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Step into the spotlight and find out. Read on for a behind-the-scenes look at Red Carpet Diaries: Hollywood is all about what's new, what's shiny, and the latest drama. What's new in Book 2? This book is all about going big! You film on glamorous locations for your massive new blockbuster, make the rounds of the Hollywood gossip circuit, and you even have the chance to pick out a glamorous new home!

I swear, I want every single thing you get to wear to exist in my IRL closet. That said, just like in Hollywood, all that glitters isn't gold -- readers are going to see the dark side of fame, too.

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Will our rising star make any new friends in Book 2? Will we be seeing any familiar faces from Hollywood U? Our heroine will be making some new friends, some in very high places. And of course now that she's the "it" girl, there are people ready to tear her down, like her new costar. What was the brainstorm process like for Book 2? What's the inspiration behind Book 2?

We knew right away we wanted to step up the scale and take you to the next level, from an indie film darling to starring in a major summer blockbuster. So a lot of the brainstorming was just coming up with the most fun and exciting aspects of that, like jet-skiing with a bazooka and filming all over the world. Book 2 is about the thrills -- and risks -- of being on top. That made brainstorming SO much fun. It was a process of 'wait, what would be even more? But we also wanted to show another side of fame. It's not all red carpets and brilliant smiles.

Hollywood is a larger than life place, which can lead to larger than life problems. I don't want to spoil anything for people, but this book is like a roller coaster -- thrilling highs, and terrifying drops. The brainstorm process for RCD is super fun because Andrew and Jilly are always hilarious, so it's great to bounce ideas around together. There has been a lot going on in the Hollywood world recently, and it felt meaningful to touch upon those issues within our Choices universe, as well as see how you as a character can regain agency over your life, narrative, and creative endeavors.

Which Red Carpet Diaries character out of the main cast do you relate to the most? I'm probably most similar to Teja. I really respect her hustling attitude and would like to be more like her! Seth would be a great best friend though since you'd probably laugh all day. If you had to co-star in a movie with one of the RCD characters, who would it be? I would most likely choose to co-star with Victoria, who I think is a very interesting, multifaceted character.

I would probably leave the set completely emotionally exhausted, but I would learn a lot from her. An ocelot cameo would be magical, too. There are some seriously tough issues that we confront, and that I think need to be addressed more openly and more often. The world of RCD is over the top, but the issues our characters face are so universal. I'm really glad we get to bring more of those to the page this time around. Roll out the red carpet for the launch of Red Carpet Diaries: Book 2, out tomorrow! Our original High School Story game had its first day of school back in August of With the story rebooted in Choices, we've decided to close the book on this chapter of our Pixelberry story this summer.

High School Story will release its finale quest two weeks from now, on June 18th, alongside a final update in the following weeks. We'll be sad to say goodbye, but we hope you'll tune into this last quest with all your friends -- Autumn, Julian, Payton, Wes, Mia, and so many more classmates. It's been almost five years since High School Story first launched, and this feels like a graduation moment for all of us at Pixelberry who've worked on High School Story in the past and the present.

Over the years, we've poured our hearts into the stories and characters you've come to love. We've lived the highs and lows of trivia bowls, campus heists, haunted train rides, and school district elections right alongside you. The characters of High School Story will always stick with us, whether that's Koh and her epic fort, Ezra with his rock-and-roll career, Sakura and her next level gaming, or Mia in all her no-nonsense cheerleader glory.

We're so happy that many of our favorite characters have made the leap to Choices. At the end of the day, High School Story will always be Pixelberry's very first game. You can read more on our history with interactive fiction games here. We set out to create a game that would speak to the power of friendship, the importance of being true to yourself, and the value of education.

Along the way, we partnered with different non-profits and focused on current issues facing teens, such as cyberbullying, sexism in gaming, and body image. We're proud of what we've accomplished, and endlessly thankful that players like you made this game possible. For the last few months, we've been releasing a storyline that brings the stories of characters like Wes, Payton, and Autumn full circle. Thank you so much for playing this game that has been in our hearts for so long. Tune in next week for the second-to-last High School Story quest, and the week after that for its finale!

