Writer and narrative designer specializing in branching narratives and character-driven dialogue. My work focuses on player agency and interactive storytelling systems. I am the author of a speculative thriller currently being adapted into an interactive narrative prototype, combining my background in fiction with narrative design.…

Viktoriia Patinskas

Writer and narrative designer specializing in branching narratives and character-driven dialogue. My work focuses on player agency and interactive storytelling systems. I am the author of a speculative thriller currently being adapted into an interactive narrative prototype, combining my background in fiction with narrative design.…

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Writer and narrative designer specializing in branching narratives and character-driven dialogue. My work focuses on player agency and interactive storytelling systems.
I am the author of a speculative thriller currently being adapted into an interactive narrative prototype, combining my background in fiction with narrative design.

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Language

Russian
Fluent
Ukrainian
Advanced
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Narrative Designer & Game Writer at Freelance
November 1, 2025 - Present
Wrote and adapted branching narrative content for interactive fiction projects. Designed dialogue trees with player-driven choices and multiple narrative outcomes, developing character voices for consistency across branching paths.
Writer & Author
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Completed 'A Plan of Silence,' a 120,000-word speculative thriller, designed its story architecture focusing on parallel timelines and unreliable narration. Currently adapting the novel into a narrative-driven sci-fi dating sim.
Independent Writer & Narrative Researcher
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2022
Developed long-form fiction projects centered on narrative systems and character architecture, practicing iterative drafting and structural experimentation.
Freelance Writer & Copywriter
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Produced commissioned editorial content for publication.

Education

Journalism Studies at Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Education, Professional Services
    paper Railroad Council – Branching Narrative Scene

    Playable narrative design sample (5–10 minutes)

    This interactive scene demonstrates branching dialogue and player-driven investigation within a political council setting.

    The player takes the role of a ruler mediating a dispute between advisors over a railroad project. By asking questions, gathering information, and weighing competing interests, the player unlocks different decision paths and narrative outcomes.

    The prototype focuses on:

    • branching dialogue structure
    • investigation-based choices
    • conditional narrative reactions
    • character-driven conflict

    Built in Twine as a narrative design prototype.

    Playable version:
    https://www.twine.net/signin