Your work is so beautiful that i feel stupid sometimes when i’m playing the game. The monologues hit me well most of the time, and sometimes they hit too close home that i have to pause and process my thoughts.
I’m bittersweet most time because of relating to the MC. And sometimes it get too personal, too real that i actually trip off reality (i cried at some points)
Thank you for such delightful work, have a good day <3
I can save in game just fine (and export those saves.) but when I try to import them back into the game it says the file was rejected due to “corruption.” I thought it was just because I was trying to load files from before the update? But then I tried again after playing the entire game and it says the same thing.
Oh, I've never heard of this error 😬 Do you save in bulk or by one save? (By bulk is through "export/import", by one is through "save/load" in the menu.) Or both of these don't work? What browser do you use, and have you tried others?
So while I’m playing the game I do one save. So I can go back and do as many routes as I want. But when I’m done I export the one save to my files so I can import it back into the game when the next update comes out. One save works fine I just cant import bulk saves anymore. Im on IPhone. So mobile browser? I haven’t tried on my laptop though I can give that a go.
Yeah, might be something with your browser, maybe even iOS specifically. I didn't write the code for the saving system, so I don't think I can do anything about this, sorry 😔
Sorry for strange wording and potential mistakes, not a native English speaker. I struggle sometimes to describe my inner thoughts, but this time they don't want to stay hidden.
I love your story and your writing, and every character. And... From the way you write, I got the sense that you went through many things you describe in your story... personally? Not the exact situations, maybe, just... These are very specific thoughts and emotions. But I could be wrong. It's not my place to make any assumptions, anyway. Okay, enough of my weirdness, to the story itself:
I love Ash so much it genuinely hurts 💙 But it hurts sooo good. I can on some specific levels/things relate to my MC deeply (have they endured loneliness with grace?), and each scene between them have big healing (pun not intended, truly) effect on me. So much softness, gentleness and yearning 😭 I'm like a starved beast, finally to be fed, haha. Personal favorite? That moment in ch6 when MC said they ever wanted only one thing - for someone to not let go of their hand even if it hurts, and Ash then said they won't let go... destroyed me in the best sense. Reminds me of a line from a poem by Leila Chatti: "I walked into the ocean. Not to drown but to be held by something reluctant to let go." Or maybe “Like any unloved thing, I don’t know if I’m real when I’m not being touched.” by Natalie Wee. Feels very fitting for my Oracle MC. And at the same time, I think about how it would feel for them to be touched and not be afraid. For it to end and for it to continue.
Bawled my eyes out all over again, ANYWAY, thanks)) Be well and have a good day/night.
Hi! English isn't my native language either haha 🤝
I wouldn't say I went through the exact same situations, but I often use my own experience and feelings to figure out how to write the Oracle's inner workings. It's not just the Oracle; I always do that will all main characters. So there's that :)
Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your thoughts with me! You put a smile on my face. I'm very happy to hear you enjoyed Ash's route so much 🥹🫶
Oh my god?! It's amazing! I'm really enjoying Osaron's route. I'll definitely be following this game's progress. By the way, what is the correct way to pronounce Osaron?
Just replayed again and I must admit Ash is just so sweet I wanna cry :( Not only the hurt/comfort is well made but the sincere feelings they have for me is very heartwarming as well (gently kissing them)
Probably not the best character to be relating to immensely (though I do with worse :/), but not your fault no need to apologize. It's a bit funny, though, that it didn't used to click, but had shit happen six months ago that really fit what happened with their "friends", and, yeah. Have even more reasons to love the story now, unfortunately 🙃
I'm happy you're enjoying the story! 🫶 If you have trouble with saves, it's best to save them to your PC/phone if possible because the browser's saves depend on your browser not clearing cookies.
Love your work. There were quite a few typos and grammatical errors but I enjoyed the heart and soul you put into this. I'm also not a grammar or spelling tyrant so I can forgive a lot of mistakes XD
Just adding here that there might be spoilers for those who haven't played the game so read my comments at your own risk.
Out of all the ROs in this game, Laz intrigues me the most. They're not what I pictured for a General. I find them a very refreshing take on someone who plays the role of a General. And each layer you successfully peel off them just makes me hungry for more. Like Oracle, I really want to get under their skin and find out what makes them tick. Of course, it's even better if they get flustered and uncomfortable because of Oracle >:) I really wish someone in the group can drive Laz mad the way Az drives Os mad so easily. What can I say? I just want to see Laz break XD XD
Vez is so sweet. They're my second favorite RO just cause they're supposed to be the most powerful person in the demon world but they're just so soft and so tender to MC. I love them <3 Will we ever get a scene where we find out Os feelings about their parent's relationship with Oracle? Maybe Os confronts Oracle about it too. Juicy juicy interactions XD
Also I literally felt Selene's slap across the screen. You wrote it so well that it had quite the impact. I was sympathizing with Selene but that punch was so unexpected (even if it made sense) that it made me so outraged at her in that moment.
I can't wait for the next chapter! I hope it comes soon.
I do by best to edit, but I can't catch everything, so sorry about that. I reread the text so many times that I almost memorize it and don't see very obvious typos/etc 🫠 If you see errors, please copy them into the form.
I'm glad you're enjoying their routes! Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your thoughts 🫶 There will be some conversations about the relationships between all the LIs and the Oracle eventually. Os won't confront the Oracle, though. It's not in their character, esp when their parent is involved, haha. They'll have a different approach—I have already planned this scene for the next chapter, so you'll see it soon ;)
I'm pleased Selene made you feel different emotions 😌 I hoped she would.
