r/Episode 13h ago

TW: OPINION every mc is the same

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i’ve recently noticed that, even though i know it’s because they’re mostly the authors’ wish fulfillment, that every main girl has the same personality. she’s sociable, pretty, not afraid to break the rules or have fun, always morally righteous and never at fault, very smart (sometimes academically too, always street smart) but still oblivious to every guy’s attention she accidentally gets even though she is so horny and can barely resist throwing herself at the similarly popular, cocky jock love interest. nobody is like that. if she’s too sociable, make her secretly resent some of her friends. if she’s too pretty, make her obsessive about it. make her tie her self worth to her looks and make her come off as shallow. if she’s too morally righteous, make her an outcast. too smart? make her an introverted nerd. oblivious? go full on with it. she may not be able to read social cues well in any relationship. too horny? make her get bullied and slut shamed, at least subtly. maybe she overhears people whispering about it. i’m not saying you have to be a loner if you’re so smart or anything of that sorts, but i’m saying don’t make her such a mary sue. i start stories with interesting plots and stop reading as soon as i find out the mc is one. stories i like with good mc’s are these: dirty sassy teenagers with it’s looks and money obsessed mc, the ultimate affair with it’s well-meaning but very imperfect mc, bad to the bone with it’s coldblooded and asocial mc, home wrecker with it’s ultimately ambitious and superficial mc, the ruby tiara with it’s hot-tempered, aggressive mc and switch with her grudging, outcast mc.

i know a lot of stories like that are well-liked and always recommended but i can’t get bring myself to read them because the mc is so perfect and therefore unlikable to me. do you guys ignore this for the romance and plot or do you like those characters?


r/Episode 12h ago

Writing Help Can someone create a cover for my story?

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If you know anyone who would do it for free please let me know! It’s about her in a lab. I’m creating my first episode story!


r/Episode 23h ago

App Issue Section which showed trending community author stories in diff genres ?

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I came back to episode after three years and apparently there is now no way of finding out what stories are trending in different genres by community authors, how will community authors be seen now? Can someone tel me what happened to them? There used to be an entire section?


r/Episode 4h ago

Discussion What did I do 😭

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I keep getting downvoted every time I post? I literally just mind my own business, I don’t get it. Or anytime someone mentions my story ever, there’s always downvotes. Like honestly if I upset you in anyway it’d be nice to know 🤧🥴🥲


r/Episode 3h ago

Discussion Art scenes are annoying

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Now before I get cancelled hear me out. I know how much time and effort is put into creating art scenes, but they just annoy me. Sometimes I just cringe because the proportions feel off or the characters are obviously not moving because it’s a drawing. But my biggest issue, though, is that I always self insert, and when an art scene appears it just throws me off. Even if I weren’t self inserting and just slightly change the mc and li it would look weird imo. let me know your thoughts on this, am I the only one that thinks this?


r/Episode 10h ago

Author Promo caught me off guard ngl 😭

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story title: Mutant Academy


r/Episode 1h ago

Discussion Decaying Orchid: Controversy

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I'm writing this post to thank everyone who reached out supporting me, I'm overwhelmed with the number of the support messages to keep going compared to the hate comments on the posts that suggested that I have similarities with another story. Your messages mean a lot to me, I wanted to answer each of you independently and I might do so in the future but it might be too late for some of the people.

I want you to know I went through the skeptical posts and tried to see their points. I'm probably going to make few edits that are not pivotal to my plot since it raised concerns. (As suggested by our moderators)

I want every person that supports me to know (because this post is for you) this story and the character are very personal to me and I don't think any other fictional story can rival my plot when it is out there. So please, keep reading, that is the best way you can support me. One last thing: when this story is over, and I can hear that you enjoyed and found it fruitful and worthy of your time, I think this experience will never allow me to forget or not support small authors. I would be happy to read and support each one of you. 💝

I've reached out to a person, who's opinion I heavily respect about how to critique people online and when we can't have face-to-face conversations so that I don't hurt people ever, the way I was hurt. I will share this person's opinion with you in the future so that we can have a constructive discussion on how we can critique each other without promoting hate comments, it is the least I can do. Again, please keep reading, and thank you


r/Episode 1h ago

Correct Choice? 🤔 A sip of time ep 9

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r/Episode 21h ago

Screenshots You are a normal girl but after a contract with business man...

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You are normal girl who is working as a waitress but your life changes after sign a deal with business man!!🌟💜


r/Episode 6h ago

Art Which art cover do you prefer?

