The end of "Tlaero"

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My heart is just like on a roller coaster when I discover the shockingly impressive Elsa-verse series after playing a few of other so-called "erotic visual novels" with less than desirable writings, and then I came to this patreon page only to find Tlaero gone, likely forever, for very a heartbreaking reason. It breaks my heart to know that I probably have no chance to read more of Tlaero's work again. I truly hope Tlaero have found something to take to with no less passion than writing erotic visual novels.

Wow ! Holly wow ! I'm really late at learning the news. Seems like i took for granted that Tlaero will be around forever producing such quality writing and contributing to shaping internet culture in a direction that felt right to me. Obviously i was wrong, nothing last forever and even good things have a end. But even then it keeps resonating i guess. Go on Mortze you can make us proud ! Anyway i'm glad Tlaero finally managed to chose between her two lifes. Cognitive dissonance can be a bitch on your well being. Good on her for taking a stance. I wont weep on her choice but rejoice knowing she chose in good conscience. Fare well Tlaero, and thanks for all you gave us.

You are a strong and brave person Tlaero... Best of luck to you and your spouse...

Hello Tlaero! First please excuse my bad English. These last days were really hard for you and then for your fans. I came on to erotic games a little bit before your first Keeley-Game and followed since then your games over the years. From the beginning i loved your games and they brought more fun and entertainment in my life than any other games i found in the net. Each game brought new elements and your writing develvoped into something wonderful. Your short stories were fantastic and if you ever write a book i'll be the first one to buy it. I have the deepest respect for your decision because i think it will be very hard for you to give up your passion (writing). Be proud off what you created and be assured your work will be remembered by some off us. I wish you the best for the new part off your life and hopefully we hear one day in the future from you again.

Sad to see you go, Tlaero, but you have made the right choice for you and your loved ones.

I immediately apologize for my English - I am not a native speaker. I have long been a fan of your work. And I want to say thank you very much for the moments of pleasure that gave me your stories. At the same time, I value honesty the most in people. The choice in favor of honesty in relation to a loved one is always the right choice. You shouldn't regret anything. Be happy!

Mortze, what I would like to hear from you and your new partner is what you want to do for the first two projects. Polls are nice and all. But what YOU want to do is more important. And, for these first couple of projects, do you plan to release the project as a completed game or in episodes. I will hang around and support you. But I am really interested to find out what interests you. Best of luck to you through what I know will be traumatic times. Keep your head up and focus just past the horizon.

Thank you for everything you've done and given us, Tlaero! You've always been the best erotic game writer and always did an amazing job, so I'm sure you'll also succeed at whatever else you do. We'll miss you dearly but good luck and farewell!

I’m sad that we’re going to be without your stories. I’m angry because you’ve been forced to make this decision. I really hope that you find peace from now on with your decision and I’m really grateful for all the places, characters and stories you gave to us.

It really feels like saying good bye to an old friend. You have such a distinct voice in your writing and I love the worlds you have created. I have played your games from day 1 and you have given me so much joy. Your voice in the gaming world will be missed. I am so saddened that you have felt the need to keep this side of you hidden from your partner and this has lead to your decision. I really don't know what to say. I hope this decision makes you happy. I will miss looking forward to new Tlaero games, but I am so grateful for the games you have brought us. The Elsa-verse truely is a masterpiece saga and I am glad the main storyline was finished.

GRACIAS. Thank you. I wish you all the best, you don't deserve anything less. You'll be missed but never forgotten. <br><br>Also... who I have to sent DF-Ep7 translation to? xD

A few years back i had to do a very similar thing. I had to give up an online "life" because it affected the relationship with my real friends and family. And if you feel like cheating, then it is. So youre right to make this cut, however painful. Thanks for everything you`ve given us, thanks for creating stories where sharing an intimate moment is right and using violence is wrong (the opposite is the accepted norm in computer games) and thanks for being honest. I will continue to support Mortze, because i know he deserves it. Farewell, and hell!o

R.I.P.

This truly is the end of an era. I honestly don't remember on which website I came across your games first years ago, if it was Playforce One or shark's. I do remember the game though, Coffee for Keisha, and it left me hungry for more. The erotic game 'niche' has expanded by leaps and bounds since then, but I'll always remember Tlaero along side Goblinboy and several others as pioneers in the genre. Wish you all the best for the future, and hopefully we still get to experiense Mortze's work for years to come.