I've played each LI path through the game already, so I'm taking a bit of a break. But the next time I play the chapters (and I'm definitely playing them once you have new updates) I'll keep the typos in mind and add them to your form :)
You're cruel. First you hint at a bath scene with each LI and now dangling this juicy interaction of Os and their feelings about Oracle's relationship with their parent? I'm going to die from impatience here! D:
Quick question, when do you get to select your height? Currently in my profile it says that I set my character's height to "very tall" when I never saw the cycle option to choose a height. 😅 I kept going back to double check but maybe this is just a glitched...?
THANK YOU For asking this! I somehow missed this and i totally wasnt gonna ask (because its me)
But as someone who has a MC who is. . .Genetically blessed in height (not forgetting my other genetically cursed one) i am glad i now know where the height changes is
Making this comment RIGHT after i read what happened.....
Giving a SPOILER from CH. 6 (kinda) warning for new readers
Well you can guess which route i played but OH MY GOODNESS THAT KISS- AND A HUG AND WHEN THEY WERE COOKING TOGETHER TOT also i may hate [a little] the demons who interrupted the kiss 😌🔪 I'M JOKING but really what would happen if they didn't? That's one of my questions
Just going to say it I love you dear author, this is an amazing if, i mean this If so much? The story is something wonderful and the character? The way they are written...... Only played one route for now but when i finish this one i AM going to played all of them 🤭 No one can stop me
Also i NEED to know more about Az. For a while i actually thought the Mc was about to meet the siblings mothers but well nevermind..... For now because i do want to know what their reactions will be since their child is dating? the oracle
I love to see an Az lover 💛 I'm happy to hear you had fun with their route!
Thank you so much for your kind words 🥹🫶 I hope you'll enjoy the other routes too!
I do plan to let the Oracle meet their parents eventually. Maybe in the epilogue, maybe sooner, but I'm eager to write that scene, so it will happen 100%
The very concept of ✨ demon besties ✨ kinda cool I must admit. I love my demon besties and theirs relations with mc
But Ash the most, like what was these kissing scenes AND WHY THEY ARE SO GOOD AYO I MELTED IN MY CHAIR AND GNAWED ON THE WALL, erm yea, anyways
Past that, your depiction of mental issues and how they can be treated are refreshingly sensitive
Mc is cool, world is cool, characters are cool, sorry, my comprehensive english is restricted to a blatant thirsting, can't do a whole odes how something is great, but your story is great, the entirety of it, and every aspect there is and can be
Oh boi, did it was fun to read, yes it did, but even aside that, I love Ash they are cutie pie. Not just that, overall great
You really did, I just can't from this sentence properly. Something something... you did a good job with a depiction of this issues and how they can influence a person? Thinking about it -wise and such? Not just that, but people -- ahem, demons -- of note are extremely sensible about it, that's great. For example by taking things that mc says seriously, that is, and treating them as normal person
Of course i had to replay it again before playing the new chapter. I didn't notice this before but the thing that Az says "Whose ass should i kick?" when they see that the MC is hurt, LIKE THAT'S SO SWEEET since we know that they don't like to fight 😭😭❤️
Uhm that cliffhanger?! Ri how could you do that to me?!. . . TO US?! I feel betrayed, hurt, and attacked ˚‧º·(˚˃̣̣̥⌓˂̣̣̥ )‧º·˚
Also ive only played Romanced!Os' route (On my way to romance my other pookies (˵ ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°˵)) but QFYFTAFTYATYAYFYF i want to Os to kiss me on my hot mouth N O W- that forehead kiss was NOT enough
I hope you have lots of fun with the other routes! 🫶 Kisses will happen v soon (I don't even consider it a spoiler because it's obvious the time has come, lol + I don't have the patience to wait longer).
Holy moly that cliffhanger.. I need more. I must say this IF is brilliant. Usually Ros in IFs don't do much besides romancing the MC, I find it refreshing that these Ros influence the story. I have tried them all and V is my favourite. L coming up close second. A coming third, only cause our adorable shy Ash has the first (.. wont say as I don't to spoiler) scene out all the Ros. And i get to try out all routes due to being GoC. Might have to become a patreon member.
This is Fabulous -- really enjoyed the read. Especially intrigued with the plot as I feel you (1) don't get to play a demon often (and you're not evil); (2) the 'Oracle' background is mysterious as it is interesting; (C) fighting a slow insanity? Say less~
You have to have a really compelling MC; the balance between who they already are with the story you've crafted/their past + who we make them into as we play. And you nailed it: I really love that my poor baby bop has some serious trauma with being abandoned and just - phony peeps using her. That going into the romance: my MC isn't easy and is suspicious of everyone's motivations (like, 'why would you love me, you dirty Liar'). You can see them catching feelings in routes, but it's very - - Careful. And I appreciate that. You can tell LIs realize it too, in their own way. That they're gonna have to work for it.
Speaking of (!): My favs are Vezriel (we love a Queen~) and Azaria -- which is funny b/c they feel like opposite ends of the spectrum, but they have similars as well. I love how protective Vez is and that - - (subdued/royal)humor. And her little bolds. When she suddenly wanted to spar, it was one of my fav bits - I was shocked - and it was hot? I don't know: Vez unexpected does things to me. lol And I love how Azaria comes across as this play-girl who really won't care about MC -- but the route was really deep (rings!!)! Her spontaneity and how she's somehow - honest, but still hides herself is delicious. (Also: music hotties will get me every time.) And I beamed with moment she caries MC and then -- suddenly breaks out running -- the GOOBER. Feel like my Damaged(TM) baby *needs* that.
