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Sparkling Horizon Studios @sparkling-horizon-studios.itch.io · 05/04/2026

Happy Easter! 🦋✨ Did you think we forgot about our #ToTheWayside update? Of course we haven't! 😁 Life gets in the way, but our projects are still in the works. Thank you all for your patience! While you wait, why not join Imani in taking a break with this piece by @cilliayori.bsky.social? 💐

Imani is holding bunny-shaped dandelions. More surround her, their seeds scattering as butterflies flutter by. Spring is in the air!

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Sparkling Horizon Studios @sparkling-horizon-studios.itch.io · 14/02/2026

Happy Valentine's Day! 🌹 Our next protagonist, much like today's holiday, is filled to the brim with love and desire... and it may just be the end of him. 💘 Between beauty and the beast is the rose. In #BeautysPlaything, that rose's name is Gabriel. #gamedev #vndev

Gabriel, Beauty's Plaything's protagonist, holds a rose up to his face. His eyes are closed and his head is adorned in a crown of flowers. This depiction of him was created by the artist Eekii.

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Sparkling Horizon Studios @sparkling-horizon-studios.itch.io · 02/01/2026

2026 is here! Are you ready for the new year? 😳 Our resolution this time is short and sweet: we have a new release schedule and we're sticking to it! Expect to meet Gabriel and reunite with Elm in the coming months, but for now, blue_midnight03 shares this glimpse of our mascot's latest design! ✨

Fists bunched up and an expression of awe on their face, Sparky looks to the fireworks with stars in their eyes. Their headband reads "Happy New Years," which indicates this is a celebration of the arrival of 2026.

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Sparkling Horizon Studios @sparkling-horizon-studios.itch.io · 31/12/2025

Our #2025VGenTimelapse is in! 🎉 Thank you to all the logo and holiday artists that worked with us this year! You were all amazing... and we can't wait to support more of you in 2026! 💖

A summary of Sparkling Horizon Studios' statistics as a VGen client in 2025. The studio had 6 confirmed #VGenComms, 6 requests sent, 5 reviews given, 2 following, and received the Patron of the Arts badge. These numbers were totaled before the upcoming New Year's art was ordered and before a review was sent in for hawaristudio's winter holiday art. You can see the festive piece of Evren shown as the latest 2025 commission in the bottom right, while the first commission ordered this year, a Valentine's piece of Elm made by 08m, is in the bottom left.

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Sparkling Horizon Studios @sparkling-horizon-studios.itch.io · 25/12/2025

Happy Holidays! 🎁 Thanks to Hawari, our gift to you this season is... the reveal of Evren! Evren is a love interest in our next game, #BeautysPlaything! She's a TOTALLY normal florist who can TOTALLY tend to her garden without needing the protection of her sun hat... She just likes wearing it. 😌

Evren, wearing a big floppy hat adorned with flowers, holds a gift with a smile. Their dirty blonde hair cascades over their shoulders. They look at the viewer with reddish brown eyes. Floating ribbons and presents surround them. There are stars and cypress trees in the background.

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Sparkling Horizon Studios @sparkling-horizon-studios.itch.io · 31/10/2025

Happy Halloween! 😆 Are you out getting your tricks and treats in? Have a lollipop in honor of our resident swamp witch! 🍭 It'll be some time before you see them again, but thanks to @vltzld.bsky.social, they're here for a little visit! 🦇

Finch sits on a broom that's floating in the sky. They're smiling while holding a lollipop and bats are flying around them.

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Mx. RuK @mxruk.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Does anyone want to collaborate with me on the illustrations for our latest visual novel? 🥺 It’s a tight deadline, but I can sketch out the CGs for you! Anyone who wants to do the work on their own is also welcome to apply! 👍✨

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Sparkling Horizon Studios @sparkling-horizon-studios.itch.io · 23/10/2025

Looking for your next game to work on? 🖌️ Our CG Artist for #BeautysPlaything had to drop out, so we’re opening the position back up again. 😌 Details at the link! ⬇️

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Khai Truong @ktruongvoices.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Hehe that's me. Shoutouts to the folks behind this, super honored to be a part of it! Make sure to check 'em out too:)))

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danielle @dfergs.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

ROLE ANNOUNCEMENT So so excited to join #ToTheWayside as The Medic!

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🪻Kiera Rhodes🪻 @krhodesva.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

🪻ROLE ANNOUNCEMENT🪻 Holy crap this art is cool.. AHEM you can now hear me as the voice of Willow in #ToTheWayside by @sparkling-horizon-studios.itch.io!! This was SUCH a fun role and I'm so happy to be a part of this team :D #voiceactor #voiceover #va #vo #roleannouncement #visualnovel

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Jakob Bottoms 🎙️ @garfunkelvo.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

🌟ROLE ANNOUNCEMENT🌟 You'll hear me as Lucas in #ToTheWayside! This was such an emotional role to play I hope you like it ❤️

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Sparkling Horizon Studios @sparkling-horizon-studios.itch.io · 05/06/2025

A force to be reckoned with has made itself known, and the performance of @krhodesva.bsky.social won't let you forget it! #ToTheWayside #voiceactors

Willow sits to the left. The right of the image has a header that says, "Voice Actor Announcement." Underneath, it states that Kiera Rhodes will be taking on the role of Willow.

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Sparkling Horizon Studios @sparkling-horizon-studios.itch.io · 05/06/2025

Don't let appearances fool you. @garfunkelvo.bsky.social is going to show us just how vulnerable this noble can be! #ToTheWayside #voiceactors

Lucas stands to the left. The right of the image has a header that says, "Voice Actor Announcement." Underneath, it states that Jakob Bottoms will be taking on the role of Lucas.

