Doors

*Knock knock* May I come in Brian? [[- ...y-yes ->Prelude 2]] [[- (yawn) ->Prelude 2]] <audio src="https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/b26e24_c06c5a013c0d4c50be6d812a9c269bc0.mp3" autoplay>

Hey Brian. It's me May. You remember me, right? I'm your psychologist. [[- ...Where Am I? ->Prelude 3]]

You are at California's Metropolitan State Hospital. You were brought here because the police found you in distress at home. Do you remember what happened that night? [[- Not Really... ->Prelude 3_1]] [[- M-my parents... ->Prelude 4]]

Your neighbors heard a lot of screaming and called the police Brian. When they arrived... they found your parents unresponsive in their bedroom, and found you, hiding and shaking hidden under your covers. [[- M-my parents... ->Prelude 4]]

You remember Brian? They unfortunately didn't make it...The police think it may have been some sort of (t8n:"dissolve")(link-show: "planned hit", ?text2), since nothing seem to have been stolen. |text2)[Do you know who could have some sort of (colour: "red")[anger] against your parents Brain? [[- They... They are dead... I don't remember much... ->Prelude 5]]]

That's why I'm here. To help you and the police so justice can be made. I want to try and play a little game with you Brian, to help you remember what happened that night, okay? [[- They... They are dead... I don't remember much... ->Prelude 6]]

(set: $GoodBadCounter to 0) I want you to close your eyes Brian, and imagine you're in a (t8n:"dissolve")(link-show: "hallway.", ?text2) |text2)[Now Im going to be presenting you with sets of Two Doors. For now just pick the ones you feel like it okay? [[- O-okay I'll try my best...->FirstExam 1]]]

(set: $GoodBadCounter to $GoodBadCounter + 1) Uhm interesting... Lets go to the next set of (color: blue)[[Doors. -> FirstExam 2]] <audio src="https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/b26e24_e9b70835636441619fee1d88c3674ee0.mp3" autoplay>

(set: $GoodBadCounter to $GoodBadCounter - 1) Uhm interesting... Lets go to the next set of (color: red)[[Doors. -> FirstExam 2]] <audio src="https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/b26e24_f2c8cba7412c4c74a7490c6823368ec4.mp3" autoplay>

(set: $GoodBadCounter to $GoodBadCounter - 1) The sly Fox, an interesting pick. Lets get (color: red)[[Going. -> FirstExam 3]] <audio src="https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/b26e24_f2c8cba7412c4c74a7490c6823368ec4.mp3" autoplay>

(set: $GoodBadCounter to $GoodBadCounter + 1) A man's best friend, good pick Brian. Let's get (color: blue)[[Going. -> FirstExam 3]]. <audio src="https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/b26e24_e9b70835636441619fee1d88c3674ee0.mp3" autoplay>

(set: $GoodBadCounter to $GoodBadCounter - 1) The Broken Chain symbolises freedom but can also be a symbol of an uproar, a (color: red)[[Revolution. -> FirstExam 4]] <audio src="https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/b26e24_f2c8cba7412c4c74a7490c6823368ec4.mp3" autoplay>

(set: $GoodBadCounter to $GoodBadCounter + 1) The Knot can be seen as a symbol of a tight relation, one that's hold together really (color: blue)[[Tight. -> FirstExam 4]] <audio src="https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/b26e24_e9b70835636441619fee1d88c3674ee0.mp3" autoplay>

(set: $GoodBadCounter to $GoodBadCounter + 1) The Firefly, the light in the dark, not afraid to be (color: blue)[[Seen. -> FirstExam 5]] <audio src="https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/b26e24_e9b70835636441619fee1d88c3674ee0.mp3" autoplay>

(set: $GoodBadCounter to $GoodBadCounter - 1) The Moth, many consider this animal a symbol of (color: red)[[Change. -> FirstExam 5]] <audio src="https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/b26e24_f2c8cba7412c4c74a7490c6823368ec4.mp3" autoplay>

(set: $GoodBadCounter to $GoodBadCounter - 1) Keeping your Eyes Open is key to keep focus. Sometimes life puts us in scenarios that are hard to look away, but sometimes we are the ones that decide to (color: red)[[Stay. -> FirstExam Final]] <audio src="https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/b26e24_f2c8cba7412c4c74a7490c6823368ec4.mp3" autoplay>

