I'd like to see some kind of note saying that the save/load menu is just for the current play session (for new users). This is because I just got a crash to desktop, and lost all my progress because the save/load menu doesn't save story progress (have to start over a third time).

PS: The game is effing amazing.

The progress is also saved to savepoints in the stories menu.

The current save can be used for experimenting between savepoints from the stories menu.
If for example you like to do or say something offensive, first save and then try it out.
If it does not work out as planned simply load the current savepoint and try something else.

If a crash occurs and you forgot to save, just start at the last savepoint in the stories menu.
If a savepoint in the stories menu is added it means you are making the right progress.

Yeah, I just checked the stories menu and noticed it did save. My apologies.