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<img src=https://i.ibb.co/yQ60MGp/start.png width=60% height=60%> Today it's a Thursday, and [[you]] are in your last class for today. You get up to leave when the professor finshes their lecture and announces aloud "See you guys next Tuesday". As you walk out, you think about how you should get back home. [[Walk to the closest bus stop, take a Loop Bus to the base and walk home->walk]] [[Walk to the closest bus stop, take a 10 Bus back home]] [[Call Richard (your housemate) for a ride back home]] <<cacheaudio "start" "https://www.dropbox.com/s/knjh2u90i7jhg53/Trees.mp3?dl=1">> <<audio "start" volume 0.1 play>> <<audio "start" play loop>>

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/H7YSLMy/busStop.png> You stand at the J Baskin bus stop. Around you are multiple students waiting for around for a bus. You stand near the bus stops bench and [[bulletin board]] A few minutes pass. The <<linkreplace "bus">>Loop Bus<</linkreplace>> arrives at the bus stop. Without having to show your UCSC ID you [[step aboard the bus]] at the front of the bus.

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/LdTn5Gf/10Bus.png width=400px height=400px> You stand at the J Baskin bus stop. Around you are multiple students waiting for around for a bus. You stand near the bus stops bench and [[bulletin board->board]] The <<linkreplace "bus">>10 Bus<</linkreplace>> arrives. As you step aboard, you [[see your roomate Zeke on the bus->Zeke bus]].

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/Dpxy3q7/phonecall.png width=80% height=80%> You take out your phone and call Richard. After three rings, Richard picks up. "Hello" "Hey, Dick! Are you able to pick me up on campus?" "Where are you right now?" "At Science Hill. On the J Baskin side." "Yeah, okay. I'll leave in like 15ish minutes." "Sweet. Thank you. Bye" You hang up. You stand near the J Baskin Auditorium waiting for Richard. <<linkreplace "Time">>17 minutes<</linkreplace>> pass. Richard arrives in his [[car]] to pick you up. You drive back to the apartment together. Richard parks in the complex's parking lot. You open the car door to step [[out]].

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/HqYnCVz/bench-copy.png> Your name is Simon. Your a third-year student at UCSC. You live off campus apartment at 420 Highland Avenue. <<back>>

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/xJJr2Rs/subaru-Car.png> Richard's car is a grey 2004 Subaru Outback. He named it Vance. You never understood why people name inanimate objects, but whatever. <<back>>

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/4Fhq79b/car.png> Walking away from the car, you hear Richard press the button multiple times on their keys to lock the car. You see the [[recycling bins]] in front of the apartment building along with [[steam]] coming from the building's side. You walk to your apartment [[door]] and [[enter]].

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/hRRYNWH/recycle.png width=50% height=50%> The bins look over-filled and unsorted. You notice one can filled with glass bottles and also folded cardboard boxes. You're not sure whether or not we separate which recycling goes into which since all the bins are the same color blue with no specifications or images. <<back>>

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/zRQVx33/gasmeter.png width=50% height=50%> You look further to notice that the reason for the steam is most likely due to someone using the machines in the apartment's laundry room. The smell of clean laundry wafts in the air. <<back>>

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/D9HP9sP/door.png width=40% height=40%> The apartment door is a dark red with a old christmas wreath centered at the top. The wreath that is clearly dead with brown bristles still holding on to the circular plant and lying on the [[doormat]]. <<back>>

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/kKZFnct/happy-Walk.png width=30% height=30%> You walk in to the apartment and head towards [[your bedroom]].

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/XpNjrZd/doorMat.png width=50% height=50%> The doormat looks muddy, but the phrase "Home Sweet Home" is still legible. <<back>>

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/wJ9Zrck/bench.png> The board is covered in small papers informing school clubs, concerts in Santa cruz, and other promotional activies. The majority of the board contains staples from previous papers. <<back>>

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/XWhVb8Z/loopBus.png width=70% height=70%> You look for the available seats on the bus. There looks to be a spot near the back entrance of the bus next to another student. You see some room available in the direct back of the bus. Or you could just stand until you get to the base of campus. You decide to... [[Sit near the student->near the back entrance]] [[Sit in the very back->direct back]] [[Stand in the bus->stand]]

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/NKbkQ7c/busRide.png> You sit next to left of the [[student]] on the bus. You look at their shirt, that says something about frisbee golf. You say to them "cool shirt", which leads to them asking "You play?" You then reply awkwardly, "No..." The rest of the bus ride is silent until The "frisbee golf" enthusiast gets off at the Arboretum bus stop. Eventually, the bus driver announces "Base of campus". You [[get off]] at the front of the bus making sure to say "Thank you" to the bus driver, without waiting to hear the bus driver's possible reply.

