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Another demo sneak peek! 🦇 Two vampires meeting in a dark alley at night. Wonder what they're up to... 👀 #burnthemidnightoil #visualnovel #indiegame #indiegames

Your hot colleague is bothering you again. Do you: a) kiss him 😘 b) stab him 🔪 c) both of the above ☝️ #visualnovel #indiegame #indiegames #burnthemidnightoil

(1/2) The Kickstarter campaign for #burnthemidnightoil has unfortunately been delayed to Q1 2026‼️ In the meantime, we're opening a Patreon! This decision will allow most of our team to go work on the full game while the rest wrap up the finishing details on the demo. #visualnovel #indiegame

You've seen Dante's flat, now it's Circe's turn! Over the years, Circe's collected various trinkets (and a couple of skeletons). As she doesn't require any sleep, she's unfortunately just got a sofa instead of a coffin ⚰️ #burnthemidnightoil #indiegames #visualnovel #indiegame

We're thrilled to reveal our first BG preview by @cameronfeltart.bsky.social! Dante's ready to leave at any moment, so he doesn't keep a lot of personal belongings in his flat. He's got the essentials, though! Like a bed... and a lamp... #burnthemidnightoil #visualnovel #indiegame #indiegames

Zeno's got a knack for winding up in trouble. Are you willing to get into some with him? 💥 #burnthemidnightoil #visualnovel #interactivefiction #amaregame #indiegame #indiegames

It doesn't take much to get Edgar flustered. Should we show him mercy or tease him even more? 😳 #burnthemidnightoil #visualnovel #indiegame #indiegames #interactivefiction

As a human, Raoul is eager to learn more about the supernatural world. Will curiosity kill the cat? 🐈‍⬛ #burnthemidnightoil #indiegame #interactivefiction #visualnovel #indiegames

Few have ever seen this crabby old vampire smile. Will you be the one to warm Abraxas' cold heart? 💜 #burnthemidnightoil #indiegame #interactivefiction #visualnovel #indiegames

As pretty as he may be, it is best to stay clear of Iridis. At least we can still enjoy his beauty from afar! ... Right? 🤔 #visualnovel #indiegames #burnthemidnightoil #indiegame

Here's another look at some of our favorite expressions, this time featuring our favorite bat! 🦇 Which one do you like best? 🖤 #burnthemidnightoil #visualnovel #indiegame #indiegames

Only a few more months until you'll get to meet this fiery hellhound in Burn the Midnight Oil's first demo! While you wait, enjoy a peek at a few of our favorite expressions ❤️‍🔥 #burnthemidnightoil #visualnovel #indiegame #indiegames

🔍 RELATIONSHIP CHART: Nocturne Life on the run isn't for the faint of heart. Nocturne puts on a charming front, but she doesn't seem to have anyone she genuinely trusts. Could Circe become her beacon of light? 🕯️ #visualnovel #burnthemidnightoil #indiegame #indiegames

🔍 RELATIONSHIP CHART: Raoul Raoul's trying his best to get along with his work partner Dante. When he gets the chance, he likes to hit up his favorite bar and vent his frustrations to his drinking buddy Edgar. 🍻 #visualnovel #indiegame #burnthemidnightoil

🔍 RELATIONSHIP CHART: Abraxas Abraxas values his privacy to the point where even his own squad know exceptionally little about him outside work. Though he insists relationships are a distraction he cannot afford, surely he still gets lonely sometimes…? #visualnovel #indiegame #burnthemidnightoil

Being a socially awkward workaholic has made it difficult for Edgar to make (and keep) friends. Nonetheless, his loyalty has gained him Circe’s trust… and perhaps something more? 🧡 #burnthemidnightoil #visualnovel #interactivefiction #indiegame #amaregame

🔍 RELATIONSHIP CHART: Iridis Anyone who's met Iridis usually tries their best to never run into him again. Whether Dante will regret meeting him or not depends entirely on Iridis' mood. #visualnovel #burnthemidnightoil #indiegame

