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Merry Crisis Chapter 5

In this chapter:

Nat arrives in Singapore!! Things come to a head!

Attend Nat's conference panel discussion, then head for lunch along the river 🍛

Make dumplings for dinner with Qiu (and sleepover at their place) 🥟

Watch a Malay horror movie and have dinner with Shay (and sleepover) 👻

Go for a bike ride 🚴‍♀️or hang out at the winter funfair with Nat 🎪 (then head to their hotel room for the night) 🛏

Commit to your RO of choice + some rejections (though the full suite of consequences for your actions will come over the next 2 days)

Word count: Around 50-60k with code depending on how ruthless my eventual editing is

This update will also come with some edits to the previous chapters, which may or may not improve the continuity between routes...*

P.S. with this chapter, we are now 6/8 chapters in (counting the prologue and epilogue)!

*I am still going through a herculean combing-through of stats and branching paths with the help of my wonderful beta testers. Things should be sorted out soon!!

Release dates:

Ko-fi Non beta tested: 29 Dec (~10pm GMT-5)

Ko-fi Beta tested: 1 Jan same time

Public release: 8 Jan same time

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The band whose death sparked the birth of your journalism career is back—and they want you to cover their revival. But what happens when the story you uncover is one that’s better left off the record?

DEMO TBA | 18+ for drug use, violence, explicit language and adult content.

Six years ago, Dusk was the figurehead of the music scene. They dominated the charts, shattered records, and stole hearts—all within three years of forming. But their meteoric rise ended in tragedy: a bassist dead, a lead singer in prison, and a legacy left broken and bruised. With the general public left in the dark regarding the truth behind Dusk's collapse, they remain a relic.

After seeing a Dusk concert in high school with your best friend, Tai, the two of you started up a music journalism blog, Off The Record. After covering the sudden (and mysterious) death of Dusk's bassist, Jordan Iyer, you went wholly viral and haven't seen a quiet day since. Fast forward six years, and Off The Record is now the biggest name in independent music journalism. Still, nothing could prepare you for an email from Ari Klein, Dusk's manager. He tells you that Dusk is reuniting for a world tour and that he has an offer for you: tag along, cover the tour exclusively for Off The Record, and tell Dusk's long-hidden story.

The chance of a lifetime? Maybe. But with a fractured band, a competitor journalist hot on your heels, and the depth of what really happened that night six years ago, it’s clear this tour isn’t just about music. And not everyone wants their story to come to light.

★ JOURNALISM YOUR WAY — write for Off The Record, and word your pieces as you please. Write positively or negatively about the tour, single out a band member to interview, answer the audiences burning questions. Will you stay true to your journalistic ethics, or will you bend for a better story—or payout?

★ GET PAID TO PARTY — you're accompanying a band that was once on top of the world: they know how to have a good time. Indulge yourself in a good time, be it drink, music, or person. Document it as you go, just... try not to leak any videos taken at these afterparties.

★ MANAGE YOUR IMAGE — the entire world is holding onto your blog for updates on Dusks revival, that means millions of eyes on you. Customise your name, pronouns, personality, writing style and more.

★ MINGLE MINGLE MINGLE — interact with the story cast, whether it's your best friend, a drunken manager, a fresh-from-prison singer, or a journalist looking to dismantle your career. Make friends, foes, or lovers out of any of them.

★ LOVE OR HATE — decide on your personal attitude towards Dusk. Were you once a teenage super fan or were you a seething hater in your high school years? Has your opinion since changed... could it change again?

★ CRY MURDER? — Jordan Iyer, the original bassist for Dusk, drowned at an afterparty following a concert. Dusk's management was quick to smother conspiracy theories, but shortly after his death, lead singer Cali Roads was arrested on serious assault charges. Music Managed speculates something unseemly about this death. Was it really an accident? Maybe with such close proximity, you'll finally find out once and for all.

CALI RHODES — The Lead Singer. M/F

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎Known by the masses as Cali Roads, Dusk's creator and biggest downfall. After six years in prison for assault, they're out and returning to the spotlight. They're colder than they used to be—guarded—but they've had six years to work on this new album, so it better get them back on the charts. Otherwise, what were they made for?

PRINCE PARKER — The Guitarist. F

‎ ‎ ‎ Dubbed by fans as "the mom of the band," Parker Groves is the heart of Dusk. She's sweet, almost too kind for the music industry, but Dusk would have fallen apart a lot sooner if not for her. The only question is whether she can take the pressure of playing glue again... after all, she did leave her new band for this revival.