A wedding awaits you in Birchport, a town shrouded in fog and mystery! Will you be able to track down your missing best friend and reveal the secrets of this strange town? Find out in Veil of Secrets, the latest addition to Choices! Read on for an inside look at the making of Veil of Secrets:. Let's start with an introduction. What's Veil of Secrets about? And what genre does it fall into?

Veil of Secrets is a bit of a genre-bender, a romantic mystery. When your best friend Kate O'Malley disappears at her wedding, you set out to find the truth It's one of my favorite sub-genres of mystery, the 'corrupt small town' story, where an investigation into a single crime ends up revealing everyone's dark secrets and sinister pasts. I think of Veil as Cape Cod noir. Without giving away too much about the story, what was the brainstorm process like for Veil of Secrets? How do you come up with a mystery story, and everything that entails?

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Brainstorming a mystery is a bit like taking apart a nesting doll: There always seems to be another layer hidden under the one you're looking at, stories within stories within stories. As such, our brainstorming process was one of constant derailment as we leapt down the various rabbit holes of the characters' pasts and secret motivations.

Hopefully, all of this world and character building led to an intriguing story with some satisfying twists and turns! Brainstorming an elaborate mystery like this is really hard, because it requires juggling a bunch of intricate plot arcs, character motivations, and red herrings, all the while making sure the chapters are fun and exciting.

It's a lot of struggling and whiteboarding and back-and-forth, culminating in that great Eureka! We've done mystery stories before, but nothing quite like this. What are you most excited for readers to encounter in this book? Our last mystery, Most Wanted, was released to everyone in one big chunk. There was no time for wild fan theories about Tull's true motivation, people wondering what would become of Sam and Dave, or anything like that.

This time we'll have several blissful months of weekly releases to watch people theorize to their hearts' content!

In addition, I just have to say that this is a beautiful book. The cover, the backgrounds, and the characters are just gorgeous. Our art team really outdid themselves this time! I'm really excited for the "no WAY! I'm betting the readers will have some great reaction gifs ready. How about TV shows? I love longform mysteries like The Killing and True Detective the first season, at least! We may try something that tonally dark one day, but we're not quite there yet. Even though it's not a mystery, Revenge feels like it shares a tone and atmosphere with Veil of Secrets. I'm a sucker for Gillian Flynn books and I'm the perfect audience -- I usually don't even try to guess the twists, I just let them wash over me.

I also really loved Broadchurch, if we're talking TV. I think the pacing of that show was really masterful. Veil of Secrets is just the start of a number of new books launching in the next few months. Are there any Choices books you're personally looking forward to?

I'm working on something super top-secret now Choices' most ambitious book yet! What's in store for Choices readers? Flirt and scheme your way through London society, all while conquering the pianoforte. Master spells in the face of danger. And take your romance to new heights! Looking forward to that! If you haven't already, be sure to check out Veil of Secrets, out in Choices now!

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It's been a busy few weeks here at Pixelberry. As summer approaches, we have a number of new books coming down the pipeline, including Veil of Secrets! But first, since we recently updated the Pixelberry Terms of Service and Privacy Policy , we wanted to answer some common questions that have popped up. We updated our policies to make them clearer for players around the world, and to comply with new changes to European Union law specifically, the General Data Protection Regulation , which goes into effect May 25, You may have seen this referenced in other apps and social media platforms you use.

What does that mean for players? Can we still make fanart? We support the Pixelberry fan community, and that's something that has not changed, and will never change. We wouldn't be able to make the games we love without you, the player. Our studio continues to respect and support fan works, such as fanart, fanfiction, and creative interpretations of our game characters and stories -- as long as they're created for fun and not used for commercial purposes. In fact, you'd be surprised by how much fanart makes its way to Team Pixelberry!

