Something about the future of the story (mild spoilers!)

Hello. Today I want to talk a little bit about the general direction that Shattered is about to assume. As you know, of course, the ending of v0.4 was a huge cliffhanger, and it's resolution should lead somewhere. So if you're not afraid of some vague spoilers, please proceed further.

First things first, let's discuss the fire itself. The mansion is gone. Forever. While Melinda is still a powerful and strong woman, this situation has hurt her plenty. She needs time to recover, but there are other issues to solve. This is the first sign that the city is changing for the worse. Simply put, it's doomed. There is no safe haven now, and Blake in his current fragile state might become a loot for someone way less concerned about his future than Melinda. Everyone around is coping by their own means. It might be important for Blake to keep his cool. Or jump into the world of pleasures, because you live only once. It's up for you to decide.

But is there something beyond the city? Why, yes it is! Besides the terrible slums that are about to swallow the city whole, and Oleg's crazy fanatics nearby, there's a third party raising its head. Don't miss Bree's dialogues! What's constant in this world is the dominance of sheer force. But staying on top forever is hard, and there are ways that the ambitious ones might use to dethrone you. Who knows, maybe one day Blake will become a consort for a king or a queen?

Will we eventually see Mack, Candy and the others from slums? We will. I have an idea how to reintroduce Mack into the game, which might surprise some people. But I like twists, as long as they're not spoiling the big picture. Long story short: Blake might need to search for some suppressed feelings inside his soul.

As for the plans for the not-so-nearest future, we'll eventually meet Blake's parents, encounter some revolutionaries (and decide if we're taking their side or Vanessa's), and possibly marry someone. But it won't happen in v0.5 or 0.6. Still, my current vision is the clearest I've ever had in regards to Shattered. I'm very glad I can share it with you and hope you'll stay on board.