Quiero Matarte
A short story set in alternate history witch hunt times. Reina and Marta were childhood friends who meant the world to each other, but they drifted apart as their relationship came under scrutiny. Once, they had simply been a humble musician and a poor farmer both trying to make ends meet. The rampant witch hunts, protests, and counter-protests seemed so distant once.
Years later, they reunite as a church soldier and an accused witch. The two childhood friends turned natural enemies find themselves forced to confront how they got to this point.
The two know what the natural outcome should be when they meet again as sworn foes. But that doesn't erase the complicated and messy feelings that still linger within them and it definitely doesn't make what they should next any easier to navigate.
Made in Twine, created as an entry for Smoochie Jam. This is my first Twine story. Thank you for reading.
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I’m glad that I randomly mentioned Smoochie Jam in the creative zone channel since I thought this was pretty fun.
The worldbuilding in the game is extremely lush, and it informs the motivations of both protagonists who are on opposite factions. The witch-hunting politics is just so pervasive that it hurts to read the two protagonists be unable to meet each other’s eye, even if they love each other.
I’m a sucker for the more messy tragic endings, so I like Reina’s ending. Her guilt being explored this way is so fascinating, and I think each of the ending adds a bit of depth that makes the actually happy ending quite earned.
Definitely interested in seeing the couple’s adventures more. Thanks for making the game!
Thank you for your kind words, I'm glad you enjoyed. Thanks for reading, and once again thank you for mentioning the Jam this was created for so that I could have an excuse to write this story in some form. Definitely interested in exploring Twine more further down the line.