We're in love with your heartfelt comments, funny gifs, and incredible fanart. For legal reasons, we don't read fanfiction on social media, but we're humbled that we've inspired so many talented writers with our games! In addition, please don't post spoilers for unreleased chapters -- be considerate of other fans! We know that just as our games come from our hearts, so does your enthusiasm. We look forward to continuing to have our stories shine through all we do together!

For clarity, our Terms of Service claims the right to use any content posted to Pixelberry's own official channels, which includes fan work sent directly to us or posted on our Facebook page. This allows us to re-post fanart like in our weekly Fan Fridays on Facebook! General device details such as device type and storage space are sent in along with bug reports.

This helps our Support Team members troubleshoot game issues for you. As before, we respect and support player privacy and personal rights. Enough about the Terms of Service! What about The Royal Romance? As you know, The Royal Romance is on a mid-book break. The team has exciting stuff planned for the second half of the book, and they're working around the clock to make that happen.

Red pandas may be involved. The Royal Romance will make its majestic return in June. Red Carpet Diaries will return in June as well! Book 2 of It Lives is slated to return in the fall. I've seen the work-in-progress art, and it's haunted me ever since We don't have a set date for Hero: Book 2, but it's in the works as well! Most Wanted will return, but currently continues to be on hiatus. As usual, more specifics about all of these books will be posted closer to their release dates. Back in our February update post , we mentioned that we're working to expand our library with a variety of genres.

It's been super tough keeping it all under wraps, but we're excited to share these stories with you in the upcoming months. You'll play romance that takes Choices to the next level, step back in time with historical fiction, discover out-of-this-world sci-fi, and find the magic in a new fantasy story. And of course, Veil of Secrets, our newest romantic mystery, is coming out in June! Keep an eye on our social media pages for the latest sneak peeks. So what are you looking forward to this summer? If you've got final exams coming up for you or anyone in your family, good luck!

And if you've got any questions or feedback, we want to hear from you. Message us on Facebook or within the Choices app -- our inbox is open. As always, thank you so much for playing Choices! Now that choices have been made, tears have been shed, and the dust has settled, it's time for a look back at the end of the Endless Summer trilogy.

Read on for the final writer interview NOTE: It's been almost a week since the finale, and I've cried out all my feelings. How do YOU feel now that it's over? To be honest, it hasn't completely sunk in yet. Having lived and breathed Endless Summer for almost a year now, I'm starting to feel just as marooned on La Huerta as the characters!

There's certainly a deep sense of relief. Endings can be nerve-wracking to write, especially on a tight deadline, so I'm very happy that it's done and players are enjoying the conclusion of our journey together through time, space, and the self. This was the first Choices book I got to write on and I immediately fell in love with the characters from books 1 and 2. It feels bittersweet to not be writing them anymore, but I'm proud of the send-off we gave them. I love all three endings for very different reasons This is a weird answer, but I actually think the Rourke ending.

On the surface, it seems bad and it was a lot of fun writing the Darkest Timeline but on playing it, I think there's actually a weird hopeful undercurrent, the promise of a new adventure. I really love those 'the battered heroes reunite against impossible odds, fighting together even if it means death' endings, and I think the Rourke ending actually kind of promises that. Brainstorms for Endless Summer kicked off during the summer of I remember the story changed a lot in the process.

Diego was called Ben, the title was different, and the trees were sentient Can you talk about how Endless Summer took shape? Whew, this series had a crazier backstory than its characters did. But after dozens of hours of me and Andrew whiteboarding in a tiny conference room, we came up with the Book 1 we have now. Yeah, Endless Summer went through a LOT of interesting iterations before we hit on the version that worked. There was a version where everyone on the island was your ex, and one where the island was actually the top of the sunken continent of Atlantis.

Even the first full outline was pretty different, a lot darker: Luckily, we figured out that we wanted something lighter, more heartfelt and adventurous, and I think we were all thrilled with the result. What was your favorite part of making Endless Summer a reality? From the start, Endless was conceived as an experimental series where we got to try new things, and the most fun I had was getting to go wild with new ideas. The relationship system, the collectibles, the cutscenes, that one chapter in book 1 where I got to design an escape room The hardest was definitely the overall plot, and finding a way to connect all our ideas and pieces into a frame that both made sense and was emotionally satisfying.

