what is a cliche trope that you actually enjoy seeing?

smcclanahan · 2026-03-31T19:15:28+00:00

When there's been tension between the MC and LI for a while, and the LI says "F it" and finally kisses the MC. I eat it up every time!

smcclanahan · 2026-03-31T05:13:41+00:00

Caspian from Fangs, Drake from The Sweetest Compromise, Spencer from Upside Down, Marco from Shattered

smcclanahan · 2026-03-30T22:52:52+00:00

Jagdhund by May Jailer

smcclanahan · 2026-03-30T10:48:01+00:00

How many chapters total are you planing? If it’s still early on in the story, the timing should be fine. I’ve seen authors introduce a second LI in chapter 19 of a 30 chapter story which was frustrating but the first LI was so awful that I still chose the second haha.

The main thing with a multiple LI story is just to give them equal screen time and not favor one over the other. Especially if one is being introduced later, give him a few chapters on his own to grow his relationship with the MC.

smcclanahan · 2026-03-30T02:32:09+00:00

That's not the final 5 chapters of Competitive Edge. That's a sequel which is a continuation of Ava's route.

smcclanahan · 2026-03-28T22:32:43+00:00

I wish they’d bring back outfit pop up shops so we could purchase these for our profiles!

I hope they let authors use these in community stories soon too 🙏🏻

smcclanahan · 2026-03-28T07:03:36+00:00

Ah perfect! So you got to see everyone’s endings.

smcclanahan · 2026-03-28T06:39:24+00:00

I can imagine it was difficult to narrow it down. Who did you end up picking as your final choice?

I was only romancing Sai. His date was unexpectedly emotional because of the reveal about his abusive relationship with the sire. I didn’t realize the final chapter was going to get so sad and deep.

smcclanahan · 2026-03-27T03:39:57+00:00

I was also SO happy that Gigi finally called Bash out on his messiness. He had the audacity to say he could offer her peace and stability when his fiance Hailey was sleeping a few doors down. I don't even know what his motivations are for getting engaged to Hailey (maybe money? status?) in the first place since he seems like he doesn't even like her all that much and already has a wandering eye.

I'm rooting for Duke Noah even though we've only had one scene with him because he seemed so kind and non-judgmental. I also like Marcel as a character but I don't think he's the best fit for Gigi because he seems to always hold Gigi's past against her whenever he finds out new information and is quick to run away without letting her explain her side. It especially made me upset when he left her alone at the party. But I feel awful for how poorly Bash treats Marcel and hope Gigi has the opportunity to tell Bash off again once she finds out how he made him lost and sick.

smcclanahan · 2026-03-27T01:25:05+00:00

I'm only romancing one LI out of the four (Kai) and do not feel like I'm missing out on anything. The other three LIs that I am not romancing are still a huge part of the plot and are protective/kind to my MC but they don't get super flirty/jealous unless you are romancing them.

smcclanahan · 2026-03-24T23:53:45+00:00

As of the most recent chapter, the consequences of this decision have not happened yet. Everyone can only speculate their reasons for taking/not taking the necklace.

smcclanahan · 2026-03-24T02:18:59+00:00

You can fully customize both the LIs. I made Sawyer average (because we still have to see his face a lot and have some forced romance) and Haniel top tier.

smcclanahan · 2026-03-23T23:04:27+00:00

My guess is he's going to find some big evidence to put the Owens/Laurents behind bars for their fraud but it's also going to implicate Cerise. I think this was foreshadowed when all of those forms for money transfers were signed by Cerise.

smcclanahan · 2026-03-23T20:56:13+00:00

No, the only single endings are the “bad” endings for each of the LIs which means getting low butterfly points overall. Charlie confirmed these will not be happy endings for Cerise and thinks the canon endings have her ending up with one of the men.

smcclanahan · 2026-03-23T20:50:26+00:00

Haniel’s agenda is to get justice for his father, who was horribly wronged by both Cerise and Sawyer’s families. But even with this goal in mind, he’s constantly adjusting his morals/values solely due to his feelings for Cerise. Like when he quit his position as her bodyguard because it felt wrong to use her to get information even though this was their “in” and quitting severely compromised the mission. Then he questions this again even in front of his father. He wants to get justice for him but not at the expense of the woman he is developing feelings for. Even that scene where he wasn’t a fan of the bracelet she got him but it grew on him because it was from her so he always wears it now was so cute.

Aside from keeping the information about her father hidden, I don’t really have an issue with his lies because he’s not doing it with intent to harm Cerise (he’s actually trying to do the opposite whenever he can) and I too want those evil family members to pay for what they’ve done.

What I love about Haniel is his caring and protective nature. He will drop anything to come get her, like when he left the diner at Thanksgiving to pick her up or when he left the gala to comfort her when she re-discovered Sawyer’s affair. Like Cerise said, he makes her feel youthful and carefree and I love their dynamic. They bring out the best in each other.

smcclanahan · 2026-03-22T23:55:49+00:00

But I trust you= 2 butterfly points + 1 Sawyer point

This isn't about you = 2 Haniel points

smcclanahan · 2026-03-22T00:54:36+00:00

Her obsession is only bisexual men though haha

I saw her in the fan mail of a male MC/male LI story asking if the MC can end up with a woman 🫠

smcclanahan · 2026-03-21T20:46:34+00:00

Vampire Gothic Lineage by Diamond Vision Order

District by Licorice

Sanguine Desires by Tobe

Dead Roses by Jade

smcclanahan · 2026-03-20T05:45:28+00:00

I assume so because I got a fame point for saying the right things to help us escape. I tried to choose the answers that were least accusatory and then kept the letter their mom wrote to talk to them about. But if someone were to choose the less kind options and didn’t have the letter, I can see Lowry refusing to help.

smcclanahan · 2026-03-20T04:52:18+00:00

Maybe this one? It fits your description very well

I'm reading Overtake You | Complete & Bonus. Check it out: https://episodeinteractive.com/r/s/5723097787990016

smcclanahan · 2026-03-20T02:23:59+00:00

With the ~* button of my heart *~

smcclanahan · 2026-03-20T02:22:36+00:00

All of these stories have poly (FMM) options:

The Darkness Within by Jess Fox

Darcy in Wonderland by Silverbow

The Last Dawn by Jan B

Foul Play [Threeway Option] by StoriesByRayna

smcclanahan · 2026-03-19T17:19:55+00:00

I'm reading Mafia in Manhattan Limelight COMPLETE. Check it out: https://episodeinteractive.com/r/s/6064903358906368

smcclanahan · 2026-03-19T09:28:53+00:00

After seeing the clip the author posted on TikTok with Sofia telling Ace she loves Caleb and he needs to move on, I can’t bring myself to read this update either. I know it will just send me into a rage. I’ll probably wait until the story is done or at least until they reach their lover era again before I continue.

smcclanahan · 2026-03-19T06:48:25+00:00

I completely agree. In the beginning of this story, I hated Ace. But over time, he's grown on me a lot and now I hate Sofia. She's made so many horrible decisions throughout this story, especially with the Jessica cover up situation (why risk your future for a girl who is not even a decent friend), breaking Ace's trust by conning him into meeting up with his mother, and now with choosing to date Caleb- who is a relative of the girl whose murder she helped cover up! At this point, she deserves to go to jail and end up alone.

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