NICK/NANCY HAYES — The Drummer. M/F

‎ ‎ ‎ Sharp-tongued and even sharper-tempered, Hayes isn't thrilled about being back, but the promised paycheck is enough to spend a year with their former bandmates. After Dusk fell apart, Hayes left to travel and escape the major leagues. They even started meditating, though it hasn’t done much for their anger issues.

LENNY CARSON — The Bassist. F

‎ ‎ ‎ The new girl on the block, Eleanor "Lenny" Carson went from YouTube sensation and Dusk superfan to replacing their late bassist. She thought she was used to fame and attention, with over a million followers online… but performing in a packed stadium is a whole lot scarier than performing to a webcam in her bedroom. Plus, she's got the legacy of Jordan Iyer hanging over her. There's nothing she can do but prove herself.

JULES ORTEGA — The Keyboardist. M *non romanceable.

‎ ‎ ‎ Back on stage to earn some money for his upcoming wedding, Julian Ortega is stuck between nostalgia and a yearning for the quiet life. Now a music teacher, he's not sure fame and riches is his thing anymore.

ARI KLEIN — The Manager. M

‎ ‎ ‎ Often too inebriated to function, Ari Klein is the textbook definition of a mess. He’s charming, sure, and sometimes even a great manager, but you can’t help but wonder how he ever led Dusk to such success. His decision to invite Off The Record along for the tour is either his best or worst idea to date.

ETHAN RHODES — The Younger Brother. M

‎ ‎ ‎ Cali’s younger brother and full-time pain in their ass, Ethan is a little too supportive of Dusk’s reunion—he’s even debating a tattoo. He’s a flirt, a gossip, and a little too reckless for his own good, but hey, isn’t that what being the youngest is all about?

HAZEL WU — The Competition. F

‎ ‎ ‎ Creator of Music Managed, the second-biggest name in independent music journalism. Hazel will also be covering Dusk’s reunion tour, albeit from the sidelines. Unless, of course, she can dig up some dirt about the band that even you aren’t privy to. She’s not afraid to stir the pot... after all, she was the first to suggest foul play in Jordan Iyer’s death.

TAI DE SMIDT — The Best Friend. NB

‎ ‎ ‎ Your best friend and co-founder of Off The Record, Tai is as bright as the sun—and they know it. Loving and excitable, there’s a reason they’ve been your ride-or-die since kindergarten. Just don’t forget they’re a self-proclaimed "whore for gossip."

reblogs & questions are appreciated and encouraged. mwah mwah <- that's me blowing you a kiss

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ligurrio is an 18+ interactive fiction that features, but is not limited to; strong language, drug and alcohol usage, mental illness, graphic descriptions of blood, gore, violence, and explicit sexual content. please be advised of these topics and take into consideration your health before reading.

you're an operator of the memento, eldermire's supernatural law enforcement agency, but it wasn't the position you once hoped to have. as a fresh-faced recruit you excelled in your training and gained the scrutiny of your peers as a model agent, aiming for the highly regarded position as a handler, but instead you were chosen for the role as an operator; one who assisted the handlers on their assignments. that's all you would ever be in the eyes of the agency; a replaceable backup. until one day, your assigned handler and their partner disappeared off the grid with no trace, and the position of handler was now all of a sudden given to you, not a soul batted an eyelash beyond welcoming you into that role with an eerie smile and encouraging pat on the shoulder. with a partner to call your own and assignments to suddenly fulfill as if it was your role all along, it felt like the agency had something to suddenly cover up and you intended to get to the bottom of it, even if it meant going against the agency's demands and discovering something that might lead you down a path to ruin.

🗡 customize your character's appearance, personality, pronouns, sexuality and more.

🗡 assume your new position as a handler and with the help of your recently assigned partner; uncover the truth behind the unknown disappearance of your fellow agent.

🗡 become the unfaltering handler you've always dreamed of, or withdraw from the overbearing rise of attention both good and bad.

🗡 romance one of three love interests. (one nb, two gender customizable)

ALL RO'S ARE PLAYER-SEXUAL.

NEHIRI ⸺ THE SCRYER.｛ M/F/NB ｝

“the caress of these waters will never mend my desolation that feels cavernous.”

child of the deep waters and seer of the dark, nehiri serves the agency tasked with the purpose of ascertainment, be it individuals or locations it matters not. though they speak with a listless tone, their tireless longing for true connection remains forlorn.

MORITH ⸺ THE SERVANT.｛ NB ｝

“the heart shall always ache to feel the infectious pleasure of hatred.”

a lover of the esoteric and humanistic poison, morith is the ever-faithful servant to a dead and nameless deity. they stalk the halls of the agency unceasingly. one of the very few curse-eaters residing in eldermire, they're an unsettling enigma to many.

