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Not to be one of those spoiled, whining and complaining commenters on the Romance Club instagram for a hot second - but what is the new story even supposed to be about???

#Is MC going to be a fixer for celebrities or something??? Or a gossip reporter? Something else I'm not thinking of rn??? #Or is MC the model in the first promo vid? #Whelp I guess we'll all find out eventually

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Going back and reading my 40k fic for olba and wanted to doodle a bit of my sillies

Just me baxterposting

#it's what they deserve #baxter ward #olba

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hi!! So. i like writing for Trouble and my MC but i spend so much time clowning on him and making up silly scenarios that now i have no idea how to write him actually catching on to one of the moves she makes and what kinds of moves he cant explain away. Please do you have any tips or crumbs to throw my way to help? I need to write him making out sloppy style w my girl PLEASE!!

Anyway I really love shoh and I think about Trouble and my MC almost every day so tysm for the lovely gift of him <3 i also wrote this ask intending to be silly but if it sounds demanding or rude i am SO sorry I would never demand anything of u and will love anything you may kr may not respond with whether that be in 17 minutes or 17 years 🩵

Aw, thank you so much for this sweet message, it made me so happy to receive! 💖 Please don't worry about sounding rude at all, your words were so kind and made me grin ear-to-ear, so thank you!

To answer your question, I like this excerpt from the old novels to explain how I think Trouble can be in a romance: I usually envision him being casual or friendly and light-hearted, and then catching onto something--some shift in the mood or a lingering glance--and then kind of abruptly shifting into a more intense version of himself. It's not a side of himself he shows very often--we're mostly exposed to the goofy, jocular Trouble, but that 'intense' dominant Trouble is there, lurking underneath it all, and that's kind of the part that he struggles with because it's also tied up in his ferocious past and his temper. It's the same Trouble who can go from smiling and laughing with his friends in a bar to completely unsmiling and intimidating when he overhears some guy being a dickhead to a server nearby, except obviously in these scenarios it's sexual/romantic tension he's responding to (even if he doesn't fully know it's that) rather than regular like situational tension. I don't know if you have access to the alpha build, but the scene in the cave in Chapter 7 when he's warming up MC's hands or the abrupt change from "yay we're having fun" to "something just happened" in his latest day off (when Cordy flirts with you) are good examples of this, too! This sort of stilted "everything is great 95% of the time and then 5% of the time something happens and he can't control it" that's impeding him and MC's easy friendship is what's really throwing Trouble for a loop; he starts to feel guilty and confused and tormented about it because he thinks he's the only one feeling these things and getting in the way of what should be a smooth companionship, so he's just... feeling a lot of things and not knowing what to do with them, lol.

So I imagine 'heated makeout' tends to happen during one of these sudden changes to 'intense Trouble,' when he catches on to something he can't ignore--but I generally don't think it happens because of an outright flirtation or hint of MC's, because he can usually just laugh those off as them just joking around, so he doesn't really respond to those like one might expect? He's dazzlingly good at not catching on to things like that (short of an outright serious confession), so maybe that's why you're having trouble imagining it! I tend to imagine it happening entirely randomly, during some moment of unthinking intimacy, like in the cave in Chapter 7 or during a mission when emotions are high or something like that. Here's another example of what I'm thinking of!

...Or something like that, idk lol! Obviously take all of this with a huge grain of salt and don't let me influence you; however you write Trouble and MC's romance is fantastic! Hopefully some of these tips help you in some way!

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The links to the illustrations and dialogues' guides of each character: Illustrations, Amanda, Devon, Jason, Roy, Thomas, Other Characters

Keep in mind that this guide is still unsure, if you notice errors or have more infos you wish to share, please do not hesitate!

Objectives

➡️ Go in the Shopping District. 💬️ You will speak to Jason, Devon and Roy. ➡️ Go in the Open Space. ➡️ Go in the Shopping District.

➡️ You can find Elenda and Brune in the Break Area (but only if you did not see all the others before). ➡️ You will find Amanda in the Meeting Room. ➡️ You will find Thomas in the Open Space. ➡️ You will find Roy in the Cafeteria.

