Gothic Horror Illustrations By Anna Podedworna

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MC when shit got real:

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WTF WHY DIDN'T I COME ACROSS THIS UNTIL NOW?? Sounds delicious 😤👌❤️

Launch: 1 June 2021 (Intro to Chap 3 [81k]) | Next: 15 July 2021 (Chap 4 [approx. 36k])

{Random Word Teaser for Chap 4: cabin exploration, the (partial) Truth, carving, ‘let’s split up’ said no one ever, cake, searching x 2, and into the woods you go.}

>THE DEMO!< | COG Forum |  FAQs | RO Aesthetics

[ Fernweh Saga is a character driven, romance focused interactive fiction with slow-build horror elements that unravel as you move deeper into the plot.]

~Some homecomings feel more like rude awakenings, but this one will become a waking nightmare…~

You return to the small town of Fernweh after the death of your grandfather, which is ironic because you were explicitly sent away from the town by him following the tragic death of your parents in a house fire. It’s been several years since you left. Returning isn’t something that you had considered, but the vague letter you received about tying up loose ends was on fancy stationary and looked official enough.

What was supposed to be a quick trip to collect personal belongings and sign some legal documents soon spirals into a grim mystery when you learn of the odd circumstances surrounding your grandfather’s death and start experiencing vivid nightmares.

Familiar faces are all around; you know some of them as former childhood friends, rivals, or neighbors, but they may become current allies as you all try to unravel what exactly is going on in this small, seemingly idyllic, forested town.

A feeling of unease grows with each sleepless night spent within Fernweh’s borders, but you can’t leave yet…

It won’t let you.

Play as a man, woman, or non-binary person with the ability to customize your sexuality, fashion style, physical features, room theme, etc.

Allow your personality, habits, decisions, and relationships to influence how you face-off against what lurks within Fernweh like in a horror film/book.

Experience different types of romantic burns and tropes (rivals to lovers, friends to lovers, unrequited love (or is it…?), no strings attached, and more) alongside different types of horror (dread, cosmic, supernatural, survival, and more) as you progress through the series.

Develop ‘something’ (the choice is yours) with the 4 romance options; there are 5 romance routes that are fully integrated into the plot.

Create friendships and relationships with the main cast of characters that are tracked by different point systems.

Understand your past, your parents’ death, and what really happened to not only your family, but to you.

Add to (or take away from) an inventory system that will impact/unlock certain choices later in the game. Clues, weapons, odd items, etc.

Discover that there are more than just small town politics at play; factions will remember how you treat them and may help or hurt you in the future books. (Book 1 is about hints/discovery, while we learn more in Book 2.)

Fight, resist, flee, struggle, or adapt to face whatever is invading your nightmares and the town; there is more to it than a boring ole’ monster…Much more. 

Reblogs are greatly appreciated; thanks for your support! <3

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tHIS IS SO SWEET 💞💞💞💞 I'M DYING

AND IT'S SO MUCH WORK I- KISSES TO YOUR MUSE AND HANDS, RESPECTFULLY!!😍

Hi Everyone!

I feel like wishing you all a ‘Happy Monday’ makes no sense, but I hope it’s at least a bearable one, lol. Hello to new followers and to old; thanks for the support. 💚

So, this is a continuation of this post: HERE that was requested/wanted by a few of you. @chester-stargazer​, @legend-of-a-savior-if​ , @mecien​ and @cova111​ among others on that ask with the Bernie meme. XD

Please check the original post for B, S, R and J. The ask prompt was:

Also how would the RO’s react to being mistaken for a couple with the MC while in the crushing phase?

I will be doing three variations of the JR one because of dynamics and I ovethink.

[ 💚 The masterpost with the 81k word demo: HERE. Reblogs of the masterpost are greatly appreciated. <3 💚 ]

Scenario: the MC and each RO (except now it’s JR) went to buy some snacks for all five of you. The checkout lady was being a little nosy/nice, but mostly nosy.

Checkout lady: “Aren’t you two a cute couple? Hmmm?”