Thank you so much for all your efforts and sharing this with us! Rooting for you and looking forward to all you have in store! ❤️ *Edit* Also loved the bonus moments!! Yassss, alpha-bet!!! 😋😏
Thank you for reading, for your kind words, and for sharing your thoughts with me! I appreciate it a lot, and I'm happy you're enjoying the story 🫶 I hope you'll have even more fun with Vez's and Az's routes in the next chapter (when it's out). There are some interesting things happening, hehe 😏
Like so freaking cute and sweet (why does it seem as if i say this about everyone 😭 my vocabulary is limited what can i say 🤷♀️) There's obviously a lot that they are hiding but still they try to help the PC/MC as long as they are comfortable and i just ✨❤️😌✨❤️
That's it. It's almost 1am but i need to replay all of the chapters, took me longer than i thought I'd but if did so i can sleep peacefully
I love them so much 😭❤️ Respectfully CAN THEY MARRY ME? like rn.
Well i don't need a reason to replay but i realized I haven't tried romancing L yet.
And oh my goodness they are so sweet and caring 😭❤️ (I'm just on chapter 2-3 so I may give better and longer opinion later on)
So now I'm at like maybe ch5 and a half? And my opinion about L didn't change much tho I'd say they are a lot more bolder then i thought they'd be (and intimidating st times but that's fine cause I've got issues 😌) Idk what's wrong with me (probably lack of sleep and the thing that i just saw L answer "me".-) but instead of “Which one of you will test or train me or whatever it is we’re doing today?” I read "So what are we doing today?" And then L's answer. The way L fights 👀 and the conversations-
I take it back my opinion did change. I JUST LOOOVE when L is honest, i feel like they are still caring but i totally di have a different perspective on them then i did in ch2
Also why do i honestly love all of the romanceable characters? Not that i mind but now idk which route to play first once an update is out (i still have yet to play Ash's route)
ive been playing this game for a few days and since have forgotten to comment SO IM DOING IT NOW!!! BUTTT I REALLY LOVED THE STORY, it was so engaging and heartwrenching to see what the mc had to go through </3 but despite that, i cant find myself hating any of the characters and i really love how they're all written!! i find myself empathizing with a lot of them at different moments (though i am catching vincent outside one of these days)!
THANK YOU FOR THE HARD WORK!!! i really love the premise and the writing, its really really immersive!! im excited to see what comes next!! i am gnawing at the bars of my cell once again
It's alright. I just wasn't sure! Didn't want to accept something that could have been intended not for me 😹 would've been awkward
Thank you for writing a comment and sharing your feelings and for your kind words 💛🥹 I appreciate it a lot, and I'm very happy you're enjoying my story!! I can't wait to show you more; hopefully I'll finish the next chapter v soon.
(If you think that what the MC had to go through was heart-wrenching, I have bad news for you 🤭)
I completely forgot to comment when I first made my account, (this is my fourth ever comment btw ;) ) but I LOVE this story, I relate a lot with the mc, partly because I make the choices so I'm, like, kinda the mc, but mainly because I also have paranoia in real life (nothing serious don't worry, it doesn't affect my life too much) and it's the first time I have seen a main character with paranoia. Lovely keep up the good work, words cannot describe how excited I am for the next chapter, I hope you have a lovely time doing whatever you're doing right now and find success in writing, especially if you continue writing IF which I will try my best to read. Lots of love. Live well and be happy. lots of love
Thank you for leaving a comment and for your kind words 🥹💛🫂 I'm happy you're enjoying the story! The next chapter is almost done, so hopefully I'll be able to show it to you soon :)
Why would you even CONSIDER allowing them to trap you in that place? Freedom is worth more than all the protection in the world. Better to risk death than being locked in a cage, however gilded.
You'd be a million times safer if it became known that nothing anyone did to you could possibly make you help them, unless you -wanted- to help them of your own free will. (I realize that proving it would be an unpleasant experience, but in the long run you'll either be dead or free from other people attempting to force you, and both options are better than the alternative.)
It's REALLY irritating that I can't choose to just leave --or at the very least attempt it.
Even if it means meeting a bad end.
(Of course, if the mc had been smart they wouldn't have revealed their powers to begin with, to anyone. But what's done is done.)
And it's impressive how many ways you find to say "Yes". It's almost as if you wanted the reader to think they have a choice when in fact they have no choice at all. >_>
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The story itself is very good, and well-written too.
But I feel like you can't make a SINGLE choice yourself. (Not counting love interests here.)
Even when someone in the game ask you if you want to do this or not, there's no choice at all --you end up doing it.
At most you can pick one of ten ways to say yes. >_>
I also notice that there is no route you can choose to not have a love interest focus.
And instead of actually having several encounters that determine your relationship to someone, you can choose first who, then whether it's platonic or romantic.
As far as I can tell, it doesn't matter if you try to ignore them (and if it had been possible to insult them, that too) or whatever you choose otherwise; Everything is determined by those two choices, and NOTHING else.
That's what it appears like to me, so please tell me if I'm wrong.
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Overall this game has a very interesting and well-written story.
But it is EXTREMELY frustrating to have NO choice at all!
Ultimately, this is story about romance and/or friendship, and that's what I'm interested in writing. That's why you have to choose a route and decide whether you want to befriend or romance the character—that's is the design and the purpose of the story. If this isn't you cup of tea, then it's best to read something else. There are many stories, and I'm sure you'll find something you'll like. I'm satisfied with how the story is written—it's exactly as I wanted it to be. I'm not trying to write everything that is possible to write or make a story for everyone, so I won't be changing anything.