This is a very sad day. I have been following you since a very long time (even before Patron and before Mortze came on board) and I always loved the quality, the aesthetic and exciting side of the stories that clearly were inspired by yourself. While of course I also love Mortze's art I feel that without you it wont be the same anymore :( . And while I understand the reason and motivation that drives your decision I still feel that it is somehow the wrong decision. Nevertheless it is your decision and i wish you all the best in the future (secretly however hoping that you will find your way back to your fans one day ;)

Sometimes we think we posses a secret, but as times goes on is the secret that posses us and we become slave to this secret, secretly hoping that someone will deliver us, no matter what consequences will be. I admire your decision and respect it ... however I think there's still something that won't let you free, because is not about things you have done (that can be confessed or not ... not relevant) and you will be sipping doing. Is about what you love and like and make you so passionate over this years, in a sentence: who you are. And this is a secret you are still keeping. No matter if someone will not like it, there's a part of you that you are hiding, and if someone loves you he has to accept this ... no matter things you have done, you do and will do, those stuff are just consequences

Good morning / good evening Mrs T. From my point of view the perfect solution will be stopping sneaking around and behind back of Your spouse, and start showing and letting him know, that You are writer, judging from Yours stories very good writer and scenarist. And that You are putting, and You are still ready to put in Your writing a lot of time, passion, and emotions. I suppose that people are looking for different things in Your stories. Sex and exotic elements are presented all round, so there is no reason to eliminate them from Your stories, only maybe You should consider to implement much more of Your erotic “dreams” and fantasies in Your real life. With Your imagination it is possible. Best regards

Don't think I can say anything more that hasn't already been said here. Thank you for the years of amazing stories and characters, and good luck wherever life takes you.

Thank you, folks. Your kind words and support mean a great deal to me. I've read and re-read all of your messages multiple times. I'm proud of my games, and especially proud of the positive effect they've had on people. I will never look back on the games themselves in disappointment. And I won't stop writing. There will be a LOT less sex in what I write, but making up stories isn't something I can really turn off. It's unlikely that you'll see whatever I write next, and even more unlikely that you'll know its me, but know that I'll still be doing it. I'll just be doing it as me, rather than as my alter ego. --Tlaero

Be happy and live your life full!

It really is a damn shame you're leaving, the games you made were some of the best in an industry that really needed your level of quality. I hope the future is in safe hands with Mortze, but I will always miss your touch. That said, its an understandable decision, and I don't envy you for having to make it. I hope you can be proud of your work, you should be. Good luck out there.

This is a sad day for me. I've been a fan of your work since the beginning, and I place you prominently on the “Mount Rushmore” of adult game creators right next to the one who got you started. Several have already said it in this thread, but I will reiterate it - you are the best writer in this genre. You gave us well-written erotic stories with compelling characters and many moments of illuminating beauty (mixed in with a few of obscuring darkness). I understand why you feel that you need to walk away from writing these games, and I hope that your decision brings you happiness. I will miss Elsa, Miranda, Chloe, Keeley, Christine, and (especially) Jessica. I am saddened that our time in their world is coming to an end, but I will always be grateful to you for sharing that world with us in the first place. I wish you a long and joyful life.

I am very happy for you and wish you all of te best. Be assured, you brought much joy to us and you will be sorely missed.

Damn... The end of an age. It was a pleasure to play your games Tlaero. Many of them made me laugh and cry in quick succession as I came to love both the characters and the story. I hope you continue to write in some capacity as your talent will be sorely missed not only in the world of erotic games but also in general literature. Good luck out there Tlaero!

I don't really know what to say but, once again, you prove to be a great human being. It's certainly inspirational. I obviously wasn't an easy decision but it really sounds like the right path for you. So, best of luck for all of your future endeavors. And good luck to Mortze as well. I will certainly miss the complementary between both your writing styles but he has already proven his talent with Pandora and i'm impatient to see all of his future creations. PS: Sorry for the poor english. That's not my natural language.

Dear Tlaero, Being sad about your decision, I wish to support it anyway. Good luck and be happy.