I'm honestly kind of amazed we pulled it off: Writing the handfasting chapter may have been my most challenging and transformative experience. It was essentially five weddings in one, which was quite an undertaking. By the end, I'd gone from being a low-key cynic who didn't care for flashy weddings to a full blown romantic with dreams of my own big day. I'm also proud to have worked on some of the puzzles, and Varyyn and Diego's evolving relationship, among other things.

I got to write a lot of deeply emotional scenes for book three, which I loved doing. What I'm proudest of was getting to write Quinn's Ember scene. As someone who also has an auto-immune disease, it meant the world to me to imbue a character like Quinn with all of the words I needed to hear at the beginning of my diagnosis. Seeing fans with chronic illnesses react to that scene is the current highlight of my writing career. Some story threads took multiple books to pay off, like who the missing wedding party ended up being. Were there any Easter eggs, details, or callbacks that you think readers may have missed?

Choices readers have sleuthed out many of the mysteries, and it's been a privilege to write for such an engaged audience. One clue I haven't seen mentioned occurs in Book 2 when Iris sings part of a traditional lullaby about giving her love "a baby with no crying. Players may have caught this already, but the three endings were meant to represent reliving the past, holding on to the present, and moving forward into the future. This is absolutely non-canon! Honestly, our fans are so sharp I think they caught almost everything. At heart, Endless Summer is a story about growing up -- about the summer where you graduate college and become an adult, and about the deep yearning to stay in the safety of sustained adolescence versus taking the plunge into the scary world of adulthood.

We didn't intend it initially, but Endless Summer wound up with the underlying theme of "Every summer has to end. I'm also sworn to secrecy, but look for an announcement later this year I'm working on a really fun new project that I think Endless Summer fans will really enjoy! I'm very busy on Bloodbound and loving it!

I've also got a couple new projects being outlined that I think players are going to like a lot Thank you so much for playing. This story wouldn't exist without the fans who adored it. Thank you for your conspiracy theories and your fanart and your heartwarming messages about how much this story and these characters mean to you.

I can't wait to show you all the new projects we're working on! Endless Summer was able to reach this point because of dedicated fans tuning in every week. Thanks to each of you for supporting this crazy adventure from day one. As with all Choices books, it takes a village to raise a series. That means writers, QA testers, artists, and everyone in between. Keep an eye out for updates on what these writers and the rest of the Choices team has planned next! Junior year is here!

Book 2 ended on a cliffhanger, but the series is back with The Junior. Who are you moving in with? And what's next for you at Hartfeld University? This week, the intrepid team behind The Junior took the time to answer a few questions about this new book:. I think this will be one of the most exciting books in the Freshman series so far. We've had so much fun writing it. College is about learning, and friendship, and so much more than your outfit.

Can you talk a bit about the outfits in The Junior? New book, new look! One of my favorite things about working on this series is getting the chance to impose my fashion whims on the world. I think players will love the new wardrobe! What will this next step look like?

Did I make her in my image, or did she influence who I am today? I relate most to James. I wish I could say that I'm edgy like Becca, but the truth is, I'm a big dork, a workaholic, and tragically nice. I also love horror movies and roller coasters like Kaitlyn, though! At the end of The Sophomore, almost everyone declares their major, which is a pretty major haha decision. How did you choose your major? Do you have any advice for college students struggling to decide? Choosing my major was pretty simple.

I loved reading and writing, so I chose classes that involved reading and writing. Choose a major that gives you work you enjoy doing, and will give you the skills and experience you need to pursue a job you enjoy doing. I had already been interested in writing, so in some ways majoring in English was a pretty unsurprising decision for me. But during my freshman year especially, I considered a lot of different possible majors. Your underclassmen years are a really good time to take classes in as wide a range of subjects as you can.