The story has to go in a specific direction because I have a plot in mind and I can't let the main character wander willy-nilly. I need them to take particular steps to get to a specific point, which is why the MC has to do plenty of things that you as a reader might disagree with or dislike. They're not a self-insert either; they're their own character, with their priorities, fears, desires, etc., which affect how they act.
There will be choices that impact how their story progresses. I agree that so far they've been limited—and I'm fine with that. I already have to keep in mind a lot of things because I'm writing five different routes alongside the main story—and it'll become more complicated once the readers make a very important choice in Chapter 7, which will change the flavor of relationships and endings tremendously. Adding more choices that would add more branches that lead nowhere is not one of my goals for this project, especially considering this is my first IF and I don't want to make my job harder than necessary by biting more than I can chew.
About two choices to decide your route—that was purposeful. It's a system I prefer when I'm playing other games/stories, so I wrote it like this.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts 💛 I appreciate you taking your time to read my story and write a comment. I don't intend to change your mind on anything or influence how you view TAS. Just wanted to reply to some things you wrote :)
Maybe in April, but that's a very tentative date. The chapter is quite big due to all the routes, so even though I'm pushing 50K words, I'm only barely reaching the middle of the chapter's plan. But there's a lot of tasty things happening, so I hope it'll be worth the wait for you 💛
10/10 this is such an amazing read! Its so well written and super immersive. Ive already played threw 2 routes and am going back for the rest! I can't wait for the next update
my heart everytime Ash is mentioned I am so weak and soft please T-T their romance is everything I want in a real relationship just raw and tender to have them see you know you and still want you even though you think/know your lacking I kind of feel like the spider man meme whenever they put themselves down too like um so much in common but dont do that please that hurts
As someone who wanted to romance Az at first but somehow ended up romancing The heir (O) Let me just say that i love it. I'll probably (Not probably Because i am going to do it) replay the game and romance everyone in different saves because all the characters are well written and the plot?! And even tho i wasn't romancing Ash let me just say they they are so sweet and I'm not even on their route ToT and Az is funny but who knows what they hide behind it? So yeah i pretty much want to try every route and can't wait for the next chapter (i can but yk ┐(^ ^)┌ )
This is so good. Just played through all five chapters in one sitting and starting another playthrough. The characters are awesome. Love Vez. Can't wait to read more.
Hi! This was a wonderful read and I can't wait to see what comes next. I love how much the narration is influenced by the Oracle's POV - the constant doubting, spiraling and self-loathing that bubbles up at the slightest trigger. Vez and Ash are so sweet and so genuine and yet my Oracle can't stop questioning their intentions, self-sabotaging, drawing themselves away for fear of hurt, that their touch will burn. I like POVs like this one and I love how it affects the relationships therein and I love how you've written it.
Kudos and best of luck with your further plans! <3
Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your thoughts!! 🥹💛 The Oracle is slightly paranoid, so I'm glad that it reads properly. They'll eventually gather the courage to hold on to someone.
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Your work is so beautiful that i feel stupid sometimes when i’m playing the game. The monologues hit me well most of the time, and sometimes they hit too close home that i have to pause and process my thoughts.
I’m bittersweet most time because of relating to the MC. And sometimes it get too personal, too real that i actually trip off reality (i cried at some points)
Thank you for such delightful work, have a good day <3
Oh, thank you for such kind words 🥹💛 The story can get heavy sometimes, and I hope it's not too painful to read. And sorry for making you cry!! 🫂
Don’t be sorry, they are good cry 😎
Having trouble importing and exporting saves. Am I the only one? Besides that though the chapter was amazing I loved it so much
I'm not sure I can help, but what's the problem?
Thank you for your kind word! 💛
I can save in game just fine (and export those saves.) but when I try to import them back into the game it says the file was rejected due to “corruption.” I thought it was just because I was trying to load files from before the update? But then I tried again after playing the entire game and it says the same thing.
Oh, I've never heard of this error 😬 Do you save in bulk or by one save? (By bulk is through "export/import", by one is through "save/load" in the menu.) Or both of these don't work? What browser do you use, and have you tried others?
So while I’m playing the game I do one save. So I can go back and do as many routes as I want. But when I’m done I export the one save to my files so I can import it back into the game when the next update comes out. One save works fine I just cant import bulk saves anymore. Im on IPhone. So mobile browser? I haven’t tried on my laptop though I can give that a go.
Yeah, might be something with your browser, maybe even iOS specifically. I didn't write the code for the saving system, so I don't think I can do anything about this, sorry 😔
Sorry for strange wording and potential mistakes, not a native English speaker. I struggle sometimes to describe my inner thoughts, but this time they don't want to stay hidden.
I love your story and your writing, and every character. And... From the way you write, I got the sense that you went through many things you describe in your story... personally? Not the exact situations, maybe, just... These are very specific thoughts and emotions. But I could be wrong. It's not my place to make any assumptions, anyway. Okay, enough of my weirdness, to the story itself:
I love Ash so much it genuinely hurts 💙 But it hurts sooo good. I can on some specific levels/things relate to my MC deeply (have they endured loneliness with grace?), and each scene between them have big healing (pun not intended, truly) effect on me. So much softness, gentleness and yearning 😭 I'm like a starved beast, finally to be fed, haha. Personal favorite? That moment in ch6 when MC said they ever wanted only one thing - for someone to not let go of their hand even if it hurts, and Ash then said they won't let go... destroyed me in the best sense. Reminds me of a line from a poem by Leila Chatti: "I walked into the ocean. Not to drown but to be held by something reluctant to let go." Or maybe “Like any unloved thing, I don’t know if I’m real when I’m not being touched.” by Natalie Wee. Feels very fitting for my Oracle MC. And at the same time, I think about how it would feel for them to be touched and not be afraid. For it to end and for it to continue.
