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NO WAY GURL I’ve been searching for someone who can adapt to different art styles, AND I FOUND YOU!! I NEED YOU—NO NO, MY PROJECT NEEDS YOU!!!! \(∗꒦ິ▽꒦ີ∗)/

I’m making my first visual novel! It’s a mysterious story with lots of psychological questions and deeper meanings, and the whole game has this dull, gloomy atmosphere. I’m looking for an artist who can help bring that kind of feeling to life!! ✺◟(∗❛ัᴗ❛ั∗)◞✺ 

BTW, I sent you a friend request on Discord! My profile picture is a silly girl smoking, so you’ll know it’s me (￣▽￣)ゞ

 Sure! wait ..NO CALL THO😭 I’d rather just chitchat on Discord if that’s okay.

Heyyyy (≧▽≦)!!!  I have the main story and the major events planned out, but I’m struggling with the smaller dialogues and scenes in between them!! I want to properly fill the gaps between the important events so the story doesn’t feel like it’s constantly jumping from one major moment to another, but I’m not really sure how to approach those smaller everyday interactions without making them feel like filler. sooo can you help me????? (｡•́︿•̀｡)

Hi! This is my first game ever, and honestly, everything is so messy right now and I have no idea where to start :(!! I’m using Ren’Py and making a visual novel, but I’m still very new to everything. I’d really appreciate any help or advice you could give me!

Heyyy!! Thank you so much for reaching out!

I just sent you a friend request so we can discuss everything in more detail. I'm excited to hear more about your experience and see how we can collaborate!

Hiiii everyone!! (´꒳`)♡

First of all, THANK YOUUU so much for clicking on my post!

I know this is  a little longer than most "Looking for an Artist" posts, but I promise there's a reason for that. If you stay until the end... thank you. It genuinely means a lot to me.

So... where did this whole project begin?（｡>‿‿<｡ ）

Believe it or not...

Because my internet stopped working-

Back in 2024, my Wi-Fi suddenly died, and I was unbelievably bored. I opened FlipaClip just to kill some time and randomly thought,

"Why don't I try making a little animation? It might be fun."

I had absolutely no plan.

No story.

No characters.

Nothing.

I simply started drawing whatever came to my mind...

And honestly?

The drawing & the animation was TERRIBLE... 🥀

It was probably one of the ugliest things I've ever created.

If I showed it to you today, you'd probably laugh. ;-;

But...

Something strange happened.

The idea behind that ugly drawing was so much bigger than the drawing itself.

For some reason, I couldn't stop thinking about it.

Every night before going to sleep, I'd continue the story inside my head just for fun. I wasn't trying to write a novel, and I definitely wasn't planning to make a game. I just loved imagining new characters, mysterious places, emotional scenes, and unexpected plot twists.

Days became weeks.

Weeks became months.

Without even realizing it, that silly little doodle slowly turned into an entire world!

Sometimes I'd stop and ask myself...

"...Wait... did I seriously come up with all of this?" (；・ω・)

Even I was surprised by how much the story had grown!

Then, in 2025, I finally made a decision.

Instead of keeping this world trapped inside my imagination...

Why not turn it into a real Visual Novel?

The funny part is...

Even before I knew what Visual Novels actually were, I always imagined this story with choices.

Whenever the main character had to make an important decision, my brain would automatically imagine different outcomes.

*"What if she lies?"*

*"What if she tells the truth?"*

*"What if the player could actually decide?"*

Back then, those choices only existed inside my head.

Now...

I finally have the chance to make them real.

And honestly...

That makes me happier than anything else. (๑•̀ㅂ•́)و✧

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✦ So... what is this game about?

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The game is called The Cursed Flowers.

It's a choice-driven Visual Novel built with Ren'Py, where every important decision slowly shapes relationships, future events, and sometimes even a character's fate.

At first...

Everything feels completely normal.

The player simply follows the life of an ordinary university student who's trying to survive another semester

Nothing feels unusual.

Nothing feels dangerous.

Just another ordinary life.

Or at least...

That's exactly what the game wants you to believe.

As the story slowly unfolds, tiny cracks begin appearing in that peaceful world.

Small mysteries.

