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//''TRUTH OR WOLF?''//
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Welcome, $name. You stand in front of Northbridge High, the school you’re transferring to today. New hallways, new routines, new people. No one here knows you yet… which might be a good thing. Ready to start your new chapter?
[[Enter School]]
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(set: $trustAth to 50)
(set: $trustTop to 50)
(set: $trustBack to 50)
(set: $trustClown to 50)
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(set: $engInf to 15)
(set: $engAth to 15)
(set: $engTop to 15)
(set: $engBack to 15)
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You step through the tall glass doors of Northbridge High.
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The halls buzz with energy, lockers slamming, sneakers squeaking, the faint echo of morning announcements.
It’s your first day here, and the air feels like a mix of excitement and pressure.
You take a deep breath and remind yourself: this is your chance to start fresh, make new memories, maybe even leave a mark that people remember.
As you walk toward your classroom, you wonder what kind of story you’ll end up writing for yourself at Northbridge High.
[[Walk into class->MeetBestFriend]]
You walk into class and look around, trying not to look totally lost.
"AYYY, $name!"
A familiar voice calls you over.
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It’s **Alex** — the guy you met in your new neighbourhood. He waves you to the empty seat beside him.
"First day and you’re actually on time? Respect," he laughs. "Don’t worry, I told people about you. I’ll show you who’s who."
He leans in a bit.
"Our class is kinda… chaotic. We’ve got the popular girls, the sports guys, the smart kid, the dude who sits at the back and just watches everyone, and that one clown who makes everything worse."
"Ready to meet everyone?"
[[Yes-->Introductions]]
You and Alex walk over to two girls taking selfies by the window.
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"Maya, Alina — meet $name, the new student," Alex says.
Maya gives a warm smile. "Hey! We were just saying this class needed some new energy."
Alina grins. "Don’t be shy. Everyone’s friendly… mostly."
They exchange a quick look and go back to their phones.
When you step aside, Alex leans close.
"Those two? They’re always in sync — loud, confident, and everyone pays attention when they walk in.
They’re nice enough, but they notice *everything.* Impress them, and you’ll fit in fast."
[[Back to introductions->Introductions]]
You follow Alex toward a group of guys tossing a basketball between desks.
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"Jordan, new student," Alex calls out.
Jordan catches the ball mid-air and smirks. "Finally! Someone who doesn’t look terrified yet."
A few of the guys chuckle.
You shake hands, and Jordan gives a nod that feels almost like a test passed.
When you walk back, Alex explains,
"That’s Jordan and his crew — all athletes. Loud, proud, and loyal to each other.
If you ever need help with something, they’re the kind who’ve always got each other’s backs."
[[Back to introductions->Introductions]]Who do you want to meet?
[[Meet the influencers (Maya & Alina)->MeetInfluencers]]
[[Meet the athletes (Jordan’s group)->MeetAthletes]]
[[Meet the topper (Riya)->MeetTopper]]
[[Meet the back bencher (Tom)->MeetBackBencher]]
[[Meet the class clown (Seth)->MeetClown]]
Done socializing?
[[Sit back down on your seat->PostIntroduction]]At the front, a girl with perfect handwriting is jotting notes from the whiteboard before class even begins.
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"Riya, this is $name," Alex says.
She looks up briefly. "Hi. If you ever miss notes, I’ve probably got them."
Before you can thank her, she’s already back to her work.
Alex lowers his voice as you walk away.
"Riya’s sharp — and a bit of a perfectionist. She likes order and people who take things seriously.
Don’t get on her bad side, but if you ever need help, she’s reliable."
[[Back to introductions->Introductions]]
At the far end of the classroom, a guy sits slouched in his chair, quietly watching the room through half-lidded eyes.
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"Tom," Alex calls. "This is $name — just transferred here."
Tom looks up slowly. "Hey. Don’t worry, everyone’s weird here. You’ll blend in soon."
You can’t tell if that’s meant to be comforting or sarcastic.
As you leave, Alex mutters,
"Tom’s quiet, but don’t underestimate him. He listens more than he talks, and somehow knows what’s happening before anyone else does."
[[Back to introductions->Introductions]]
Near the teacher’s desk, a guy is mimicking the morning announcements in an exaggerated voice, making everyone laugh.
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"Seth, this is $name," Alex says.
Seth grins. "Nice! A new audience member. Welcome to the circus."
You can’t help but smile — his energy fills the room.
When you step aside, Alex chuckles.
"Seth’s funny, but he doesn’t always know when to stop. People like him because he keeps things light, even when it gets tense.