SINAHT ⸺ THE SHADOW.｛ M/F/NB ｝

“your secrets taste like naught but ash upon my tongue.”

a spectral hellhound, an amalgamation of obscure memories that do not belong to them. sinaht's work efficiency in the field is every handler's dream, but their volatile nature leaves little to be desired. revenants of an unknown past haunt sinaht, perpetually luring them to damnation.

DEMO TBA / CHARACTER INTROS.

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The Sword of Rhivenia (Remake)

And the day has come! After much thought, I've realized I'm not fully satisfied with the result. The ending felt rushed, and some scenes didn’t turn out right. So, I’ve decided to rewrite the story. Book 1 will now include parts of Book 2, combining both storylines.

Features

Customize your character's personality and appearance.

Play as a prince or princess and work your way to the throne.

Romance one of the ten ROs, enjoy casual hookups, or engage in poly relationships with certain characters.

Build friendships and shape your relationship with your family.

Lead your kingdom into battle.

What's new?

All scenes rewritten, with new scenes added.

Two new romance options (now a total of 10 ROs!)

New characters and storyline.

More locations to explore.

More fantasy elements.

The public demo consists of four chapters, while the Patreon demo features five chapters. Book 1 will be longer than the previous version and will end with a battle and a (determinant) marriage.

If you’ve played the old version, I recommend forgetting everything and playing the demo with a fresh perspective for a better experience.

DEMO | PATREON | FORUM

Please let me know if you encounter any bugs, grammar mistakes, or typos. I've tested it, but there might be something I've missed.

I hope you enjoy the new version of the game! :)

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C0mm for @velnna ❤️

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does drow ever get like. cute aggression. for astarion or otherwise

Yes all the time

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how will the ROs take care of MC if they get sick?

T/H - Brings you soup (that E made) and medicine. They'll follow your every request, making sure you're nice and comfortable while you recover. Cleans your apartment and handles some of your responsibilities while you sleep so when you're finally better you're not stressed out all over again.

X - So gentle with you. All you need to worry about is getting better, they'll handle the rest. They'll spoon feed you, wipe off your sweat, tuck you in and fluff your pillows. You basically have a servant the whole time.

E - Kind of hopeless. The only thing they got right is making you some nice soup. You'll be spending more time telling them what to do than actually resting. It's the thought that counts.

O - This isn't their first time taking care of someone sick, they've done it multiple times with their siblings. When they visit you, they've already got a care bag prepared with everything they need. You can tell you're in good hands from the way they take care of you.

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You're the manager of a rising idol group. When a fan finds their apartment and posts it online, your group is forced to move to another home. Which happens to be the same apartment complex as yours.

Now, this wouldn't be a problem except for one thing. Nobody knows that you're a completely different person at home! Will you do whatever it takes to keep up the act at work or will you reveal your true self to your new neighbors?

Bridging the Gap is a simple slice-of-life story about letting down your guard and connecting with the people you're around. Play as the manager of an idol group and help them as they settle into their new home and prepare for their comeback.

Play as Male, Female, or Non-Binary

Choose between four work personalities (Stoic, Aloof, Caring, Energetic) and four home personalities (Shy, Reserved, Prickly, Easygoing)

Experience the personality gap lifestyle

Manage your idol group and build your relationship with Fortune

Perhaps find love with one of them?

Romance Options

Taeyang/Hayoon Lee

Leader of the group, Fortune

As the leader, they carry a heavy burden on their shoulders but that doesn’t stop them from pursuing their dreams and striving to be the foundation their fledgling group needs. Calm and perceptive, they take things in stride and somehow always seem to find the best solutions to any complications. Will you be the equal they need in the middle of change?

Taeyang stands at 5'9 with short black hair while Hayoon is 5’7 with long black hair. Their deep brown eyes show every emotion.

Xavier/Xanthe Cothran

Vice leader of Fortune

X is the quiet sort, preferring to let the others do the talking. They’re passionate about their work, often the last one to leave the practice room. That doesn’t mean they’re cold or distant. In fact, they love spending time with their group even if they don’t say anything. Will you be their solace from the noise of the industry?

Both Xavier and Xanthe are 6 '0 with shoulder length dark brown hair. Xavier prefers to tie it back while Xanthe keeps it loose. Their hazel eyes are deep and captivating.

Elias/Elaine Auclair

Dance leader of Fortune

The most outgoing of the group, E is very much a mood maker. They love dragging the members for outings or meals. New experiences are what motivates E to become more successful. Somehow they almost always have a smile on their face, so surely they must be hiding something underneath, right? Right?

