I am a degree-holding, goal-oriented narrative designer and screenwriter with 5 years of experience across games, film, TV, and theatre. My aim as a storyteller is to tell narratives that inspire people and make their day a little bit better—games have done that for me, so I would like to give a little back. In recent years, I have spent a lot of time in the games space. Directly interacting as a writer with the player is something I love and something that I think theatre has the ability to do. Theatre and games are more similar than a lot of people think, especially with musicals and game music.

Holly Mahal

I am a degree-holding, goal-oriented narrative designer and screenwriter with 5 years of experience across games, film, TV, and theatre. My aim as a storyteller is to tell narratives that inspire people and make their day a little bit better—games have done that for me, so I would like to give a little back. In recent years, I have spent a lot of time in the games space. Directly interacting as a writer with the player is something I love and something that I think theatre has the ability to do. Theatre and games are more similar than a lot of people think, especially with musicals and game music.

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I am a degree-holding, goal-oriented narrative designer and screenwriter with 5 years of experience across games, film, TV, and theatre. My aim as a storyteller is to tell narratives that inspire people and make their day a little bit better—games have done that for me, so I would like to give a little back.

In recent years, I have spent a lot of time in the games space. Directly interacting as a writer with the player is something I love and something that I think theatre has the ability to do. Theatre and games are more similar than a lot of people think, especially with musicals and game music.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

RPG Designer at Aphelops – Norse Horror Indie Game (Project Frostbite)
December 29, 2022 - December 29, 2022
Designed RPG systems and narrative content for the project, contributing to world-building, character progression, and lore integration.
Lead Writer & RPG Designer at Aphelops – Norse Horror Indie Game (Project Frostbite)
January 9, 2024 - January 9, 2024
Led writing and narrative design for the RPG, coordinating with design and art teams to ensure cohesive storytelling and gameplay alignment.
Studio Founder & Lead Game Designer at Mellow Mole Games – Port Paradise (Pixel RPG)
July 10, 2023 - November 21, 2025
Founded studio and led game design for Port Paradise, overseeing concept, systems, and narrative integration.
Lead Narrative Designer & Lead Writer at Lost Wanderer Games – Rhythm Game (Dance Dance Ninja Cowboy)
May 7, 2024 - May 7, 2024
Directed narrative design and writing for rhythm game, collaborating with composers and designers to implement narrative flows and on-screen storytelling.
Producer at PC Gamer – PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted 2024
November 12, 2024 - November 12, 2024
Produced coverage and show elements for PC Gaming Show; coordinated with internal teams, partners, and talent to deliver event segments.
Narrative Designer at Fireshine Games – Tales of Seikyu
November 25, 2024 - Present
Narrative Designer responsible for translating the game director’s vision into a playable branching narrative using proprietary tools; led development of high-concept narrative elements (quests, characters, scripts, settings) that align with gameplay and genre across multiple iterations.
Lead Writer & RPG Designer at Aphelops – Norse Horror Indie Game (Project Frostbite)
December 29, 2022 - January 9, 2024
Lead writer and RPG designer responsible for narrative direction and scripts across iterations of the IP; managed writer's room, maintained tone and style.
Studio Founder & Lead Game Designer at Mellow Mole Games – Pixel RPG (Port Paradise)
July 10, 2023 - Present
Studio founder and lead game designer for Pixel RPG Port Paradise; overseeing creative direction, worldbuilding and narrative integration.

Education

BA Film at Falmouth University
January 11, 2030 - November 21, 2025
BA Film at Falmouth University
January 11, 2030 - December 18, 2025

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education