# The Shadow Society General Discussion Thread (REWRITE IN PROGRESS). Rewrite update on #302 **URL:** \ **Category:** Hosted Games\ **Tags:** nonbinary-inclusive, gender-choice, modern-fantasy, young-adult-fiction\ **Created:** [February 6, 2020, 5:33pm UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/the-shadow-society-general-discussion-thread-rewrite-in-progress-rewrite-update-on-302/73506 "2020-02-06T17:33:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 16
**Author:** ![LiliArch](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/choiceofgames/user_avatar/forum.choiceofgames.com/liliarch/32/120749_2.png) [@LiliArch](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/LiliArch)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2025, 1:37pm UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/the-shadow-society-general-discussion-thread-rewrite-in-progress-rewrite-update-on-302/73506/315 "2025-03-20T13:37:50Z")
Good luck! ---
**Author:** ![JBento](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/choiceofgames/user_avatar/forum.choiceofgames.com/jbento/32/152131_2.png) [@JBento](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/JBento)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2025, 1:39pm UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/the-shadow-society-general-discussion-thread-rewrite-in-progress-rewrite-update-on-302/73506/316 "2025-03-20T13:39:10Z")
> [@Carawen](#): > > this announcement is probably pretty **jarring** This is a funny way to spell “fucking great”, but you do you. 🤷‍♂️ > [@Carawen](#): > > might have trouble trusting my word after me failing to do the rewrite I wanted to years ago and not delivering a second book. Joke’s on you, I don’t trust anyone as a baseline, you’re not SPECIAL. 😜 > [@Carawen](#): > > a heart next to a romantic choice for those who want to know for sure what they’re getting into. 🥳 > [@Carawen](#): > > I’ve gotten older since writing TSS (gasp) Time comes for us all. 😔 Well, for YOU all. **I** still laugh at fart jokes, which I’m pretty sure means I’m still like, thirteen or something. 🍑💨 ---
**Author:** ![Anna\_B](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/choiceofgames/user_avatar/forum.choiceofgames.com/anna_b/32/137794_2.png) [@Anna\_B](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/Anna_B)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2025, 1:41pm UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/the-shadow-society-general-discussion-thread-rewrite-in-progress-rewrite-update-on-302/73506/317 "2025-03-20T13:41:20Z")
I loved your world, your story, and your ROs! But like you, I’ve gotten older. I was either a middle schooler or a freshman when I first read your story and now I’m in college. So if you want to take your original idea and twist it into a more mature and thought out version, I’m all for it! I only ask that the scene with the ROs eyes glowing in shadows appear in some way. Because that was a cool scene! ---
**Author:** ![Rav\_Lk](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/choiceofgames/user_avatar/forum.choiceofgames.com/rav_lk/32/241929_2.png) [@Rav\_Lk](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/Rav_Lk)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2025, 1:53pm UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/the-shadow-society-general-discussion-thread-rewrite-in-progress-rewrite-update-on-302/73506/318 "2025-03-20T13:53:20Z")
This is definitely the happiest news I have heard in a while.🤩 The Shadow Society was one of the first IFs I read and I loved it then. I’m excited to see a rewrite coming! Can’t wait to see how it turns out. ---
**Author:** ![Zamfir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/e495f1/32.png) [@Zamfir](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/Zamfir)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2025, 4:40pm UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/the-shadow-society-general-discussion-thread-rewrite-in-progress-rewrite-update-on-302/73506/319 "2025-03-20T16:40:35Z")
Well, this definitely made my day! I’m so excited for the re-write! I’m gonna wait on re-reading TSS for the 17th time so I may re-read it once it’s rewritten! ---
**Author:** ![Carawen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/choiceofgames/user_avatar/forum.choiceofgames.com/carawen/32/256766_2.png) [@Carawen](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/Carawen)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2025, 6:13pm UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/the-shadow-society-general-discussion-thread-rewrite-in-progress-rewrite-update-on-302/73506/320 "2025-03-20T18:13:35Z")
Yes, that scene is definitely going to stay! Something I want to do in general for the rewrite is to elevate the mystery elements and atmosphere in a way that hopefully feels intriguing rather than keeping the reader/MC in the dark just for the sake of it, which I feel like I did originally 😊 EDIT: And thank you all for the kind words, I’ll certainly do my best ❤ ---