1. J and MC are assumed to be the couple.

R sharply glances up from the conveyor belt they were idly walking their fingers along to jump over the stacked snacks on the belt like in an old school video game. J’s quirked brow is ignored as is the way you are looking at them in silent question, instead they focus on the nosy woman, not wanting you or J to see the hardness to their eyes that makes the pale blue of them more flinty like ice chips. They aren’t upset with you, but with her. “These two aren’t a couple,” R refutes the misconception immediately, nearly snapping at the checkout lady, who is frozen with a bag of chips in hand that is threatening to pop with how tightly it is squeezed. “I think I would know.”

“Oh, I’m sorry I didn’t realize that you were dating one of-” The checkout lady stops speaking when R parts their lips after flashing a sharp smile.

“I’m not either, but if I was, it isn’t your business either.”

“R,” J says the name soothingly, trying to diffuse the situation, since they know how R can get. “Let’s just finish checking out?”

You decide to help, gesturing to the bouncy ball, temporary tattoo, plastic figurine, and other small vending machines at the end of the area meant for children with a few dollars to spend. “I’m bored. We should go look at that.” R follows alongside you without a word, even though your topic change was obvious.

The three of you eventually leave the store. Together.

Checkout lady: “Aren’t you two a cute couple? Hmmm?”

2. R and MC are assumed to be the couple.

“We do look good together,” R agrees with the comment, but does incline their chin slightly in a quiet test to see if the checkout lady will be bold enough to continue along this line of private conversation. Shifting in their peripheral vision alerts them to the way J just crossed their arms a little, muscles now corded and bunched with more tension. Oh. Oh. “…Though you have seen the Fernweh civil service calendar, I presume?”

You pause in arranging the items on the counter at that comment; what calendar? R shoots you a quick wink at you, while J just shifted away from the counter half-hiding behind you, which is hard for them to do. Okay, now you’re more curious.

“Of course!” The checkout lady agrees, before trying to tone down her eagerness too. “The money goes to a good cause for the roads and such.”

“And the pictures are stunning too, yes?” R coaxes out the true answer, aware of the fire department, police department, roadway safety and other boring as hell organizations trying to spice up the event with more…eh, ruggedly, beautiful poses. “Our detective was great in June with those suspenders.”

“R, no,” J admonishes, trying to will the scanning of the items to be over with so you three can leave the store. “It’s fine.”

“R, yes,” R mocks, but their mischievous smile softens when directed at you and J to become something more playful. “The point is: anyone would look good when adjacent to certain people.” The compliment to their words is not at all disguised, though the underlying assurance to it may take a more practiced ear to detect; R hopes you and J notice it.

The three of you eventually leave the store. Together.

Checkout lady: “Aren’t you two a cute couple? Hmmm?”

3. J and R are mistaken for a couple.

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Can you give more detailed descriptions of what the characters look like if you're alright with that? Also A..... I am looking (respectfully)

What if A... wanted you to look disrespectfully? 👀 (just kidding but it’s something they would say only to end up cringing about themself)

More under the cut!

Alec/Alexia

A is around 28 years old and of average height, though that is rarely noticeable at first glance. They are a wheelchair user due to paraplegia. They are mixed race (Latinx/African-American) and have light brown skin. Their eyes and hair are dark brown. A’s hair is curly (think in the type 3 area) and regardless of gender they keep it in a short taper fade. They have an athletic build, though their legs are clearly not as muscular.

They have some freckles on their nose and cheeks. They have a slightly rounded face with a small chin, full lips and a wide nose. Their eyebrows are dark and strong. They also have a pierced tongue

Harper

Harper is around 27 years old and basically a tall noodle. They are very tall with a slim build. They are Irish, have dark blue eyes and light almost ivory skin. Their hair is mostly straight and has a coppery color. F!Harper keeps it long just below her shoulders. M! & NB!Harper keep their hair short, though NB!Harper’s hair is just a tad longer going slightly below their ears. Harper prefers to keep their hair out of their face when possible.

They have a few freckles all over their face. They have a long face with a long aquiline nose. Their lips are on the thin side as are their eyebrows. They are somewhat near-sighted and need glasses; but at work they usually wear contacts.

