)
I LOVE ARION ive played the game 3 times (before 12 and after 12 each) I CANT WAIT FOR CH 13 IM GOING CRAZY i made an oc Hunter because im just that in love with this game. i wrote a fanfic too; arions concern for the Hunter gives me genuine butterflies in my stomach and im glad he isnt real cause i cant afford to go to new york LMFAO.
that aside, i love this game. i love the characters, the words, the everything. if i could do more than one review, i would, but that'll get spammy. my point is IM EXCITED and thank you for writing this and publishing it, it was my first interactive fiction game and im glad about it
Thank you thank you! There are so many great games in this genre so I'm happy that I could be the one to introduce it to you. Happy to hear that you're such a fan of A <3
Fantastic story, don't tend to go for more modern settings but this was good. Writing is solid and the relationships especially, do enjoy the occasional pov change to
I am a bit confused though on why there's heart dialogue options for everyone even after you finally pick the romance route
The romance routes haven't been chosen yet. That happens in Chapter 13, which will be released later this year.
I think the only words I can come up with that feel remotely accurate are 'holy shit.' I cannot do justice to this story with words.
Thank you thank you !!
im finished with first year of uni and cant wait to just stay up all night tomorrow and play this beautiful masterpiece for like the millionth time jndeskjfnk
Same!!!
Congratulations on completing first year! A huge achievement :)
literally kicking my feet rn THANK YOUUUUUUU<3333
Blade is my bias oml 😭😭😭
question about the game and the menu at the chapter 13 bit it says that certain characters routs are unavailbale specificaly rylan and A does anyone have any idea what choice effects this or what you have to do for my second play through
Also amazing game the world building is amazing and really gives depth to the characters and their environment.
That was uploaded by mistake! It was meant to be a test for my eyes only haha. There will be an extensive guide on how to go about these routes when the chapter is officially published <3
Thank you so much for clearing that up looking forward to it !
Wait..... wait.....CHAPTER 13?!
I didn't understand why there was such disproportionate hostility towards the hunters, and after thinking about it for hours i finally came to conclusion, the hunters are like the templars in dragon age trilogy. And it all make sense now.
My interpretation is, Hunters are pretty much police that harass non-humans under the guise of keeping them "under control".
Got it in one :)
damn, so we're supernatural ICE?
😭
dragon age mention but you are so right
At first i was just looking at games written in twine to get some inspiration. No idea what made me click this one, but holy shit am i glad i did.
Your writing is top notch. The game is so smooth and real and elegant and i am in love with all the characters and the system and i am looking forward to know whats next.
Thank you for publishing it.
Thank you thank you! I appreciate you giving the game a chance and I'm even happier that you ended up enjoying it <3
Well I suppose I'm the nonchalant final boss then.
lmao wait how did you even do that 😭🙏
how does somthing like that happen lol
teach me your ways master
I follow this game for a while and let’s just say you don’t disappoint. I even played it two times through
Thank you!! I'm so happy you like it :)
Holy crap, i loved this game!!! It's honestly one of the best I've played in this genre. I absolutely love Kian and Adair!!! I can't wait for the next update (I can). It was such a fun play! i found myself cackling or screaming in some parts lol!!
Haha I'm glad to hear it! It's always nice to hear that people have such strong reactions to my writing :)
spelled color with a u. unplayable
(jk, love this so so much)
everything's british English tho 😭 /j
Blane's route has bug: when I select any answers that changes relationship points (negative and positive) and go into the relationships tab second time points keep going up/down.
In ch11 there is a option called "K & R route", is this a poly route or sth
No, it's just a branch that features both of them
Thanks!
im sorry - this is the most enrapturing storyline ever. im not kidding,, your writing is like - SO GOOOOOOOOOOD!!!!! if you ever published a book series this would be on the same level as like maze runner or the hunger games type shi like omg omg
also blane has my heart im a sucker for rivals to lovers
Haha I've love to publish a book one day! It means a lot to me that you'd say that. Thank you!! <3
absolutely!!! life is way too short - DONT GIVE UP :)))
replaying this and trying out different routes because it's just that lovely 💗
im really happy in the direction this is going
i started this about 4-ish days ago and around the time i started chapter 10 i had begun thinking about my mcs job. it reminded me of the deportation and ICE problem happening in LA, and if i tried justifying my mc by saying "its just their job" it made me think of nazi germany,, so i figured if i were them i wouldnt have that job, esp now
and then i get to chapter 11 and 12 and it lowkey addressed exactly what i was thinking and i was so happy about that. i feel like this could be a rlly good critique on those with privilage, depending on how u go about it
ASIDE FROM THAT I JUST LOVELOVELOVEEE ALL THE CHARACTERS and how our mc really feels like us. i also like how the focus is on the story but the CHOICE of romance is there, it feels like we rlly know our priorities. i wish there was a more neutral option about dating since im aromantic, but even then the dating options could still be seen as friendly and its not forced on us very often.
OVERALL I LIKE HOW ITS GOING SO FAR, I ALSO FOUND OUT AFTER REACHING THE END OF CHAPTER12 THAT THE GAME KEEPS TRACK OF US (like how stoic i am or weather im good at traps) AND I JUST THOUGHT IT WAS SOOO COOL. I CANT WAIT FOR MORE !!!