**Author:** ![Jared\_Frias](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/choiceofgames/user_avatar/forum.choiceofgames.com/jared_frias/32/127703_2.png) [@Jared\_Frias](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/Jared_Frias)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2025, 3:34am UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/the-shadow-society-general-discussion-thread-rewrite-in-progress-rewrite-update-on-302/73506/321 "2025-03-21T03:34:50Z")
Man this is bringing me back. I remember being fresh outta high school and messing around on the forums when this was a wip. So glad to see this coming back around. Wish you nothing but the best and a little extra so you don’t get burned out 😁 ---
**Author:** ![KalatheKat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/choiceofgames/user_avatar/forum.choiceofgames.com/kalathekat/32/39938_2.png) [@KalatheKat](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/KalatheKat)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2025, 4:35am UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/the-shadow-society-general-discussion-thread-rewrite-in-progress-rewrite-update-on-302/73506/322 "2025-03-21T04:35:57Z")
I remember being around when this was just a WIP on the forums. I’m supper excited to see the rewrite but please pace yourself. We care about your health more than the content. I hope all os well and GOOD LUCK! ---
**Author:** ![aozaki](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/choiceofgames/user_avatar/forum.choiceofgames.com/aozaki/32/167095_2.png) [@aozaki](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/aozaki)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2025, 9:47pm UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/the-shadow-society-general-discussion-thread-rewrite-in-progress-rewrite-update-on-302/73506/323 "2025-03-21T21:47:17Z")
So hyped for this! Good luck to you! I re-read The Shadow Society so many times, I love the worldbuilding and the characters! ---
**Author:** ![Kezzalee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/choiceofgames/user_avatar/forum.choiceofgames.com/kezzalee/32/134989_2.png) [@Kezzalee](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/Kezzalee)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2025, 11:09pm UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/the-shadow-society-general-discussion-thread-rewrite-in-progress-rewrite-update-on-302/73506/324 "2025-03-21T23:09:05Z")
This has made my day! I’m so excited to revisit the story. I loved the original, but can’t wait to see what new and exciting improvements come about from the rewrite. 🎉 ---
**Author:** ![Graviton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/d78d45/32.png) [@Graviton](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/Graviton)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2025, 9:37am UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/the-shadow-society-general-discussion-thread-rewrite-in-progress-rewrite-update-on-302/73506/325 "2025-03-22T09:37:32Z")
So happy to have open this thread today, I’m truly glad that TSS will have a sort of reboot, I really liked the story and the characters. Good luck with the writing and don’t worry to take your time! ---
**Author:** ![Kanaya](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/choiceofgames/user_avatar/forum.choiceofgames.com/kanaya/32/269618_2.png) [@Kanaya](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/Kanaya)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2025, 7:36pm UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/the-shadow-society-general-discussion-thread-rewrite-in-progress-rewrite-update-on-302/73506/326 "2025-03-24T19:36:09Z")
Good luck, Carawen. 💜 ---
**Author:** ![Apollo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/choiceofgames/user_avatar/forum.choiceofgames.com/apollo/32/151107_2.png) [@Apollo](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/Apollo)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2025, 8:11pm UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/the-shadow-society-general-discussion-thread-rewrite-in-progress-rewrite-update-on-302/73506/327 "2025-04-10T20:11:19Z")
I saw the rewrite pop up on the public games feed just now and was so happy! This IF was one of the first to get me into the interactive fiction scene and I am forever grateful for it, keep up the good work :). ---
**Author:** ![Carawen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/choiceofgames/user_avatar/forum.choiceofgames.com/carawen/32/256766_2.png) [@Carawen](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/Carawen)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2025, 3:49am UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/the-shadow-society-general-discussion-thread-rewrite-in-progress-rewrite-update-on-302/73506/328 "2025-04-11T03:49:33Z")
Thanks a lot Apollo! ❤ I’ll do my best! ---
**Author:** ![Creampuff](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/choiceofgames/user_avatar/forum.choiceofgames.com/creampuff/32/250810_2.png) [@Creampuff](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/Creampuff)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2025, 8:14am UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/the-shadow-society-general-discussion-thread-rewrite-in-progress-rewrite-update-on-302/73506/329 "2025-04-11T08:14:01Z")
Aaaaaagh I can’t believe this is getting a rewrite, I really love this story. T\_T Will there be a sequel if the rewrite goes well or nah? Also got an error: chapter1 line 1817: It is illegal to fall out of a \*choice statement; you must \*goto or \*finish before the end of the indented block. ---
