Love After Death
Your past is in the past. And your future is with your lover.
Life has been kind to you these past few years. After everything you've been through, after building yourself stronger both mentally and physically, after crawling out of what seemed to be a dead end, this peace is… nice. Very nice. A lover who adores you, a best friend who has your back, a cozy house to call home, hell, even a cat you didn't ask for.
No more stress. No more tears, rage, helplessness, or feeling powerless. Everything is going smoothly.
But isn't it going a bit too smoothly?
Wordcount ~280k (Prologue -> Chapter 2)
Last updated: 2/16/2025
Content warning: Please note that "Love After Death" is rated 18+ due to sexually suggestive scenes, optional sexual content, themes of child abuse, violence, death (duh), and more. If you find yourself uncomfortable at any point while playing, please prioritize your well-being and stop playing.
This game is a slice-of-life with heavy romance elements. If romance isn't your cup of tea, this might definitely not be the game for you (sorry!)
- Customization: Shape your journey by choosing your gender, appearance, personality, and your love after death.
- Meet other people than your bestie.
- Suffer... from stuff.
- Get along with kids or their parents.
- Have a new job as your neighbor's assistant.
- And more...
Elias/Ellie Winter (m/f), 26:
Your lover and a rising star in the modeling world, someone you trust and love. They've always been your rock in whatever situations you found yourself in, no matter how hard it was to pull you out of your past. You're all they always wanted, and you're all they'll always want. That's just fate for them. You are their fate. But here's a tip: don't get too attached. No, seriously. Don't.
Luna/Leon Melth (f/m), 43:
Your neighbor and CEO of a prestigious cosmetics corporation. They're mature, but not exactly ancient. Their good looks and charm turn heads wherever they go, and they love every second of it. They live for it. It's been ages since their last serious relationship. Maybe they miss love, maybe that's why they make sure their bed's never cold, or maybe they're just having fun. Who knows?
Tracee/Travis Melth(f/m), 27:
Your neighbor's son/daughter and CFO of their parent's corporation. You never know what they think or what they might feel. They're like a locked diary, impossible to read. While most people struggle to get more than two words out of them, you've noticed they act differently around you. Not as stoic or cold with you as they are with others. Maybe you're special, or maybe you're delusional.
Athiel Winter (m/f), 24:
Your lover's sibling and fellow model. An annoying and arrogant person who can't seem to stop antagonizing you. You two mix like oil and water. Even when things seem peaceful, Athiel makes it their personal mission to remind you that you're nothing more than an annoying bug beneath their designer boots. That's all you are. Charming, right?
Ekissa Jones (m/f), 28:
Your best friend and a passionate artist. How you managed to befriend this grumpy soul remains a mystery, but beneath that prickly exterior lies… well, still someone pretty grumpy, but in an cute and adorable way….. You're probably their only friend and you know what? They don't care, because that's enough for Ekissa. You've always been enough.
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Development log
- The last part of Chapter 2 is out!69 days ago
- Chapter 2, Part 1 is out!Dec 09, 2024
- Bugs/errors fixedNov 13, 2024
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You made me ugly cry at 6AM.
SPOILER?? 🤷♀️
genuinely cried when Ellie died like that was my WIFE😭 should’ve listened to that warning💔
I'M DONE PLAYING THE NEW CHAPTER AND OH WELL. WHAT. oh my goodness. Guess I'll be patiently waiting for the new chapter because this is SO GOOD
Just casually played Athiel's route and i have no words. The way it's written (her pov after we call her) is so ✨✨
...i may have already played all of the short stories too
Love the new update. But the save/restart/settings button seems to be broken? Not sure if it's just firefox though
I have a suspicion that T might be a vampire so let me type out why i think so (will keep adding all the signs i see 🧐)
• a cold person + probably doesn't like people a lot
• wanted a permission before coming into our house (most suspicious for now)
• wears suits/professional clothes (don't ask why i think vampires wear suits, you don't wanna know)
and that's all for now because I'm a slow reader
Unfortunately i don't have enough evidence to say if she is or isn't a vampire 😔
The last part of ch2 is out??? WHERE WAS I-
brb let me replay it with the new content
"But here's a tip: don't get too attached. No, seriously. Don't." haha, this sign can't stop me because i can't read!
edit: why would you do this to me.
