Devil on Your Shoulder

Devil on Your Shoulder is a 300,000-word, text-based urban fantasy romance novel set in 1990s New York. You play a woman pursuing Broadway stardom and love, with hundreds of choices shaping the story. There are no graphics or sound effects.

Broadway and New York

You audition for a new production of Alice in Wonderland, choosing your performance style and trying to charm the producers into giving you a starring role. You can dance at a star-studded gala, sing at auditions, stroll through Central Park and explore the graffiti-filled subways. In the East Village, you meet poets, dreamers and eccentrics, and decide whether to help them resist gentrification or make way for the next millennium. You can also join a political campaign to bring a new era to New York City politics, and befriend your professional rival or try to bring her down.

Romance and a demon

You can pursue Cris, a daring, award-winning photojournalist; Ryan, a rising politician from a wealthy family; or Davin, a powerful demon you and your roommate accidentally summon. Davin can grant your wishes, from landing a starring role to saving a local bookstore, in exchange for part of your soul. As you grow closer, you can help him confront the past that haunts him and try to break free of the bond between you.

Choices and consequences

You decide whether to preserve your soul or spend it for rewards, and whether to rely on Davin's power or try to make it on your own. You can investigate arcane mysteries to learn about his powers or find a way to escape your connection to him.