🛍️ Choose the shirt and tie outfit to get Devon/Jason/Roy’s illustration. 🛍️ Choose the dress and corset outfit to get Amanda/Thomas’ illustration.

🦆️ Go to the Break Area before giving the summary to Devon to talk to Archibald. 🕐️ You have to wait about five minutes. ➡️ Once you talked to everyone and waited, you can go find Devon.

🌆️ You will get Amanda's illustration by choosing to work with her. 🌆️ You will get Devon's illustration by choosing to work with her. 🌆️ You will get Roy's illustration by choosing to work with her. 🌆️ You will get Thomas' illustration by choosing to work with him. ✳️ No matter your choice, you can still get Jason's illustration later with the right outfit and answers.

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The links to the illustrations and dialogues' guides of each character: Illustrations, Amanda, Devon, Roy, Thomas, Other Characters

Keep in mind that this guide is still unsure, if you notice errors or have more infos you wish to share, please do not hesitate!

Objectives

🛍️ There are no choice to do regarding outfits in this episode. ➡️ Go to the Living room ➡️ Go to the Residential Area (there is nothing in the courtyard or in the bedroom).

💬️ You will speak to Uncle Archibald, and take the bus. 💬️ You will speak to Roy.

➡️ Go to the Shopping district. ➡️ Go to the Open Space.

💬️ You will speak to Thomas (which can lead to his illustration), Amanda, and Roy. ➡️ Go to Devon's Office after Roy told you so. ➡️ Go to the break room to meet your other coworkers.

💬️ You will speak to Elenda and Brune.

🌆️ Going to the Meeting Room can lead to Amanda's illustration. 🌆️ Going to the Devon's office can lead to Devon's illustration. 🌆️ Going to the Cafeteria can lead to Roy's illustration.

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The public release is here! Play Chapter Three of Fallen Lights now!

Please refresh the page before launching the game and do not play off of an old save!

In this chapter, you will...

✨ Come face to face with mortality.

✨ Meet someone you don't know, but who certainly knows you. Multiple someones, actually.

✨ Cuddle up on a horse with your certain someone. Or don't, it's up to you.

✨ Get closer and closer to Myrine...and your destiny.

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✨ Showing off The Good People (Na Daoine Maithe) in 4 (revised!) screenshots ✨

Venture into Tír na nÓg to retrieve your family's stolen valuables...and get swept up in deadly fairy politics and a whirlwind romance/friendship along the way! 🐦‍⬛🌿

Are you excited for Shae and Maeve's routes? If so, make sure to wishlist us on Steam or follow us on Itch.io! Don't want to miss when the first halves drop, do you? ;)

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Being on the ace spec with aesthetic attraction is so rad like 'nooo pls stop taking your clothes off you look so hot having them on' :(

#lmaoooo me

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Early Access

Welcome to Chapter four!

Early access for the chapter is available on Patreon. Enjoy reading the chapter two weeks early along with all the post chapter three stories that will be posted this month.

Public release for chapter four will be April 26th.

🪷✨🪷✨ If you want to support me 🪷 ✨🪷✨ 

🌿 Free Demo 🌿Book 1 Steam🌿Book 1 Itch.io🌿🌿 Patreon 🌿Discord🌿FAQS🌿

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BSH !Villain Ray AU

My AU: Ray used to be the top hero... but when MC progressed from his side kick into their own independent hero, they eventually didn't need Ray anymore.... of course, this did NOT sit well with Ray.

Desperate to be #1 in MC's heart once again, Ray took on the role of the biggest and baddest villain, one that MC would strive to chase and attempt to catch for the rest of their lives. Seeing MC chase desperately after Ray, it filled him with a twisted sense of joy and endearment for the MC, he waits day in and out for MC to show up and attempt to stop whatever plot he has going that day

. He enjoys taunting them just enough to see their hero demeanor crack a little bit in annoyance. And of course, if MC was actually in any danger, Ray would swoop in to protect them still (even by his own plots).