Ask older students for courses or professors they recommend. Take this time to experiment! Now that school's in, it's time to dive back into life at Hartfeld! Check out The Junior if you haven't already, and keep an eye out for more teasers for upcoming Choices books. As spring turns to summer, we've got more on the way! Night has fallen, and the vampires have arrived in New York City. Turn up the volume and check out the first two chapters of Bloodbound, the newest addition to the Choices library!

This time around, we're mixing things up at Inside Choices -- here to talk about Bloodbound is the brainstorm team behind the book:. Give me the lowdown on Bloodbound. Without giving too much away, can you talk about the brainstorm process for Bloodbound? What did that journey look like? The most fun part of the Bloodbound brainstorm was coming up with how our vampires worked. The brainstorm process for this book was one of the most fun ones I've ever been involved in, I think because we're already pretty good friends even outside of work.

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The only downside was that sometimes it got hard to stay on track and remember we have a book to brainstorm! As you can tell from our Bloodbound sneak peeks, there's quite a few major characters, all at the head of different vampire clans. What was the inspiration behind this? One of my favorite things about vampire stories is all the byzantine power struggles between these ancient families, with secret councils and rival factions and backstabbing and all that. It also lets us create all kinds of awesome supporting characters, like The Baron, a brutal vampire crime boss, and Priya, a fashion designer as hedonistic as she is dangerous.

Yeah, we wanted to take these supernaturally powerful characters and make them powerful in a whole new way, on a whole new level, which makes the stakes higher, and the villains that much scarier. Do you really think we'd give you a vampire book without giving you the chance to smooch up on some vampires? I think hope we did a good job in creating a vampire love interest for everyone!

I also hope that nobody gets too mad at us that you can't date certain characters because unfortunately I'm most excited for everyone to explore this world. These vampires have rules and a society and extensive histories that have shaped who they are. I especially can't wait for everyone to meet Gaius Augustine and learn more about the mysteries surrounding him.

These ended up being super fun. You get to see whole new facets of the characters and amazing historical outfits. Do you have any personal favorites when it comes to vampire movies, books, and tv shows? Or paranormal fantasy in general? I'm a huge sucker yay, vampire puns!

It's one of those books that gets new meaning every time I pick it up and obviously it shaped almost all vampire stories that we have today. I quite liked Carmilla the web series, not the classic novel , or at least the ten episodes I watched before I got too scared to continue. I like stories that explore the human side of vampirism.

After all, the first rule of monsters is that they embody human desires. I enjoy vampire fiction where action is a big focus. The Lost Boys, the Blade movies Oh, also "Stakes", the Adventure Time miniseries about Marceline. A human, because what good is it to achieve immortality if we must forfeit something essential of our humanity, of our soul? Also I like McDonald's breakfast too much to be nocturnal. I want to strike fear in the hearts of my enemies, and win at all arm-wrestling matches.

And that's it for Inside Choices! Be sure to check out Bloodbound, and let us know what you think! School is officially in! Book 3 starts up where Book 2 left off. There's more drama, romance, and of course, your choice of concert band, cheer squad, or sports. And don't forget prom! Before I give away any more about the next chapter in your high school adventures, let's talk to the writers:. If you saw our peek into the future at the end of Book 2, you know that Hearst High shut down, and some of their students have to transfer to Berry High!

Just wait until you see all the prom king and queen campaigning, fancy suits and dresses, and of course promposals! With everything that's going on, it sounds like we'll be meeting some new friends and foes! Can you tell us about that? Any favorite new characters? My favorite new character is Jade. To sum her up in three words: I personally adore Cameron. They add a new spark to band, and their spontaneous creative energy pushes against Aiden's careful style in a really fun way. Each time I write them, I think about how high school me would have been scared to ask them to hang out - because I'd be like, ahh, you're so cool!

On a less sappy note, the promposals have been so much fun to write. I just love… love! Each character is so fun and unique, but you want to make sure they have their time in the spotlight!

