Trauma Eater

The world has been scorched by WW3, and it's been years since Zissel Bramblethorne has been around people. Now, a beacon of hope glimmers on the horizon, or is it a beacon of toxicity? 

Put on your favorite vaporwave mix, and join Zissel as they navigate a world very much like our own, just a tad more furry and queer. Well, and in this world, your traumas manifest as horrifying demons that feed on opportune moments of vulnerability. Luckily, these monsters aren't the only things out there with an insatiable hunger... 

Enjoy this 13,000+ word linear visual novel, complete with a cute and unforgettable cast of characters! Girlthings, gal-men, ladlasses, and more abound!

Contains: adult encounters of a sexual nature, conversations about trauma, violence, and adult humor. The theme for the jam was psychosexual trauma. Sexual encounters are only described; no explicit imagery is present.

See the in-game credits for info about the free software and resources used to make this visual novel a reality. Made with OpenDyslexic font for an easier reading experience!

 Created for Toxic Yuri Jam 2 - 2026 in 6 weeks, minus 2 weeks for moving  

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS  Hey folks, while we were making this visual novel we thought, why don't more of these have discussion questions? So here we are! 

- What did you think about the concept of "trauma eaters"? How would/does it feel to live alongside people who see the monsters you think you're hiding? 

- What toxic behaviors do you still cling to? Do you think you can build a better world with those behaviors? Or, do you clutch out of a sense of familiarity and comfort? 

- All of the characters in this story are directly inspired by real individuals we've met, or are a composite of real people. Did you think of yourself or someone close to you while reading through?