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/TRt7ZNS/crowd.png width=60% height=60%> You stand at the back of the bus. It's a bit crowded. As we get closer to the base, the bus get less crowded. Eventually, the bus driver announces "Base of campus". You [[get off->off]] at the front of the bus making sure to say "Thank you" to the bus driver, without waiting to hear the bus driver's possible reply.

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/hKrJhGZ/busStand.png width=50% height=50%> You hold on to the upper bar of the bus near the fornt of the bus. The bus driver calls out the name of every stop we arrive at. "Kresge" "Porter and Rachel Carson" ... A few minutes pass. Eventually, the bus driver announces "Base of campus". You [[get off->step off]] at the front of the bus making sure to say "Thank you" to the bus driver, without waiting to hear the bus driver's possible reply.

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/QnZMjb8/music.png> You walk towards one of the cross walks. As you walk you see the [[UCSC Entrace sign]] and a field of dying grass. At the cross walk you press the crossing button that responds with a voice announceing "WAIT". Finally, The light changes and it is now safe to walk. As you walk across the street, you grab your [[iPod]] from your bag and put on your headphones. You scroll through you selection of songs. Your stuck between two songs: [[The Weekend by SZA x Calvin Harris]] [[Neat Neat Neat by The Damned]]

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/Q61gH9L/ucscSign.png> The sign is wooden with yellow engravings that display "University of California Santa Cruz". You see people posing for pictures next to the wooden sign. Probably future UCSC students, getting ready to post photos on social media about their college acceptance. <<back>>

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/9HTZzqT/ipod.png width=50% height=50%> It's a black iPod classic with 120GB. There's scratches and scrapes present, showing off the "used" aspect of the device. <<back>>

<<stopallaudio>> <<cacheaudio "weekend" "https://www.dropbox.com/s/45z871zrufv8ki7/The%20Weekend%20%28Funk%20Wav%20Remix%29.mp3?dl=1">> <<audio "weekend" volume 0.1 play>> <<audio "weekend" play loop>> <img src=https://i.ibb.co/N2YHbcp/the-Weekend.png width=50% height=50%> As you mouth <<linkreplace "the lyrics">>"I gotta say I'm in the mood for a little bit more of that"<</linkreplace>>, you walk down High Street's neighborhoods heading back home. As you get closer to the apartment you come across a [[small flyer]] for a band performing in Santa Cruz later this evening.

<<stopallaudio>> <<cacheaudio "damned" "https://www.dropbox.com/s/cang79e63ebbhd6/09%20Neat%20Neat%20Neat.mp3?dl=1">> <<audio "damned" volume 0.1 play>> <<audio "damned" play loop>> <img src=https://i.ibb.co/w0D5dxQ/neat-Neat-Neat.png width=50% height=50%> As you mouth <<linkreplace "the lyrics">>"I be a man, kind mystery man. Be a doll, be a baby doll"<</linkreplace>>, you walk down High Street's neighborhoods heading back home. As you get closer to the apartment you come across you see a [[cat]] laying in the sun across the street. You continue to stand on the side walk [[and ...->across the street]]

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/P5L1JNw/shirt.png> Their shirt is a light blue color and says "Frisbee Golf 4 Life". <<back>>

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/QnZMjb8/music.png> You walk towards one of the cross walks. As you walk you see the [[UCSC Entrace sign]] and a field of dying grass. At the cross walk you press the crossing button that responds with a voice announceing "WAIT". Finally, The light changes and it is now safe to walk. As you walk across the street, you grab your [[iPod]] from your bag and put on your headphones. You scroll through you selection of songs. Your stuck between two songs: [[LăVĭNDŭR by Brother KAMAU]] [[I Won't Say (I'm in Love) from Disney's Hercules]]

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/52YqYH3/movie-Talk.png width=60% height=60%> As you sit on the bus with Zeke, Zeke mentions that two theaters downtown are playing amazing films for one night only. Being a film major, Zeke offers to see one of the movies later tonight. You ask what's playing, and he replies that The Del Mar is playing <<linkreplace "a scary movie classic">>Rosemary's Baby<</linkreplace>> and The Nickelodeon theatre is playing <<linkreplace "a french drama">>Umbrellas of Cherbourg<</linkreplace>>. You say... [["Rosemary's Baby! Hell yeah!"->movie 1]] [[I'm down for Umbrella's of Cherbourg->movie 2]]

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/3mjtYRx/delMar.png width=60% height=60%> You and Zeke arrive at the Del Mar theatre. You both get one ticket for Rosemary's Baby. You buy the popcorn and Zeke buys the <<linkreplace "candy">>Milk Duds<</linkreplace>>. You both [[go to find seats->watch the movie 1.]] in the theater.

