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"I love you , I'm glad we're friends"

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On Friendship.

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your father is always mad and the music is always loud

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Can I ask that you recommend to me some very good romance stories from CoG/HG, (so far I had read the soul stone war, wayhaven, dragon racer and the shadow society) and what did you like about them, what was your favorite Ro and why? Thank you

I keep getting these asks lately and I love it! I might make a separate page on my blog dedicated to my COG/HG recommendations.

Anyways, based on the games you’ve played, I’m guessing you might like books where romance is pretty heavily featured (TWC, TSSW) but I have yet to find another COG book that is super romance-heavy like Wayhaven. Wayhaven was truly written as a romance book first, supernatural fantasy second.

Still, there are a lot of books with strong romance components. Here are some of my faves:

1. The Fog Knows Your Name - I think literally everyone’s so tired of me talking about TFKYN! I talk about it at length here. But it really is That Good. The horror component! The history! The world building! The CHARACTERS! One of my absolute faves that I come back to again and again.

Fave RO: Rex Keller - one of the most romanced options, I think, and for good reason. Within the first page, you find out that Rex Keller is dead, murdered. And people think YOU did it. So you can imagine what kind of angsty mystical shit goes down for you to end up with a dead boy. It’s GREAT! Shout out to my second fave Caleb! He’s Rex’s best friend and one of the most popular jocks in school. If you’re into that Jock x Outsider trope, you’ll like this one. I wrote about Caleb at length here because I LOVE HIM and he’s underrated.

2. Keeper of the Sun and Moon - I adore the world in Keeper of the Sun and Moon! This is set in a supernatural hidden within the USA. You’re basically in college with a bunch of other supernatural creatures, except you were just dragged into it at the start of the semester. The concept is great! The world feels super natural and detailed. And you have SO MANY romance options to choose from and they’re all unique!

Fave RO: Leon Dalton (OBVIOUSLY lol). He starts out as a snobby rich kid but I love him. I made a WHOLE ASS POST for him here. It outlines why I love him so much!!! Second fave would be Altair Adtaz - pretty boy golden child whom everybody loves. Also, if you date him, you can pretend you’re dating a rich conglomerate heir since that’s basically what he is. Third fave would be Seraphina Delacroix. But be warned, her route is Super Angsty, and very hard to obtain. Fortunately, the author is Very Active on tumblr and has a guide to ALL the romances on her tumblr @/keeperofthesunandmoon.

3. Choice of the Deathless - This one is FREE TO PLAY. Can you believe?? I talk about it at length here as well. You’re basically a lawyer in a world where demons, humans and gods co-exist. Your job is to broker contracts between humans and demons. The writing is IMPECCABLE. Sometimes I have to re-read certain sentences because they just Blow Me Away.

Fave RO: Vega (Halcyon Vega y Alatriste) What can I say about him other than he’s a sexy motherfucker on the fast track to becoming partner in the firm. And since I almost always play MC as cunning and cutthroat, we’re basically a power couple.

Some Special Mentions:

1. Breach: The Archangel Job which I talk about here is more RPG-focused but I keep replaying it for the simple reason that I am in love with Gabriel (one of our crime bosses). It’s very sexy the fact that you never see Gabriel’s face in the book. If you’re into the mafia genre, you’ll like this one. I wanna say it’s like The Godfather but with masks but I’ve never seen those movies, I’m too pretty. /b99 reference

2. Creme dela Creme - Shout out to Creme dela Creme for having TEN different romance options where you can customize the gender AND one (1) poly route. This is british gossip girl with a splash of criminal intrigue. My fave to romance is Blaise Marechal because I’m a slut for Enemies-to-Lovers. Unfortunately, they’re missing for 80% of the book so you gotta hold out until the end!

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IF Masterpieces pt.1

Wayfarer by @idrellegames

This is a unique, original and incredibly interesting game. A rich plot, deeply written characters, unusual twists and turns, lots of choices and options, and an incredible amount of work involved. This game is absolutely unique in its genre and type. “Wayfarer” combines aspects of rpg and dark fantasy literature. There are many twists and turns that make it easy for your game to take a different path. All the decisions you make are sure to be reflected in the aftermath. An absolute must-have for fans of rpg, fantasy, and books. (My MC)

Werewolves: Haven Rising by Jeffrey Dean

This is an incredibly compelling story that will make you feel like a strategist who needs to make decisions in the most difficult situations and not break down. “Werewolves” is exceptional in its genre of military fantasy. The novel is full of unexpected twists and turns. Not in a “well I guessed it” kind of way, but in a “fuck what?” kind of way. It’s insanely interesting, insanely suspenseful and thrilling. Discover terrible secrets and protect those who you care about. The path you have to go through will be very difficult.

