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The Pioneer Project - Premise

When you graduated university with a degree in psychology, you never would have expected to use your knowledge like this.

*Where in the world did you find yourself now?*

When an old family friend invites you to work on a highly confidential government project, your life is swiftly and utterly turned on its head. Your responsibility is larger than ever, and the stakes even higher. Every answer only seems to raise three more questions in the shadow of government secrets. Venture in the unknown, and be not afraid to stare down the consequences of failure… disastrous as they may be.

The Pioneer Project is the first book in a series of interactive fiction written by the author known as Temperance. With interactive fiction, the story is in your hands. Create a character, make choices, and watch the story develop before your very eyes.

With a cast of complex, multilayered characters, The Pioneer Project is a story shaped by personal principles and individual interests. The clash of morals is the most terrifying battle there is, and all must fight in it.

Genres: Sciencefiction, Psychological, Philosophical, Action

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Interactive Fiction - An Introduction

Interactive fiction is a very specific medium of storytelling which combines the best features of a book with the most engaging elements of a choice-based game. It allows the reader (player?) to create their own character and make choices that influence the way the story progresses and how their character interacts with their environment.

This, arguably, makes interactive fiction one of the most immersive ways of engaging with a story!

Its unique blend of a novel and a game makes for a genre of fiction which is;

1. Incredibly immersive and dynamic

2. Very accessible and convenient

3. Characterised by a very active and close-knit community of readers

There are so many stories of all sorts and genres, so it is almost guaranteed that you will find something that fits your preferences. Some of the most popular, and (in my opinion) some of the best, titles include:

- The Wayhaven Chronicles, by Mishka Jenkins

- Fallen Hero, by Malin Rydén

- Samurai of Hyuga, by Devon Connell

- Can I add my own work in progress? I don't know, but I will. The Pioneer Project is on its way ;)

I would encourage everyone who hasn't experienced interactive fiction yet to pick up a story that sounds interesting and try it out. I think the genre is criminally underrated, and we haven't even scratched the surface of what is possible with this medium of storytelling!

~ txmperance