Until Dawn. It's a horror - themed game with a great story. You control a group of teenagers in a mountain lodge, and as the night progresses, they are hunted by a mysterious killer. The decisions you make for each character can lead to different characters surviving or dying, and there are lots of jump scares and a really immersive atmosphere.
Detroit: Become Human. This game offers a really engaging story where you play as androids in a near - future Detroit. Your choices as the player significantly impact the story's outcome, and it explores themes like what it means to be human. There are multiple branching storylines which keep the replayability high.
There's 'The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince'. It has a charming fairy - tale like story. The relationship between the two main characters is really interesting. 'A Plague Tale: Innocence' also has a strong narrative that could be related to visual novels. It has a dark and gritty story set in a plague - ridden world. And 'Ori and the Blind Forest' with its wordless storytelling but still manages to convey a deep and emotional story.
Detroit: Become Human is quite popular. It's an interactive drama where your choices shape the story. You play as multiple characters, each with their own story arcs in a world where androids are becoming self - aware. It offers a unique storytelling experience with different endings depending on your decisions.
Divinity: Original Sin 2 has a long main story. The game is full of dialogue, exploration, and decision - making. The main quest line is complex and can take a while to complete as you navigate through different areas, solve puzzles, and interact with a diverse range of characters.
The anime 'Run with the Wind' features an underdog story. Kakeru, who has a troubled past, joins a university's running team. The team itself isn't made up of star athletes. They face many difficulties and stronger rival teams. But they train hard and support each other. Kakeru, in particular, has to overcome his inner demons as well as physical challenges. They strive to compete in the Hakone Ekiden, which is a huge goal for them as underdogs.
'Blood +' features a story where the main character, Saya, is a powerful vampire hunter. But she also has a connection to a vampire named Diva. The relationship between them is complex and filled with both love and hate, as Saya has to come to terms with her own identity and her relationship with Diva throughout the series.
'Les Liaisons Dangereuses' by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos is an epistolary novel. It's a complex web of letters between various characters, mainly the Marquise de Merteuil and the Vicomte de Valmont. Through these letters, a story of seduction, betrayal, and the corruption of the French aristocracy unfolds. It's a very dark and cynical view of society at that time.
Quotev can be a good app for fanfiction. It has a section dedicated to fan - created stories. There are also some smaller, more niche apps like Inkitt which may have some interesting fanfiction content. Dreame is another app that sometimes has fan - related stories.
Ghostwriter is an app that is less well - known but great for listing a story. It has a distraction - free writing environment which is perfect for focusing on your story. You can easily format your text and save your story drafts within the app.
Well, 'Sakura - sama Wants to be Remembered' is a nice one. It has a simple yet charming love story. The main characters' relationship develops gradually and it has a very sweet atmosphere throughout. It may not be as popular as some of the big names, but it's definitely worth watching for a good anime love story.
There's 'Haunted Places Podcast'. It focuses specifically on locations that are rumored to be haunted. They visit these places, interview locals, and share any strange occurrences that have been reported over the years.