#bsh #binary star hero #ohhh very zesty #lmao the way my MC would stand no/even less of a chance against Ray in this AU #Because the way I imagine my MC in the original is that she does have powers but are not combat oriented in any fashion #it's like hypnotic suggestion/mind control via verbal commands though eye contact and/or touch makes it stronger #having an established bond also makes it more effective but of course this power has several downsides #not only if she lost the ability to speak would she be unable to use her power anymore #but it also doesn't work on someone with a stronger willpower than hers and/or someone who is insane/unable to be reasoned with #And Ray has both a very strong will and is definitely not completely sane sooo #That's why she wouldn't be able to just tell Ray to let her leave the burning house at the end of the VN #So that combined with otherwise being an ordinary person (no enhanced speed/strength/durability/healing/whatever) #and uh she wouldn't be able to stop any of his plans in this AU even with backup #Good thing her canon ending in BSH IS Ray's best ending #Anyway this was interesting to think about thank youuuu

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Sam and I NEED your help! Information on our situations in image and d0na+e 1ink !

https://ko-fi.com/samrose

Sam's vgen if you want to commission her! She's really busy with her backlog, work, and dad but if you're willing to deal with a wait!

https://vgen.co/SamRoseMod

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MC: How do angels reproduce?

Simeon: Well, it's a very complicated process and the Father-

Lucifer: Mitosis

MC:

Simeon:

Lucifer, pointing to Satan: Mitosis

#LITERALLY THOUGH #Lucifer is Literally Satan's father through asexual reproduction and I would point it out every chance I had #and annoy the shit out of both of them at the same time lmao

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Honor Amongst Thieves (WIP) — UPDATED 4/13/2024

The demo has been updated! Play it HERE!

This demo is short and I'll probably update it in a few weeks. (Although it didn't feel short to write. It was honestly confusing to write, but anyway, that has to do with branching stuff.)

Hope y'all are doing alright so far this week!

Let me know if it breaks and I hope y'all enjoy!

FORUM ~ KOFI ~ PATREON

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Alaris: A Story of the Stars

Enhanced Demo Out Now

Enter a world of magic—of Fae and Dragon.

A global crisis that only continues to escalate. A dangerous run-in with a shadowy stranger. And a mysterious word that won't stop gnawing at you. How does everything tie together? And what role could you possibly play in all of this? 

Features

Aside from my blood and remnants of my soul, the New Alaris Demo contains:

A Customizable Protagonist: Choose your name and pronouns (including a whole new Expanded Pronouns system)

Personality: Shape your personality with four different traits and watch how the world interacts with it. Punch people, scare people, live your life how You Want!

Free Time: Choose from four locations and go on a date of your choosing with any of our love interests.

Affection & Stats Screens: Check how much the LIs are interested in you and what your personality looks like!

Communicator Interface: Improved messaging and calling features

Energy Vision: Tap into one of the MC's special abilities to see the different auras of the cast.

Memories: Revisit free time dates and let our love interests woo you as many times as you'd like.

Extended Music Room: Listen to the custom Alaris OST

Partial Voice Acting: Hear the characters come to life through the talented cast for the LIs

Updated Art Assets: All new sprite, CG, prologue, background, and GUI art (basically Everything looks Different).

If you played the old demo, the new one is Very Different! While the general story is the same, many features have been revamped to create a New Player Experience.

❝ Not all mysteries... ❞  

Some mysteries, beyond man, have no logic, have no fate. In the face of such, keep your wits close, but do not trust them.  Trust not yourself, nor your senses. Your time, nor your wit.

For where time has stopped, but its flow has no end.  For when passion calls, but hate runs deep.

Heed this warning, and do not wait.  For laws of nature and laws of man.  Have no logic, and have no weight."

❝ ...can be explained by the logic of man. ❞

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Remedy (Talon's End Extra April 2024)

Some short fluff for this month's extra! MC comes down with a bad cold, and Hawk doesn't know what to do about it. Contains mild spoilers for post-game Hawk/MC relationship. Mostly written for the romantic version of their relationship but could also be queerplatonic (maybe even platonic, depending on how you feel about cuddling and forehead kisses) if you ignore a couple lines near the end.