(set: $GoodBadCounter to $GoodBadCounter + 1) Sometimes we close our eyes because we are afraid, be it can also be a self preserving mechanism to help us stay (color: blue)[[Alive. -> FirstExam Final]] <audio src="https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/b26e24_e9b70835636441619fee1d88c3674ee0.mp3" autoplay>

You did really well Brian, hopefully this little game is helping you dive deeper into your (t8n:"dissolve")(link-show: "subconscious.", ?text2) |text2)[I will let you rest now okay? Tomorrow we are going to continue and see if we can find some answers. See you tomorrow Brian (if: $GoodBadCounter > 0)[[I'll try my best tomorrow Dr. May. -> GoodExam ]] (if: $GoodBadCounter < 0)[[S-see you tomorrow Dr. May. -> BadExam ]] ]

(set: $GoodNeutralCounter to 0) *Knock knock* Good morning Brian, how are you feeling? [[Im alright, Im ready to help as best as I can. -> Good_1_1]] [[Im okay i think... -> Good_1_2]] <audio src="https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/b26e24_c06c5a013c0d4c50be6d812a9c269bc0.mp3" autoplay>

(set: $NeutralBadCounter to 0) *Knock knock* Good morning Brian, how are you feeling? [[Im okay i think... -> Bad_1_1]] [[Im... a bit nervous...-> Bad_1_2]] <audio src="https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/b26e24_c06c5a013c0d4c50be6d812a9c269bc0.mp3" autoplay>

Saturday, June 14th of 2025 Inside a quiet room, confined of four white walls with a yellowish tint, we find ourselves in the perspective of Brian. He stares dazingly into nothing until a knocking approaches the door, accompanied with a [[Calming Voice. ->Prelude 1]]

Thats great! Ready to dive through some more doors? [[Yes Dr. May. -> Good_2]]

Good, are you ready to dive through some more doors? [[Yes Dr. May. -> Good_2]]

Good, are you ready to dive through some more doors? [[Yes Dr. May. -> Bad_2]]

I promise it will be all okay Brian, are you ready to dive through some more doors? [[Yes Dr. May. -> Bad_2]]

So Brian, yesterday's session was really helpful to me to get to know a bit more about (t8n:"dissolve")(link-show: "You.", ?text2) |text2)[Today I want you to be brave cause Im going to be talking more about the incident, the faster we can figure out what happen the faster the police can catch who ever was responsible for this tragedy, and the sooner your parents can rest in peace. [[I understand, Im ready. -> Good_3]] [[I'll try my best... -> Good_3]]]

So Brian, yesterday's session was really helpful to me to get to know a bit more about (t8n:"dissolve")(link-show: "You.", ?text2) |text2)[Today I want you to be brave cause Im going to be talking more about the incident, the faster we can figure out what happen the faster the police can catch who ever was responsible for this tragedy, and the sooner your parents can rest in peace. [[I'll try my best... -> Bad_3]] [[I-I.. I'll try. -> Bad_3]]]

Lets get started then. The Doors today will not necessary have symbols, they can represent people you know or places you might have been so keep that in (t8n:"dissolve")(link-show: "Mind.", ?text2) |text2)[Close your eyes Brian... Focus on your deep memories and let them guide you. You are in a dark hallway, you see (t8n:"dissolve")(link-show: "Two Doors.", ?text3)] |text3)[ <style> img { max-width:95%; max-height:95%; } </style> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/CVKdc1X.png> </div> On your left you see your House Door, on your right you see your school's Classroom Door. Which one makes you feel warmer? [[The House Door -> Good_3_1]] [[The Classroom Door ->Good_3_2]] ]

Lets get started then. The Doors today will not necessary have symbols, they can represent people you know or places you might have been so keep that in (t8n:"dissolve")(link-show: "Mind.", ?text2) |text2)[Close your eyes Brian... Focus on your deep memories and let them guide you. You are in a dark hallway, you see (t8n:"dissolve")(link-show: "Two Doors.", ?text3)] |text3)[ <style> img { max-width:95%; max-height:95%; } </style> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/AhDncsB.png> </div> On your left you see your school's Classroom Door on your right you see your Bedroom Door. Which one makes you feel warmer? [[The Classroom Door -> Bad_3_1]] [[The House Door -> Bad_3_2]] ]