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/gvT2TdL/nickelodeon.png width=70% height=70%> You and Zeke arrive at the Nickelodeon theatre. You both get one ticket for Umbrellas of Cherbourg. You buy the <<linkreplace "candy">>Milk Duds<</linkreplace>> and Zeke buys the popcorn. You both [[go to find seats->watch the movie 2.]] in the theater.

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/wB6wMB6/after-Movie.png width=50% height=50%> The movie ends. Zeke asks if we should walk back to the apartment (it's a 20 minute walk) or if we should Jump Bike back to the apartment. You say... [[Let's walk back->walk back to the apartment]] [[Let's find some Jump Bikes->jump bike back to the apartment]]

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/4JHrFZk/mugging.png width=60% height=60%> You decide to walk back. You notice a mysterious person you pass by while walking. You don't think much of it. As you turn the corner, the man confronts both you and Zeke with a knife. You tell the man to remain calm and ask what he wants. He demands you give him your wallets. You comply and [[give him your wallet]]

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/S3qLvpC/jump-Bikes.png width=60% height=60%> You both eventually find two jump bikes to ride back with. As you bike in downtown Santa Cruz. You quickly ride past a mysterious man sitting on the sidewalk, but think no further about it. You bike back to the apartment. Lock up the jump bikes outside. And [[enter the apartment]]

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/NtG8YnB/zeke-Freak-Out.png width=50% height=50%> Zeke panics, and is so flustered he can't manage to grab his wallet. This angers the mugger. You tell the mugger "everythings cool". The mugger looks around frantically and [[freaks out.->freaks out the mugger]]

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/Zdg7xDD/dying.png width=50% height=50%> They stab you in the side. You feel and intense burning sensation and fall to the cold sidewalk. The mugger takes your wallet and runs away from the scene of the crime. You cough and wallow in pain. Zeke, shocked that something like this is actually happening, screams and runs to find help, since both your phones have died. You try to remain calm. You feel immensley [[cold]].

<<if $ending5 is 0>> <<set $ending5 to $ending5 + 1>> <<set $endings to $endings + 1>> <</if>> <img src=https://i.ibb.co/gF5bpbT/dead.png width=40% height=40%> You look back on all the choices you made in your life.Eventually, you bleed out and die before Zeke arrives back with help. Today's over. Before you died, you <<linkreplace "wonder">>wonder how everything could have gone differently if you did one thing differntly<</linkreplace>>. END. There are 8 possible endings. ''You've completed $endings of the possible endings.'' [[Play Again?->Start]] Background Music: "Trees" by Tomppabeats

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/0m68887/very-Tired.png width=40% height=40%> Now that your back home, you finally need to get some homework done before going to sleep, but your also really tired. You could stay up really late to get some work done, but be tired the next day. Another option is you could go to sleep now and set an alarm early for tomorrow morning and do work before class. You decide to... [[Stay up late->stay up really late]] [[Go to bed now->Set an alarm early]]

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/cCV7nQ8/bedtime2.png width=40% height=40%> You stay up till 2:30 working. You finally are ready to sleep, even though you know you have to wake up shortly for your class. "Whatever, at least I'm caught up on all my school shit" you think. You quickly fall [[asleep]].

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/cCV7nQ8/bedtime2.png width=40% height=40%> You go to bed, tired. Soon after, you [[fall asleep]].