You sneeze for what feels like the hundredth time in the last hour, and Hawk's head immediately snaps up to look at you. They put their book aside and lean over to put their hand to your forehead. The difference in temperature between their cold skin and your feverish body makes you shiver. They tuck the covers around you more tightly and look down at you as if, should they blink, you will come untethered from this mortal coil.

"It's just a bad cold, Hawk."

They narrow their eyes at you. "Many animals feign wellbeing in their final days. Self-preservation instinct to avoid predators' attention."

"I don't think I'm feigning 'wellbeing' very well."

Hawk gives you a rueful smile. "No. You're not."

You reach over to pat Hawk's hand where they're unthinkingly pulling a loose thread from the edge of the blanket. "I'll be well in a few days."

"That's what you said yesterday."

"And it's still true—it's only been one day so far."

Hawk scowls at the accuracy of your statement, and your laugh initiates another round of coughing. Once it passes, you look up to see the same look of deep alarm that you've seen in Hawk's golden eyes too many times since yous tarted falling ill. "You're sure this is normal?" they ask

"Very sure."

Hawk manages to sustain a few seconds of anxious silence before resuming their questioning. "And you don't need a healer...?"

You shake your head. "Just rest. You don't have to stay if you don't want to."

"I want to. If you want me to."

You nod, and they reach out to take your hand in theirs. Though Hawk's body isn't warm, it's not unlike a blanket: once it takes on enough of your own body heat, it holds it there, insulating you from the cold outside the bed. As you close your eyes and try to relax, you can feel the anxious static of Hawk's energy fade toward their usual calm.

You drift in and out of sleep, the fever and cough keeping you from resting deeply. After some time, you wake up sweating and kick all the blankets off, only to later wake again shivering. You sit up to hazily claw the blankets back over yourself, but you feel yourself being pulled into Hawk's arms as they lie down next to you, sweeping the blankets up over you both.

"Ridiculous," Hawk says as you bury your face against their chest. "Just rest."

"I'm trying," you say through chattering teeth.

Hawk sighs. "I don't know anything about... any of this. I don't think I'm helping."

"You are." You hold onto Hawk tightly as they rub your back, the warmth slowly returning to you.

"There are times I've wished I were born mortal, but I don't want this part."

You laugh—carefully, so you don't start coughing again—and pull away just enough to look at Hawk. "You'll have to leave the bed when I get too warm again."

"The human body makes no sense."

"Did you just realize that?"

Hawk scoffs and kisses your forehead. "Hardly, but I'll endure the whims of your fever and leave when you ask."

"You'll stay nearby, though?"

"Of course. As long as you want me to."

"Forever, then?"

Hawk chuckles. "You don't need to waste energy courting me; I'm already yours. So yes." They press their lips to the top of your head. "Forever."

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New Agents of Lucifer Demo, NOW UP!

Yup, you read it right. I have finally uploaded a little something in a new thread on the forum! Click here to play! It's only two chapters for the time being and you DO NOT meet any ROs until three!

Let me know what you think! I hope, in the end, some of you find it was worth the wait.

#wahoo #looks like I refreshed my dash at just the right time!!

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After almost 5 years of ups and downs, Reanimation Scheme is nearly ready to meet you all.

The full game will be released in Q3 this year, with limited beta access currently available on Patreon and to Kickstarter backers!

Reanimation Scheme is an otome / romance visual novel about necromancy, love, life and death. Step into the shoes of the necromancer, Raenelle. Meet a colorful cast of characters, fail to summon the spirits of the dead, unravel mysteries, and maybe — just maybe — fall in love.

Featuring:

A gentle nerdy childhood best friend 📚

A bubbly sweet gal pal 💖 (yes, there is a WLW route!)

One icy jerk of an earl ❄️

One playful prankster spirit 👻

A grumpy tsundere cat shapeshifter 🐈

Wishlist the game on Steam so you won't miss its release! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1520740/Reanimation_Scheme/