Strange coincidences.

The more the player moves forward...

The more reality itself begins to feel wrong.

Hidden beneath everyday life lies a forgotten history..

People carrying mysterious powers...

And an ancient curse connected to flowers.

The flowers aren't just decorations.

They're one of the biggest mysteries in the entire story.

I won't spoil more! (•ˋ _ ˊ•)

I'd much rather let players discover that themselves.

The horror in this game isn't built around cheap jumpscares.

Instead, it's all about slowly building tension.

I want players to laugh with the characters...

Feel safe around them...

Care about them...

Become attached to them...

Because when everything finally begins falling apart...

Those moments hurt so much more.

The game combines Psychological Horror, Mystery, Dark Fantasy, and emotional storytelling into one experience.

Depending on the player's choices, the story can take very different directions. Some routes may slowly develop into a heartfelt romance, while others become far darker, more obsessive, and psychologically intense. Every relationship is shaped by the player's decisions, meaning the same character can feel completely different depending on the path you choose.

While romance is an important part of certain routes, it's never the main focus of the game. If a route naturally calls for more "m@ture romantic" moments, they'll be handled with <moderation> and only when they genuinely serve the story and character development—not simply for fan service.

I'm also trying my best to avoid NSFW content because I want the story, the characters, and the world itself to always stay at the center of the experience.

Right now, my only goal is to finish the first chapter.

It'll be much shorter or longer than the rest of the planned story -I'm not sure yet-  because I first want to know how players feel about the project.

If people enjoy it...

I'll continue building the rest of this world.

If they don't...

At least I'll know I gave this dream everything I had and I will complete the story in my head only. (╥╯﹏╰╥)  

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✦ About the Art

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I'm not looking for someone to copy another game's art style.

More than anything, I want The Cursed Flowers to have its own identity.

If I had to describe the feeling I'm looking for, I'd say I was inspired by games like OMORI and Dead Plate.

Not because I want this game to look like them...

But because they both have something I deeply admire.

The moment you look at a screenshot, you instantly recognize which game it belongs to.

That's exactly what I dream of creating.

I don't want players to say...

"This looks like OMORI."

Or...

"This looks like Dead Plate."

I want them to look at a single screenshot and immediately think...

"That's The Cursed Flowers."

I'm looking for an artist who wants to help create something original.

Something memorable.

Something with its own personality.

The style I'm imagining is roughly this:

• Digital artwork.

• Rough, sketchy linework.

• Slightly faded colors.

• A mysterious atmosphere.

• Expressive characters.

• Backgrounds filled with tiny details that quietly tell their own story.

I absolutely love small environmental details!

The kind of details that players might not even notice during their first playthrough...

But discover later and think...

"Wait...That was here from the beginning?"

Those little details make a world feel alive.

And that's exactly the kind of world I want us to build together!

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✦ Why am I looking for an artist?

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Well...

I've finally reached the point where I can actually start making this game.

The story already exists.

Most of the characters already exist.

The world already exists.

The lore already exists.

Most of the important choices are already planned.

I'm the one writing the script, programming the game in Ren'Py, planning the routes, designing the world, and building the lore.

So don't worry...

I'm not looking for someone to make the game for me.. 

I'm simply looking for someone who wants to help me bring this world to life!ヾ(＾-＾)ノ

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✦ The only thing I can't do...

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Drawing.

That's literally my biggest enemy. (╥﹏╥)

I've spent almost an entire YEAR trying to make this project by myself.

Sometimes I'd work on it every single day.

Sometimes I'd disappear for weeks because I'd lose all my motivation.

And almost every single time...

The reason was exactly the same.

I simply can't draw...!

No matter how hard I try...

The image in my head never looks the same once I put it on the screen.

That's why I'm here.

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✦ I don't only need an artist...but a real teammate!! 

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Sometimes I know exactly what's supposed to happen in a scene...

But I can't clearly imagine what that place should actually look like. ;-;

Should it be a forest?

A street?

An abandoned building?

A flower field?

Sometimes my imagination just... stops.

So I'd genuinely love someone who enjoys sharing ideas too about the backgrounds!!

Not because I want someone else to write my story...

But because two imaginations are always better than one.