Vincent/Veronica

V is around 35 years old and of average height. Because they are an orphan, their actual ethnicity is not known, but the guess would be Italian, because that is where they grew up. They have a slightly tanned skin tone, dark green eyes and brown slightly wavy hair. V has a muscular build. Veronica’s hair reaches down to her shoulders, she prefers to wear it open or makes a ponytail when she knows she’ll have to move a lot. Vincent’s hair is about chin length, he wears it either open and loose or brushed back. V has a strong straight nose, wide cheekbones, a wide jaw and a dimple on their chin. Their brows are dark and strong, but well defined.

V also a snake tattoo; the tail beginning visibly at their neck, curling over their shoulder, down their arm, its head being on their hand.

Yuu

Yuu is around 30 years old and tall. Xe is Japanese-American and have a warm beige skin tone. Xyr eyes are a very dark brown and black slightly wavy hair. Xe has a slim build. No matter xyr gender, Yuu always has long hair, that reaches just below xyr shoulders. Xe often wears it in a rather messy bun or tie part of it up to keep it out of xyr face. M!Yuu has a bit of a beard going on, while NB!Yuu often has a bit of stubble when xe forgets to shave.  Yuu has a round-ish nose, high cheekbones and thick eyebrows. Xyr lips are on the smaller side.

Xe also has several piercings in xyr ears and a tattoo on xyr left shoulder; a geometrical pattern.

Sage

No physical form atm.

Genre/s: Romance, High-Fantasy

Content Warning/s: There will be a more specific list in the game itself (presented before each chapter). But the general warning/s are: Mentions of violence, illness, slight body horror, nightmares, (hinted) panic attacks, (insinuated) sexual content, death.

Age Rating: 17+

Glory of the Damned is a high-fantasy/romance interactive fiction made with Twine. In this game, you play as a magic user with a troubled past who joins the Selection; the capital kingdom’s competition to search for the strongest magic users in all the lands. Learn more about the illness that’s been torturing the mages and find out its cure also while planning to confront the man who ruined your life.

It’s been 100 years since the Corruption, an illness that affected magic users exclusively, started claiming the lives of many people though out Dirinha. No one knew where it came from and no cure could be found; this caused many people to give up on learning magic in fear of losing their life.

Despite this, magic was still an important element and while there are those who have given up on it, there are a few who continue to practice it. Whether it was for a noble cause, to be rewarded generously with fame and fortune or mere curiosity, magic persisted. Those brave— some would say, foolish— individuals were invited to the capital. The Kingdom of Liestrum holds a competition every 15 years to find the strongest magic users and offer them the position of Royal Mage and serve the kingdom.

Many mages join due to the fortune the kingdom offers. You, on the other hand, will be using the Selection as a way to get back to the man who destroyed your life. You’ll take everything from him, just like he did to you.

A customizable MC;

Choose your gender (male, female, non-binary [also open for trans     people]), pronouns (neopronouns are available), personality, sexuality     & appearance

Romance 5 different Characters: 3 male, 1 non-binary & 1 gender     selectable

Learn the truth about the Corruption.

Pursue your plans for revenge or forgive those who hurt you once     you learn the truth.

Be Dirinha’s hero or be the villain and let it burn.

The Sun’s Warrior (M)

Prince Alistair Verlice; King Y'ldir’s first son and heir to the highest throne in Liestrum.

The Moon’s Confidant (NB)

Prime Emrys Kintar; King Y'ldir’s second born; Liestrum’s brightest scholar and a future ruler alongside his siblings.

The Star’s Adventurer (M/F/NB)

Paschal/Petra/Phyllo Valian; King Y'ldir’s adopted child; a future ruler and the future Scouting Leader of Liestrum’s army.

The Kingdom’s Assassin (M/F)

Officer Yeriel Myron; Liestrum’s finest warrior, an elite fighter not entirely affiliated with the Liestran army.

The Empire’s Viper (M/F)

Diviner Seiraya O'lidhren; The former Royal mage; a skilled magic user & aid to King Y'ldir.

