It will take some time before I'll fully work on this project, but since I'm posting the intro post on tumblr, I decided to put it here too :) I'll also need this for a masterpost I'll have to make eventually.

LINK TBD (chapter 1-3 will be released approx. in winter 2026-2027)

PLAYLIST

You are a rare genius among mages, one of the four people in the entire world capable of mastering any and all branches of magic while the rest of mages have to choose one or two.

You have spent the last year obsessively researching, translating, and preparing a convoluted ritual with a minimal chance of success in pursuit of a single goal. Resurrecting your best friend who was murdered.

If someone learns about it, they will either kill you or force you to flee as far away as possible. The gods are fickle and incomprehensible. Playing with the magic of Death’s domain is dangerous because it will bring punishment on all who dare to use it. The odds are stacked against you, but you refuse to give up. What kind of genius would you be if you couldn’t do this?

Resurrect your friend, find her murderer, and make them pay while somehow surviving a divine punishment. Your plan is simple.

But you are not the only one with plans. Turmoil is brewing within the Gifted society, and a vengeful god with a grudge against you has awoken.

Your past is coming back to swallow you whole.

This is a free to play interactive urban fantasy story with romance and elements of horror. It’s rated 18+ and has heavy content. The list of content warnings will be posted in the game.This is my second project. My first IF is still ongoing, so I’ll fully work on TD only after I’m done writing TAS.

Behind the mundanity of human life exists a world of its own, with magic and heartless gods. All levels of mortal society are controlled by mages, who weave intrigues behind the scenes and hide their existence from their less capable kin. They modestly named themselves “the Gifted” and have fought for power, carried out horrific experiments, and sought out the secrets of the universe since the dawn of time.

Most mages of one region gather together into groups that are called Houses. Each House has a Head, a territory where it reigns supreme, its own set of rules, and a headquarters that is a place for gathering, governing, studying, and living, often magically fortified to such an extent that it can be considered a bastion.

You take on the role of a genius mage who traveled over the world before settling in the territory of the House Astarte seven years ago. You have a history, reputation, ties, skeletons in the closest, and a thirst for revenge.

The main character has a semi-set personality and a set background, which you can customize to a degree. They’re morally ambiguous, bold, and confident (most of the time). If you prefer blank characters, this story might not be for you.The rest of the cast (including the love interests) is morally ambiguous too. They will do questionable (or worse) things, so be warned.

Features

You can customize your mage’s name, gender, and appearance.

While the main character has a semi-set personality, you still can influence how they treat others, what their reputation is, decide where the story will take them, and achieve different endings. There is a trait system (it is different from TAS); I’ll explain it in the story.

All romance options are gender-selectable, with allosexual and asexual routes.

You can choose your main magical weapon (as of now, the list consists of a gun/guns, a fan, a sword, a dagger/daggers, a mace, and a whip)—or just fight with your fists, magic will do the rest. The list might change (you’re welcome to make requests).

You can have flings with side characters. Feel free to mess around; you’ll be warned, as long as you pay attention, when your decisions might break your relationships. Flings won’t be available once/if you lock in your romantic route.

You might have left your family in another country, but it doesn’t mean you’ve forgotten about each other. Your can shape your relationship with your younger sibling as you see fit.

If you read TAS, you know that you can play through only one route at a time there, and the other characters appear less often than your main route. TD will be different. In TD, all characters will be participating in the plot at the same and have their own character arcs that you’ll see no matter which romantic route you pick (or don’t pick, since romance isn’t mandatory).

Characters

— their intro posts will have their physical descriptions, a bit more about their personality, their situation, and their dynamic with the main character. I'll publish them one by one in the coming days.

🔮 You [intro]

There is no genius who can escape the attention of the Gifted society. Your name is known by everyone—and that suits you just fine. Unpredictable, fierce, and stubborn, you are a curious figure for some and a nightmare for others, and you enjoy it all either way. Any fame is better than obscurity, especially if your name reaches your family and makes them choke on their regrets and envy.

🔮 Eden Bellamorte [intro]

not a love interest

Your best friend. Dead—but you will change that.

The only person who had no expectations of you and didn’t need or want anything from you, but still helped you, even though you hadn’t asked. You love her, and there are many wonderful and awful things you would do for her, including potentially damning yourself.

🔮 Theresia/Theresis Astarte [intro]

a love interest

The Head of the House Astarte. They are the sole survivor of their family after a tragic incident that wiped out their entire line. They rule their House with an iron fist, but their reign is precarious, which is why they need you as their independent agent. As long as you stay on their side, you will be fine. If you betray them… You had better run fast and hide well.

🔮 Damiano/Damiana Garofalo [intro]

a love interest

A jury and the executioner of the House Astarte. Despite their role, their charm has made them well liked. They care about their community greatly, but they still don’t consider you part of it. You’re under their watch, and one wrong move will leave you without your head. They learned their lesson well, after all.

🔮 Inam Dawoud [intro (soon)]

a love interest

Brilliant, secretive, and well known even outside their home territory. Inam is one of the teachers in the House Astarte and the overseer of its large library. They’re a mage of impeccable reputation and great intelligence, which leads you two to frequent clashes. But they enjoy your playful quarrels, and they don’t hide it. For them, there are more important things to hide…

🔮 Luo Jingyi [intro (soon)]

a love interest

A familiar stranger, a wild spirit, a name that tells you nothing until it tells you everything. They’re a traveler with a remarkable reputation for resourcefulness and discretion, which has made them a welcome guest at any House. As for your relationship… It can’t be explained in one sentence.