If you ever have an idea that could make a scene even better...

Please tell me.

I'd honestly love that.

I don't want this project to feel like I'm giving you orders all the time.

I want it to feel like we're creating something together.

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✦ One more little request... (´꒳`)♡

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I'd also love if you could design a small Developer OC for me! (*´꒳`*)

A character that represents me as the creator of the game. :3

I'd also love a matching profile picture (PFP) in the same art style.

I think it would make the whole project feel much more personal!! 

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✦ Before you message me...

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I'd really appreciate it if you could show me some of your artwork first.

It can be:

• A portfolio.

• A DeviantArt page.

• An itch.io page.

• Twitter/X.

• Bluesky.

• Instagram.

• Literally anything! 

If you don't have any social media...

That's completely okay!

Just draw one random character with any random background in your own style.

if I rejected you, that doesn't mean I'm judging your drawing skills!!! 

I'm only trying to see whether your style fits the atmosphere I've been imagining for almost two years.

So please don't be nervous if I say it isn't the right fit..!

It doesn't mean your art isn't beautiful! 

It simply means I'm trying to protect the visual identity of this world.

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✦ One last thing... (；・ω・)

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English isn't my first language. ಥ_ಥ

Sometimes I'll probably say something weird.

Sometimes I'll use a translator.

Sometimes my grammar will randomly explode. (T_T)

So please don't mind that.

I promise I'm trying my best!

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✦ About payment...ehmmmm o(╥﹏╥)o 

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I want to be COMPLETELY honest from the very beginning.

I can't offer payment.

Not now...

And most likely not in the future either.

I'm still a student, and unfortunately I simply don't have the ability to pay anyone. 

This project is purely a passion project. 

If you're looking for paid work, I completely understand, and I genuinely wish you the best. (╥╯﹏╰╥) 

But if you're someone who simply enjoys creating games, wants to build a portfolio, gain experience, or just have fun creating something together...

I'd absolutely love to work with you. (❁´◡`❁)*✲ﾟ* 

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✦ One thing I should mention...

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This project MIGHT... fail-

I'm not saying that because I don't believe in it.

Actually...

I believe in this story more than anything I've ever created!! But I also want to stay realistic.

If players don't enjoy the first chapter...

There's a chance the project won't continue.(╯︵╰,)

That's exactly why I'm only focusing on the first chapter right now.

I don't want to spend YEARS creating hundreds of scenes before knowing if anyone even likes the game.

If people enjoy it...

I'll happily continue building this world!! ᕕ( ᐛ )ᕗ

If they don't...

I'll still be proud that I finally gave this dream a chance..:(

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✦ OK OK FINAL WORDS FR!! (∩´﹏`∩)

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I honestly don't know if anyone will even finish reading this post.

If you did...

Thank you.

Really.

THANK YOUUUU!!!!!!! (´༎ຶ ͜ʖ ༎ຶ `)♡

You probably don't realize how much it means to me!! 

This project has been living inside my head since 2024.. 

It started because my internet stopped working...

A random afternoon...

A random drawing...

On FlipaClip...

That honestly looked awful-

Yet somehow...

That ugly little drawing became the beginning of a world that I've continued building for almost two years!!! 

I've laughed while writing it.

I've cried while writing it.

I've completely rewritten scenes dozens of times because they didn't feel "right."

I've even stayed awake at night just because a new idea suddenly appeared in my head.

Sometimes I almost gave up.

Sometimes I actually did...! 

But every single time...

I'd somehow come back again.

The only thing that kept stopping me...

Was drawing.

That's why I'm here today.

I'm hoping to find someone who doesn't just want to draw...

But someone who genuinely wants to build something together.. ! 

Maybe this project will fail.

Maybe it'll become something people remember years from now.! 

Nobody knows..!

But I'd rather try and fail... :D

Than spend the rest of my life wondering...

"What if I had actually made it?"

If you've read everything until this point...

THANK YOU.. for giving my little dream a chance. :")

And if you think you'd enjoy becoming part of this journey...

I'd be incredibly happy to have you beside me. <3

Let's create something unforgettable together...!!!

See you soon.

— The future creator of The Cursed Flowers. ♡