(set: $NeutralBadCounter to $NeutralBadCounter -1) You kids spend so much of your days in the Classroom, I bet it almost feels like a second home right? Soon you'll be able to go back. (color:"red")[[I can't wait to go back... -> Bad_4]] <audio src="https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/b26e24_f2c8cba7412c4c74a7490c6823368ec4.mp3" autoplay>

(set: $GoodNeutralCounter to $GoodNeutralCounter + 1) It's always nice to arrive home at the end of the day right? I wish I could tell you you'll be going home soon but for now you are safer here okay? [[I understand... I miss home. -> Good_4]] <audio src="https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/b26e24_e9b70835636441619fee1d88c3674ee0.mp3" autoplay>

(set: $GoodNeutralCounter to $GoodNeutralCounter - 1) You kids spend so much of your days in the Classroom, I bet it almost feels like a second home right? Soon you'll be able to go back. (color:"yellow")[[I hope so... -> Good_4]] <audio src="https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/b26e24_f2c8cba7412c4c74a7490c6823368ec4.mp3" autoplay>

(set: $NeutralBadCounter to $NeutralBadCounter + 1) It's always nice to arrive home at the end of the day right? I wish I could tell you you'll be going home soon but for now you are safer here okay? [[I feel safer here... -> Bad_4]] <audio src="https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/b26e24_e9b70835636441619fee1d88c3674ee0.mp3" autoplay>

Now I want you to focus on (t8n:"dissolve")(link-show: "That Night", ?text2) okay Brian? |text2)[ I want you to imagine your house, it's dark and you hear alot of noise. Where are the noises coming from? Imagine you are (t8n:"dissolve")(link-show: "Searching", ?text3) for them. ] |text3)[ <style> img { max-width:95%; max-height:95%; } </style> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/uZW40NT.png> </div> On your left you see the house's Front Door, on the right you see just your Bedroom Door. [[The Front Door -> Good_4_1]] [[The Bedroom Door -> Good_4_2]] ]

Now I want you to focus on (t8n:"dissolve")(link-show: "That Night", ?text2) okay Brian? |text2)[ I want you to imagine your house, it's dark and you hear alot of noise. Where are the noises coming from? Imagine you are (t8n:"dissolve")(link-show: "Searching", ?text3) for them. ] |text3)[ <style> img { max-width:95%; max-height:95%; } </style> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/yAFFqQy.png> </div> On your left you see the your Parents Room Door, on the right you see just your Bedroom Door. [[The Parents Room Door -> Bad_4_1]] [[The Bedroom Door -> Bad_4_2]] ]

(set: $GoodNeutralCounter to $GoodNeutralCounter + 1) It's always nice to arrive home at the end of the day right? I wish I could tell you you'll be going home soon but for now you are safer here okay? [[I understand... I miss home. -> Good_5]] <audio src="https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/b26e24_e9b70835636441619fee1d88c3674ee0.mp3" autoplay>

(set: $GoodNeutralCounter to $GoodNeutralCounter - 1) Our bedroom is our fortress right? No matter what you can always feel safe there. (color:"yellow")[[Yes, It's the only place I feel safe...-> Good_5]] <audio src="https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/b26e24_f2c8cba7412c4c74a7490c6823368ec4.mp3" autoplay>

(set: $NeutralBadCounter to $NeutralBadCounter - 1) Your Parent's Bedroom, it... it makes you feel uneasy Brian? (color:"red")[[It's... Always so noisy and scarry...-> Bad_5]] <audio src="https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/b26e24_f2c8cba7412c4c74a7490c6823368ec4.mp3" autoplay>

(set: $NeutralBadCounter to $NeutralBadCounter + 1) Our bedroom is our fortress right? No matter what you can always feel safe there. [[Yes, It's the only place I feel safe...-> Bad_5]] <audio src="https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/b26e24_e9b70835636441619fee1d88c3674ee0.mp3" autoplay>