I am deeply saddened to hear this news, but I understand and support your decision, Tlaero. I wish you well in your future endeavors. You will be missed, but through the wonderful stories you have given us, you will never be forgotten.

Good luck in your future endeavors. No matter what else you do in life, you had a major impact on erotic games. I'm sure you already know you will be greatly missed.

😥 while this news makes me incredibly sad, I fully agree and support your decision. I had always found it odd that your spouse never knew and how hard that must be. To pour so much passion into something and not share it with the person you care about most. You know him best and if wouldn’t be ok with it then yes this is the right decision. I hope your able to find another avenue for your creative story telling. For you exploitation, and for all your dreams to come true. The world will be a little sadder without your stories but always remember that a large group of people enjoyed what you made for us. Thank you tlaero! Mortze. I can’t speak for the rest of Patreon’s. But I can say I am staying to support your work.

It takes a lot of courage to do what you're doing. Regardless of what anyone thinks you have to do what you feel is right. For what it's worth I think you're doing the right thing. Take care and good luck in your future endeavors.

Good luck and godspeed, ma'am. I have no doubt you'll create wondrous worlds in the realm of mainstream sci-fi. Who knows, we may run into each other at a sci-fi writers convention somewhere. Not that we'd actually know it, being anonymized as we are here, but still... just know that you have fans (like myself) that are more engrossed in the story than the sex. And unlike the vast majority of adult game writers, you've made the sex scenes part and parcel of the story rather than using a thin story as a vehicle for the sex scenes. You are an inspiration to game writers to come, and likely to some already here.

It is sad to see this dynamic duo split ways. Tlaero opened my eyes to this kind of games. And she set the bar high. When mortze joined in the bar was set even higher. And verry few have held a candle to these two. Tlaero. Thank you for all the great games and stories you have told, they will always hold a special place. I hope you find a way to express your creativity and passion in a way that fits you and your family better. Cuz familiy comes first. And you have my full support and respect for this. I hope you find peace and wish you the best of luck. You will be missed but never forgotten. <3

It's the end of an era. I will miss you Tlaero, you were a class act all the way and a pioneer in adult gaming. I don't think anyone in the world is as skilled as you at writing hot games that weren't sleazy. Thanks for all your insight and advice over the years. With great affection and admiration, iksanabot

Tlaero, I have enjoyed your stories, and hope you find another genre that inspires you as much as this one did. Best of luck with life, love, family and art... Mortze, I look forward to seeing what you will do next. I am not a month by month supporter, but happy to contribute further at a later date. - much respect D

Wow. I can only reiterate what others have already said: I'm shocked, saddened, thankful and, ultimately, happy that you've decided to do what will bring you peace. I feel like we should be watching a montage of Tora's Greatest Hits set to "Dust in the Wind." (Well, maybe Halestorm's "Here's to Us".) I'll truly miss this collaboration, but I'll treasure what it has produced. If I could have one wish, it would be for you to keep writing, Tlaero. Regardless of the content or whether or not I'll get to read it, it would do my heart good to know that you're still using your incredible talents for building worlds and populating them with complicated, intriguing, REAL characters. If this truly marks the passing into legend of the Elsa-verse, I thought this made a fitting epitaph: "The Dreamer awakes The shadow goes by The tale I have told you, That tale is a lie. But listen to me, Bright maiden, proud youth The tale is a lie; What it tells is the truth.”

Tlaero, you must do what makes you happy, what feeds you. I never found any game that speaks so truely as yours do. It should not be a decision of doing what you love and being with someone you love. I agree that it can be a burden doing something in secret and you should never do that to your spouse or cheat him in any way shape or form. However, no one should have to decide between doing what you love and being with someone you love. A relationship should be a partnership something that adds to your life, not something that subtracts, something that says ˜you can't do this or that". If I can give you one advice, is this: Don't stop doing what you love, instead, tell your spouse what you do and be open with him. This is probably the end of the hidden Tlaero, but maybe a new, clean and open identity can take its place. Please do not do something that will only add regret and pain to your relationship. In any case, thank you so much for all your stories. Their are the greatest erotic games I've ever played, they were humane, thoughtful, humorous and hot. Thank you so much for opening your soul to us and letting us poke around. No matter what you do, I hope that you are happy and with the fewest regrets possible.