A Mage Reborn by @mage-parivir

Do you want to have your heart broken? Then this game is for you. “A mage reborn” is an author’s fantasy with a fully crafted world, laws, magic, and history. The long and beautiful descriptions make the lore fun to explore and learn, and the dynamic scenes allow you to immerse yourself in battles and tense situations. You know what this novel reminded me of? A good fantasy anime. It’s got that classic sword-and-magic vibe with sacrificial hero. I like that drama. (My MC)

The Fog Knows Your Name by Clio Yun-su Davis

It’s a very compelling story, moreover it’s finished! “TFKYN” is an intriguing and mystical story with a dash of detective, but more paranormal phenomena. The story is filled with mystery, oppressive atmosphere and tension, which perfectly conveyed in the text. Сanon in such stories is the end result of player choices. Who they want to be with, how they want to act, and what the result will be, but in this story, for me personally, a meaningful canon is only one. It’s very painful, but beautiful storyline. 

The Soul Stone War by @intimidatingpuffinstudios

If you want to feel like an adventurer who gets into the most unusual and dangerous situations, then this game is clearly for you. An intriguing plot, fun company and a lot of adventure await you. Solve mysteries, fight and save the world. The plot is incredibly intriguing and you want to know all the secrets of your companions. You constantly want to know what happens next. (My MC)

Superstition by @13leaguestories

I play a lot of short stories, both IF and VN, but I rarely get emotional when I play them (I’m not the most easily impressible reader), but what the text of the Superstition did to me… I can’t put it into words. It’s been a long time since I was so emotionally tossed from side to side. This work is an incredible swing from which you constantly fall off, face into a dirt, but stubbornly get up and keep on swinging. This work is full of mysticism, darkness, twists and turns, drama, and oh yes, so many suffering. (My MC)

Wayhaven Chronicles by @seraphinitegames

I assure you, you will spend several nights without sleep, because “Wayhaven Chronicles” is the best modern fantasy. It’s a detective story that will make you feel every dangerous and tense moment. This is a beautifully written story that you won’t be able to tear yourself away from. Be a detective who’s fighting for justice in this world and protecting people. Learn stunning secrets, discover a whole new world, and become the person who turns things upside down. Be the one who becomes an indispensable and important member of the plucky team. (My MC)

The Bastard of Camelot by @llamagirl28​​

If you love stories based on the legends of Arthur, then you should definitely play this awesome game. Become Mordred and write your own story. This is a very beautiful version of the famous legend. You can meet different people, ride a dragon, use magic and learn the secrets hidden in other people’s hearts. Will you become the terror of Camelot, or will you prove to everyone that prophecies can be wrong? 

Supernatural in New York by @llamagirl28​

Immerse yourself in the world of supernatural creatures, meet many interesting personalities and join an extraordinary team to help and save others. This is a big and very interesting game that you read like a book! A great story, well-written characters and incredible adventures in the modern world, but with the supernatural addition. You will find colorful descriptions, many interesting references and choices that will affect future consequences. Also this story has the species nsfw scenes. Highly recommend. And tame your own dragon!

The Midnight Saga: The Monster by @the-keeper-of-midnight​

If you love well-thought-out story as much as I do, then you will definitely love this game. The story takes place in the modern world, but with elements of mysticism and the supernatural. Discover a completely different world, abilities and history! There are many interesting things in game: lore, monsters, abilities, even a parallel world! This is not a standard fantasy, because the author brought a lot of unique things to the story. The game is good not only with text, but also with quests. Yes, you can visit different locations, collect legendary weapons, create an armor and unlock the secret ending. You can even die in a variety of situations, so be careful! And omg, this game contains one of the spiciest and hottest nsfw scenes I ever read. (My MC)

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Here is the Barnes & Noble Exclusive Edition content from the Stolen Heir. (Sorry if it’s a little hard to read)

Link to part 2 in the comments.

