SINISTERSHRIKE

Welcome to Hell, enjoy the buffet.

Howdy. You can call me Darin. I'm a creator that enjoys horror-themed works. I express my art through illustrations, comics, writing, and games.

My current project is a horror game visual novel called Lurking For Love

The demo is finished, and I'm currently working on finishing the full game with a group of talented people.

Mini Update

There's been a few changes going forward with LFL: I've got a team of awesome talented friends helping me!

They're going to help me with a few parts of the game such as creating some of the backgrounds, side characters, proof reading, and beta testing. I'm glad I get to work on this project with them❤️

We've been working together behind the scenes (along with hanging out irl, best homies ever~) and doing a lot of writing touch ups. There's going to be some new side characters in the full game and a lot more fleshing out of previously established characters, such as Jacob and Austin, but there's also a brand new character we're adding who is also dateable!

MORE UPDATES: Hey everybody! We don’t have too many new updates for this month, other than that we’ve been getting a LOT more writing done to really flesh out more of the story and characters! We’ve added a lot of interactions you can have with the new characters we’ve added to the game, such as interviewing them for clues, learning about who they are, and learning about the town you’ve moved into. The main focus right now is plotting out the story and choices. We’re hoping to add a lot of endings for the game, so we’re pacing out everything piece by piece. As for me personally, I have the privilege of visiting our soundtrack musician in person soon! He’s got an awesome team and I look forward to hearing what he’s produced so far for the game! I can’t release any soundtracks publically yet however, but you’ll hear it soon~! I hope everyone has a nice spring, please spend some time with your family and friends/those that you care about!

Previous updates:

For the full version of LFL:There is no longer an NSFW toggle option as we are no longer creating explicit porn content. Sex scenes are implied but no longer shown or described (a "fade to black" scene basically) nor is NSFW content the main focus of the game. I've decided that I do not wish to create pornographic material in any of my works moving forward, including current projects like Lurking For Love.

We will be getting custom music for the game, including it's own main theme for the menu! A good chunk of the soundtracks will be original audio from some talented individuals we're working with behind the scenes :) Our team has grown even more and it's been a great pleasure working alongside everyone!

A Valentine's Day artwork made by Azure!

FAQ

When will the game get finished?

I don't have a definite time right now, but hopefully soon.

What kind of game is Lurking For Love? What content is in it?

Lurking For Love is a horror game in the style of a visual novel (similar to those "Choose Your Own Adventure" books). It's got stalking, murder, mystery, humor and some romance if you choose those paths. The game is solely focused on storytelling and horror, and although there is some suggestive themes between characters and dialogue, this is NOT an NSFW/porn game, and we'd prefer if people viewed it more akin to a horror film. If you enjoy horror films such as Halloween and/or Scream, then you might enjoy Lurking For Love.

How can I contact you?

As of right now, all forms of contacting me are disabled. The only username I'm using now is SinisterShrike. My previous old usernames are no longer in use. I ONLY have an itch.io and my own personal website (AKA here). I DO NOT have a Twitter, tumblr, Instagram, etc. If you see any of my usernames active on other social media platforms, that's not me. If any fake accounts try interacting with you, I would advise you on blocking them. If I do create another platform or return to one, I will announce it here on my site first.

WhAt aRe yOuR ViEwS oN-

Look, I'm an artist, not a politician. My views aren't important. My creations are meant to be enjoyed by anyone who are just here for a good time and entertaining stories. I'm a random stranger on the internet with his own personal opinions, which are no more or less important than yours. Insulting, witch-hunting and threatening people you disagree with is the least tolerant thing you could do and only encourages others to close themselves off from listening to what you have to say.

I don't like your sense of humor :(

It's not for everyone.