I will say that I was long impressed by the synergy and originality that your partnership produced. In that regard you both have my compliments. But your decision is fully understandable, and the moral one to make. For myself, my own disappointment is more in that you took such an approach. Trust in a relationship is they key to its success, and it is never good to deceive by omission or deceit those we profess to love. Each person has to decide what works for them, and develop the type of equilibrium in relationships which are ethical for each spouse in harmony. So we can only wish you well.

Dearest people (Tlaero, Mortze and all other Patreons). We’re stunned by the news. This was the very first project we started to support on Patreon, and we did it because of all of the awesome immersive stories! Dear Tlearo, I'm not the one to start a deep philosophical discussion with, but know that there are... 'other points of view'? in other cultures, from where you are NOT cheating. Of course, the "behind my spouses back" thing is never ok. Maybe one could argue that a spouse that doesn’t support, or at least accept, everything you are, isn’t either... Anyhow, what I really want to say is: I respect your choice and hope it turns out for the best for you and your relation. Thank you so much for all that you have given us! And to my wife and me you’ll always stay one of our favorite story writers! Maybe we’ll see you back on Patreon one day... Writing all new stories together with your hubby? Take care, Love from Amsterdam T&S.

Respect. Nothing but. Best of the best wishes. And Thank You.

I'll just post something here, and not create a main post because of the gravity of Tlaero's post and the respect it deserves. I'll give it a few days to make sure every patron sees her words before posting something myself about it and about my feelings. Please, please, do support Tlaero. We may all be suffering somehow with her decision but I'm sure, deep in my hearth, that she's the one suffering the most. It's a very very hard decision to choose between 2 things you love. She devoted more than 10 years to making games, she does love each and every character she created, and she lived their pains and joys as lively as we all did, if not more. -- Mortze

Definitely did not see this coming. Thank you for everything and wish you the best!

Your spouse goes first. You have had to face a similar choice as one of the characters of your games, and you took the right one. You won. All respect.

Dear Tlaero! I am really shocked and heard broken to read your decision! I can understand and have to accept it. I wish the best for you and your spouse. I hope you won´t regret your decision as there seem something to be missing in your life which you express with your games. Maybe you should have taked more openly with him and even involed him in the making of the games. Maybe he would have been surprised you with his ideas and if he really loves you I am sure he would have accepted each side of you if you were more open to him! He may even be one of your supporters who is now moaning of your decision. He may have a hidden part of his life, too! But most important is that you find your happines! I wish you all luck and happines in this world and the next one! I will miss your stories!

Dear Tlaero, I've enjoyed so many of your stories so much. Thank you for all of them. Having said that, I can sympathize completely with your decision, and I think you've made the right choice. I have my own, private library of erotic short stories that I occasionally add to, as an outlet for a creative drive (which sometimes feels like a "need"). I've published a few on Literotica, but after a similar decision to yours, I've found that it's enough for me to be proud of what I've written. I don't need to share them to satisfy that part of me. I've read some of your non-erotic work. I hope you keep writing, and if you publish anything in the future (Literotica has a non-erotic section), I hope I'm lucky enough to stumble across it. Good luck in all that you do, and most especially in your family life. Sincerely, Ti'elby Mercedes

This makes me very sad. Ever since I played your early games as a teenager I was a big fan of your writing. In the last decade or so the genre of online erotic games has evolved quite substantially but in all this time your games stayed in the top tier. Although you often employed "fantasy" themes, the story lines, characters and relationships you created were immeasurable more believable and real then any other game I have played so far. In fact, your games are the only form of erotica my girlfriend enjoys just as much as I do. Thank you very much for making the internet a richer place. I hope you'll find a way follow your passion and talent for writing that is compatible with your offline life.

Why don't you just keep making normal games and not sex games?

Shit... That is definitely sad news. I've been following you guys for many years now and to see half of the Yin&Yang go away is gonna hurt... Of course your decision is entirely understandable and the only right one. Best of luck in your life, and thank you so much for all the amazing work you've done for us!