I understand you seek to be safe and protected, but tell me Brian, how (t8n:"dissolve")(link-show: "Brave", ?text2) were you that night? |text2)[ <style> img { max-width:95%; max-height:95%; } </style> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/N25d1jh.png> </div> That night you heard alot of noises right Brian? Imagine you are back there. You can imagine a door to your left, a Door with a Bed, and a door to your right, the Kitchen Door. What do you you choose? [[The Door with a Bed -> Good_5_1]] [[The Kitchen Door -> Good_5_2]] ]

I see you are feeling somewhat (color:"red")[(t8n:"dissolve")(link-show: "Nervous", ?text2)] Brian... but we have to keep going okay? |text2)[You've grown familiar with all that noise haven't you Brian? And that night in particular what did you do? You can clearly see two doors in front of you, they represent your (t8n:"dissolve")(link-show: "Emotions.", ?text3) ] |text3)[ <style> img { max-width:95%; max-height:95%; } </style> <img src=https://i.imgur.com/z1TN8DZ.png> </div> To your left you see a Door filled with Rage, to the right you see a Door with a Lock. What did you do Brian? [[The Door filled with Rage -> Bad_5_1]] [[The Door with a Lock -> Bad_5_2]] ]

(set: $GoodNeutralCounter to $GoodNeutralCounter - 1) It was scarry right Brian? You decided to hide under your sheets and waited for the screams to stop... (color:"yellow")[[I was so scared... -> Good_6]] <audio src="https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/b26e24_f2c8cba7412c4c74a7490c6823368ec4.mp3" autoplay>

(set: $GoodNeutralCounter to $GoodNeutralCounter + 1) You were brave Brian, you ventured out of your room and heard all the screams coming from the kitchen. [[I tried to be brave and help...-> Good_6]] <audio src="https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/b26e24_e9b70835636441619fee1d88c3674ee0.mp3" autoplay>

(set: $NeutralBadCounter to $NeutralBadCounter - 1) They fought alot right Brian?... Did they hurt you? Either way you seem to have had enough, or atleast didnt care what happen to them anymore... (color:"red")[[I-I... I couldn't handle it!!!-> Bad_6]] <audio src="https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/b26e24_f2c8cba7412c4c74a7490c6823368ec4.mp3" autoplay>

(set: $NeutralBadCounter to $NeutralBadCounter + 1) Were you scared? Or did you want for it just to end? You wanted to be safe... [[I just wanted to be okay... -> Bad_6]] <audio src="https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/b26e24_e9b70835636441619fee1d88c3674ee0.mp3" autoplay>

How did the night end Brian? You can see it now right? (if: $GoodNeutralCounter > 0)[ I can... I got out of my room and saw a (color:"red")[Big Man] running out of the kitchen all bloody... He had a (color:"red")[Red Hat] and a (color:"red")[Knife] in his hand... [[I was too late... -> GoodEnd]] ] (if: $GoodNeutralCounter < 0)[ I was so scared... I couldn't do it... I froze and couldn't leave my bedroom... [[I didn't see what happen... -> NeutralEnd]] ]

You did amazing Brian, your parents would be so proud of you. With all this information we can really help find the Killer and bring him to justice. For now I want you to come with me, lets talk to the detectives, they are waiting outside that [[Door. -> GoodEnd_2]]

It's okay Brian... You are safe and I know that's what your parents would've want the most... We found a foster family that will take good care of you, and protect you okay? They are waiting behind that (color:"yellow")[[Door. -> NeutralEnd_2]]

How did the night end Brian? You can see it now right? (if: $NeutralBadCounter > 0)[ I was so scared... I just wanted for the screams to stop... I just wanted to be safe... [[I didn't see what happen... -> NeutralEnd]] ] (if: $NeutralBadCounter < 0)[ (color:"red")[I HAD ENOUGH!] They were always fighting... and they would (color:"red")[Hit Me] as if I was at fault for everything! I was scared but I wanted it all to end so I grabed a (color:"red")[Knife] and... (color:"red")[[I-I... I did it!! -> BadEnd]] ]

Brian... Im sorry but as you can probably imagine, I can't let you leave you alone anymore... The Police are waiting behind that (color:"red")[[Door. ->BadEnd_2]]