The Last Witch: Shadows of the Ashwood Trials (WIP) - Chapter 8 out (83k words) + Tumblr 14/9/2025

Can’t really judge yet but I like it so far

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Thank you so much, @Fluffy_Marshmallow :heart_hands: I hope that you will also enjoy the new chapters!

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@Audrine im rly enjoying the story! I did find an error In chapter 4 when sol is breaking down bc they thoughtwe left

Summary

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Thank you so much for your kind words and for letting me know about the error in Chapter 4—I’m really grateful you took the time to reach out! The issue has now been fixed, and I’m so glad to hear you’re enjoying the story :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

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I keep getting this error

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Have u considered tone or relationship indicators for flirting options?

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@Haylis it should be okay now :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:

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@hapamama93 Thank you for your thoughtful question! I’ve actually been planning to include tone or relationship indicators for flirting options—especially after the MC has met all the love interests, so players can make more informed and meaningful choices. That said, I’ve been a bit unsure about it lately, as I’m still figuring out the best way to implement it without breaking immersion.

I really appreciate your insight—it definitely gives me more to think about!

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Absolutely enchanted by this!
Your introduction to The Last Witch: Shadows of the Ashwood Trials instantly pulled me in. The atmosphere you’ve crafted is hauntingly beautiful, with just the right mix of mystery, magic, and emotional depth. I can already feel the weight of choices, the lure of love, and the danger lurking in every shadow of Ashwood. The characters feel compelling and layered (especially with that little hint of a secret love interest!)
Your passion shines through every word, Audrine. I can’t wait to see where this story leads and what secrets the Ashwood Trials are hiding. Subscribed for the journey. Thank you for inviting us into your world.

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Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words—they truly mean the world to me! I’m so happy to hear the story and atmosphere spoke to you, and your thoughtful message genuinely warmed my heart. Knowing that the characters and mystery are resonating makes all the hard work feel so worth it. Thank you for joining me on this journey through Ashwood—I can’t wait to share what’s to come!
With all my gratitude,
Audrine :crescent_moon:

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I love the update, its rly interesting. The familiars r a trip. and the prompt updates r deeply appreciated :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes: Its always a bit reassuring when the author is dedicated. Like it instills faith that the project won’t just be abandoned.

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This was mystical, amazing, breathtaking and beautiful :heart_eyes: I love the characters, especially our sweet Sol, the familiars sound so cool. I’m looking forward to more :heart:

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Thank you so much—that really means a lot to me! :yellow_heart: I’m genuinely grateful for your feedback, and I’m always trying to improve in any way I can. Hearing that the familiars and prompt updates stood out to you makes all the effort feel worth it. I’m fully committed to this project, and knowing it brings a bit of reassurance means the world. I won’t let it be one of those stories that just fades away. Thanks again for your trust and support—it truly keeps me going! :blush:

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Ahhh thank you so much!! :sparkling_heart: That means the world to me—truly. I’m so happy the chapter resonated with you like that. Mystical, amazing, and breathtaking? I’m blushing over here! :sob::sparkles: And omg yes, sweet Sol!! I’m absolutely over the moon that you love them—they’re such a special character to me, so it warms my heart to hear that they’ve found a place in yours too. The familiars have been so much fun to bring to life, and there’s so much more to come. Thank you for reading and for being here—it means everything! :yellow_heart:

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I absolutely adore the way you write; so poetic and paints such wondrous images. Truly admirable.

I’ll be honest; I usually don’t like long winded or overly… long sentences espeacially since I have the attention span of a chicken nugget lol

But the way you write captures my attention and interest completely, each word, each image i can picture so clearly and the emotion behind it.

I absolutely adore this IF and can’t wait to see it progress.


Oh btw, i run into this issue where regardless of which animal i chose it gave me the ash rat. Is that purposeful or an error? Genuinely

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Loved the update, and excited for more, but found some more pronoun errors here, should be “him” as I am male

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That’s such a genuinely lovely message—thank you so much. :yellow_heart:

It means the world to know the writing is resonating with you, especially since long, poetic prose isn’t always everyone’s cup of tea! The fact that it holds your attention—even with the attention span of a chicken nugget (which made me laugh so hard)—is the highest compliment I could ask for. Truly.

I’m so happy you’re enjoying the IF so far, and your support gives it even more soul.

As for the ash rat issue—thank you for catching that! That isn’t intentional, so it sounds like a little bug has scurried in (probably hiding in the ash, knowing them). I’ll take a look at that choice logic and make sure each animal companion appears as it should in the next update.

Thank you again for being here. You’ve made my day. :sparkles:

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Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m really glad you enjoyed the update—it means a lot that you’re following along and excited for what’s next. :yellow_heart:

And thank you also for pointing out the pronoun errors! That’s super helpful—I always want to make sure the experience feels right and personal for everyone, and I’ll definitely fix those in the next pass to reflect “him” correctly.

Appreciate your patience and support more than I can say. You’re helping make this story even better. :blush:

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True that.
I love poetry though so again this was a fun treat for me.

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I love this demo so far. It’s amazing. I play ars magica (a ttrpg) and now I feel like I want to include the knowledge presented here in the game. It’s so beautifully written and evocative that it truly intrigues me. I want to try every possibility, every familiar, every decision, which is not something that usually happens to me.

Please continue with this good work. This is one of a kind

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