This was not easy to read. I understand your position, living double life must be extremely difficult. In the end, one must be true to themselve. You might be leaving us but we won't forget. You brought us great stories and wonderful adventures. And for that we are eternaly grateful. Keep us in your memories and do know that if you ever decide to return, we'll welcome you with open arms. Farewell and may Lady Fortune smile upon you every day.

What drew me in was the fantastic art by Mortze, but what made me stay was your brilliant writing. You've created amazing universes and characters. I was just as immersed in the non-adult scenes as I was in the adult scenes. I loved seeing how the story unfolded in the Elsa - universe and how everything was connected. As well as the Keeley - universe, both old and new. It is clear in the writing that you've enjoyed the whole character and universe creation process. Now I completely understand why your spouse would have a problem with you writing these sexual stories that you also share with strangers on the internet. But I don't think that you should give up on the whole writing process itself. If not on this patreon, maybe on Wattpad or something similar where you can write stories that you feel comfortable to write on a laptop while sitting on the couch next to your spouse. I wish you good luck and thank you from the bottom of my heart for the work that you've created and shared over the years. Until we run into each other on some random comment section or forum somewhere I bid you farewell and once again thank you.

Thank you for sharing this perspective with us. I think this is a very brave post. The secrecy that shrouds this profession is probably hurtful to many. I wish you all the best on the path you've chosen <3

Tlaero I am so torn to hear this because I genuinley love your games and the story behind these strong female centered stories you publish, but I completely understand your decision. I will not be pulling my support from this page, so Mortze you don't need to worry about losing a fan. I wish you both the best of luck, and Tlaero I hope you do eventually tell your partner what you have been up to because even though it is erotica, you wrotr stories which touched a lot of people that fulfilled them both emotionally and physically. Thank you for everything - Adam

I have been dreading this ever since you told us about your double life. I truly hope that you find a way to express yourself in stories that would not interfere with your private life. You have the gift of storytelling, with or without sex, the world would be a little empty without them. So It’s with a sad heart l say farewell. Tlaero I truly love your work!

Thank you for all the amazing stories you have blessed us with, and hope that you find peace in yourself <3. We'll miss you but "don't be sad it's over, be happy it happened"

As i wrote in a previous comment I thoroughly enjoyed your work since the first Christine game. I am deeply saddened by your decision You will be missed. As the Vulcans say "Live long and prosper."

I´m sad to know you are leaving, but understand your reasons, wish you all the best. Goodbye Tlaero.

Hey Tlaero. Of course I'm sad to see you go, and I completely understand why you're leaving. You gotta do what's right for you. But you're such a gifted storyteller, and you convey emotion and meaning in such a profound, proficient manner. I remember when I started playing your games, and for a few hours whenever I played them, I actually lived another life – you really defined what a visual “novel” could be for me. I fully support your decision to leave (though obviously the support of some rando on the internet means nothing), but I hope that in the years to come, you don’t look back upon the time you spent doing all of “this” as a burden upon your conscience, or some blight on your record. You made art and you touched lives and yeah I know I’m talking about sex games but they were amazing and they mattered. I hope you have a great life and that when you’ve had some time and space, you can think back on all the great things you’ve done. I hope you read this. Goodbye Tlaero.

Very sad to see you go, but I am glad you are doing what is best for you. Your stories were the most well written and thought out that I've had the pleasure to enjoy. You were able to create characters that felt real and had a complete depth to them that made them so enjoyable. Thank you for all of your hard work over these last years and wish you nothing but the best for whatever comes next for you. Who knows maybe some day you may return and you will welcomed back with open arms to a community that has loved you work.

Why would it destroy your husband? I mean, your stories are sexy but full of emotions, such as love. Why you writing these stories is such a bad thing? Why are you so sure he wouldn't understand?

Thank you for your honesty, Tlaero. I am sorry you feel that way, and I am very sad to see you go. The worlds and characters you wrote were special. They were good stories, with well written characters, and a developed world that I was truly looking forward to see more of. They were much more intelligently done that anything else I had seen out there. It is a shame we will not be able to see more of your vision for what those worlds look like, and to see what those characters will get up to next. I wish you well in whatever you do in the future.

Wishing you all the best, thanks for everything you've done!

It’s sad to see this but all the best to you :’( we will miss your work