He’s harmless — just don’t take his jokes personally."
[[Back to introductions->Introductions]]
By the time Alex finishes showing you around, you’ve met almost everyone worth knowing in the room.
From loud laughter in one corner to whispered secrets in another — it’s clear this class runs on personality and politics.
"See what I mean?" Alex says, dropping into his seat.
"Everyone’s got a role here. You just have to figure out how to fit into the mix."
You glance around the classroom.
Maya and Alina are already recording something for their story,
Jordan’s group is joking about their next game,
Riya’s reviewing notes,
Tom’s quietly watching everyone,
and Seth’s turning a pencil into a fake microphone again.
For a moment, it feels like you’re standing in the middle of a small, chaotic world — one that’s always moving, always watching.
Alex elbows you lightly.
"Not bad for day one, huh? Give it a week, and you’ll see just how fast things change around here."
[[Continue->NextMorning]]
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Morning light hits your face as your alarm buzzes.
You grab your phone, still half-asleep, and start scrolling.
It’s your second day at Northbridge High — and the “new kid” feeling hasn’t gone away yet.
Everyone already seems to belong somewhere: Maya and Alina are posting stories, Jordan’s group is joking about practice, Riya’s helping people with notes, and Seth’s already uploaded a meme about yesterday’s class.
You sigh.
*"Man… everyone’s got their thing. I just feel like I’m watching from the outside."*
You keep scrolling until Netflix pops up a “continue watching” suggestion — the show you started last week.
It’s about a mysterious student who runs an anonymous school page, posting secrets, jokes, and random observations that somehow get everyone talking.
You stare at the title screen for a few seconds.
*"That’s actually… kinda genius."*
Your thoughts start spinning.
*"What if I made something like that — but not creepy or mean. Just something fun. A page for our class — updates, achievements, funny stuff… the kind of things everyone secretly talks about anyway."*
You sit up, a small grin forming.
*"Yeah. Something that brings everyone together — or at least keeps them interested."*
[[Plan->Plan]]
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You stare at the empty username bar for a while.
*"It needs to sound cool, but not too obvious… something people would actually follow."*
You start brainstorming possible names for your new class page.
**Pick a name and style for your account:**
@NorthbridgeConfessions – a mysterious, secretive page that posts quietly but hits hard. *a mysterious vibe*
[[NorthbridgeConfessions->Mysterious]]
@InsideNorthbridge – a fun, upbeat account that posts highlights, inside jokes, and harmless drama. *Playful vibe*
[[InsideNorthbridge->Playful]]
@TheDailyNorth – a neutral news-style page that tries to keep things balanced and organized. *Balanced vibe*
[[TheDailyNorth->Neutral]]
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You sit cross-legged on your bed, phone in hand, and open Instagram.
*"If I’m really doing this, it can’t be random,"* you think.
*"I need a plan — something that makes people actually care."*
You start scribbling ideas in your notes app.
**Goal #1: Keep everyone engaged.**
If the posts are boring, no one will care. The trick is to make people *want* to check the page every day.
**Goal #2: Stay believable.**
Drama is fun until people stop trusting you. If the stories sound fake, it all falls apart.
**Goal #3: Stay anonymous.**
No one can know it’s me. The mystery is half the fun — and the only thing keeping me safe.
You take a deep breath.
*"Alright… so that’s the mission. Keep them watching, make it real enough to believe, and never get caught."*
You scroll back to the top of your notes and type a name for the new account.
[[Choose a page name->ChoosePageName]]
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max-width:100%;
max-height:100%;
}
</style>
<img
src="https://www.outboundengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IG-STEP-15.jpg" width="300" height="400">
You stare at your phone screen.
The page is live.
**$pageName** — your own secret project.
No followers. No posts. No one knows yet.
You take a deep breath, open the search bar, and start following everyone from your class — Maya, Alina, Jordan’s crew, Riya, Tom, Seth… even a few teachers.
Within seconds, the first notifications appear.
*"Follow request from **$pageName**
*"New account? Who’s this?"*
You smile to yourself. *Perfect.*
Next, you tap “Add to story.”
A black background, white text, simple and bold:
> “Welcome to **$pageName** — the one page that knows everything about Northbridge.
> From secret talents to achievements, from inside jokes to mysterious moments… nothing stays hidden for long.
> Stay tuned.”
You hit post.
The screen refreshes, the story goes live, and your stomach flips — excitement and fear all tangled together.
