Congratulations! After weeks of searching for a new job, you’ve found a position as a Housekeeper for Blackwood Manor. It might seem like an exciting proposition, at first… at least until you start hearing about the dark and twisted rumors surrounding this influential noble family.
The members of this family are four mysterious, charming and troubled people with a mysterious past. Will you be able to navigate feelings, desire and a dark history without getting overwhelmed-- or worse, disappearing like the previous Housekeeper?
Come and find out!
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Hi everyone!
I’m new here, but have been a long time lurker of the forums, and have read my fair share of interactive fiction already.
I’ve been writing as a passion for quite a few years, now, and I’m excited to give this a try.
Blackwood Manor is an idea I’ve been brewing in my head for quite some time, and if all goes well, the intention would be to turn it in a series of multiple books (thinking 5 as of now).
This series will be focused on characters, relationships, and romance,, where the relationships develop organically throughout the books.
As for character customization, I want things to go as smoothly as possible, with big and small outcomes depending on a character’s choices and personality.
Each book will have mysteries to solve, and the themes can get rather dark, but there will always be a focus on romance and on the complications that come for a low class person with dating someone from an old noble house.
Features
- Relationships that develop over the course of the books
- Four romance options, (genders change dependant upon MC sexuality choice)
- A variety of choices from minor to story-changing
- Choose name, gender (male, female or non-binary), sexuality(straight, lesbian, gay or bi), and appearance!
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Prologue and Chapter 1 are available here: https://dashingdon.com/go/16104
Please, remember this is not the polished and edited version! I plan to keep improving every chapter until the whole book has been completed.
In depth info:
- The romance options are the four Blackwood Siblings, children of a noble house that seems to have been going through a streak of horrible luck.
- You play as a person coming to late Victorian London looking for a job, and take on the position of their Housekeeper.
- While in later books you will have to lock on a specific RO, in the first couple of books you can explore romantic options with all four of the siblings… If you manage without making things too messy, that is.
You will be able to make them jealous, but if you push things too hard, you might make them turn away from you, as well!
The Blackwood Siblings
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Alice/Arlen
The seemingly stoic head of the house, first heir of the family fortune.They’re dutiful and have a though exterior to crack. Despite their aloof demeanor, they possess a natural charisma that draws others to them, allowing them to command respect and authority. They can be ruthless and uncompromising, but also caring and protective. -
Rose/Rowan
They are a rather known member of society, being charming and attractive, with an amicable attitude that easily draws people in. They also seem to have rather… lascivious tendencies, as it seems they’ve had affairs with plenty of people in the high London scene. Because of this, drama seems to follow them wherever they go. Despite their outwardly carefree demeanor, there are whispers of a darker side to their personality. -
Sabrina/Sebastian
They are known for their reclusive nature and eccentric behavior, spending much of their time secluded in their workshop crafting the most gorgeous pieces of clothing. They consider themselves an artist. One could say their attitude might even come off as childish, when provoked. However, their arrogance and apparent disdain for strangers might conceal more fragile feelings. -
Helena/Hector
The youngest of the family also seems to be the most emotionally tormented. Knowing them, one might even define them as cruel. Locked up in the mansion, they spend their time haunting the place more like a ghost than a person. They care deeply for their siblings, yet their love is tainted by a sense of detachment and aloofness. They have a unique way of expressing their affection, often resorting to unconventional and sometimes destructive means.
This is my first IF, so let me know if you have suggestions or thoughts regarding it!
Hope you guys enjoy.
Mrs Beeton’s Book of Household Management might be useful reading if you want a sense of the responsibilities of a 19th century household (or at least the initial chapters since much of it is cooking recipes).