Bawled my eyes out all over again, ANYWAY, thanks)) Be well and have a good day/night.
Hi! English isn't my native language either haha 🤝
I wouldn't say I went through the exact same situations, but I often use my own experience and feelings to figure out how to write the Oracle's inner workings. It's not just the Oracle; I always do that will all main characters. So there's that :)
Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your thoughts with me! You put a smile on my face. I'm very happy to hear you enjoyed Ash's route so much 🥹🫶
Have a good day too! 💛
Oh my god?! It's amazing! I'm really enjoying Osaron's route. I'll definitely be following this game's progress. By the way, what is the correct way to pronounce Osaron?
Thank you 😊🫶
The same way it's written, I think? Or however you like. I won't get into your head and scold you for pronouncing it one way and not the other haha
I pronounce it differently in my head each time I read it, lol. Oh-SAW-run, oh-SAY-ren, OH-sa-run, and oh-SEIR-rahn are some of the ways I've read it.
In my head it's like oh-sa-ROHN 🤔
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Just replayed again and I must admit Ash is just so sweet I wanna cry :(
Not only the hurt/comfort is well made but the sincere feelings they have for me is very heartwarming as well (gently kissing them)
Hehe that's good ☺️🫶
Still can’t wait to see more of Vez (drooling fondly) :3
I really love the narration about how they and Oracle are both burdened by fate but managed to carry on with resilience (awwwww)
I'm glad you're enjoying their route! 🫶
I relate far far too much with the MC. Its honestly hurts a lot, seeing my thoughts and experiences and such so directly reflected
I'm so sorry to hear that 🫂
Probably not the best character to be relating to immensely (though I do with worse :/), but not your fault no need to apologize. It's a bit funny, though, that it didn't used to click, but had shit happen six months ago that really fit what happened with their "friends", and, yeah. Have even more reasons to love the story now, unfortunately 🙃
Riiiiiiiii how I'm inlove with this. I dont even mind i lost all my saves I'm enjoying all the replays 😭♥️
I'm happy you're enjoying the story! 🫶 If you have trouble with saves, it's best to save them to your PC/phone if possible because the browser's saves depend on your browser not clearing cookies.
Love your work. There were quite a few typos and grammatical errors but I enjoyed the heart and soul you put into this. I'm also not a grammar or spelling tyrant so I can forgive a lot of mistakes XD
Just adding here that there might be spoilers for those who haven't played the game so read my comments at your own risk.
Out of all the ROs in this game, Laz intrigues me the most. They're not what I pictured for a General. I find them a very refreshing take on someone who plays the role of a General. And each layer you successfully peel off them just makes me hungry for more. Like Oracle, I really want to get under their skin and find out what makes them tick. Of course, it's even better if they get flustered and uncomfortable because of Oracle >:) I really wish someone in the group can drive Laz mad the way Az drives Os mad so easily. What can I say? I just want to see Laz break XD XD
Vez is so sweet. They're my second favorite RO just cause they're supposed to be the most powerful person in the demon world but they're just so soft and so tender to MC. I love them <3 Will we ever get a scene where we find out Os feelings about their parent's relationship with Oracle? Maybe Os confronts Oracle about it too. Juicy juicy interactions XD
Also I literally felt Selene's slap across the screen. You wrote it so well that it had quite the impact. I was sympathizing with Selene but that punch was so unexpected (even if it made sense) that it made me so outraged at her in that moment.
I can't wait for the next chapter! I hope it comes soon.
I do by best to edit, but I can't catch everything, so sorry about that. I reread the text so many times that I almost memorize it and don't see very obvious typos/etc 🫠 If you see errors, please copy them into the form.
I'm glad you're enjoying their routes! Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your thoughts 🫶 There will be some conversations about the relationships between all the LIs and the Oracle eventually. Os won't confront the Oracle, though. It's not in their character, esp when their parent is involved, haha. They'll have a different approach—I have already planned this scene for the next chapter, so you'll see it soon ;)
I'm pleased Selene made you feel different emotions 😌 I hoped she would.
I've played each LI path through the game already, so I'm taking a bit of a break. But the next time I play the chapters (and I'm definitely playing them once you have new updates) I'll keep the typos in mind and add them to your form :)
You're cruel. First you hint at a bath scene with each LI and now dangling this juicy interaction of Os and their feelings about Oracle's relationship with their parent? I'm going to die from impatience here! D:
Thank you 🫶 I'll appreciate your help whenever you're comfortable to offer it.
I love teasing my readers hehe 😌 I'll be making the next chapter shorter than this one, so hopefully I'll be able to show all the fun stuff soon!
Quick question, when do you get to select your height? Currently in my profile it says that I set my character's height to "very tall" when I never saw the cycle option to choose a height. 😅 I kept going back to double check but maybe this is just a glitched...?
It's in the ball chapter (3? I don't remember 😂😭), right before the dance starts/doesn't start.
Wow, that was quick. Thanks! :D
THANK YOU For asking this! I somehow missed this and i totally wasnt gonna ask (because its me)
But as someone who has a MC who is. . .Genetically blessed in height (not forgetting my other genetically cursed one) i am glad i now know where the height changes is
Happy to help! ^^
WHAT WAS THAT CLIFFHANGER RI?!!! HUH?!
😁 *crazy smile*
Making this comment RIGHT after i read what happened.....