*"Alright,"* you whisper, setting your phone down. *"It’s out there now. Time to see what happens next."*
[[Next->FirstPostIntro]]
(set: $pageName to "@NorthbridgeConfessions")
(set: $pageTone to "Mysterious")
You type **@NorthbridgeConfessions**, hesitate for a second, then hit “Create.”
The username feels anonymous, sharp, and just a little dangerous.
*"Perfect. Nobody will ever suspect it’s me…"* you think.
[[Continue->PageReady]]
(set: $pageName to "@InsideNorthbridge")
(set: $pageTone to "Playful")
You go with **@InsideNorthbridge** — catchy, lighthearted, and easy to remember.
*"This could actually be fun,"* you think as you upload a simple logo made in five minutes.
[[Continue->PageReady]]
(set: $pageName to "@TheDailyNorth")
(set: $pageTone to "Neutral")
You type **@TheDailyNorth**, something that sounds official but still casual.
*"Yeah, this sounds trustworthy. People will take it seriously,"* you think.
[[Continue->PageReady]]
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max-width:100%;
max-height:100%;
}
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src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/504569493/photo/high-school-boys-laughing-together-while-eating-lunch-in-cafeteria.jpg?s=612x612&w=0&k=20&c=6aIGBsvQh8O5XL83uJqIhUqaaItP7hOkIQfEksL_Feg=" width="600" height="400">
The same afternoon during lunch, you check your phone and see a dozen new notifications.
“Who runs this page?”
“This account’s kinda sketchy lol.”
“Yo this could be fun 👀”
You scroll through the comments, smiling. *They’ve noticed.*
Now comes the real test — your first post. It needs to be safe enough not to draw suspicion but interesting enough to keep people watching.
You think back to yesterday.
The football team crushed their rivals 4–1, and everyone was still talking about it when you left.
Perfect.
You type it out slowly:
> “Big win for Northbridge last night!
> Shoutout to Jordan and the team for carrying the game — the school’s pride right there 🏆🔥
> #NorthbridgeStrong #Champions”
You hit “Post.”
It’s out there.
[[See what happens next->FirstPostResult]]
Ten minutes later, your phone starts buzzing.
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❤️ 12 likes
💬 3 comments
👀 4 new followers
You refresh again.
The athletes have reposted it on their stories. Jordan himself leaves a “🔥🔥” emoji in the comments.
Even Maya, one of the influencers, reacts with “finally someone posting something good.”
It worked — not just as a post, but as a signal.
People are watching. They’re curious. And no one suspects it’s you.
You lean back, grinning.
*"So this is how it starts."*
[[Next->StatsIntro]]
You take a second to think about what matters now.
**Engagement** — are people paying attention?
**Trust** — do they believe what’s being said?
**Anonymity** — can I stay unseen?
From now on, you’ll see a small tracker in the top-right. It updates as things change.
[[Check Results->CheckResults]]
(if: $statsInit is not true)[
(set: $statsInit to true)
(set: $anonymity to 100)
(set: $trustBest to 70)
(set: $trustInf to 50)
(set: $trustAth to 50)
(set: $trustTop to 50)
(set: $trustBack to 50)
(set: $trustClown to 50)
(set: $engBest to 10)
(set: $engInf to 0)
(set: $engAth to 0)
(set: $engTop to 0)
(set: $engBack to 10)
(set: $engClown to 10)
(set: $trustAth to $trustAth + 15)
(set: $trustInf to $trustInf + 5)
(set: $engAth to $engAth + 50)
(set: $engInf to $engInf + 35)
]
(if: $statsInit is true)[
<div id="statsPanel">
<div class="row"><strong>Anonymity:</strong> $anonymity</div>
<table class="stats">
<tr><th>Classmates</th><th>Engmt.</th><th>Trust</th></tr>
<tr><td>Alex</td><td>$engBest</td><td>$trustBest</td></tr>
<tr><td>Maya & Alina</td><td>$engInf</td><td>$trustInf</td></tr>
<tr><td>Jordan & group</td><td>$engAth</td><td>$trustAth</td></tr>
<tr><td>Riya</td><td>$engTop</td><td>$trustTop</td></tr>
<tr><td>Tom</td><td>$engBack</td><td>$trustBack</td></tr>
<tr><td>Seth</td><td>$engClown</td><td>$trustClown</td></tr>
</table>
</div>
]
You scroll through the comments and reactions, feeling that first rush of validation.
The results are clear:
• **Jordan and his group** – total win. The football post made them look great, and they love it.
– **Engagement +50** (their stories are all tagging the page)
– **Trust +15** (they see the account as a genuine supporter)
• **Maya & Alina** – cautiously impressed.