Developing relationships between the new and old characters is such a treat! The most challenging part for me has always been and will always be writing about sports. No matter how much research I do, Rachel S. I feel like my grades would soar if I studied with Maria. I also considered Luis and Nishan, but I get the feeling we might get sidetracked and end up showing each other nerdy videos on YouTube.

She's a great mix of studious and fun. We'd take frequent breaks, but still get a lot accomplished. And the snacks would be out of this world. Take a look at what questions you missed, and figure out why. Once you know that, you can figure out strategies that work for you. Oh, and make sure you know exactly how the test is scored and how much time you have on each section. Not that this has ever happened to me or anything Before you start studying, you have to get into the proper mindset: Then, visualize your results. Finally, crack open your book and create notecards. Those did the trick for me, especially for Spanish and French classes.

As for the actual exam, I always bring 5 pencils. Break all the pencils. I could've used these study tips in high school whoops. To everyone reading along: Did you play the first chapter of High School Story: What did you think? Can true love really be guaranteed? Find out with the Eros matchmaking service in the newest Choices book, Perfect Match! You'll meet your perfect match or maybe someone else! For a behind-the-scenes look with the writers, read on:. In this day and age, online dating apps are so common!

Getting set up with someone can be an unexpected adventure in and of itself. We wanted to take that idea — the adrenaline, the uncertainty, the rush of getting to know someone new — and explore it more in the context of a very tailored matchmaking service.

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What happens when you get what you want… or what you think you want? Max came up with the concept around spring of last year when The Royal Romance first launched. I had so much fun brainstorming with the team! I remember writing really frantically and messily across many whiteboards. We knew mainly that we wanted to create a personality quiz to find your perfect match. One of my favorite parts was coming up with the types of matches and comparing results with everyone in the office.

The story of this book takes a really interesting turn or turns? And it was a lot of fun plotting it out. There may or may not be a twist involved at some point, and let me just say, it's not what you expect In Choices, the team is working to expand the library to include different genres, storytelling styles, gameplay features, and more. What makes Perfect Match unique? The Perfect Match Quiz is different from anything we've done so far.

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Our team wrote a pool of questions, and we've randomized it so that every player sees a different set of questions. And the result you get will change the scenes that you see! If your perfect match is a Champion, you'll read different dialogue than if you're matched with a Pioneer You can also select your love interest's gender and appearance, as well as your own.

If you're looking for something more, your match can be narrowed down to those with special skills or hobbies, such as a musician. We hope that this makes the story feel like a personalized experience. Perfect Match is all about finding that, well, perfect match. Who can you date in this book? Well, besides your perfect match, who is the ideal date for you according to Science! Damien is the guy you've known for years. He's got a rough past, but he always has your back Then there's Sloane, the adorable nerdy girl you just met.

She's brilliant and can hack into anything, but doesn't know what to do with her hands when she talks. And of course, your Perfect Match has a unique perspective and voice that I love. Basically, it's up to you to decide who you want to build a life with. Or maybe you're just happier adopting a bunch of dogs! People are so different and complex. Now, a question for our readers: Who is your Perfect Match type in Choices?

The Royal Romance returns next week on Friday! After everything that's happened, there's still more ahead -- courtly intrigue, poodles galore, and your own Cordonian romance! What does The Royal Romance team have in store for you? Without spoiling anything, tell us what's next in The Royal Romance: Of course, there's romance Our main character has leveled up, but so have the obstacles in her way. I can't say much without spoiling things, but one of the most exciting aspects of Book 3 is getting to see more of Cordonia and the people who live there.

The Royal Romance always has a blend of serious elements like conspiracies and secrets, mixed with Maxwell's dance-offs and an unusual amount of talk about apples. Book 3 is no exception! Is a big, extravagant wedding in the cards? And seriously, is everyone okay?! Let's start with the big question that's obviously been haunting everyone since the cliffhanger: No corgis were harmed in the making of Book 2.

