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Ballads at Midnight: A Dark Fantasy Romance Visual Novel

Immerse yourself in Ballads at Midnight, a captivating dark fantasy romance visual novel where a sarcastic bard finds herself exiled to an abandoned castle, facing the legendary vampire, Lucius. This isn't a tale of survival against a bloodthirsty monster, but a story about connection and rediscovering life in the face of eternity. Can Abigail, our quick-witted bard, use her ballads and sharp wit to break through Lucius's boredom and find a connection, or will midnight mark her final curtain call?

Meet Abigail, the Sarcastic Bard

Abigail is a well-traveled and gifted bard, known for her sarcasm and impulsive nature. Beneath her tough exterior lies a genuine interest in others and a knack for insightful observations, though her blunt delivery often lands her in trouble. Despite the risks, her talent for entertainment is undeniable – even to a centuries-old vampire.

Discover Lucius, the Brooding Vampire

Lucius initially appears as menacing and unyielding, but behind his hardened exterior lies a dry wit just waiting to be unleashed. He longs for someone to appreciate his humor, but finding an audience that doesn't scream and run proves to be a challenge... until Abigail arrives.

Experience Rich Storytelling and Engaging Tropes

Ballads at Midnight embraces beloved relationship tropes, including enemies to lovers, found family, and bonding through shared trauma. This romance visual novel seamlessly blends lighthearted moments with hidden depths, offering believable dialogue and plenty of banter. Get ready for some serious arguments!

Key Features of Ballads at Midnight:

• A dark fantasy romance with compelling characters and intricate plot.
• Beautiful sprite art and original music, enhancing the atmosphere and immersion.
• Three distinct, clearly-marked endings: Choose to abandon Lucius, embrace eternal bliss, or uncover gruesome secrets.
• Flavor line choices allow you to be an unabashed flirt or wield a razor-sharp tongue, with no consequences.
• Over 42,000 words of content, offering approximately 3-4 hours of gameplay per playthrough.
• Partial voice acting and two original bard songs bring the story to life.

Ballads at Midnight is rated T for suggestive material, strong language, alcohol use, and allusions to trauma, child abuse, and fantasy violence.

Developed by: Ayael (Director, UI designer & programmer, scripter), Arrapso (Sprite, background artist), Wudgeous (Lead writer, narrative designer), Notafish (Writer), Jeneara (Editor), Rowanty (scripter), Eliana Zebro (Audio & voice director), Shar Joyner (composer), Megan Youmans (Voice actor - MC), Eric Navarro (Voice actor - Lucius), Kimi (Trailer creator)

This visual novel was created in one month during the NaNoReNo 2022 jam.