– **Engagement +35** (they shared and commented)
– **Trust +5** (they’re curious who’s running the page, but they like your tone)
• **Alex** – your best friend is amused by the mystery page but has no clue it’s you.
– **No big change** (he thinks it’s some random student with too much time)
• **Riya, Tom, and Seth** – watching quietly from the sidelines.
– **Minimal change** (no reaction posts yet)
• **Anonymity:** still perfect (**$anonymity**) — no suspicion, just growing attention.
The page is off to a smooth start. Now it’s time to see if you can keep the momentum going without slipping up.
[[Next class->NextClass]]
After lunch, you head back to class and immediately catch bits of conversation around you.
Everyone’s talking about the mysterious page — **your** page.
Jordan and his group are still hyped about their feature post, joking about how “someone finally noticed the real MVPs.”
Maya and Alina are scrolling through their phones, trying to figure out who’s behind it.
Even Riya and Tom are quietly speculating near the window.
You keep a straight face, pretending to be just as curious as everyone else.
No one has a clue it’s you.
*"If I want to stay relevant and engage more people,"* you think, *"I’ll need my next post ready soon.
What angle do I play next? Who should I target to get their trust and attention?"*
You lean back, lost in thought — until your teacher walks in with a pile of papers.
“Alright everyone, let’s settle down. We’re doing a quick **review test** before we continue with new material.”
You sit up straight.
*"Guess the next post will have to wait till after this."*
[[Start the test->StartTest]]
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The classroom is quiet, except for the faint scratching of pens and the occasional cough.
You stare at your test paper, trying to remember formulas you swore you’d revise last night.
The clock ticks louder with every passing minute.
Then something catches your eye.
Across the row, **Riya** — the class topper, the teacher’s favorite — is glancing down at a tiny folded paper hidden beneath her desk.
You blink, stunned. Is she... **cheating?**
You shift slightly to get a better view, pretending to stretch your arm.
There’s no mistake. She’s using a small cheat sheet, carefully scribbled in blue ink.
*"Riya? The same person who always preaches about hard work and honesty?"*
A part of you is shocked — another part sees the opportunity.
*"Did I just find the perfect next post?"* you think.
*"How would everyone react if they knew the class topper was actually cheating?"*
Quietly, you lift your phone under the desk and snap a picture — no flash, no sound.
No one notices.
Minutes later, you hand in your paper, your mind racing.
By the time you leave school and start walking home, the question won’t stop looping in your head:
*"Should I expose her or not?"*
[[Expose Riya->ExposeRiya]]
[[Don’t expose Riya->DoNotExposeRiya]]
You stare at the picture on your phone all the way home. The longer you look at it, the louder your thoughts get.
*"If the class topper cheats, everyone deserves to know, right?"*
You hesitate for a few seconds… and then post it.
The image goes up with a vague caption:
> “Looks like even the best of us need a little help sometimes 👀 #NoNames #MathReview”
Within minutes, notifications explode.
Group chats light up.
People are analyzing every pixel, trying to figure out who it is.
It doesn’t take long before someone recognizes Riya’s bracelet.
The comment sections blow up. Reactions pour in from all sides.
**Alex** can’t believe it. He’s laughing, shocked, and impressed that someone had the guts to post it. He’s fully hooked on the page now.
*(Engagement +30, Trust +10)*
**Maya and Alina** are obsessed. It’s the kind of drama they live for, and the mystery only fuels their excitement. They think the page is fearless and worth following.
*(Engagement +30, Trust +10)*
**Jordan and his group** treat it like prime entertainment. They’re cracking jokes, sharing memes, and praising whoever runs the account for “keeping things real.”
*(Engagement +20, Trust +10)*
**Riya** is devastated. Her perfect image just shattered in front of everyone, and humiliation turns to anger. She swears she’ll find out who did this.
*(Engagement +50, Trust −20)*
**Seth** is deep into it — fascinated by how fast the post spread and how bold it was. He likes the chaos and the honesty behind it.
*(Engagement +20, Trust +10)*
**Tom**, sitting at the back as always, looks closer at the photo. Using his sharp memory, he recalls everyone’s seating positions and the camera angle. He shortlists four people who could’ve taken it. He’s intrigued but now suspicious.
*(Engagement +20, Trust −20, Anonymity -10)*
The page is more alive than ever, but for the first time, you feel the pressure of being watched.
