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I am a

Kelsey Iffert

A dedicated Narrative Designer & Worldbuilder creating systems and stories that immerse players.

The Lore Keeper

My expertise is at the intersection of literary skill and game logic. My **Creative Writing Bachelor's** provides the toolkit for structuring **compelling narrative arcs** and ensuring resonant emotional payoffs in interactive spaces. I specialize in designing scalable dialogue systems and dense, internally consistent **world lore**.

With experience that spans over a decade, I bring a mature, production-focused mindset. I excel at translating core design vision into **functional script assets**, managing high-volume content, and ensuring every narrative element is precisely implemented in engines or tools like **Twine** and **Ink**. I prioritize player agency and collaborative development across disciplines.

The Designer's Toolkit

Dialogue Systems

Ink / Twine Logic

Pipeline Integration

Asset Delivery

Scriptwriting

Linear & Branching

Critical Analysis

Blogging & Theory

Chronicles & Quests

One Life, Last Chance (IF)

A Twine-based interactive fiction prototype showcasing **heavy choice and consequence** design. This piece focuses on immediate tension, character relationships, and resource management within a confined narrative space.

Twine/Snowman Choice & Consequence Prose Focus

Home Invasion (Horror IF)

A tension-focused interactive horror story built in Twine. This project demonstrates skill in crafting **branching narratives under duress** and managing player tension through timed choices and atmospheric prose.

Horror/Suspense Branching Logic Atmospheric Writing

Game Trailer: Old Man

A marketing and cinematic trailer created for the game "Old Man." This project demonstrates skill in **narrative pacing**, visual sequencing, and audio direction to sell a story's emotional stakes.

Video Production Cinematic Pacing Marketing Asset

The Sinking Isle (Short Prose Sample)

A standalone short story demonstrating high-quality prose, evocative description, and emotional tension. This serves as a strong **non-interactive writing sample** based on literary craft.

Short Story Literary Fiction Prose Mastery

The Digital Scroll: Zelda Edition (Blog Series)

A collection of critical articles and essays analyzing the narrative design, lore, and worldbuilding of **The Legend of Zelda** series. Showcases deep franchise knowledge and critical thinking.

Critical Essay Zelda Analysis Content Strategy

Ready to Start a Quest?

Let's collaborate on your next great saga. I'm available for new opportunities, consultations, or just a chat about the future of narrative design.