Giving a SPOILER from CH. 6 (kinda) warning for new readers
Well you can guess which route i played but OH MY GOODNESS THAT KISS- AND A HUG AND WHEN THEY WERE COOKING TOGETHER TOT also i may hate [a little] the demons who interrupted the kiss 😌🔪 I'M JOKING but really what would happen if they didn't? That's one of my questions
Just going to say it I love
you dear author, this is an amazing if,i meanthis If so much? The story is something wonderful and the character? The way they are written...... Only played one route for now but when i finish this one i AM going to played all of them 🤭 No one can stop meAlso i NEED to know more about Az. For a while i actually thought the Mc was about to meet the siblings mothers but well nevermind..... For now because i do want to know what their reactions will be since their child is dating? the oracle
I love to see an Az lover 💛 I'm happy to hear you had fun with their route!
Thank you so much for your kind words 🥹🫶 I hope you'll enjoy the other routes too!
I do plan to let the Oracle meet their parents eventually. Maybe in the epilogue, maybe sooner, but I'm eager to write that scene, so it will happen 100%
Tbh at first i wanted to go with O's route but Az just stole my heart ♡ LIKE THEY ARE THE SWEETEST 😭😭😭
The reveal at the end was worth the wait
I'm happy you think so ☺️🫶
The very concept of ✨ demon besties ✨ kinda cool I must admit. I love my demon besties and theirs relations with mc
But Ash the most, like what was these kissing scenes AND WHY THEY ARE SO GOOD AYO I MELTED IN MY CHAIR AND GNAWED ON THE WALL, erm yea, anyways
Past that, your depiction of mental issues and how they can be treated are refreshingly sensitive
Mc is cool, world is cool, characters are cool, sorry, my comprehensive english is restricted to a blatant thirsting, can't do a whole odes how something is great, but your story is great, the entirety of it, and every aspect there is and can be
I still haven't done Ash's route but WHAT DO YOU MEAN KISSING SCENES?
There might be two characters who get their first kisses this chapter... :)
I mean... Gnawing at walls. (Haha, there is, and two of them!)
I'm glad you liked these moments! They were fuuuuun to write
Thank you 💛 I rarely see anyone mention the mental health part of TAS, and I hope I'm doing it justice.
I appreciate your kind words a lot 🥹🫶
Oh boi, did it was fun to read, yes it did, but even aside that, I love Ash they are cutie pie. Not just that, overall great
You really did, I just can't from this sentence properly. Something something... you did a good job with a depiction of this issues and how they can influence a person? Thinking about it -wise and such? Not just that, but people -- ahem, demons -- of note are extremely sensible about it, that's great. For example by taking things that mc says seriously, that is, and treating them as normal person
Of course i had to replay it again before playing the new chapter. I didn't notice this before but the thing that Az says "Whose ass should i kick?" when they see that the MC is hurt, LIKE THAT'S SO SWEEET since we know that they don't like to fight 😭😭❤️
Yesss, they're ready to throw hands for the Oracle even if they don't like doing it in general 😌
GODDAMN THIS WAS A GREAT UPDATE
Thank you! 🫶
WAIT NO I FORGOT IT WAS COMING OUT TODAY
Uhm that cliffhanger?! Ri how could you do that to me?!. . . TO US?! I feel betrayed, hurt, and attacked ˚‧º·(˚˃̣̣̥⌓˂̣̣̥ )‧º·˚
Also ive only played Romanced!Os' route (On my way to romance my other pookies (˵ ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°˵)) but QFYFTAFTYATYAYFYF i want to Os to kiss me on my hot mouth N O W- that forehead kiss was NOT enough
Great cliffhanger, right? 😁
I hope you have lots of fun with the other routes! 🫶 Kisses will happen v soon (I don't even consider it a spoiler because it's obvious the time has come, lol + I don't have the patience to wait longer).
Yes very great cliffhanger, would recommend more ´◡`
Holy moly that cliffhanger.. I need more. I must say this IF is brilliant. Usually Ros in IFs don't do much besides romancing the MC, I find it refreshing that these Ros influence the story. I have tried them all and V is my favourite. L coming up close second. A coming third, only cause our adorable shy Ash has the first (.. wont say as I don't to spoiler) scene out all the Ros. And i get to try out all routes due to being GoC. Might have to become a patreon member.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm happy you're enjoying the story and having fun with the routes ☺️🫶
ahhh im so excited for the update today!!1!
It's out! 🥳
OMG IM SO EARYL
2 more days
Tomorrow! 🥳
This is Fabulous -- really enjoyed the read. Especially intrigued with the plot as I feel you (1) don't get to play a demon often (and you're not evil); (2) the 'Oracle' background is mysterious as it is interesting; (C) fighting a slow insanity? Say less~
You have to have a really compelling MC; the balance between who they already are with the story you've crafted/their past + who we make them into as we play. And you nailed it: I really love that my poor baby bop has some serious trauma with being abandoned and just - phony peeps using her. That going into the romance: my MC isn't easy and is suspicious of everyone's motivations (like, 'why would you love me, you dirty Liar'). You can see them catching feelings in routes, but it's very - - Careful. And I appreciate that. You can tell LIs realize it too, in their own way. That they're gonna have to work for it.
Speaking of (!): My favs are Vezriel (we love a Queen~) and Azaria -- which is funny b/c they feel like opposite ends of the spectrum, but they have similars as well. I love how protective Vez is and that - - (subdued/royal)humor. And her little bolds. When she suddenly wanted to spar, it was one of my fav bits - I was shocked - and it was hot? I don't know: Vez unexpected does things to me. lol And I love how Azaria comes across as this play-girl who really won't care about MC -- but the route was really deep (rings!!)! Her spontaneity and how she's somehow - honest, but still hides herself is delicious. (Also: music hotties will get me every time.) And I beamed with moment she caries MC and then -- suddenly breaks out running -- the GOOBER. Feel like my Damaged(TM) baby *needs* that.
