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 ❤️
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 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!
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?
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!)
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.
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 fine
Just 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 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 😭😭😭
Not only did I cry from this, but also reading the extras with El's POV. Like... full on sobbed, haven't cried like this in a while, especially over fiction. Crazy how talanted you can be to make a character so likable, so much so that you connect with them even though the time between El and MC in only written in a few paragraphs. I'm still in chapter one, but I'm just wondering if the other love interests will be as good as him.
Sooo I'm new here and although i have been playi g some game i muss say no one of them was as... impacting as this one, the history is great and the character are sooo real, like i can not explain how hard it was to read the dead of Elias even knowing that he was going to die. The main group is great, the interaction between them feel real and even the neighbours! I was not expecting the amount of apreatiation that i have for them!
your writing is brilliant and I can not explain with words how excited I'm of being able to interact with more of your work!
Loved playing this! And, thanks for making athiel🤭 i've been starving for a bratty RO, esp one that actually feels like their own person and not a caricature
Wow, this is genuinely one of the best stories I've read on this site! I don't usually comment in the works I read but for such a great story I thought it was necessary.
The emotions and interactions are so... real. The grief and the way each character handles it is such an interesting thing to see, and such a unique concept! I can't wait for the later chapters (I'm dying to know about the MC's backstory lol)
I love this story, but how did you get the StoryMenu/sidebar? I'm trying to make a story on twine and have been trying to figure out how to add a storymenu for DAYS and it's been driving me nuts. You don't have to answer, but if you do I would greatly appreciate it:) Thanks!
Hey there! There are some helpful templates on itch.io that could assist you. I created mine using this template: https://vahnya.itch.io/twine-template
Additionally, here are some other templates that might be useful (though I'm not sure if they're all updated):
Damn dude I cried when Ellie... On happier news Luna now has my eye though.. who doesn't love a hot milf. Great demo so far. Glad I stumbled upon this on Tumblr.
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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 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 😭😭😭
Not only did I cry from this, but also reading the extras with El's POV. Like... full on sobbed, haven't cried like this in a while, especially over fiction. Crazy how talanted you can be to make a character so likable, so much so that you connect with them even though the time between El and MC in only written in a few paragraphs. I'm still in chapter one, but I'm just wondering if the other love interests will be as good as him.
I got too attached to Winter now I’m crying![]()
Sooo I'm new here and although i have been playi g some game i muss say no one of them was as... impacting as this one, the history is great and the character are sooo real, like i can not explain how hard it was to read the dead of Elias even knowing that he was going to die. The main group is great, the interaction between them feel real and even the neighbours! I was not expecting the amount of apreatiation that i have for them!
your writing is brilliant and I can not explain with words how excited I'm of being able to interact with more of your work!
Loved playing this!
And, thanks for making athiel🤭 i've been starving for a bratty RO, esp one that actually feels like their own person and not a caricature
Me sobbing in real life when ellie died 😭
This so such an amazing game and fantastic, emotionally enthralling writing. It captures grief so well. I can't wait for the next update
Good game ♥️
I really like it and for the death of Elias I cry 😭😭🤍
Help! Help! I got attached!
I need some more! It's very good novel!
damn i can't bottom?
Eh, maybe E prefers to bottom, which i found refreshing tbh
well maybe I prefer to bottom too lol it's an IF , it'd be nice to have an option
Wow, this is genuinely one of the best stories I've read on this site! I don't usually comment in the works I read but for such a great story I thought it was necessary.
The emotions and interactions are so... real. The grief and the way each character handles it is such an interesting thing to see, and such a unique concept! I can't wait for the later chapters (I'm dying to know about the MC's backstory lol)
Thank you for your good work!! ♡
I cried. 10/10 great story can't wait to see what's next :D
I love this story, but how did you get the StoryMenu/sidebar? I'm trying to make a story on twine and have been trying to figure out how to add a storymenu for DAYS and it's been driving me nuts. You don't have to answer, but if you do I would greatly appreciate it:) Thanks!
Hey there! There are some helpful templates on itch.io that could assist you. I created mine using this template: https://vahnya.itch.io/twine-template
Additionally, here are some other templates that might be useful (though I'm not sure if they're all updated):
https://ccrberus.itch.io/twine-sugarcube-template / https://manonamora.itch.io/twine-sugarcube-templates / https://vahnya.itch.io/twine-template-ii
Hope that helps! <3
Thank you so much!!! I'll be sure to check them out soon!:)
Dang bro, Elias 😔
Damn dude I cried when Ellie... On happier news Luna now has my eye though.. who doesn't love a hot milf. Great demo so far. Glad I stumbled upon this on Tumblr.
Same mate. Sad.
SPOILERS!! the way i knew what would happen to Elias and i still cried like a baby 💀💀💀
INSANE CLIFFHANGER
I needd moree immediatelyyyy. Anyways loving the story so far.
I can't just forget Elias 🥲