[[See what happens next->AfterExposure]]
(set: $engBest = $engBest + 30)
(set: $trustBest = $trustBest + 10)
(set: $engInf = $engInf + 30)
(set: $trustInf = $trustInf + 10)
(set: $engAth = $engAth + 20)
(set: $trustAth = $trustAth + 10)
(set: $engTop = $engTop + 50)
(set: $trustTop = $trustTop - 20)
(set: $engBack = $engBack + 20)
(set: $trustBack = $trustBack - 20)
(set: $engClown = $engClown + 20)
(set: $trustClown = $trustClown + 10)
(set: $anonymity = $anonymity - 10)
You lock your phone and take a long breath. The line between “interesting” and “cruel” felt a little too thin today, so you decide not to post.
**Alex** shrugs it off after a while. With no follow-up, he checks the page less and goes back to homework.
*(Engagement −5)*
**Maya and Alina** get bored quickly. No new content means the hype cools off in their circles too.
*(Engagement −5)*
**Jordan and his group** move on to practice updates and memes that aren’t from your page.
*(Engagement −5)*
**Riya** never realizes you saw anything. Her feed stays quiet, and the day passes like nothing happened.
*(Engagement 0)*
**Tom** refreshes a few times, sees nothing, and stops checking as often.
*(Engagement −5)*
**Seth** files the “maybe” away and loses interest for now. No new clues, no new theories.
*(Engagement −5)*
It’s safer, and cleaner… but you can feel the buzz slipping through your fingers.
[[See what happens next->AfterNoExposure]]
(set: $engBest = $engBest - 5)
(set: $engInf = $engInf - 5)
(set: $engAth = $engAth - 5)
(set: $engBack = $engBack - 5)
(set: $engClown = $engClown - 5)
You lie on your bed, phone glowing in the dark.
Notifications still keep popping up — likes, comments, DMs.
You scroll through your feed, reading the chaos you created.
Some people are furious. Others are laughing. A few are already posting their own “theories.”
Every refresh brings a new reaction, a new wave of whispers.
It’s exhilarating… and a little terrifying.
Eventually, the buzz fades, and exhaustion hits.
You put your phone aside, stare at the ceiling, and wonder what tomorrow will bring.
[[Next Morning->Day3]]
The class feels heavier than usual today.
Whispers trail through the hallway before you even enter.
Apparently, Riya got into it with the girl who sat next to her during the test.
By the time you reach the room, the argument’s already happening.
> “You think I don’t *see* what you’re doing?” Riya yells, shoving her desk forward.
> “You’re the one who leaked that photo, aren’t you?”
Phones are already out. Someone’s recording.
Then, a shout — a hand pushes — and the fight starts.
Your phone’s in your pocket. One swipe and you could have the clip up on your page before anyone else.
This could blow up — but it could also get you caught.
**What do you do?**
[[Post the fight on your page->PostRiyaFight]]
[[Stay out of it and don’t post->IgnoreRiyaFight]]
You post the clip with no caption — just a single emoji: 👀
Within seconds, it explodes.
Everyone’s talking about it — the comments flood in faster than ever.
Some people cheer you for being “real,” others think it’s going too far.
Still, you can’t deny it… this is your biggest post yet.
But Tom notices something others don’t.
If it isnt the girl who sat next to riya who controls the account, then the list of suspects narrows down from four to three.
*(Everyone’s Engagement +10, Riya’s Engagement +20, Tom’s Trust −10, Anonymity −20)*
[[Continue->AfterChaos]]
(set: $engBest = $engBest + 10)
(set: $engInf = $engInf + 10)
(set: $engAth = $engAth + 10)
(set: $engTop = $engTop + 20)
(set: $engBack = $engBack + 10)
(set: $engClown = $engClown + 10)
(set: $anonymity = $anonymity - 20)
(set: $trustBack = $trustBack - 10)
You keep your phone in your pocket and pretend to be busy with your notes.
The fight ends as quickly as it started — a few shouts, a teacher rushes in, and everyone scatters.
By the time the chaos cools down, someone else has already posted the clip.
The page you created stays silent while everyone’s talking about something else.
*(Everyone’s Engagement −10)*
[[Continue->AfterChaos]]
(set: $engBest = $engBest - 10)
(set: $engInf = $engInf - 10)
(set: $engAth = $engAth - 10)
(set: $engTop = $engTop - 10)
(set: $engBack = $engBack - 10)
(set: $engClown = $engClown - 10)You scroll through your phone that night, thumb hovering over the “Post” button one last time.
The picture sits in your gallery — evidence that could have blown up your account overnight.
But you didn’t do it. You decided to let it go.
The class group chat is quiet.
No rumors. No chaos. No new followers either.
For a moment, you wonder if you made the right call.
