---
title: "Now & Then: A Tale of the End"
description: "Now & Then is a story of Jack (or a name of your choosing) Brooks, a widower who lives with his adopted teenage daughter, Carol, during the aftermath of a globa"
image: "https://t.vndb.org/cv/67/66667.jpg"
---

# Now & Then: A Tale of the End

![Now & Then: A Tale of the End](https://t.vndb.org/cv/67/66667.jpg)

**Developer:** ILSProductions

**Release date:** Mar 26, 2022

**Platform:** Windows, Linux, macOS, Android

**Language:** English, Russian

**Rating:** 7.3/10 (108 votes)

## Description
Now & Then is a story of Jack (or a name of your choosing) Brooks, a widower who lives with his adopted teenage daughter, Carol, during the aftermath of a global pandemic. Throughout the story, players witness the string of events that finds Jack adopting Carol and how they grow into a family unit before the collapse of civilized society. Influenced by Stephen King’s The Stand and numerous zombie movies and books, Now & Then is a tale of survivors learning to cope with the life as it comes to them.

[From [Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/ilsproductions)]

## Characters
### Jack Brooks
Carol's step father, he decided to adopt her shortly after the death of his wife Lori.

- **Gender:** Male
- **Hair:** Brown, Shoulder-length
- **Personality:** Proactive, Kind, Protective, Optimist, Blunt, Family Oriented, Resilient, Adaptable
- **Engages in:** Cooking, Drinking, Justifiable Homicide, Dancing, Erotic Massage, Bridal Carry, Polyamory, Killing in Battle
- **Clothes:** Jacket, Jeans
- **Items:** Handgun, Shotgun, Assault Rifle
- **Role:** Father, Domestic Partner, Boyfriend, Nameable, Non-blood-related Father, Not a Virgin
- **Subject of:** Wounding, Psychological Trauma, Flirting, Grief, Guilt
- **Body:** Large Penis

### Alice Walters
Naomi's mother. She prioritizes family above all and does not hesitate to put her life on the line to keep them safe.

- **Gender:** Female
- **Hair:** Blond, Shoulder-length, Trimmed Pubic Hair
- **Eyes:** Blue
- **Clothes:** Mini-dress, Bikini, Naked Apron, Capri Pants, Short Shorts, Tied-up shirt
- **Personality:** Friendly, Kind, Protective, Cheerful, Family Oriented
- **Engages in:** Drinking, Flirting, Dancing, Polyamory
- **Role:** Wife, Widow, Mother, Girlfriend, Not a Virgin, Parent Act
- **Body:** Tanline, Big Breasts
- **Subject of:** Weak Memory, Grief, PTSD

### Carol Brooks
Jack's adopted daughter. Naomi is her best friend. She never wants to leave her father's side.

- **Gender:** Female
- **Hair:** Brown, Shoulder-length, Pubic Hair
- **Eyes:** Brown
- **Body:** Pale, Freckles, Medium Breasts
- **Clothes:** Sweater, T-shirt, Jeans, Bikini, Hairpin, Crop Top, Lace Lingerie, Short Shorts
- **Items:** Bow, Handgun, Shotgun
- **Personality:** Deredere, Protective, Loyal, Jealous, Bookworm, Father Complex, Obedient
- **Engages in:** Drinking, Justifiable Homicide, Childbirth, Dancing, Polyamory
- **Role:** Mother, Domestic Partner, Girlfriend, Non-blood-related Daughter
- **Subject of:** Wounding, Pregnancy, Psychological Trauma, Nightmares, PTSD

### Hana Marshand
A wealthy woman prior to the pandemic, she is currently holed up in her family's compound.

- **Gender:** Female
- **Hair:** Brown, Ponytail, Shoulder-length
- **Eyes:** Blue
- **Clothes:** Mini-dress, Skirt, Miniskirt, Collar, Blouse, Shimapan, Micro Bikini
- **Personality:** Kuudere, Low Self-esteem, Distrustful, Refined, Rude, Sensitive, Nihilist
- **Role:** Girlfriend, Wealthy, Not a Virgin, Sexual Submissive
- **Engages in:** Justifiable Homicide, Dancing, Polyamory
- **Subject of:** Pregnancy, Grief, Guilt, PTSD
- **Body:** Tanline, Tanned, Big Breasts, Toned
- **Items:** Assault Rifle

### Julie Ross
Long time friend of Jack and Lori. She was a coworker to Lori and taught history. She is married to Tony and is the mother of her son Kenny.

