Y/n
Y/n is an interactive fiction platform where readers become the main character in over 1 million user-generated stories, primarily in romance and fanfiction genres. The platform offers customizable protagonist systems, support for popular fandoms like Harry Potter and My Hero Academia, and tools for writers to publish their own branching narratives. It also provides an import tool for users migrating from Character.AI.
- Media & Entertainment
- Creator / Creative Economy
- Content & Publishing
- Software Only
Funding
Raised to date
$500KRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Founder details are not available yet.
Product
Problem
Readers of traditional fiction and fanfiction have limited options for immersive, personalized storytelling where they are the central character. Existing platforms typically offer static narratives with fixed protagonists, forcing readers to imagine themselves into the story rather than experiencing it directly. Writers also lack accessible tools to publish interactive, reader-insert fiction at scale.
Solution
Y/n is an interactive fiction platform that lets users read and write stories where "Y/N" (your name) is the main character. The platform hosts over 1 million user-generated interactive stories, primarily in romance and fanfiction genres, with flexible protagonist customization that allows readers to insert their own identity into the narrative. Writers can publish their own interactive novels using the platform's tools, creating branching narratives with user-insert protagonists. The site supports a wide range of fandoms and original story types, from Harry Potter and My Hero Academia fanfiction to original romance and thriller plots. Stories feature immersive, second-person narrative styles with detailed character development and plot twists.
Target Audience
Primary users are romance and fanfiction readers who want immersive, self-insert storytelling experiences, as well as aspiring writers looking to publish interactive fiction in the romance genre.
Features
- Over 1 million user-generated interactive stories spanning romance, fanfiction, and original fiction genres
- Customizable "Y/N" protagonist system allowing readers to insert their own identity into narratives
- Support for popular fandoms including Harry Potter, Marvel, My Hero Academia, and original romance universes
- Story tagging system for tropes like enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, age gap, and forbidden romance
- User publishing tools enabling writers to create and upload their own interactive novels
- Character-driven narrative engine supporting complex plotlines, dialogue, and relationship development
- Import tool for migrating chats from Character.AI