Based on the commission, "A mild spicy Dr. Grey snippet."
You're not an outdoorsy person. You hate dirt. You hate insects. You hate the sensation of sweat sticking to your clothes, your shoes flecked in mud. But...floating in the middle of a lake on a rowboat, sitting in Peter's lap? This...well, this isn't too bad at all.
"I'm starting to think you had an ulterior motive, bringing me out here," you say.
Peter chuckles, close to your ear, and his thumb g...
2022-04-23 17:24:30 +0000 UTC
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Trouble in paradise?
2022-04-19 03:04:40 +0000 UTC
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Hi everyone, and Happy Satur-yay!
> Case Two: Chapter Four is now at 1500+ words! I've also outlined the general plot + major decisions of the next chapter, and I'm so excited to see your reactions. There will be two distinct endings for the next chapter based on your decisions in this case. As for whether there's a good ending and a bad ending, I'll leave that for you all to figure out.
> Short snippets this week will feature Dr. Grey and Davy.
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2022-04-17 01:35:51 +0000 UTC
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Based on the commission, "Victoria/NB MC fluff."
"...What...happened here?"
You stand in the door to your bedroom, unable to comprehend what you see. Your bed made. Your laundry folded into neat piles on top of the duvet. The trash taken out, the floor vacuumed. You think that your desk has even been wiped down and your windowsills dusted.
"Eli let me in," Vic says. She's sitting on your bed, looking remarkably pleased with herself. The sun hits her hair just ...
2022-04-14 01:51:37 +0000 UTC
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The first important decision of the chapter...
2022-04-11 23:53:52 +0000 UTC
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Which character's short snippet would you like to see?
2022-04-11 02:23:16 +0000 UTC
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Hi everyone, and Happy Satur-yay!
> Case Two: Chapter Four is now at 600+ words! I'm currently on a hospital rotation so writing has been a little sporadic, but we're chugging along.
> Poll will be releasing tomorrow on which character short snippet you'd like to see this week!
> Speaking of short snippets, 3 short snippet commissions are still open on my Ko-Fi<...
2022-04-10 02:54:12 +0000 UTC
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Hi everyone, and Happy Thurs-yay!
As thanks for being Patreon subscribers Resident tier and above, reserve your short snippets early!
I’ll be saving 3 short snippet slots for you all before publicly opening commissions tomorrow (4/8) at 8 p.m. EST, so if you’re interested please send me a message via Patreon with your short snippet request. Afterwards, I’ll discuss payment details ($10/snippet).
As a reminder, short snippets will feature no NSFW content (mild spice on...
2022-04-07 14:42:47 +0000 UTC
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Based on the commission by the wonderful @nightingale-interactive on Tumblr (the author of Scandal and Absentia), "I would love to see something where Ivy learns that Alcina has been hurt or is in like a super delicate situation (like there’s been a threat against the White House)."
Note: Alcina is the First Lady in @nightingale-interactive's WIP Scandal.
You have never been good at sitting still.
Growing up in Durham, in that oppressive littl...
2022-04-07 00:43:19 +0000 UTC
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Brace yourselves...
2022-04-04 13:00:10 +0000 UTC
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Hi everyone, and Happy Satur-yay!
> I got started on coding Case Two: Chapter Four ("DNR/DNI"), so look forward to a sneak peek this Monday!
> Enjoy a Dr. Sloan short snippet on Wednesday - a crossover between Citadel and Scandal (written by my friend @nightingale-interactive on Tumblr). Because it's a crossover, it'll be releasing on Patreon and Tumblr on the same day.
> Speaking of short snippets, short s...
2022-04-03 01:17:24 +0000 UTC
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Based on the commission, "Victoria/MC fluff."
"How old is Fish?"
Vic looks up from her laptop, bleary-eyed. "What?"
You tilt your head toward the fish tank, Vic's goldfish swimming in big, lazy arcs. You've always thought it was funny - how someone so stressed out would have such a...well, non-stressed pet. "The love of your life?"
"Ha." Vic returns to her work. "I got him my intern year...So, at least five now?"
Vic's fish, you know, is very well-cared ...
2022-03-30 21:00:20 +0000 UTC
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Part 2 of the Citadel outline I dug up, this time focusing on the characters. Can you figure out which characters made the cut into the published product?
The main character just finished up at UCSF’s medical school and is in their late 20s. They originally grew up in the Bay Area and can have different motivations on why they wanted to join Citadel Health. Citadel Health pays for their room and board in Hudson.
The main character lives with their college/medical ...
2022-03-28 18:27:34 +0000 UTC
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Hi everyone, and Happy Satur-yay!
1) Soft update of the Citadel demo this week:
> Because greypoints are partially based on how competent your intern is, the game will no longer automatically assume that if you have high greypoints, your intern is interested in Dr. Grey.
> Choices that are restricted (e.g. can only hang-out with one person after the party scene, cannot go on a run after visit...
2022-03-26 15:56:34 +0000 UTC
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So, I was organizing documents on my laptop and I came across this little gem...my first outline for Citadel, dated January 2019.
It's interesting to see what made it into the actual product...and what got left on the cutting room floor. No spoilers found here, since a lot has changed - especially the driving conflict in the game.
Enjoy!
"It’s probably a decade or more in the future. Universal healthcare is now a thing—for those wit...
2022-03-25 18:23:21 +0000 UTC
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Based on the commission, "grey/del/erika mild spice if possible, if no then wholesome friendship/intense loyalty/idk man..."
Set a few months before the Citadel main story. Del is the founder and CEO of Citadel. Erika is Dr. Grey's ex-wife and current Citadel administrator.
"You're worried about him," Del says.
The way they look so casual, sitting there on your office sofa. One leg crossed over the other, their ...