- **Gender:** Female
- **Hair:** Long, Grey, Pubic Stubble, Trimmed Pubic Hair
- **Personality:** Proactive, Friendly, Protective, Loyal, Assertive, Insightful
- **Eyes:** Amber
- **Clothes:** Skirt, Jeans, Kevlar Armor, Tank Top, Turtleneck Sweater, Skirt Suit, Wedding Ring, Micro Bikini, Short Shorts, Military Boots
- **Engages in:** Drinking, Polyamory
- **Role:** Wife, Widow, Mother, Girlfriend, Friend, Comrade, Teacher, Not a Virgin, Model
- **Body:** Mole, Medium Breasts, Toned
- **Subject of:** Grief, PTSD
- **Items:** Assault Rifle

### Naomi Walters
Carol's best friend. She has always felt physical attraction towards Carol's father.

- **Gender:** Female
- **Hair:** Blond, Short, Pubic Hair
- **Subject of:** Assault, Psychological Trauma, Nightmares, Bridal Carry, Erotic Massage, Sexual Orientation Discovery, PTSD
- **Eyes:** Blue
- **Items:** Handgun
- **Personality:** Deredere, Outgoing, Friendly, Energetic, Loyal, Mischievous, Loud
- **Role:** Daughter, Girlfriend, Bisexual, Beautician
- **Engages in:** Justifiable Homicide, Flirting, Dancing, Polyamory
- **Clothes:** Tank Top, Crop Top, Microskirt, Cheerleading Uniform, Micro Bikini, Thong Panties, Short Shorts
- **Body:** Mole, Tanline, Tanned, Small Breasts

### Sydney Bagwell
Medical Student from UNC School of Medicine in Chapel Hill. She barricaded herself in a school in hopes of her family meeting her there.

- **Gender:** Female
- **Hair:** Ponytail, Orange, Trimmed Pubic Hair
- **Clothes:** Sweater, Mini-dress, Skirt, Miniskirt, Shorts, Lab Coat, Tank Top, Short Shorts, Open Cup Baby-doll, Tied-up shirt
- **Personality:** Hard Worker, Cautious, Smart, Observant, Adaptable
- **Eyes:** Green
- **Body:** Tattoo, Big Breasts, Tall
- **Items:** Handgun
- **Role:** Mother, Domestic Partner, Girlfriend, Medical Doctor, Not a Virgin, Bisexual, Medical Student
- **Subject of:** Pregnancy, Psychological Trauma, Grief, Guilt
- **Engages in:** Lactation, Childbirth, Polyamory

### Emmie
McCreary's granddaughter. She is being raised alone by her grandfather.

- **Gender:** Female
- **Hair:** Blond, Ponytail
- **Eyes:** Violet
- **Body:** Kid
- **Clothes:** Shirt, Skirt, Tracksuit
- **Personality:** Friendly, Curious, Obedient
- **Role:** Granddaughter
- **Engages in:** Not Sexually Involved
- **Subject of:** Completely Unavoidable Death

### Lori Brooks
Jack's wife, she was a teacher working alongside Julie. She passed away from pancreatic cancer.

- **Gender:** Female
- **Hair:** Brown, Shoulder-length, Green
- **Body:** Pale, Medium Breasts
- **Clothes:** Mini-dress, T-shirt, Skirt Suit, High Heeled Shoes
- **Personality:** Deredere, Loyal, Assertive, Resilient
- **Subject of:** Terminal Illness, Cancer, Pre-Story Death
- **Role:** Wife, Teacher, Not a Virgin, Present in Flashbacks Only

### McCreary
A retired police officer, he patrols the small community he is a part of to keep it safe from infected and bandits. He currently lives with his granddaughter Emmie.