I MISS ATHIEL.
the Cliff hanger??????
on other news I love ekissa need him💕
Creator. You're makin' me feel real bad by making me fall in love with both Elias and Athiel. /Positive
WTF DO YOU MEAN WITH THAT CLIFF HANGER??? ECHO WHEN I CATCH YOU- /j (Ok seriously this was so good and I require more immediately)
UHHHHHHH WHAT WAS THAT CHAPTER 2 ENDING ???? MY SHAYLA IS SHAYLAIVE???? 😭 bth- mc is so strong! only shit happened in their lives but they still try to continue
If I had lost someone like El, in a second I would have met him in heaven 🤭
WAIT A MINUTE WHAT??? i played this, i don't even know when AND THIS WAS A SPOILER.
But honestly thank you for it
OMG SORRYYYY LMAOO 😭😭 I was in emotional sleepiness shock and forgot
at least this spoiler got your attention to play again!
Yeah it did 😂 Now I'm stuck replaying all of the romances
grabs you I NEED MORE!! NOOW!!
Sorry I had a doubt that because I couldn't close on the travys or Eriksa route it was because I did something wrong or they weren't available at the moment.
Is there a downloadable version of this game?
My browser refuse to run it.... >_>
(Although it seems to run downloaded browser based games just fine. I have no clue why. o_O )
Hey there! Did you try downloading the itch.io app? You can download the game here if I remember right. Otherwise, no, there's no downloadable version, sorry!
Ignoring all that angst...
luv it, Athiel's soft side is sooo cute💕 (talking about the Christmas special). Will they show it in game too? Hopefully, please,pls, I can't wait to experience fluff with them.
Eventually, that might happen haha :))
Finally decided to replay and finish the last part of Chapter 2. . . yet again i cried over El. . .fuck you respectfully 😾
Anyways what I've wanted to say for awhile is:
Id definitely be on the news for cooking someone over an open fire if I was MC after what El's mom did😽
And I love our cat, even if bro was an sshole in the beginning (Obviously had to name the cat coco, short for coca!ne 😼 which now thinking about it is probably why it hated me. . . oopsie 😿)
Amyways! I need Ekissa to kiss me on my hot mouth right now 😼💚
😂😂 you named the cat what?
I named it after my friends old cat who was white and named coco (short for coca!ne as said by his father who named it )Lmao
I just found this game and this is definitely worth playing, the despiction of grief takes the needed time to deal with it and our MC can have a varied option of reactions while going through this process.
Also I feel like this allows you take your time getting to know all LI, which is great. Still, THE GAME STOPS AT A JUNCTURE IM LIKE WTH. I need an update asap.
I really really appreciate the care in options you offer for different readers. Grief is unpredictable and there are always back-and-forths, sudden changes, and ups and downs, quiet moments—I was cautious at first because I have read some other games where there weren’t enough options for me to go through different paces of grief with my main character. All this to say: thank you and I love it so far ❤️
BUT WTF THAT END TO CHAPTER 2 WHAT!!!!!
I love this, love how real and grounded everything feels. I love my boy Travis and how desperate he was to get to the MC, the third person parts where you can glimpse into the character's brain? I love it. Although the ending of chapter two has me stressed and confused and stressed because I'm confused-
I'm dead inside 😭😭😭. Please tell me you are going to pay for my therapy. 🥲🥲
I really like this game, because the way you write the game made us fell the emotion of the moment ☺️.