2022-03-23 15:03:41 +0000 UTC
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Hi everyone, and Happy Satur-yay!
As some of you may know, I matched to my top choice residency program yesterday (AHHHHHH)! Citadel and the Citadel community have been such a huge part of my life for the past year, and I'm so grateful for all of your support. You know that old PBS saying? It's all thanks to viewers (readers) like you!
With that said, here are the updates:
> This week, I'll mainly be incorporating some feedback I've gotten about the late...
2022-03-19 22:53:50 +0000 UTC
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Based off the commission, "A small MC named Axel(they/them) doing pull-ups off M!Vic's arm."
“This is ridiculous,” Vic grumbles, then shoots you a glare when you bite his arm playfully. “Hey—watch the teeth.”
“You sometimes like my teeth.” You smirk, your smile only widening when Vic looks away—so easy. “You’re adorable, you know that?”
Vic shakes his head, his cheeks pink. “Just…let’s get this over with.”
He hol...
2022-03-17 21:51:20 +0000 UTC
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Based on the commission, "M! Jean x MC (he/they) just being cute and gay."
mildly spicy
"This is obscene," you say. Your face is hot, that familiar curl of desire already tensing in your belly. You clear your throat. "This...wow."
Jean eyes you - nervous, you can tell. His hands tucked into his sweatshirt sleeves, knees pulled up to his chest. You set the phone down and give him what you hope is a reassuring smile...although, based on how you currently feel...
2022-03-16 15:46:31 +0000 UTC
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Hi everyone, and Happy Mon-yay!
For those of you not following my Tumblr or in my Discord, I just wanted to let you know...
I MATCHED INTO RESIDENCY!!!
Thank you all for your support - I really couldn't have done it without you.
In terms of Citadel updates...I'll be taking a break coding new content this week (so no sneak peek today), but look out for new snippets dropping this Wednesday and Friday.
Now, it's time for me to drink ...
2022-03-14 17:50:54 +0000 UTC
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It's here!
The Citadel Compendium - i.e. an easy, one-stop shop for all the Citadel short dialogues/short snippets!
Enjoy early access to it before the public drop on March 18th, 2022 (and, as always, keep the link to yourself until I announce it publicly on Tumblr) ;)
https://dashingdon.com/play/bouncyball/citadel-compendium/mygame/<...
2022-03-11 14:00:07 +0000 UTC
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Based on the commission, "Davy x MC (he/they). MC nervously asks Davy to teach him how to do makeup."
MC and Davy are on Davy's couch - MC with their head on Davy's lap. The movie credits are playing in the background, a half empty bottle of wine on the coffee table. MC tilts their head up, their gaze tracing Davy's face. Immaculate eyebrows, full lips, the slight glimmer of eyeshadow.
MC: How do you do that?
Davy: Hmm?
MC traces a finger across the ...
2022-03-09 17:48:40 +0000 UTC
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Just a little preview of the short dialogue/snippet compendium I mentioned on Monday...
2022-03-09 00:15:37 +0000 UTC
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Happy Mon-yay everyone!
No new content to showcase this week, but I thought I'd let you all know what's in the works...
I'm planning on making a separate ChoiceScript "game" where I'd upload all the short dialogues/short snippets I've written. I think this should be easier to navigate (both for myself and for you all) versus what's already available on Tumblr!
2022-03-07 20:30:02 +0000 UTC
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Happy Satur-yay everyone!
1) Case Two: Chapter Three is finished at 12,000+ words (this brings Citadel to a total of 112,000+ words)! Fellows tier and above can access the updated demo now, while Chief Resident tier and above can access the updated demo on Tuesday, March 8th. The public release of the demo will be on Friday, March 11th!
2) Look out for a Jean snippet and a Davy short dialogue this coming ...
2022-03-05 20:41:12 +0000 UTC
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Vic x MC, with the prompt, "I'll be home soon."
9 p.m. Your shift just finished—now, the walk back to your apartment. You phone rings and you answer, smiling. Vic—and the sound of traffic in the background. They're walking home, too.
MC: Hey.
Vic: Hey. Done with work?
MC: Yeah—you?
Vic: You tell me.
MC: You’re done.
Vic: Oh?
MC: I can hear the city. Is it louder in person?
Vic: Just about.
MC: Have y...
2022-03-04 17:30:16 +0000 UTC
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Hi everyone, and happy Thurs-yay!
Just wanted to let you all know that the early access demo will be available as follows:
Fellows tier and up: 8 p.m. on Friday, March 4th, 2022.
Chief Resident tier and up: 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8th, 2022
Public Access: 8 p.m. on Friday, March 11th, 2022
2022-03-03 21:23:39 +0000 UTC
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A blast from the past, so to speak.
2022-02-28 14:00:09 +0000 UTC
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Happy Satur-yay everyone!
1) Case Two Chapter Three is now 8,700 words! I just finished wrapping up Dr. Sloan's section, so I'll be working on Riley's section next. Just two more sections to go!
2) Did you know Citadel is now 108,294 words? I'm honestly shocked - and we're not even halfway done!
3) This upcoming week I'll be working on either a Jean snippet or a Davy short dialogue!
4) My obligatory reminder that there are still commissions open on my
2022-02-26 15:38:19 +0000 UTC
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Based on the commission, "Just anything with Saxon."
"I think we should break up."
You, of course, don't actually want to break up with him. You, in fact, want to stay with him as long as you can - through the rest of residency, through fellowship, then after. You like waking up to him lying beside you; you like that he's the last person you see before you go to sleep. Being around him is so easy that it's cruel this is the way it worked out. How he's saddled with someone...
2022-02-26 04:45:24 +0000 UTC
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