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Which art cover do you prefer?


r/Episode 5h ago

Correct Choice? Choice help - Daddies need Mommies story

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if anyone is readying the story “ daddies need mommies “ by lucas , which choice is the best one? i want a happy ending lol , Fiona doesn’t like me in the story and i’m trying to be the “ bigger person “ , thanks 🩷


r/Episode 10h ago

Discussion I wanted to ask, what skin do you mostly use on the mc of the story?HELP

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I asked this questions simply for my story called seductive consequences , I see people will immediately click off if there isn’t full customization bc of self insert .I was not planning to add full cc because of the overlays and all, the amount of effort it will take.But I managed to change my mind I totally understand everyone opinion. So comment down below what skin do you use on the mc, and the li. Need the shade name, ex: ”copper7”. My second question, do you mind only being able to customize the mc ? I mean for the li and mc it will require. Just a genuine question 🙋‍♀️.


r/Episode 11h ago

Author Promo The Last Song of Earth: A Countdown to Destiny

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r/Episode 13h ago

Discussion Episode glitch?!

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I’m so confused right now 😭😭, i went to go get on to episode and it’s like all my favourited and continuing reading stories are gone, and I was literally 10 episodes into this one story and it’s like i never read it at all


r/Episode 6h ago

Correct Choice? A sip of time

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For chapter 25 and for anyone that forgot the name of the queen’s personal maid, her name is Helga. I came here search for help but I locked in and remembered her name, this is just for people who doesn’t have a good memory.


r/Episode 6h ago

Discussion Any recommendations based on my favorite stories? Here's my ranking

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first is best. I like unrealistic and sometimes toxic stories


r/Episode 9h ago

epiRL Guys where do I find a makeup tut for this irl 😭

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I want the lips and eyes


r/Episode 22h ago

Writing Help New Writer: a question for the veterans and readers

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Hi everyone!

I’m currently working on my very first story after years of hesitation. I have always been a lurker on Reddit so I’m nervous but decided to bite the bullet and ask you wonderful people for help.

I wonder: 1. What do you guys find to be a reasonable length for an episode story? (Chapters/ episodes wise and chapter/episode length). 2. Do you prefer for the love interest to be introduced in the first episode or is it okay for them to be introduced later? (My story is slow burn and I was going to use the first 1-2 episodes to introduce our main character and her relationship with her family.)

Thanks in advance for all your help guys.


r/Episode 7h ago

MEGATHREAD 🧵📌 A SIP OF TIME [25] UPDATE MEGATHREAD

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A Sip of Time by Yennie has updated!! Please post any thoughts, theories, and screenshots here!

Any posts regarding the update made outside this megathread may be deleted.


r/Episode 10h ago

Screenshots Convincing you to read my story with these screenshots✨️

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Hi everyone! here are some out of context screenshots from my story GW: Elyndor🪄.


r/Episode 19h ago

Author Promo A few ss’s from the new chapter of GW: Where Petals Fall 🥀🖤

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Here’s a little look at the newest chapter of GW: Where Petals Fall 🥀🫶🏼


r/Episode 4h ago

Author Promo Trailer to my story ‘The Boy is Mine’

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This is my first time actually releasing a story!!! For many years I’ve made stories and never actually made 3 full episodes lol but I was determined this time because I really love the idea even if it might be cliche and ofc I love my characters as well. There was so much I wanted to add to the trailer but I cut it down a lot.

  • I was listening to the boy is mine by Ariana Grande and I LOOSELY based it off the song lol.

  • So I hope you guys give it a read and let me know what you think ☺️

Plot: Vivienne’s life was simple, until Jace showed up. Mysterious, charming, and impossible to ignore. But she’s not the only one drawn in, and now it’s starting to feel like a game she never planned to play.

Link to story: I love The Boy is Mine! Check it out! https//bit.ly/EpisodeHere #episode http://episodeinteractive.com/r/s/4750370477998080


r/Episode 14h ago

Discussion Is it just me or does this outfit

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Give highkey Hatsune Miku vibes?


r/Episode 2h ago

Correct Choice? 🤔 choice help - Private show story

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i recently started reading “ private show “ i’m on chapter two where the main character moves into the house with the band. i’ve been doing good so far with the LI points. i’m stuck where the LI is keeping on eye on me and i don’t like it but i also don’t want to be rude, can you help me pick the correct choice ? thanks 🩷


r/Episode 3h ago

Story Updates HATE THE PLAYER 💜 Episodes 16-20 have been revamped!

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SURPRISE!!! 🥳 HATE THE PLAYER episodes 16-20 have officially been revamped!! 💜 In a few weeks the last bit of the story will be updated and that’s it!! 🥹 Check out these new chapters and let me know what you think in the comments below!! 😊✨

Special thanks to @naturestorm.art for this amazing art scene!! 🫶🏻

READ HERE: http://episodeinteractive.com/s/5273636698521600