🔍 RELATIONSHIP CHART: Zeno Zeno’s famous (or infamous, depends on who you ask) for staying one step ahead of those who wish to see him arrested. Despite his issues with supernatural police, he’s struck up an unexpected friendship with Dante… #burnthemidnightoil #visualnovel #amaregame #indiegame

🔍 RELATIONSHIP CHART: Circe Circe is one of two protagonists in Burn the Midnight Oil. Once the eternal companion of an ancient vampire, Circe is now a relentless flirt who avoids romantic attachments like the plague. Will someone convince her to give love another chance? 🖤 #burnthemidnightoil

🔍 RELATIONSHIP CHART: Dante Dante is one of two protagonists in Burn the Midnight Oil. A brash hellhound who’s packed and ready to leave the city at a moment’s notice. Unless… there might be someone who could convince him to stay? 👀 #visualnovel #indiegames #burnthemidnightoil

Thank you for the love you’ve shown #BurntheMidnightOil so far! 🎊 As we work on our first demo, you can expect plenty sneak peeks – side characters, relationship charts, and more. We hope you’ll stick with us as we work to bring this game to life!

Here’s a peek at the full body designs (and heights) of Burn the Midnight Oil’s main cast! Any thoughts? 👀 #burnthemidnightoil #visualnovel #indiegames

TRIVIA: DANTE 🔥 Don’t worry, Dante may run hot but he’s not flammable! #burnthemidnightoil #visualnovel #datingsim #interactivefiction

TRIVIA: CIRCE 🦇 Eternal life can get boring without hobbies! Fortunately, this vampire has plenty — some more bloody than others. 🩸 #burnthemidnightoil #visualnovel #otome #indiegame #indiegames

TRIVIA: IRIDIS 💎 Iridis is quite the mystery. He'd like to keep it that way. 🤐 #burnthemidnightoil #visualnovel #indiegame #indiegames #datingsim

TRIVIA: NOCTURNE 🔮 Nocturne claims to be an open book. If there's anything she won't tell you, she promises it's for your own good. Are you willing to believe her? 🤔 #burnthemidnightoil #visualnovel #indiegame #indiegames #datingsim

TRIVIA: ZENO ✨ Zeno loves experimenting in his lab. Accidents are a regular occurrence, but that's part of the fun! 💥 #burnthemidnightoil #visualnovel #indiegame #indiegames

TRIVIA: EDGAR 🕵️ Edgar has a terrible sweet tooth, so he's always baking something to sooth his cravings. Would you like to try one of Edgar's pastries? Or perhaps you'd prefer to take a bite of him? 🩸🧁 #burnthemidnightoil #visualnovel #datingsim #otome

TRIVIA: RAOUL 🚨 No matter how many dates his family set up for him, Raoul is never interested. Perhaps he's too busy watching a certain hellhound...? #visualnovel #indiegame #amare #burnthemidnightoil

TRIVIA: ABRAXAS 🩸 Abraxas may not be able to sleep anymore, but he'll occasionally allow himself to relax with a good novel and a glass of artificial blood. 🍷 #burnthemidnightoil #visualnovel #indiegame

In the coming nights, you will get to learn a little more about our romance options! 🌙 Who do you want to get to know better? ❤️‍🔥 #burnthemidnightoil #visualnovel #interactivefiction #romance

🔍 DEMO SNEAK PEEK: Character Selection Years ago, Dante unwillingly joined the Supernatural Crime Division. Now, only one last case stands in his way of freedom. Look closely at his file for hints on Dante's story! 🧩 #burnthemidnightoil #visualnovel #interactivefiction

🔍 DEMO SNEAK PEEK: Character Selection Circe's been a private investigator for two decades. She mostly deals with trivial jobs — catching cheaters, finding missing pets, and slaying vampires. 🗡️🩸 Take a close look for hints on Circe's story! 🧩 #visualnovel #indiegame #burnthemidnightoil

