Your game is Brillant Aaryn. I am not usually into slow burn VN's but this one caught my attention. I hooked me so hard that I finished it in about 2 days.
The story is absolutely brillant and very engaging. As a writer myself I am pretty critical of what I am reading be it my work or others, but I was pleasantly surprised how well put together it was. In most VN's that I have read they are not as well thought out and rushed but this is a gem to be treasured.
I wish you well in your endevor and waiting for the next update.
On a side note. I cried when during the fire scenes and after as it felt real as it was happened right then. Though the bond between Zack and Braden is a powerful thing. Oh and Ashley's Character is amazing