Eastward is a self-contained narrative entity; it has a linear storyline where players' choices have no impact upon anything that happens. I wanted to change this, so I wrote my own quest for Eastward: one with branching narratives and psychological ramifications.
Read MoreI Created A Video Game in Eight Weeks, Using RPG Maker MZ
…A recently orphaned boy, on the verge of adulthood.
...A mysterious summons from an ineffable presence.
...A cult that sprang out of a famine.
...A choice that impacts the lives of many.
Welcome to Visiting G.R.A.N.D.M.A., a video game I made from scratch using RPG Maker MZ!
Grounded in emotional realism, yet swimming in absurdism, Visiting G.R.A.N.D.M.A. is a hilarious romp with a dark storyline. It has multiple endings that each emphasize the impact and consequences of the players’ choices and will stay with you long after you finish playing.
What will happen to the people you encounter? How will meeting you affect their lives? Only you can say.
Read MoreShort Story: Cozy Saturdays
This 250-word short story won eighth place in the first round of NYC Midnight’s “250-word Microfiction Challenge 2021” International Writing Contest. Contest participants were given a prompt at midnight, and then required to turn in a 250-word maximum short story within 24 hours.
The prompt consisted of a required genre, action, and word.
My prompt was:
GENRE: Ghost Story
ACTION: Running
WORD: “play”
Read MoreShort Story: Lady Sunshine
This story won 7th place in the first round of NYC Midnight’s “250-word Microfiction Challenge 2020” writing contest. Contest participants were given a prompt with a required genre, action, and word at midnight and then required to turn in a 250-word maximum short story within 24 hours.
My prompt was:
Genre: Horror
Action: Pet sitting
Word: Serve