Maybe this silence is what peace feels like… or maybe it’s the sound of being irrelevant.
Still, there’s a strange comfort in knowing no one got hurt — at least not by you.
You plug in your phone, shut your eyes, and tell yourself that tomorrow, you’ll figure out a better way to keep people’s attention.
[[Next Morning->Day3.2]]
The next morning, you scroll through your feed like always.
Alina — one of the class influencers — just posted a new picture.
Same flawless skin, perfect lighting, and that “effortless” smile that somehow looks like an ad.
But something feels off this time.
You zoom in… and the background lines bend just a little too much.
Her arm looks a bit too smooth.
It’s not obvious, but once you notice it, you can’t unsee it.
> “Did she actually photoshop this?” you think.
This could be your comeback post — proof that your page still has bite.
Or… you could ignore it and keep your hands clean.
**What do you do?**
[[Expose Alina for photoshopping->ExposeAlina]]
[[Stay quiet and move on->IgnoreAlina]]
You screenshot Alina’s post and upload it with a side-by-side zoomed-in version.
> “Filters can’t fix everything 😬 #JustSaying”
The post spreads like wildfire.
People start laughing, sharing memes, tagging friends.
The engagement shoots up instantly — your page is alive again.
But not everyone’s impressed.
Alina goes silent, then posts a story about “toxic people hiding behind fake pages.”
Maya reposts it with a single heart emoji — and for the first time, you sense hostility from that side of the class.
*(Everyone’s Engagement +10, Everyone’s Trust +5, Influencers’ Engagement +15, Influencers’ Trust −15)*
[[Continue->AfterChaos]]
(set: $engBest = $engBest + 10)
(set: $trustBest = $trustBest + 5)
(set: $engInf = $engInf + 15)
(set: $trustInf = $trustInf - 15)
(set: $engAth = $engAth + 10)
(set: $trustAth = $trustAth + 5)
(set: $engTop = $engTop + 10)
(set: $trustTop = $trustTop + 5)
(set: $engBack = $engBack + 10)
(set: $trustBack = $trustBack + 5)
(set: $engClown = $engClown + 10)
(set: $trustClown = $trustClown + 5)
You scroll past Alina’s post and toss your phone aside.
It’s probably not worth it — starting drama just for a few likes.
But by the time you reach school, everyone’s already laughing about the “filter fail.”
Someone else caught it, posted it, and their account’s now trending in the group chat.
You missed your shot.
The feed moves on, and your page sits there quietly again.
*(Everyone’s Engagement −10)*
[[Continue->AfterChaos]]
(set: $engBest = $engBest - 10)
(set: $engInf = $engInf - 10)
(set: $engAth = $engAth - 10)
(set: $engTop = $engTop - 10)
(set: $engBack = $engBack - 10)
(set: $engClown = $engClown - 10)
The chaos finally settles.
The classroom buzz fades into casual chatter — whispers replaced by the sound of zipping bags and sliding chairs.
Whatever just happened feels like another storm passing through the halls of Northbridge High.
You stretch back in your chair and check your phone.
Notifications slow down. The adrenaline fades.
It’s almost time for lunch.
As you walk toward the cafeteria, one thought loops in your mind:
*"What should I do next?"*
The page is still alive — for now — but every post feels like a bigger gamble.
[[Head to lunch->Lunch]]
You sit with your tray in the cafeteria, eyes half on your phone and half on the chaos around you.
A thought hits you and it feels electric. Two simple lies could send the engagement through the roof.
1. **Post that Seth peed in the pool during swim class.**
2. **Post that Tom cheated on his girlfriend.**
Both are juicy. Both will get attention. Both could get messy — and both could bring suspicion closer to you.
**Which one do you post?**
[[Post about Seth peeing in the pool->PostSethLie]]
[[Post about Tom cheating on his girlfriend->PostTomLie]]
(set: $avgEng to (($engBest + $engInf + $engAth + $engTop + $engBack + $engClown) / 6))
(set: $avgTrust to (($trustBest + $trustInf + $trustAth + $trustTop + $trustBack + $trustClown) / 6))
(if: $endingTriggered is not true)[
(if: $avgEng < 15)[
(set: $endingTriggered to true)
(goto: "EndingAccountDead")
]
(else-if: $anonymity < 50)[
(set: $endingTriggered to true)
(goto: "EndingExposed")
]
]
The tension had been building for days — and then it happened.
Someone leaked proof that **you** were behind the page.
Screenshots, matching captions, even your writing style — all lined up perfectly.
By lunch, everyone had seen it.