Thank you so much for all your efforts and sharing this with us! Rooting for you and looking forward to all you have in store! ❤️ *Edit* Also loved the bonus moments!! Yassss, alpha-bet!!! 😋😏
Thank you for reading, for your kind words, and for sharing your thoughts with me! I appreciate it a lot, and I'm happy you're enjoying the story 🫶 I hope you'll have even more fun with Vez's and Az's routes in the next chapter (when it's out). There are some interesting things happening, hehe 😏
You tease! haha Don't threaten me with a good time~ 😎
Best of luck with next chappie; the world's crazy so please take your time and have fun with it!
Thank you 💛 I'm very close to finishing it, so hopefully I'll be able to show it to you soon
Replaying Az route and i just had to comment
They are such IDHDKSOMAOP
Like so freaking cute and sweet (why does it seem as if i say this about everyone 😭 my vocabulary is limited what can i say 🤷♀️) There's obviously a lot that they are hiding but still they try to help the PC/MC as long as they are comfortable and i just ✨❤️😌✨❤️
That's it. It's almost 1am but i need to replay all of the chapters, took me longer than i thought I'd but if did so i can sleep peacefully
I love them so much 😭❤️ Respectfully CAN THEY MARRY ME? like rn.
I'm so happy you're enjoying their route!! They're a sweetie and deserve more love 💕
I'll give them all the love i can 😌
Replaying cause...
Well i don't need a reason to replay but i realized I haven't tried romancing L yet.
And oh my goodness they are so sweet and caring 😭❤️ (I'm just on chapter 2-3 so I may give better and longer opinion later on)
So now I'm at like maybe ch5 and a half? And my opinion about L didn't change much tho I'd say they are a lot more bolder then i thought they'd be (and intimidating st times but that's fine cause I've got issues 😌) Idk what's wrong with me (probably lack of sleep and the thing that i just saw L answer "me".-) but instead of “Which one of you will test or train me or whatever it is we’re doing today?” I read "So what are we doing today?" And then L's answer. The way L fights 👀 and the conversations-
I take it back my opinion did change. I JUST LOOOVE when L is honest, i feel like they are still caring but i totally di have a different perspective on them then i did in ch2
Also why do i honestly love all of the romanceable characters? Not that i mind but now idk which route to play first once an update is out (i still have yet to play Ash's route)
I wonder if you will think about them the same by the end of ch 5 😂 haha
I'm glad you're replaying it! 💛
Now I'm intrigued WHAT HAPPENS-
ive been playing this game for a few days and since have forgotten to comment SO IM DOING IT NOW!!! BUTTT I REALLY LOVED THE STORY, it was so engaging and heartwrenching to see what the mc had to go through </3 but despite that, i cant find myself hating any of the characters and i really love how they're all written!! i find myself empathizing with a lot of them at different moments (though i am catching vincent outside one of these days)!
THANK YOU FOR THE HARD WORK!!! i really love the premise and the writing, its really really immersive!! im excited to see what comes next!! i am gnawing at the bars of my cell once again
I have a feeling this comment wasn't meant for my story? Unless you wanted to write another character's name but wrote Vincent 😅
i think they meant Vez but autocorrect said ''Fuck you'' LMAO
i only realized this after i typed it IM SAWRYYY it was like 3 am i wa s so confsued BUT IT STILL APPLIES!!!!!
It's alright. I just wasn't sure! Didn't want to accept something that could have been intended not for me 😹 would've been awkward
Thank you for writing a comment and sharing your feelings and for your kind words 💛🥹 I appreciate it a lot, and I'm very happy you're enjoying my story!! I can't wait to show you more; hopefully I'll finish the next chapter v soon.
(If you think that what the MC had to go through was heart-wrenching, I have bad news for you 🤭)
I completely forgot to comment when I first made my account, (this is my fourth ever comment btw ;) ) but I LOVE this story, I relate a lot with the mc, partly because I make the choices so I'm, like, kinda the mc, but mainly because I also have paranoia in real life (nothing serious don't worry, it doesn't affect my life too much) and it's the first time I have seen a main character with paranoia. Lovely keep up the good work, words cannot describe how excited I am for the next chapter, I hope you have a lovely time doing whatever you're doing right now and find success in writing, especially if you continue writing IF which I will try my best to read. Lots of love. Live well and be happy. lots of love
Thank you for leaving a comment and for your kind words 🥹💛🫂 I'm happy you're enjoying the story! The next chapter is almost done, so hopefully I'll be able to show it to you soon :)
Thanks a lot mate, I'm REAAAAAAAALLY excited for it!!!!
I enjoyed this a lot!! I love the unique setting and the story! Can't wait for more but in the mean time I'm gonna play again lol
<333
Thank you!! I'm very happy you liked it! I'm close to finishing the next chapter, and I can't wait to show it to you too 💛
Why would you even CONSIDER allowing them to trap you in that place?
Freedom is worth more than all the protection in the world.
Better to risk death than being locked in a cage, however gilded.
You'd be a million times safer if it became known that nothing anyone did to you could possibly make you help them, unless you -wanted- to help them of your own free will.
(I realize that proving it would be an unpleasant experience, but in the long run you'll either be dead or free from other people attempting to force you, and both options are better than the alternative.)
It's REALLY irritating that I can't choose to just leave --or at the very least attempt it.
Even if it means meeting a bad end.