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Sophia Chung | Voice Actor @sophiachung.info · 04/06/2025

Well lookee here! I'm happy to say I'm going to be playing sparkle girl ✨Imani✨ in "To The Wayside", @sparkling-horizon-studios.itch.io 's queer retelling of Little Mermaid! Come check it out when the full version is released!

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Sparkling Horizon Studios @sparkling-horizon-studios.itch.io · 01/06/2025

Kicking us off is @kimriveravo.bsky.social, who will be breathing life into our sentient leech-monster turned human! #ToTheWayside #voiceactors

Elm, in their human form, stands to the left. The right of the image has a header that says, "Voice Actor Announcement." Underneath, it states that Kim Rivera will be taking on the role of Elm.

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Sparkling Horizon Studios @sparkling-horizon-studios.itch.io · 01/06/2025

The time has come! We're about to announce who will be lending their voices to the #ToTheWayside cast. Check in with us each day for a new reveal! 🤩

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Sparkling Horizon Studios @sparkling-horizon-studios.itch.io · 21/04/2025

Happy Easter! 🥚✨ Our beloved little hatchling is almost ready for their return! As of this month, we're halfway through development for the #ToTheWayside update. Keep an eye out for our voice actor announcements in the near future, and until then, enjoy this cute art from @rinnyboo.bsky.social! 😁

Elm, in their human form, is sitting in a cracked-open Easter egg. The color palette of the egg takes inspiration from their original form. The background is a pastel purple with a pattern of semi-transparent circles to match the spotted egg.

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Sparkling Horizon Studios @sparkling-horizon-studios.itch.io · 03/03/2025

Interested in being a part of our next project? 😙 We’re opening up recruitment for #BeautysPlaything, our queer retelling of Beauty and the Beast! Check out all the details for applying to our dev team below… 👇 lemmasoft.renai.us/forums/viewt...

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Sparkling Horizon Studios @sparkling-horizon-studios.itch.io · 14/02/2025

Happy Valentine's Day! 💖 Prepare to open your heart up to Elm once more in our upcoming #ToTheWayside update! This latest version will bring you voice acting, new artwork, and other more subtle changes. While you wait, here's a piece from @c-08m.bsky.social for you to enjoy this holiday! 😍

Elm, To The Wayside's protagonist, is all flustered and blushing as they hand you a letter marked with a heart. To the left of them is a speech bubble with a heart in it, indicating that this is a profession of affection. The background is a pink gradient with a pattern of little white hearts.

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Sparkling Horizon Studios @sparkling-horizon-studios.itch.io · 02/01/2025

Cheers to the new year! In 2025, our goals are to create a bigger space for our community, add a new title to our lineup, and continue building on our existing games. As a gift, Sparky can now join #PocketCamp players in Whistle Pass by using this QR code to add them to your #CamperCards! Enjoy!

An Animal Crossing version of Sparky stands next to Apollo, an eagle villager. They are dressed in matching outfits: the dark snow-flurry suit, fireworks headband, and floating snow crystals behind them. The bottom of the card says, "Sparky, Lv. 40."

The backside of Sparky's camper card, which provides a QR code to add them to your game.

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Sparkling Horizon Studios @sparkling-horizon-studios.itch.io · 25/12/2024

Season's greetings! Thanks to @suitanart.bsky.social, Sparky's here to spread holiday cheer! 🤩 How did your festivities go? Did you get to celebrate everything you wanted to? Tell us all about it!

A chibi version of Sparkling Horizon Studios' mascot, Sparky, dressed up in a Santa outfit and making an "XD" face. The background is a pink to yellow gradient with sparkles decorating the image. "Happy Holidays" is written in the bottom right corner.

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Sparkling Horizon Studios @sparkling-horizon-studios.itch.io · 17/12/2024

...And that's a wrap! 🎬 You should all get emails from us by the end of the week. When you receive your results, you're welcome to ask us for feedback, too! We'd be happy to provide! Best of luck to everyone, and thank you for your interest in #ToTheWayside! 💖

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Sparkling Horizon Studios @sparkling-horizon-studios.itch.io · 13/12/2024

Our casting call’s deadline is in just a few days! Have you sent your audition in? 😲

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Jordan Rudolph 🎙️ @jemrudolph.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

[UNPAID; 2F/2M/4NB] Note - Be respectful of the fact this is a queer retelling! Many of the characters prefer either LGBTQ+ or BIPOC auditions, so make sure to read the specs carefully!

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Sparkling Horizon Studios @sparkling-horizon-studios.itch.io · 23/11/2024

#ToTheWayside is getting a voice acting update, and here’s the casting call to prove it! ✨ There’s volunteer roles for every speaking character, and auditions are open until December 15th! Will you be giving it a shot? 🫣 docs.google.com/document/d/1...

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Casting Call

To The Wayside Casting Call To The Wayside is a queer retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid in a visual novel format. In this version of the tale, our protagonist is Elm, a leech...

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Sparkling Horizon Studios @sparkling-horizon-studios.itch.io · 20/11/2024

Monsters have hopes and dreams, too... but how achievable are they? Journey #ToTheWayside for a tale paved with desire, acceptance, identity, and sacrifice - a new game release for #MonstrousDesiresVNjam and #OUATVNJam! sparkling-horizon-studios.itch.io/to-the-wayside

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Break free from the depths of the swamp to explore human society for the first time... and maybe the last.

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Tianna @dragontianna.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

I participated in another game jam that combined many of my great loves: the little mermaid, queer characters, and swamp setting. Go play it! #monstrousdesires #onceuponatimejam sparkling-horizon-studios.itch.io/to-the-wayside

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To The Wayside by Sparkling Horizon Studios

Break free from the depths of the swamp to explore human society for the first time... and maybe the last.

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