But what happened at the end of the book will have ramifications. Our intrepid group of friends has faced so much in the story already, but never anything like this. We'll be exploring a more serious side to life at court, but don't worry, there's still plenty of fun and romance! With a duchy to govern, will there be any geopolitical drama? Or will it mainly be fancy hats? After the Book 2 cliffhanger, it's clear Cordonia's got some enemies, and as a duchess of Cordonia, it'll be up to you to help the King find out what's going on.

Of course, being a duchess has many advantages, like being able to throw even bigger and better parties! I would pick the King. He's a bright spot in the Royal Romance universe. I can't imagine ever having a sad day with him by my side. Drake, all the way. I have weakness for aloof men who are softies at heart. It's hard to choose when so much of the focus of The Royal Romance is making each of the relationships feel like capital T "The" love story of the book. At the end of the day, though, Hana won me over with her unending faith in you. She's incredibly talented and infinitely supportive - what's not to like?

I think that with Hana by her side, the MC can do just about anything. With that said, no matter who you fell for in Book 2, you're in for an exciting journey.

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It's been such a pleasure writing for The Royal Romance, and I think the story's taken some unexpected turns that have surprised even us. We're so thrilled that people are having fun playing it, and we hope you enjoy what happens next! Thank you so much for taking a chance on this story! When we started writing it, we had no idea that so many people would fall as in love with it as we have!

Our readers are the reason that we get to keep writing and telling these stories that we care so much about, so thank you to every single person out there! It's kind of an indescribable feeling to see characters you care so much about resonate with people. So thank you all for being a part of the story, and I can't wait to see what you all think of The Royal Romance Book 3!

This book has been a blast to work on, so I hope you all have as much fun playing it as we've had writing it. Book 3 has plenty of twists, thrills, and of course romance in store. We'll see you all in Cordonia! Book 3 will also be launching on Wednesday. To make sure Bloodbound is the best story it can be, the book has been delayed, and will be launching around April. In the meantime, we've got some fun sneak peeks planned -- be on the lookout for that!

These last few weeks at Pixelberry HQ have been pretty exciting. The team released several finale chapters packed with romance, betrayal, and cliffhangers. It's been a real roller coaster ride to get to this point, and we've enjoyed following the Choices community reactions -- tweeted gifs, Tumblr fanart, Instagram comments, and lively Facebook discussions. After all that, what's next? The Choices team has quite a bit planned for the coming months. Books like The Sophomore will continue updating, as usual. Book 3 is currently on break, but will return in a few weeks.

Right now, the Endless Summer team is working around the clock to make the trilogy's finale book as epic and mind-blowing as possible. Check out the sneak peek for TRR above! Each of the book teams have awesome new characters and storylines planned. I already have a new fave character in High School Story! Both series will resume in March. In the meantime, be on the lookout for behind-the-scenes posts and sneak peeks!

Book 2 is also in the works, but we don't have a set release date for it yet. Most Wanted will return as well, but remains on hiatus for now. We'll post on social media when we have more news about these series. We've also got totally new books in the pipeline! Perfect Match will be coming out at the end of February, and Bloodbound around April. One of the things the team has been working on for Choices is more books that let you choose the main character's gender and a broader range of love interests. Perfect Match will include both of those as part of its storyline: Finding your true love through matchmaking, but with a mysterious twist.

Bloodbound will feature a heroine who must navigate the dark world of elite New York City vampires and uncover a vast and terrifying conspiracy. Love interests in Bloodbound will range from your adorably nerdy best friend to an ancient vampire queen as powerful as she is dangerous, and more. Along with continuing fan-favorite romance titles, we hope to expand our library to include more genres than ever before. We're exploring sci-fi, fantasy, historical fiction, horror, and many others.

What genres do you want to see in Choices? Our other big goal this year is to further improve the quality-of-life gameplay in Choices for all players. During the last few months, we've implemented new features such as book Pins and a chapter countdown timer. In addition, we've introduced trial runs for other new features, such as Chat Stories, Key subscriptions, and watching ads for Diamonds.