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✶ INTERACTIVE FICTION RECS 3.0 ✶

✶ Mind Blind - @mindblindbard (wip)

✶ God-cursed - @wings-of-ink (wip)

✶ Aquarii - @aquarii-if (wip)

✶ Slaughter squad - @harlequinoccult (wip)

✶ Summer of Love - @summeroflove-if (wip)

✶ The Second Sight: Death Reckoning - @spoiledblogif (wip)

✶ Speaker - @speakergame (wip)

✶ Defiled Hearts: The Barbarian - @defiledheartsblog (wip)

✶ Shepherds of Haven - @shepherds-of-haven (wip)

✶ Apartment 502 - @apt502-if (wip)

✶ Grey Swan I - Birds of a Rose - @reinekes-fox (wip)

✶ In the Cards - @inthecards (wip)

✶ Bad Witch + au demo - @badwitch-if (wip)

✶ Saturnine - @satur9-if (wip)

✶ Prismatic - @prismaticif (wip)

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VN'S

✶ LyteLove (wip)

✶ Touchstarved (wip)

✶ Cupid Chatroom (wip)

✶ Adopt a Boyfriend

✶ seekL

✶ my friend is a ghost (super short but super cute)

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if recs 1.0 & if recs 2.0 & new projects recs

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✶ INTERACTIVE FICTION RECS ✶

✶ Project Hadea - @nyehilismwriting (wip)

✶ The Exile - @exilethegame (wip)

✶ Vendetta - @vendetta-if (wip)

✶ When Twilight Strikes - @evertidings (wip)

✶ The Northern Passage - @northern-passage (wip)

✶ Merry Crisis - @merrycrisis-if (wip)

✶ Diaspora - @diasporatheblog (wip)

✶ Infamous - @infamous-if (wip)

✶ Fields of Asphodel - @chrysanthemumgames (wip)

✶ Eyes of Shan - @eyesofshan-if (wip)

✶ A Comedy of Manors - @sviyaginthegreat (wip)

✶ Wolf Set Free - @wolfsetfree-if (wip)

✶ Honor Amongst Thieves - @leoneliterary (wip)

✶ Thicker Than - @barbwritesstuff (wip)

✶ Soulmates Inc. - @soulmatesinc-if (wip)

✶ Crown of Ashes and Flames - @coeluvr (wip)

✶ Virtue's End - @virtues-end (wip)

✶ You Live and Fern - @beetlebethwrites (wip)

✶ Attollo - @attollogame (wip)

✶ Wayfarer - @idrellegames (wip)

✶ The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - An affair of the heart - @doriana-gray-games (wip)

✶ Superstitions 1, 2 - @13leaguestories

✶ Seven Days in Purgatory (I don't think this one is ever getting finished, but it has a special place in my heart)

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VN'S

✶ A Date with Death - @twoandahalfstudios

✶ 14 Days With You - @14dayswithyou (wip)

✶ Blooming Panic - @robobarbie

✶ ERROR143

✶ The Good People - @moiraimyths (wip)

✶ Our Life: Beginnings & Always - @gb-patch

✶ Our Life: Now & Forever - @gb-patch (wip)

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if recs 2.0 & if recs 3.0 & new projects recs

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“I want to love something. / I want to love something without having to apologize for it. Please don’t tell.”

— Hala Alyan, from “I’m Not Speaking First,” The Twenty-Ninth Year

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Kim Addonizio, “The Singing”, Tell Me

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Vladimir Mayakovsky, from a letter featured in "Love in the Heart of Everything; The Correspondence between Vladimir Mayakovsky & Lili Brik, 1915-1930,"

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As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty (Jonas Mekas, 2000)

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"Love", Paruyr Sevak (translated by Tathev Simonyan)

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hummingbird by Raymond Carver

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you are exactly where you need to be, it’s gonna be okay WNRS, i am better than i was, you don’t have to be perfect, ur gonna figure it out

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short & impactful

"Stay."

"Just go."

"I hate you."

"Because I love you."

"Don't leave me."

"Leave me alone."

"I need space."

"Don't go."

"Talk to me."

"I want only you."

"You need to move on."

"Please, speak to me."

"This will end now."

"I want to forget you."

"Hate me."

"Why?"

"Lie to me."

"I can't do this."

"Tell me."

"I'm just afraid."

"Please, leave."

"You can't leave me."

"I need you."

"Don't do this."

"Just stop."

"It's over."

"Tell me the truth."

"I can't lose you."

"We're done."

"Please."