**Author:** ![Cheezabelle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ea5d25/32.png) [@Cheezabelle](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/Cheezabelle)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2025, 9:25am UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/the-shadow-society-general-discussion-thread-rewrite-in-progress-rewrite-update-on-302/73506/330 "2025-04-11T09:25:05Z")
Wonderful news! ---
**Author:** ![Carawen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/choiceofgames/user_avatar/forum.choiceofgames.com/carawen/32/256766_2.png) [@Carawen](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/Carawen)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2025, 12:10pm UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/the-shadow-society-general-discussion-thread-rewrite-in-progress-rewrite-update-on-302/73506/331 "2025-04-11T12:10:30Z")
@Creampuff Aww, thank you so much ❤ my plan is to make a sequel regardless of whether the rewrite/remake does well, but that also depends on how much time I’ll have to write. I’m lucky right now because I’m temporarily in a position where I can afford to write a lot, but unless I can make an income from it in the long run, I won’t really be able to continue at this pace after the summer. But that’s just the reality for most writers and artists. I’m still determined to try and finish this story no matter what. Unlike last time, I’m NOT rushing it and am taking my time with it and want the 1st book to feel like a more or less complete work (aka no cliffhangers haha) so it might take some time. But yeah, I’m super motivated and want to complete this story, both by remaking the first entry and writing a sequel. I’m going to do everything I can to make it happen! And thank you so much for letting me know about that bug, should be fixed now! ---
**Author:** ![CalcuttaCalling](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/choiceofgames/user_avatar/forum.choiceofgames.com/calcuttacalling/32/89835_2.png) [@CalcuttaCalling](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/CalcuttaCalling)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2025, 12:29pm UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/the-shadow-society-general-discussion-thread-rewrite-in-progress-rewrite-update-on-302/73506/332 "2025-04-11T12:29:49Z")
It’s good to see someone back here. Keep up the good work. I have been saying in my close circles that this year feels like 2018 back again, and it seems that way right now! I wish you a lot of energy!! ---
**Author:** ![Carawen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/choiceofgames/user_avatar/forum.choiceofgames.com/carawen/32/256766_2.png) [@Carawen](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/Carawen)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2025, 5:31pm UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/the-shadow-society-general-discussion-thread-rewrite-in-progress-rewrite-update-on-302/73506/333 "2025-04-11T17:31:36Z")
Thank you so much @CalcuttaCalling 😤💪❤ Btw, just in case anyone’s missed it, future updates about the rewrite/remake go over here: > [@The Shadow Society (Remake) \[Urban Fantasy, Mystery, Romance, Modern Fantasy\] ~117k words — Updated 05/12/25 — Feedback Questions on #113](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/the-shadow-society-remake-wip-34k-words-content-update-on-19th-of-april/167879): > > cover art by [filopay](https://www.tumblr.com/filopay) The rewrite of “The Shadow Society” is an 18+ game that includes depictions of violence, mental health, mental illness and sexual content. [Demo](https://cogdemos.ink/play/carawen/the-shadow-society-remake/mygame) | [Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/c/Carawenfiction) | [Ko-fi](https://ko-fi.com/carawenfiction) | [Tumblr](https://www.tumblr.com/carawenfiction)Synopsis One night you are faced with a dream that alters something within you, forcing you to return to your now abandoned childhood home to search for answers. Little do you know that the house is connected to another realm where darkness reigns and sunlight is nothing but a d… ---
**Author:** ![Bad\_Idea\_Generator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e5b9ba/32.png) [@Bad\_Idea\_Generator](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/Bad_Idea_Generator)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2025, 5:09am UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/the-shadow-society-general-discussion-thread-rewrite-in-progress-rewrite-update-on-302/73506/334 "2025-04-16T05:09:05Z")
Just got done reading the demo, and I’m definitely looking forward to more. Like not to call the first version bad or anything, I still liked it a lot, but I definitely think the rewrite is not only new, but certainly improved so far. I’m gonna put together some feedback when I’m less tired, so for now I’ll just leave with a question. If I have some feedback about the old version, would you want that? Or should I stick to what’s in the new demo? [Previous page](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/the-shadow-society-general-discussion-thread-rewrite-in-progress-rewrite-update-on-302/73506.md?page=15) [Next page](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/the-shadow-society-general-discussion-thread-rewrite-in-progress-rewrite-update-on-302/73506.md?page=17)