With new books on deck, we want to hear from you. What are you looking forward to? What do you want to see more of? Message us on Facebook or tweet us your thoughts! For game support, please contact us within the Choices game or contact us on our site -- these are the best ways for us to connect with you and help troubleshoot!

To those who have made it this far: We hope you're as excited for what's next in Choices as we are! Right on the heels of the new year happy , everyone! The team worked around the clock during the holidays to make this happen, and we're so happy that it's out in the world. What's in this new update?

Two new books -- Perfect Match and Bloodbound will be out in the upcoming months. It's been pretty tough keeping this under wraps. Eagle-eyed followers of Inside Choices may have noticed a hint or two buried in past posts. There's matchmaking, vampires, and so much more. I can't give anything away, but I can guarantee that thrilling plot twists, more customizable looks, and gorgeous art are coming your way! Keep an eye out for teasers for these new books Alongside Perfect Match and Bloodbound, your favorite ongoing books will continue to update every week.

As some hit their finales, be sure to follow our social media pages for news on follow-up books, behind-the-scenes, and sneak peeks! And for the Hero fans out there: Book 2 of Hero is in the works. We don't have a release date set in stone quite yet, but when we do, you'll find out right here on Inside Choices! Our friendly neighborhood superhero team at Pixelberry is working hard on making Hero the epic story it's meant to be.

It'll be worth the wait, promise. In the meantime, we hope you're looking forward to the next chapter in Choices! If you have comments, questions, or need game support, please reach out! Tap the Settings icon and message our Support Team within the game, or contact us here pixelberrystudios. These are the best ways for our team to answer your questions, troubleshoot issues, and take your feedback!

So, new year, new update, and new books! What are you most excited for? Who did you Define the Relationship with in Choices? Are you caught up on all the latest chapters? Behind-the-scenes shenanigans from The Royal Romance team! Now that Book 3 has wrapped up, let's take a look back on the series with the writing team: Out of the whole series, what was your favorite moment? Do you have anything you'd like to say to The Royal Romance fans? Will we meet anyone new in Book 2? See any familiar faces? And there may or may not be a very, very cute robot pet companion!

For more on Across the Void from the writing team, keep reading: Finally, what's your favorite work of science fiction? What's your favorite Jane Austen or Regency-era novel? For more on our newest Choices book, keep reading for our writer interview: Sounds like there's plenty of drama in store! Will there be romance?

Do you have a favorite America's Most Eligible contestant? Do you have any personal favorite reality TV shows? From Surviving High School For our fan-turned-Pixelberry-writers, how did you end up here at Pixelberry? What was it like going from being an HSS fan to a Pixelberry writer? A few more HSS Prime writers, past and present! What does High School Story mean to you? Rachel's fabulous High School Story campus! Do you have any final messages for High School Story players? Love, The Pixelberry Team. To say farewell, let's take a look back at the early days of High School Story: High School Story when it was still a work-in-progress!

Early sketch courtesy of Bob! The end result of the infamous outfit glitch - a key part of High School Story history! One of our many fanart-covered walls. For a closer look at how the story evolved, read on: What was it like creating High School Story, especially around launch?

High School Story brainstorms, back in At any given moment, writers could be found writing poll questions Do you have a favorite memory from your HSS writing days? What was your favorite quest that you wrote? How about a favorite quest that someone else wrote?

Braiding hair during lunch, and accidental plaid day spot the Hollywood U fanart wall! Do you have any final messages for HSS players? Thank you, for everything. Give a quick closing speech for this interview. Check out this early sketch of the Veil of Secrets cover from our art team! Read on for an inside look at the making of Veil of Secrets: Do you have any mystery books you love?

Got any book recs? Teens who are fantasy fans will relate to Amani as she comes to terms with her past, her magical abilities, and even her mortality. How much is too much? Is reading a violent story different from seeing it on TV, or in movies or video games? Did you read the first two books in the series? How does this one compare? Is it a satisfying ending to a series? Why are so many fantasy stories told over multiple books, especially trilogies? What are some of your favorite fantasy series?

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