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A new listing for Kanau, by Chattercap May 5, 2024
"I've been in love with you for years." On the eve of his tenth birthday, Rakuo Kumode undergoes his family’s “initiation rite.” When he bucks against his family traditions, he has an encounter that will...
A new competition page: Dialogue Jam 2024 created May 4, 2024
The Dialogue Jam is a month-long unranked jam all about communication between characters. Whether through verbal dialogue or written correspondence, this jam aims to bring discussions forward.
A new listing for Andy & Rob Vs. A Brave New World, by Andy&RobPresents! May 4, 2024
THIS IS A SORT OF "GUIDEBOOK" TO THE MILLENNIAL HEROES UNIVERSE, AN EARLY INTRO ADVENTURE TO GET YOU STARTED AND CAUGHT UP WITH THE "WHO'S" AND "WHAT'S" IN THE SETTING. LET IT BE YOUR PRIMER TO THE WEBCOMIC...
A new listing for Roman Holiday, by XQuandale Dingle May 4, 2024
CONTROLS: WASD to walkMouse to lookE to interactSpace to pauseESC to quit Has several endings.
A new listing for An Exercise in Emotional Honesty, by pixeldotgamer May 4, 2024
Let's have a chat, you and I. --- This game is my entry for Dialogue Jam 2024! Content Warning: Contains discussions of health and well-being, including menstrual health. Dialogue/discussions involving...
A new listing for Chatterbox, by IchorOfRuin May 4, 2024
Introducing Chatterbox - the desktop chat app that brings back the simplicity of text-based communication. With its simple, uncomplicated design and minimalist interface, Chatterbox is perfect for those who...

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