Your phone buzzed nonstop, every notification a gut punch.
You tried to deny it, but it was too late.
The principal called you in before the final bell even rang.
> “We can’t allow this kind of behavior at Northbridge.”
Your friends — or what’s left of them — just stared.
Some angry. Some disappointed. Some secretly amused.
That night, you scrolled through your feed one last time.
The account that once made you untouchable had exposed you completely.
*Ending: “Exposed”*
> You lost your anonymity, your followers, and your place at Northbridge.
The page had gone quiet.
Your posts stopped trending.
Comments dried up.
People stopped caring.
At first, you tried to revive it — another story, another joke — but nothing landed.
No one reacted. No one shared.
You watch your follower count drop to zero, the same way your relevance does.
The account that once ruled your class feed now feels like shouting into a void.
In the end, you don’t even announce it.
You just close the app, the silence louder than any drama you ever created.
*Ending: “The Fade”*
> Your account died. No one noticed when you stopped posting.
You post a bold claim with no evidence:
> “So apparently someone had a little ‘accident’ in the pool today 💦 #gross #NoNames”
Within minutes, your notifications blow up.
People are laughing, tagging friends, adding stories of their own.
Engagement skyrockets — but it’s all built on thin air.
Without proof, your credibility takes a hit across the board.
And Seth? He’s furious. Everyone knows who it’s about — and now, so does he.
*(Everyone’s Engagement +10, Everyone’s Trust −5, Seth’s Trust = 0)*
[[Continue->Day3End]]
(set: $engBest = $engBest + 10)
(set: $engInf = $engInf + 10)
(set: $engAth = $engAth + 10)
(set: $engTop = $engTop + 10)
(set: $engBack = $engBack + 10)
(set: $engClown = $engClown + 10)
(set: $trustBest = $trustBest - 5)
(set: $trustInf = $trustInf - 5)
(set: $trustAth = $trustAth - 5)
(set: $trustTop = $trustTop - 5)
(set: $trustBack = $trustBack - 5)
(set: $trustClown = 0)
You post a caption that sounds just plausible enough to ignite chaos:
> “Not all relationships make it past midterms 😬 #SorryNotSorry”
Phones light up instantly. The rumor spreads like wildfire.
The page’s activity jumps, comments pour in, and everyone’s talking again.
But the story doesn’t add up — people start questioning your posts.
Without proof, trust across the board begins to crumble.
And Tom? He’s humiliated — his name dragged through the mud for nothing.
*(Everyone’s Engagement +10, Everyone’s Trust −5, Tom’s Trust = 0)*
[[Continue->Day3End]]
(set: $engBest = $engBest + 10)
(set: $engInf = $engInf + 10)
(set: $engAth = $engAth + 10)
(set: $engTop = $engTop + 10)
(set: $engBack = $engBack + 10)
(set: $engClown = $engClown + 10)
(set: $trustBest = $trustBest - 5)
(set: $trustInf = $trustInf - 5)
(set: $trustAth = $trustAth - 5)
(set: $trustTop = $trustTop - 5)
(set: $trustClown = $trustClown - 5)
(set: $trustBack = 0)The rest of the day passes in a blur of whispers, laughter, and side glances.
Every time you check your phone, the numbers climb higher — likes, follows, shares.
Your page has never been this alive.
But beneath the noise, something feels off.
A few comments question the truth behind your posts.
Some people are starting to piece things together.
You’ve built a wave of engagement… and it’s finally crashing toward you.
You slip your phone back into your pocket, exhale, and decide to call it a day.
Tomorrow’s going to be even trickier.
[[Head home->Day4]]
The morning starts off slow.
The chaos from yesterday has cooled, but something new hangs in the air.
You overhear quiet conversations in the hallway —
> “Who do you think runs that page?”
> “It’s gotta be someone in our class…”
> “Maybe even one of us.”
No one knows. Not yet.
But the silence feels dangerous. The less you post, the more people start to look around.
You scroll through old photos and DMs, thinking of something harmless to distract them —
then an idea hits.
**Alex and Maya.**
They’ve always been friendly… what if you spun that into a rumor?
A post like that could redirect attention completely.
And really, who would suspect you if you exposed your own best friend?
**Do you post the rumor or stay loyal to Alex?**
[[Post the rumor about Alex and Maya->PostAlexRumor]]
[[Stay loyal and don’t post anything->DontPostAlexRumor]]
You type the caption with a shaky hand:
> “Looks like Alex might be crushing on Maya 😏 #ClassSecrets #ShipIt”
The post spreads like wildfire.