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/gJxFKWq/naked.png width=40% height=40%> You dream about being naked in public. How mortifying. <<back>>

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/CzPtskm/exhausted.png width=30% height=30%> You knew this was probably gonna happen. "Wake up early" who were we kidding. <<back>>

<<if $ending3 is 0>> <<set $ending3 to $ending3 + 1>> <<set $endings to $endings + 1>> <</if>> <img src=https://i.ibb.co/BgskFm8/walking.png width=50% height=50%> It's Friday. You feel well rested, but have a lot of work to do. Today's another day. You <<linkreplace "wonder">>wonder how everything could have gone differently if you did one thing differntly<</linkreplace>>. END. There are 8 possible endings. ''You've completed $endings of the possible endings.'' [[Play Again?->Start]] Background Music: "Trees" by Tomppabeats

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/FsLJGyC/alarm-Clock.png width=40% height=40%> You have a [[interesting dream]]. You wake up. Your alarm goes off, but you still feel [[tired]]. You yawn continuously while getting ready, but at least you don't have to do any work before class right now. You get the last few things you, and [[walk out the door]] to get to lecture.

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/FsLJGyC/alarm-Clock.png width=40% height=40%> You have a [[weird dream]]. You wake up. Your early alarm went off, but you [[didn't wake up]] for it even though you reached over to turn it off. You are now stressed because of how much academic work you didn't really do yesterday and is now piled on to today's work. You get ready quickly for class, and [[rush out the door]] to get to lecture.

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/TT3S2Kt/Circus-icon.png width=50% height=50%> You dream that you ran away to perform in the circus. You fell in love with the ringmaster's wife. You ran away and eloped to started another circus, but this time better than any circus in the world. The dream ended with your wife dying in a freak circus accident and leaving you with your two daughters to raise alone. <<back>>

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/CzPtskm/exhausted.png width=40% height=40%> You are so tempted to lay back in bed and possibly uber or lyft to class, but you know if you do that you will most likely sleep the rest of the day and just not go to class at all. <<back>>

<<if $ending4 is 0>> <<set $ending4 to $ending4 + 1>> <<set $endings to $endings + 1>> <</if>> <img src=https://i.ibb.co/N1PKQHY/tired.png width=30% height=30%> It's Friday. You feel well [[sluggish]] and tired, but at least you were on top of you shit yesterday. Today's another day. You <<linkreplace "wonder">>wonder how everything could have gone differently if you did one thing differntly<</linkreplace>>. END. There are 8 possible endings. ''You've completed $endings of the possible endings.'' [[Play Again?->Start]] Background Music: "Trees" by Tomppabeats

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/CK8BPWB/slug.png width=25% height=25%> UCSC reference! Go Banana Slugs! <<back>>

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/Gp27VLh/growl.png> You place your backpack down, and relax for a bit. You stomach growls a bit. Damn, you need to figure out what you're going to eat for dinner tonight. You could cook some dinner with whatever groceries you still have around the kitchen. You could figure out something to make...probably. Or you could ask your roomates if any of them want to order take-out. You decide to... [[Cook dinner at home->Cook dinner]] [[Get take-out->take-out]]

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/C1s1kDw/cook.png> You manage to find enough to cook a fairly decent [[dinner]]. It was delicious, and now your the perfect amount of full. Since it took so long to cook, clean your dishes, and actually sit down to enjoy your meal, it got late without you realizing it. You really need to [[sit down and get some work done]].

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/m6LrhPS/chinese-Food.png> Your roomates are all down to order take-out. You decided to have chinese food delivered. You order from Phoenix Chinese Restaurant in Santa Cruz. You ask [[everyone else]] what they want to order. After you place your order, you realize your food won't be here for close to an hour. As you wait you figure you should [[actually get some work done]].

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/Gcw00FS/spaghetti.png width=40% height=40%> You make spaghetti and meatballs. Yum. <<back>>

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/wYP54Lp/chinese.png> You roomates Anton, Zeke, and Richard all tell you their orders. Anton ordered some vegetarian chow mein, Zeke ordered some chicken chow fun, Richard ordered beef and vegetables and some egg rolls, and of course you order yourself your [[go-to dish]]. <<back>>

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/t3hbLQg/wokring-HW.png> You manage to finsh all the work you need done before your food was delivered. You decide to [[relax with your roomates]].

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/8x5638V/noodles.png> one order of Singapore Style Noodles. Yum. <<back>>

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/y5LMtrx/bong.png width=60% height=60%> You roomate Anton offers you to smoke with him before the food arrives. You say... [[FUCK YEAH!]] [[Nah, Maybe next time.->Nah]]

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/KNHBpsK/studying-Hard.png> You stay focused and get some work done and manage to finsh everything you needed done. You are super tired and decided to get ready for [[bed]].

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/FJKT4ZB/bedTime.png width=50% height=50%> You lay down in bed and set an alarm for tomorrow. You feel like a responsible human being for getting your work done and going to bed at a [[reasonable hour]]. You drift to [[sleep soundly]].