OLD DEMO | Itch.io

THAT. That is goddamn good to have such freedom!! And this is a realistic approach too...ofc with time the forgiveness can be brought up, but to switch on it so fast for the ++ in relationship stat? Mehhh. THANK YOU FOR NOT PUNISHING US ANGSTERMANCES😩❤️❤️

In relation to your last ask; I’m a big believer that you do not have to forgive a person just because you love them, so I’m glad that isn’t going to lock one out of a romance with C. Sure, it’ll be “angsty” compared to forgiveness but that shouldn’t be required of a person who was hurt just because they love someone, and I’m excited to explore that detail more in your game personally

Yes yes yes! Everything you've just said is exactly how I feel about it Anon. I'm so glad you're resonating with this. In my experience, not everyone deserves forgiveness and not everything can be forgiven. That doesn't mean you love that person any less, but it means they hurt you in a way you can't forgive. It'll make some scenes more angsty but in the end, it's up to the player how they deal with it all! I never wanted to take that choice away from yall because I hate when I get railroaded into a certain 'good' path in romances even if its OOC for my MC.

So total freedom in all the romances (I mean, as much as coding and the workload will allow me but mostly as much as possible). This game will definitely be a place to explore darker themes and unhealthy sides of love too (not necessarily in C's route). I'm just so excited to let you guys loose in Ferngrove and do as you please.

- Tori

Now I can pass away in peace i guess

I'm sorry, ending with not two, not even three, but FOUR HOT ROS? Sir, Lord, Your majesty, I. am. prepared. So prepared to sacrifice everyone and then myself for this thirst of bloody delicious content. Would you be so kind to give us humble crumbs of this succulent ending? Any (head/)canons? 😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳

KJSDKJK i guess i can! but it’s a ⚠️⚠️ spoiler ⚠️⚠️ (so it will be under the read more) and still just a draft ok? 🤣🤣 have fun

Crossing the corridors you grew up in, you can't help to bring out a proud smile. There's a new painting there, you remember posing for it.

You can't help but feel your eyes watering as you see how perfect the result is. It's a picture of you, and all you four sweethearts. The scenario is taken by your house color, with different jewels and silks decorating it. You are seated at the center, at a less luxurious throne than yours, with a smile on your face.

On your right, you can see W posed with perfect posture and seriousness, dressed on a ceremonial armor. Their hands are held behind them, as their strong chest is slightly puffed frontwards and chin raised in dignity.

On your left, there's R, who looks at the viewer with a menacing face. They are wearing a pankine's formal wear, that shows off their strongest assets and tribal tattoos. Their hands are also positioned behind them, as they stare the other side with defiance.

On the floor, wrapped in fancy jade colored silk that matches their nude skin and softly holding one of your knees, there's C. The elf is perfectly put together, for their family couldn't allow otherwise, as they stare the painting with a restrained smile. C never looked more confident in themself.

And finally, there's X. The demon who switched sides at the last moment is behind you, with a hand sensually touching your torso, at the same time they stare the viewer with bedroom eyes. X is dressed with black formal wear that you never saw like before. But again, the demon never stopped surprising the rest of the Order since the five of you are together.

You pass by it after staring for a long minute. Unfortunately, you have other things to do. You walk to the throne room, your throne room. The guards at the door nod at you, before opening the doors.

You are greeted by the harsh sunlight and loud cheers while the sound of horns announces your arrival. What a beautiful day!

"Long live, Monarch y/n!" shouts every commoner.

The End.

Imagine that feeling when you can't ask off-anon as you won't be able to track the answer (because, of course, you always forget what blog exactly the question is on) so that leaves you with a need to spam ask-box through your acc, but you can't do this due to anxiety and- well, you have to wait some time to ask something off-anon 😫

That's me

Took Kelli Anderson's class on animating with riso, and it was super easy and fun! I'll definitely try this again soon. If you can make a gif, you can probably do this no prob. It uses the automate > contact sheet function, and then you just split the channels! Super cool.

Am I the only one enjoying the torment Angel got for every other angst snippets where they stumped MC heart? Yes? Oh, okay, I'm gonna home 🏡

The Angel Snippet

So this was floating around my head for a couple days now and it wouldn’t leave. So I had to write it down and yeah. This won’t show up in game so it’s not spoilers. Just a snippet! Enjoy! <3

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