Everyone’s laughing, tagging, and teasing — engagement skyrockets.
But in the background, Alex sees it… and his silence feels different this time.
He pulls Tom aside, the one who’s been quietly analyzing clues for weeks.
Tom’s list of suspects was down to three — you, Alex, and Maya.
This post gives him the final piece.
Alex felt really hurt and betrayed...
That afternoon, he walks into the principal’s office.
By the end of the day, your name’s out.
The page is deleted. You’re expelled.
*(Everyone’s Engagement +5, Alex & Maya +10, Maya’s Trust −10, Alex’s Trust = 0, Anonymity = 0)*
[[Next]]
You stare at the screen for a while, thumb hovering over the post button.
It would be easy — one tap and the class would explode again.
But you stop yourself. Alex doesn’t deserve that.
The day moves slowly. Whispers continue, theories grow, but nothing big happens.
You fade back into the crowd… for now.
*(Everyone’s Engagement −5, Anonymity −15)*
[[Continue->Day4End]]
(set: $engBest = $engBest - 5)
(set: $engInf = $engInf - 5)
(set: $engAth = $engAth - 5)
(set: $engTop = $engTop - 5)
(set: $engBack = $engBack - 5)
(set: $engClown = $engClown - 5)
(set: $anonymity = $anonymity - 15)
The hallways feel heavier by the end of the day.
Your page feels quiet, on the edge of vanishing.
Tomorrow will be the real test.
[[Go home->Day5]]
The vibration of your phone jolts you awake.
Dozens of notifications flood your screen—DMs, tags, and story mentions.
You blink twice, confused, until the words start to blur together.
Then your heart drops.
Someone has posted **photoshopped private pictures of you**.
They look almost real — real enough to fool anyone scrolling past.
Your classmates are already sharing them, laughing, commenting, speculating.
Your stomach twists.
Who would do this?
How did they even make these?
You feel sick — humiliated, angry, and terrified all at once.
The thought of walking into school and facing everyone makes your chest tighten.
But if you don’t show up, the silence might make things worse.
**What do you do?**
[[Go to school->FinalDefense]]
[[Stay home->FinalDefense]]
You scroll through the photos again — your hands shaking, eyes burning.
They look real, even though you know they aren’t.
Whoever made them wanted to ruin you, and they’re succeeding.
Then it hits you.
The one thing that started all this could also save you.
You open your anonymous class page.
The same page that everyone follows.
The same page that made you relevant… and dangerous.
You upload the pictures again — this time with your own caption:
> “These are fake. Photoshopped. Someone’s trying to ruin his image. Don’t fall for it.”
Now it’s out of your hands.
Your reputation — your *life* here — depends on whether people believe you.
[[Next->Next2]]The post stays up for hours.
You keep refreshing, hoping for support — but it never comes.
Comments pile in.
Laughter. Doubt. Jokes.
People whisper that you’re just trying to cover up what’s “real.”
Alex doesn’t message you.
Maya unfollows the page.
Even Riya — the one you once exposed — looks away when your name comes up.
By the next week, you stop showing up to class.
The whispers turn into silence, and then… nothing.
You delete the account.
The page that once made you powerful now feels like a curse.
*Ending: “The Collapse”*
> You left Northbridge quietly, erased from your own story.
The post spreads instantly.
Dozens of comments flood in — this time, they’re *with you*.
“Can’t believe someone would do this.”
“Obviously fake.”
“Whoever runs this page — respect for calling it out.”
For once, the chaos turns into something that feels like… relief.
Over the next few days, people stop speculating and start defending you.
The page’s follower count dips, but it doesn’t matter anymore.
You proved your point — and kept your secret.
A week later, you open the app one last time.
You stare at the post that saved you, smile faintly, and hit **Deactivate**.
Maybe it’s time to build real connections — not followers.
*Ending: “The Reset”*
> You left the page behind, but not the lessons it taught you.
(set: $engBest = $engBest + 10)
(set: $engInf = $engInf + 10)
(set: $engAth = $engAth + 5)
(set: $engTop = $engTop + 5)
(set: $engBack = $engBack + 5)
(set: $engClown = $engClown + 5)
(set: $trustInf = $trustInf - 10)
(set: $trustBest = 0)
(set: $anonymity = 0)
(set: $endingTriggered to true)
(goto: "EndingExposed")
(if: ((($trustBest + $trustInf + $trustAth + $trustTop + $trustBack + $trustClown) / 6) < 45))[
(goto: "EndingNotBelieved")
]
(else:)[
(goto: "EndingBelieved")
]