🔍 DEMO SNEAK PEEK: Character Selection Every time you start a new playthrough of Burn the Midnight Oil, you must choose which protagonist you'd like to play as. 🦇🔥

Resist (or embrace) the darkness in Burn the Midnight Oil, a supernatural neon-noir romance #visualnovel🦇❤️‍🔥 Coming to Kickstarter in the second half of 2025! Sign up to our pre-launch page to get notified when the campaign launches ⬇️

Meet Edgar, Circe's final romance option! 🕵️ A sleep-deprived detective with a bleeding heart. Despite his disdain for vampires, Edgar has been Circe's devoted sidekick (and primary target of never-ending teasing) for twenty years now. #visualnovel #otome #otomegame #burnthemidnightoil #indiegame

🔍 ROMANCE OPTION #6: THE DETECTIVE A private investigator with a personal vendetta against vampires. The Detective tries to navigate the world with integrity, but his time among supernaturals has skewed his sense of right and wrong. #visualnovel #indiegames #amaregame #burnthemidnightoil

Meet Iridis, Dante's final romance option! 💎 A mystical being of unknown origins. Anyone who meets Iridis is paralyzed by fear, but he doesn't seem to want any trouble. For now, at least. #visualnovel #indiegames #indiegame #burnthemidnightoil

🔍 ROMANCE OPTION #5: THE UNKNOWN An elusive being who roams the city at night. Where does he come from? And what does he want? #visualnovel #interactivefiction #indiegames #burnthemidnightoil

Meet Nocturne, Circe's second romance option! 🔮 A silver-tongued witch with dangerous ambitions and questionable morals. Whether she's friend or foe remains uncertain. #visualnovel #yuri #interactivefiction #burnthemidnightoil

🔍 ROMANCE OPTION #4: THE WITCH A dangerous witch determined to bury her past for good. Do not let her spellbinding smiles deceive you — mercy is a kindness she reserves for no one. #visualnovel #indiegames #yuri #burnthemidnightoil

Meet Zeno, Dante's second romance option! ✨ A self-taught wizard with a flair for theatrics. Zeno cares very little for laws and other pesky social rules. As far as he's concerned, life should ALWAYS be fun and fantastical. #visualnovel #burnthemidnightoil #indiegames

🔍 ROMANCE OPTION #3: THE WIZARD A "mad scientist" famous for producing most of North Haven's magical drugs. The local authorities have been trying (and failing) to catch him for years. #burnthemidnightoil #visualnovel #indiegames

Meet Abraxas, Circe's first romance option! 🩸 The uptight and brooding captain of North Haven's Supernatural Secrecy Force. Beneath the aloof facade Abraxas has clung to for the past two centuries, repressed desires fester. #visualnovel #burnthemidnightoil #indiegames #interactivefiction

🔍 ROMANCE OPTION #2: THE VAMPIRE A centuries-old vampire who refuses to taste blood. His shoulders hang heavy with guilt, burdened by desires he’s deemed forbidden. #visualnovel #indiegames #burnthemidnightoil

Meet Raoul, Dante’s first romance option! 🚓 One of the few humans in the Supernatural Crime Division, Raoul is Dante's cool and pragmatic police partner. Keeping Dante's temper in check is part of his job description, but the two butt heads every time they work together. #burnthemidnightoil

🔍 ROMANCE OPTION 1: THE OFFICER A stubborn human who joined the supernatural police to prove his worth. #burnthemidnightoil #visualnovel #indiegame

Meet Circe, our female protagonist! 🦇 A gothic beauty with a macabre sense of humor. As a private detective, Circe’s always hungry for a good mystery. However, she’s also hiding a fatal secret of her own… #burnthemidnightoil #visualnovel #indiegames

Meet Dante, our male protagonist! 🔥 Dante's a hot-headed cop who's unwillingly been working for the supernatural police. He's itching to leave North Haven first chance he gets, but there's one last case he must tackle first... #visualnovel #interactivefiction #indiegames