So thank you so much.🤍
I don't know if I want to laugh or cry😨..that was a giant roller coaster. THE PHONE CALL?? THE DATE?? HELLO??😭🙏Vaylin come get MC pls they need hugs.
oh my god im gonna actually die. but in like a good way. well dying isn't exactly good but oh my god.
to quote someone somewhere: yewouch that hurt
I will come to play as soon as I see the update! You succeeded in getting my tears again! Thank you for bringing me such a beautiful and touching story! I love you!
god being an athiel fan is painful i feel like alexander hamilton with the schuyler sisters
this is so real bc..in the 1&2 chapter im just crying for him like i want my man back!!
This game is truly heartwarming! The emotional storyline with Elias is written in such a pure and heartfelt way. After Elias's death, seeing how other romantic interests help the MC cope with the loss is touching - even the platonic friendships feel so comforting. I'm really curious if there will be any possibility for him to reappear as a spiritual presence or be resurrected to reunite with the MC later in the story？
I couldn't help crying during the play. I love this story so much!
Just want to say, English isn't my native language, so I used machine translation to share my thoughts! There might be some awkward phrasing, but I just love this game so much!
Want to give a big kudos because I'm still thinking about this after reading it a month ago. It had me weeping, and the story is cathartically healing.
I love Ekissa's sheer dedication and that they don't take shit from anyone. Athiel was difficult to warm up to, but they can be cute when I don't wanna shake some decency into them. Travis is my sneaky favourite, as the much-needed voice of reason (still need to do his route, saving it for a rainy day) Sorry to Leon, not my RO cup of tea, but I treasure the heck outta them.
Gah! It's so good and so sad. I hope to see these ruffians grow and heal together in their odd, but sweet unit.
Spoiler! :
When I saw El's cat come back to MC so they could grieve together, I sobbed so damn hard. It made me think of my own dear cat, who I'm still trying to figure how to live without. They really are fluffy little anchors, and I'm so glad MC and El's cat have eachother through this. (The panic of that vet scare was real, oof!)
I got too attached to Elias😭.. i don't even wanna romance any of the other characters. Also the cat? Love him😔
This was such a breathtakingly beautiful experience. This left me absolutely heartbroken in the best way possible—I was in tears while reading this. The atmosphere, the writing, and the emotions woven into the story were so powerful. I miss Elias so much already (Please come back Elias my shayla)… Thank you for creating something so deeply moving and unforgettable.
The game description giving me some flashbacks nglYou two mix like oil and water. Oil and water wasn't meant to be
I'm still not over ArcaneMaybe a bit of a spoiler
If i wasn't in my room with my sister rn i would totally cry. No kidding. I knew El was going to die, everyone was probably expecting it... But we all still got attached to El. The worst is MC didn't even get to propose, wonder what's worst, knowing you could have proposed and regretting that you didn't? Or proposing being happier than you ever were and then loosing the person you love? :D
I'm fineJust played more, made this comment before the dinner and before the cat came back and I'm probably about to sob, the thing that the cat is back and is with the Mc ToT
I got attached to Elias and I crashed too hard, i was crying through the night and cannot sleep. 🥺 Please, anyone who reads this, do heed the note to no get too attached to Elias seriously.
I like how every character has their own flaws. ESPECIALLY ATHY. Im looking at them like a hawk.
You can't tell me to not get attached to Elias when he's literally the BEST 😭😭 I want him back pls Idgaf about others, I tried but I couldn't bring myself to accept moving on. I dont wanna romance any of the ROs either. It's just that Elias is too sweet and perfect that I dont feel like moving on. I was hoping for a more self-destructive choice instead of being helped and taken care of.
I honestly cried a couple times reading this like its so so amazing! Your writing style is beautiful and truely immersive. I cant wait for more!❤️
i was basically js bawling my eyes out in the prologue 10/10 would do it again
Elias better come back to life or I'm gonna RIOT. 😭😭😭
Im obsessed
Characters? Love
Angst? LOVE
Also so called free thinkers when the author says not to get attached: 😭😭😭😭(me included)
But in all srs this is so well written and I'm so excited/will patiently waiting for an update
I cried for a solid 15 minutes when el died bro like- one second it was all hot then BOOM angst💀 and the more i progress with the story I CRIED EVERYTIME I SEE EL'S NAME 😭😭😭