Elias stands at 5’10 with short blonde hair, often styled. Elaine is 5’7 and her long blonde hair is well taken care of. Their blue eyes shine with life and joy.

Oliver/Olivia Harcourt

The youngest of Fortune

The youngest of the group and also the oldest of four siblings. O shamelessly takes advantage of their position now that they have others to be the responsible ones. They’re cheeky and full of life, O is often found with E coming up with a variety of shenanigans. However, underneath all the mischief O cares deeply about those they’re close to, including you. Will you find comfort and healing during your time with O?

Oliver is 5’7 while Olivia stands at 5’5. They both have blue dyed hair. Oliver keeps his short while Olivia’s is shoulder length. Their brown eyes are warm and welcoming.

Demo: Here

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"...and, at the end of it all, this is the truth of you. The truth of your ruinous, shaky hands. The truth of you whole, de-fleshed, flayed. Your bones are harbingers, your fingers methods of decay. You are the mouthpiece for death. You remember the Bhagavad Gita and I am become death, destroyer of worlds. Look at me, you say, I am Time itself, and I must one day destroy your world as I have always done. 

In the light of a long dead star, the last astronaut wakes up. After six decades, the worst has come to pass. The earth is dead, the sun has gone, and the mission to find a new, viable home has failed. There are no more horizons for humanity.

This Grave Calls You Home is a sci-fi thriller set in space after humanity is forced to leave Earth's ravaged surface following nuclear devastation and an environmental collapse. You play as an ER nurse aboard the NEW HORIZON, an immense space station courtesy of THE COALITION OF THE LAST FRONTIER. This colossal facility, a self-contained city in orbit, houses the remnants of humanity. And it is here that your days pass in monotony, caring for the irradiated people born from Earth and the critically ill, trying your best to survive the relentless demands of the Emergency Room and your own deteriorating mental health. When a patrol flagship discovers the ARCADIA-II - a long-forgotten relic from humanity's past - and finds within slumbers an astronaut who had failed at delivering humanity from destruction, the routine of your life is throughly interrupted. As the mystery of the ARCADIA-II and PROJECT ODYSSEY unfold, you learn that your part in this could mean humanity's salvation.

Or you could be its extinction.

YOU WILL LIKE THIS IF YOU LIKE: - INTERSTELLAR - THE LOCKED TOMB SERIES - BLADERUNNER - HEAVEN WILL BE MINE - TIME TRAVEL AND TIME LOOPS - GHOST STATION - ALIEN

THE LAST ASTRONAUT(M/F 25)- ALEX STERN "...my love, i no longer know what it is to be warm." The lone ranger, the last star. The failure of deliverance. Feel their breath against yours, cup their ribcage into your hands to feel the long, dead beat of their heart. You know them, you know them. You swear you do.

THE SCIENTIST (F 23) - OPHELIA VALDEZ "...in the wake of dawn," she says, "it has only ever been you." The General's daughter and the brightest mind the world has ever seen. You brush your fingers along the bone of her brow and marvel at her atoms meeting yours. maybe science is religion, you think. maybe you will bend and lick and worship her taste on your mouth.

THE ENGINEER (THEY/THEM 24) - PUCK GOODFELLOW "is that your real name?" "no," they smile. "nothing has ever been mine own. i belong to you. give me a new name. give me a new life. i am yours." The scent of engine oil and gritted teeth. Place your mouth against their neck and taste the blood of a covenant past. They hold you in their palms; you feel the promise of something greater, something before.

THE BOTANIST (M/F 25) - CAIA / CAIUS CAIN "i am no good at words. i'm good in the dirt and the roots and the trees. darling, you've been in everything i touch." the cool touch of water, liberation at their smile. Take the bite and know what it means to become. Dig your hands deep, deep in the earth and feel what it means to love.

THE MAJOR (TRANS M 27) - JONATHAN STERN "i have given my life to duty, to sacrifice, to obligation. i wish to give it to you, now, instead. it has been an honor serving you." A past marked by violence made by hands meant to touch. To soothe. He holds you tight against his chest and if you close your eyes you can still smell the smoke. He holds you like an apology. Like a prayer.

DEMO (coming soon!) - PLAYLIST - FAQ

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Apartment 502 as a Netflix series @apt502-if

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DEMO [TBD] You've always been angry.

Rage comes naturally to you. With how much life has messed with you it's only fair that you use your anger. That's why you became a boxer. The thrill of breaking an opponent. And hoping they might break you in turn. They never do though. Every fight is a disappointment, almost as much of a disappointment as they pay for each fight.