(Of course, if the mc had been smart they wouldn't have revealed their powers to begin with, to anyone. But what's done is done.)
And it's impressive how many ways you find to say "Yes".
It's almost as if you wanted the reader to think they have a choice when in fact they have no choice at all. >_>
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The story itself is very good, and well-written too.
But I feel like you can't make a SINGLE choice yourself.
(Not counting love interests here.)
Even when someone in the game ask you if you want to do this or not, there's no choice at all --you end up doing it.
At most you can pick one of ten ways to say yes. >_>
I also notice that there is no route you can choose to not have a love interest focus.
And instead of actually having several encounters that determine your relationship to someone, you can choose first who, then whether it's platonic or romantic.
As far as I can tell, it doesn't matter if you try to ignore them (and if it had been possible to insult them, that too) or whatever you choose otherwise; Everything is determined by those two choices, and NOTHING else.
That's what it appears like to me, so please tell me if I'm wrong.
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Overall this game has a very interesting and well-written story.
But it is EXTREMELY frustrating to have NO choice at all!
Ultimately, this is story about romance and/or friendship, and that's what I'm interested in writing. That's why you have to choose a route and decide whether you want to befriend or romance the character—that's is the design and the purpose of the story. If this isn't you cup of tea, then it's best to read something else. There are many stories, and I'm sure you'll find something you'll like. I'm satisfied with how the story is written—it's exactly as I wanted it to be. I'm not trying to write everything that is possible to write or make a story for everyone, so I won't be changing anything.
The story has to go in a specific direction because I have a plot in mind and I can't let the main character wander willy-nilly. I need them to take particular steps to get to a specific point, which is why the MC has to do plenty of things that you as a reader might disagree with or dislike. They're not a self-insert either; they're their own character, with their priorities, fears, desires, etc., which affect how they act.
There will be choices that impact how their story progresses. I agree that so far they've been limited—and I'm fine with that. I already have to keep in mind a lot of things because I'm writing five different routes alongside the main story—and it'll become more complicated once the readers make a very important choice in Chapter 7, which will change the flavor of relationships and endings tremendously. Adding more choices that would add more branches that lead nowhere is not one of my goals for this project, especially considering this is my first IF and I don't want to make my job harder than necessary by biting more than I can chew.
About two choices to decide your route—that was purposeful. It's a system I prefer when I'm playing other games/stories, so I wrote it like this.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts 💛 I appreciate you taking your time to read my story and write a comment. I don't intend to change your mind on anything or influence how you view TAS. Just wanted to reply to some things you wrote :)
my dumbass is trying to calculate when the next chapter might be coming out someone needs to drag me away from is IF💔
Maybe in April, but that's a very tentative date. The chapter is quite big due to all the routes, so even though I'm pushing 50K words, I'm only barely reaching the middle of the chapter's plan. But there's a lot of tasty things happening, so I hope it'll be worth the wait for you 💛
ofc it will!! this IF is amazing im so excited for the next chapter
i love this IF so much Im literally foaming at the mouth, eating my walls and climbing on my ceiling 😻
This is the second IF ive played where i love all of the ROs( God cursed by lunan is the other) Though L and ash have me feral (Respectfully)
cant wait for more updates! (though obviously no rush :3 )
Omg!! Thank you 🥹💛 I'm very happy to hear that
The update is being worked on every day 💪
cannot wait! in the meantime ill be playing this over and over again because you very much cursed this to be so good 🙏
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10/10 this is such an amazing read! Its so well written and super immersive. Ive already played threw 2 routes and am going back for the rest! I can't wait for the next update
Thank you so much for your kind words 🥺💛 I'm glad you're enjoying the story and the routes!
my heart everytime Ash is mentioned I am so weak and soft please T-T their romance is everything I want in a real relationship just raw and tender to have them see you know you and still want you even though you think/know your lacking I kind of feel like the spider man meme whenever they put themselves down too like um so much in common but dont do that please that hurts
I'm happy you like them so much!💛 You got their dynamic right. But don't worry; the Oracle will be here to uplift them too 🫶
glad to hear it Ash deserves everything T-T
excited for update! especially for lazarus!!
I'm working on it!💪Glad you're waiting for them 🫶
As someone who wanted to romance Az at first but somehow ended up romancing The heir (O) Let me just say that i love it. I'll probably (Not probably Because i am going to do it) replay the game and romance everyone in different saves because all the characters are well written and the plot?! And even tho i wasn't romancing Ash let me just say they they are so sweet and I'm not even on their route ToT and Az is funny but who knows what they hide behind it? So yeah i pretty much want to try every route and can't wait for the next chapter (i can but yk ┐(^ ^)┌ )
I'm glad you're enjoying the story and would even play through the other routes! Thank you for your kind words 💛💛
This is so good. Just played through all five chapters in one sitting and starting another playthrough. The characters are awesome. Love Vez. Can't wait to read more.
Thank you! I'm glad you're enjoying the story 💛 💛
Hi! This was a wonderful read and I can't wait to see what comes next. I love how much the narration is influenced by the Oracle's POV - the constant doubting, spiraling and self-loathing that bubbles up at the slightest trigger. Vez and Ash are so sweet and so genuine and yet my Oracle can't stop questioning their intentions, self-sabotaging, drawing themselves away for fear of hurt, that their touch will burn. I like POVs like this one and I love how it affects the relationships therein and I love how you've written it.
Kudos and best of luck with your further plans! <3
Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your thoughts!! 🥹💛 The Oracle is slightly paranoid, so I'm glad that it reads properly. They'll eventually gather the courage to hold on to someone.