- **Gender:** Male
- **Hair:** White, Goatee
- **Clothes:** Trousers, Glasses, Police Officer Uniform, Polo Shirt, Military Boots
- **Eyes:** Black
- **Body:** Old
- **Role:** Grandfather, Friend, Police, Retired
- **Engages in:** Justifiable Homicide, Not Sexually Involved, Killing in Battle
- **Personality:** Honorable, Protective, Resilient
- **Subject of:** Grief

### Theodore William Walters
Alice's husband and Naomi's father. A certified gun nut, he has dreams of being a hero to his family and others.

- **Gender:** Male
- **Alias:** Ted
- **Hair:** Bald, Arm Hair
- **Personality:** Hotblooded, Honorable, Short-tempered, Protective, Family Oriented
- **Clothes:** Shorts, Tank Top, Cargo Pants
- **Items:** Shotgun, Assault Rifle
- **Engages in:** Drinking, Self-sacrifice
- **Role:** Husband, Father, Present in Flashbacks Only
- **Subject of:** Pre-Story Death

## Shops
- [Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/ilsproductions)
- [Itch](https://ilsproductions.itch.io/now-and-then)

## Releases
### English
- **2022-03-26**: Now & Then: A Tale of the End - [Itch.io](https://ilsproductions.itch.io/now-and-then), [Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/ilsproductions)
- **2023-03-20**: Now & Then: A Tale of the End (Director's Cut) [v0.99.0] - [Itch.io](https://ilsproductions.itch.io/now-and-then), [Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/ilsproductions), [SubscribeStar](https://subscribestar.adult/ilsproductions)

### Russian
- **2022-10-19**: Sejchas i Togda - [Official website](https://androidmo.ru/android_erotic/2244-now-amp-then.html)
- **2026-04-21**: Sejchas i Togda - [Official website](https://island-of-pleasure.site/27875-now-and-then-v0040-2020-eng-renpy-macos-linux-android.html)

## Tags
ADV, Combat with Firearms, Post Apocalyptic Earth, Male Protagonist, Adult Protagonist, Multiple Endings, Graphic Violence, Life and Death Drama, High Sexual Content, Group Sex of One Male and Several Females, Harem Ending, Adult Heroine, Other Perspectives, Protagonist with Sexual Experience, Flashback, Defloration, Missionary Position, Protagonist's Non-blood-related Daughter as a Heroine, Cunnilingus, Romancing a Family, Voyeurism, Sex in a Vehicle, Non-blood-related Father/Daughter Incest, Ejaculation Choice, Quickie, Colored Name-tags, Heroine with Tan Lines, Cowgirl, Reverse Cowgirl, Sex in Water, Sitting Sex, Bathroom Sex, Epidemic, Heroine's Mother as a Heroine, Zombie, May-December Romance, Polyamory, Unoriginal Soundtrack, Sex at Work, Sex at School, Heroine with Pubic Hair, Threesome, Sex on a Roof, Impregnation Choice, Braless Heroine, Pregnancy Good Ending, Single Boobjob, Single Blowjob, Heroine with Big Breasts, Heroine with Freckles, Oyakodon, Realistic-looking 3D, Outdoor Sex, Pre-rendered 3D Graphics, Single Handjob, Survival Focus, Kuudere Heroine, Medical Doctor Heroine, Teacher Heroine, Restart from Chapter Index, Zombie Apocalypse, Heroine with Sexual Experience, High School, Energetic Heroine, Under the Same Roof, Share House, Amnesiac Heroine, Heroine with Psychological Problems, Halloween, Widow(er) Protagonist, Insomnia

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