Some of the events of the book are definitely coinciding with real world events, which was not something I anticipated when I initially started the game back in 2021. Alas, it absolutely leans on the side of a critique rather than support. The Hunter's job is cruel and inhumane at times, though they're not fully aware of how unfair it actually is. That's something that will continue to be brought up as the game continues.
As for your other comments, there will be a platonic route for each of the ROs if that's more your vibe! I admit that I'm not that experienced in writing more neutral options, but that's something I can tweak based on your (in general) feedback. Thank you for playing <3
I LOVE THIS SO MUCH
this is so fire oml
WAIR WHY CANT I PICK ARIONS ROUTE????
Just a random reader but I'm not sure if there is an option like? If you are talking about ch11 there's Blane (if you took the knife for them) or K and Rylan and it's not really based on who you are romancing i guess, but you still have some time with A and N later on in the training, and in ch12 you can choose anyone to either walk by you or sit next to you, I may be wrong tho
you're correct! it was stated that A/N's branch is just a continuation of either Blane/ K and Rylan's branches
even if i were given like 19billion dollars i wouldnt stop glazing this story ITS SO GOOD IT MAKES ME WANNA DO FLIPS. IDK GUYS IDK. ITS SO GOOD. THIS IS LIKE JUST WHAT I NEEDED DURING STRESSFUL FINALS AND I CANNOT WAIT FOR MORE
Haha thank you! Good luck with your finals <3
WUAAHA THANK YOU!!! ^^
I have 11 romance points with N, but their name doesn't appear as an option on chapter 11 when someone texts you on the phone after the interrogation. It's even possible or the choice to enter their branch appears later in the game?
This is probably just a choice between Rylan and Kian no matter your romantic choices, since I suppose you have them
I really enjoyed this game
WOW this is simply wonderful!! I'll be eagerly waiting for future updates!! Amazing job to everyone who's working on this!
It's just one person writing this haha. But thank you!! Glad you liked it :)
WOAH that's crazyy! I salute your determination and hard work, wonderful job~!
I am honored to have read these words! All the waiting for the twelfth chapter was worth it. Thank you and your work!
I don't want to give away any plot details, but the twelfth chapter left a very deep impression on me. I think this must be because the detailed description of the environment, the beautiful scenery and the tense atmosphere created a contrast that I couldn't look away from.
As time went by, the companions became more and more familiar with each other. Whenever I read those interactions, I couldn't help smiling on my face! I'm very glad that this team, which was brought together for various reasons, has gradually become like a team of true friends.
Once again, thank you and your work! I will continue to look forward to the subsequent chapters.
(My English is very poor. This was written using a translation tool. I hope it can convey my meaning as accurately as possible.♡)
Thank you so much!! I appreciate this immensely; what you've written is so heartwarming. I'm glad that you loved the chapter that much and it evoked such emotion out of you. I hope you love what's to come <3
After so much time, it is hard to return to the game, the codex should have a resume of what happened so far, besides there should have a list with other characthers' profile like Mirai and Nalani... even smaller characthers as well
Thank you for the feedback. I definitely agree that the codex needs to be updated, I just haven't gotten around to it. But trust me, I'm aware of it.
thank you
I created this account just to write this comment and say how much I love Blane. I hope we will see more of her in the next update.
You definitely will!
i found this yesterday on an AI (janitor to be specific) site (someone had a google doc of games/VNs etc they liked and this was on it) and I honestly HAVE NO REGRETS.
I got up to chapter 12 on my phone (in one night), haven't finished it. commenting on my laptop!! Evertides, thank you for this masterpiece >=3
(rylan is my bbg)
usually my phone battery drains and lasts from 8PM to around 9-10 rarely 11PM, but when I was playing this, it lasted until around 2-3AM (I'm going to blame you for my lack of sleep /j)
hey so send the doc maybe hehe!!!!! i say as i aim the gun to ur forehead /aff
gotta find it again first haha
YEAH OFC NWS take ur time buddy!!
have you found it yet? i am in desperate need of new recommendations xD
im not the creator, but ive found a doc filled w vns/ifs!
Al's Visual Novel and Interactive Fiction Reccomendations!! - WIP
what does it mean you found the game on artificial intelligence?
ah, worded it badly. What I mean is that I found the game on a chatbot site called JanitorAI (character ai but better)
someone had a link on their profile to a Google doc where they had VN recommendations on there.
when you find the doc please send it to me as well!! :)
Even though I played the game starting with Blane's route, but Arion is my BABYYYYYYY
Wait, how's everyone talking about chap 12 where only chap 11 is available to me here??
wait, when i got into the announcement, it recalls what happens in chap 11 so i guess chap 12 is 11..??
Chapter 12 should be out... Maybe reload the tab if you haven't already done so? Hope you have fun with the awesome new chapter if it gets working! :D
If it's the same chapter, we meet the queen in it I guess it's labeled 11 in the game?
Hi! That is the same chapter but it should be labelled as Chapter 12, not 11. I'm not sure why it would be incorrect on your side though.
I've recently found this game and have had fun playing so far! Is there a release schedule for new chapters?
They make updates and answer questions on their tumblr!
(Atleast I'm pretty sure they do, I'm sure they will correct me if I'm wrong ;;)
There's not necessarily a release schedule, but I tend to update every couple of months since it's just me working on it. As another user said, I do answer questions on my Tumblr and will also post monthly progress updates on there. Weekly updates can be found on Patreon.
Thanks! I will save the game page and check back later.