Enter Jackie Roth, club owner, mob boss, and former god. When she offers you a job you can't say no. Not that you would, not when she and everyone in her gang feel so familiar to you. At least with this job you'll be able to use that rage inside you more.

As you learn the ways of the criminal underground you reconnect with people you never met. Reforge bonds that you've never made. And recall memories you've never had. You were a god once upon a time, can you become one again?

God Syndicate is an interactive novel where you play the newest incarnation of Ares, The God of War. It's 18+ for violence, explicit sexual themes, drug use, morally questionable behavior, and more.

Customize your MC, play male, female, or nonbinary. With transgender options and pronoun selection. Customize your appearance and develop your personality.

Romance or befriend a cast of characters, including gods with more issues than you can count or even a mortal! Asexual and Aromantic options available.

Show the gods why you were feared all those years ago or prove that you're better than your past lives.

Uncover the mystery of disappearing gods as well as the mystery of your past.

Help out Elysium, the club where you'll practically live from now on. It seems to attract gods and that isn't always good.

Take out your anger on people who might even deserve it.

Zeus: Jackie Roth - She/Her. [Not an RO]

Jackie is The King of The Gods and she makes sure everyone knows it. Her word is law in Elysium and beyond. Fail her and you'll have a storm waiting for you. In the years since your disappearance Jackie's love for her family has seem to only grow. But she has a criminal empire to run and you're just the weapon she needs.

Hermes: Riley Liao Zhi - Gender Selectable. [RO]

The Messenger of The Gods. Or in Riley's case, the ever bored personal assistant to Jackie. Riley's an adrenaline junkie with a heart of gold. As the one who found you they feel almost responsible for you. But why do they also seem so afraid of you?

Apollo: Franco Valerio - He/Him. [RO]

As expected of The God of Music, Franco's your classic rich and famous rock star. Well he would be, if only he could get out of Elysium. His love of singing and love of his family are two chains he can't break that tie him here. Will your arrival help break those chains or tighten them?

Aphrodite: Damiana "Dame" Rivette - Gender Selectable. [RO]

Quiet and Serious, Dame is no longer The God of Love they once were. The passion of their life faded and now bitterness grows where love should. The only friend they have in Elysium seems to be their fiance, Johnny. To make their life even worse, you arrive.

Nemesis: Verne Mercer - They/Them. [RO]

Protective? Vindictive? As the God of Retribution Verne can be described as both perfectly. As the bouncer of Elysium and Jackie's right hand Verne refuses to allow a threat near them or their friends. And what are you if not a threat?

Dionysus: Mitch Dorsey - He/Him. [RO]

It's almost cliche that Dionysus is the bartender for Elysium. But if Mitch needs to fall into old habits to help pay for his daughter's life then he will. He's tired of his life here and has never tried to hide it. Now with you coming back he wonders how long he can protect his daughter from The Gods. (Optional Poly route available with Sigourney)

The Mortal: Sigourney Hawthorn - She/Her. [RO]

Newly divorced from Mitch she struggles with juggling her (demigod) child, relentless job, and love life. As her daughter, Claudia, grows she wonders if she can keep up or if she'll be left behind. And now with your arrival Claudia's godly family gets bigger and her presence gets smaller. (Optional poly route available with Mitch)

Artemis: Rebel Reyes - She/Her. [RO]

How can The God of the Hunt thrive in the city? The prey here are either too weak or too annoying to hunt. The only thing Rebel craves is to feel that thrill again. With your arrival she has a perfect chance, who better to hunt than the God of War? She can't wait to meet you.

Nike: Johnny Noble- He/Him. [Not an RO]

How can you beat the God of Victory? When fate itself decides that it's special little boy gets to win then he wins. In any competition you can name, love included, he wins. You can't beat him so don't even try. He's engaged to the God of Love, friends with everyone in Elysium, and worshiped by everyone who meets him. You might as well join. No matter how insufferable he might be.

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Chapter 1, Part 1 is now up on Patreon!

READ HERE!

Sorry for the delay on this! I've been horribly sick this past week or so. I started a new medication and it has not agreed with me at all!

Here is the update for Faewild, though! The very first scene of your childhood with your new parents, and how your father became papa.

I hope you all enjoy!!

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my beloved wife that i just met

— (hayden)

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loud cartoonish gulp

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MMSIMS FIXED THEIR EYELASHES IM CRYYYYINGGGGG

you can find it here

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Nate ❤️ (The Wayhaven Chronicles)

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So I played Adam's route first in book 3 Wayhaven Chronicles... 🤡🤡🤡