Whisper in the Dark
Story
About nine years ago, you lost everything. Your family. Your home. Your mother raised you and your siblings isolated from the rest of the supernatural world, careful to keep the fact that you were phoenixes a secret. But they still came for you. You were kidnapped by cultists and experimented on for years. Eventually, you escaped. But you were no longer alone in your body. Through the years, and living with a demon in your head, you grew to learn about the supernatural world and your place in it. You became a hunter, killing the dangerous monsters that lurk in the dark. You found a comfortable routine, but things are suddenly brought crashing back when a teenager is murdered and you are sent to investigate.
- Work together with your newly formed team of Hunters to investigate a cult.
- Learn more about your powers as a phoenix.
- Find out the truth about what happened to you and why.
- Do something about the demonic passenger stuck sharing your body.
- Discover what happened to your family, for better or worse.
- Find love with one of your new team members or an old friend.
- Maybe get your life together?
Content Warnings: violence, gore, drug & alcohol use, strong language, abuse, mentions of suicide
Romance Options
Isabelle – She is an agent of the Council. Stubborn and quick to anger, she is reluctantly working with you on the case. She has had to learn how to be charming, but prefers to be blunt.
Eris – A fellow hunter for the Company and your assigned partner for this case. She is flirty and mischievous. She tends to get herself into trouble, but is able to get herself out of it. Mostly.
Charlie – She's a PI with a knack for digging into things she shouldn't. You've crossed paths with her a few times before, though she is still unaware of the supernatural world lurking just under her nose.
Jarrod – He is a mage and, though he doesn't work for the Council, is tagging along to help your new team with the case. He is sweet and tends to be more than a little nervous.
Marshall – He is an agent of the Council and hard to read. He is part of the team you are stuck working with. He takes everything a bit too seriously and tends to be rather rigid in his beliefs.
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Development log
- light mode addedMar 31, 2024
- Update 3/29/24Mar 30, 2024
Comments
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I liked the first chapter. Solid pacing, great characterization, interesting story, one of the best first chapters I've seen on itch if I'm being honest. The action was simple and nice, no purple prose. Hope more updates come out soon.
Just now came to re-read it, super surprised to see the improvement in the updated version, good job!!!!
it was great to find this story again. I enjoyed the OG demo version but this one was better.
This is great! Although would it be possible to pick our pronouns? Being stuck as They is a little weird.
Right now, your pronouns depend on if you select person, woman, or man when customizing your MC. I'm going to add a separate way to change pronouns in the menu. I'll try to have it done for the next update.
great game, like how our mc acts (i always pick the riskiest + fighting routes while still wanting some snarkness and danger lol) can't wait for more !
I'm curious. I remember back on Tumblr ages ago, there was talk about a poly relationship between girls and the MC I think? Is that still on the table, or did you never decide to go through with making it an option?
Yes, there will be a poly route with Isabelle and Charlie.
I'm so damn happy to hear that. My female MC is going to absolutely relish in and thrive in that relationship, haha.
how do i get past the prologue help mee pls
Where are you stuck?
nvm i just couldnt see the "next" thing lmao
Loved the update!
IS THAT AN UPDATE I SMELLLLLLL????
This update made my day dhhdncncjsksidjcn
It's back baby!!!!! AHHHHHHHH
Damn, I'm so stoked for this. Can't wait to play it!
It's back!!
How god this is back and I can't wait to see how this plays out!
O.O Oooh an update! Awesome!
um-excuse me? ya can't just- WHYYYYYYY
RIP Author
Will this IF be updated?
This is a late response but just in case you weren't aware yet
The author is still active on Tumblr...They're mostly working on their other IF Dead Weight and Whisper will be- or is- currently being revamped.
Oh yea, There was a poll asking if people wanted the new prologue sooner or if they were okay with waiting longer for that and chapter one. Waiting won the poll, so it will be a little longer.
as of now, 3 months ago the author said the revamped prologue was done and chapter 1 was not very far in development. when chapter 1 is done the revamped prologue will be posted alongside chapter 1. so theres a good chance this will update soon-ish. maybe in the next 3 months.
Pretty good, really hoping for this to be continued
oh fuck i was really immersed
This is so fucking good
i wanttttt moreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Are you still writing this? I hope so because I really love it. :)
This was a fun IF! I enjoyed seeing the bond between Alras and MC is, you can tell things are tense but there is an amiable nature to them. I imagine 6 years stuck together would force the two to find common ground. The characters are all interesting and I loved to be playful with them (so far my favorite character is Benette and Charlie, both in platonic terms because poor MC needs stability in their lives). Marshall well, I don't know much about him but having a serious figure helps keep the plot on track but also opens the door to a wide array of shenanigans. And Eris is a fun partner! Would like a bit more interaction with her where we get to be as chaotic as we can!
Also, hehehe, is it possible to have a polyamory relationship with Isabelle and Jarrod? They work so well together and have such good energy and trust, that I don't want to break that but want to be included within their little world.
Either way, I love the way you built these characters. Looking forward to the development of it!
Can't wait for more ✨
Like it, hope to see more
It's good! Sad it ended so quickly. Looking forward to more.
Also, I got a save error as well, which seems identical to the one space_riot was getting.
I like this so much...but it still hasn't been updated ; ; I can wait though, as long as you wish to continue it.
A save/load to disk option would be useful for backups
I am down bad for Marshall
No cause like same-
I like it, nice hook of a story line, good options to choose who the MC is and how they think and feel, oh and I think Im really gona like the mage =) Definitely looking forward to more of this! Honestly wish it were done now lol, I so need a good story to get lost for hours in.
i like it very much, one of the best i have found in this
gUH- you get me super immersed and then end it right there-
But side note, noticed this near the end of chapter two.
Will themes other than the dark one be added?
I'm excited about where the story will go!
This was a lot of fun to read, although the saves didn't work.
Thank you! The save issue should be fixed in the next update.
Really liked this Pls Continue it!
This is amazing, but just like every other IF I've found so far, it's not finished and that makes me sad. The wait to see more of it will be painful because I really like this one :( Sigh.
None the less thank you for making it. ^_^
I feel the exact same way. Do you know of any IF that are finished?
Can't stay i do yet but i'm still on a mission for one. I'll let you know once I find any.
Thank you
So I found a good one. Look up Wayfarers. Although it's not finished, its still quite lengthy and really good.
Thank you
Any chance the Alras will become a romance option?
Unfortunately, there is no plan for Alras to become a romance option. There is a small chance that I might add a route for her after I have finished the game, but that would be a long way away.
ahhh I love the characters and I love the group's dynamic 😍🥺 is this gonna fully be found family trope (if we have positive relationships?) cause that's absolutely my kryptonite. can't wait to see where the story goes!!
I am so excited for the next seasons of superstition!