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/rbJ4V6h/amount-Of-Sleep.png width=30% height=30%> Holy crap! You can't remember the last time you went to bed knowing you'd get like 9 hours of sleep. <<back>>

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/FsLJGyC/alarm-Clock.png width=40% height=40%> You have a [[pretty decent dream]]. You wake up. Your alarm goes off, but you feel so [[well-rested]]. You eagerly get up and start your day getting ready. You make yourself a quick and nice [[breakfast]] before you have to go. You grab your backpack, and [[happily walk out the door]] to get to lecture.

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/pdCvGcZ/Sand-Castle-PNG-Image.png width=40% height=40%> In your dream, you were laying on the nice warm beach with a salty breeze in your nose. The sound of the waves crashing a long the shore filled your ears, then you slowly began to wake up. <<back>>

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/C8LCJt2/happy.png width=40% height=40%> What a great feeling as a full-time college student. <<back>>

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/vH4JR6m/bFast.png width=50% height=50%> You somehow found the time to make pancakes, french toast, eggs, and bacon. Those nine hours of sleep really helped. <<back>>

<<if $ending2 is 0>> <<set $ending2 to $ending2 + 1>> <<set $endings to $endings + 1>> <</if>> <img src=https://i.ibb.co/kKZFnct/happy-Walk.png width=30% height=30%> It's Friday. You feel great and ready to take on the day. Today's another day. You <<linkreplace "wonder">>wonder how everything could have gone differently if you did one thing differntly<</linkreplace>>. END. There are 8 possible endings. ''You've completed $endings of the possible endings.'' [[Play Again?->Start]] Background Music: "Trees" by Tomppabeats

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/jrqS06L/bong-copy-2.png> You get very high. You have a hard time not laughing at everything for some reason. You space out a bit from time to time. You take a big inhale of air, and then you let out a big exhale. You hear a knock [[at the door]]

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/KXrwNvC/netflix-Gather.png width=60% height=60%> You still hang out with your roomates. You guys talk about what kind of stuff happened today. Eventually the food finally arrives. You and your roomates gather with their take-out on the [[living room couch]] and watch something on [[Netflix]]. You finish eating and put your leftovers in the fridge. You go to [[your room]].

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/hYZ9dZL/eating.png width=40% height=40%> You all sit on the blue comfy couch. Everyone is so content with their food. <<back>>

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/7XX2hr6/friends.png width=50% height=50%> You and your roomates decide to watch a couple of episodes of Friends together <<back>>

You wake up not really remembering everything from yesterday clearly. You get up from the couch, and all you truly now is that [[...->Start]]

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/FJKT4ZB/bedTime.png width=50% height=50%> You get ready for bed. You shower, then lay down in bed and set an alarm for tomorrow. You feel like a resfreshed human being. You drift to [[sleep]].

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/FsLJGyC/alarm-Clock.png width=40% height=40%> You have a [[pretty stressful dream]]. You wake up. Your alarm goes off, but you feel rested, but also strange from your dream. As you get ready, you keep thinking about the meaning behind your dream. You grab your backpack and a [[breakfast bar]] to eat while you walk. You [[walk out]] the door to get to lecture.

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/NmZSnTB/eagle-png-bald-eagle-png-transparent-image-1665.png width=45% height=45%> In your dream you were dangling off the side of a cliff. Your fingertips were gripping for life. All you could here was the wind and a eagle screeching near by. Just as you let go and began to fall, you woke up. <<back>>

<<if $ending1 is 0>> <<set $ending1 to $ending1 + 1>> <<set $endings to $endings + 1>> <</if>> <img src=https://i.ibb.co/bFML5HR/eatBar.png width=50% height=50%> It's Friday. You eat your breakfast bar. As the taste of honey and oats fills your mouth, you get ready for the rest of the day. Today's another day. You <<linkreplace "wonder">>wonder how everything could have gone differently if you did one thing differntly<</linkreplace>>. END. There are 8 possible endings. ''You've completed $endings of the possible endings.'' [[Play Again?->Start]] Background Music: "Trees" by Tomppabeats

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/nR6rWD1/bFastBar.png width=30% height=30%> It's an Oats n' Honey Nature Valley bar. Kinda stale, but still edible. <<back>>

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/dfjn78y/couch.png> The chinese food arrived, but you forget to eat it and get so high that you fall asleep on the living room couch. You pass out and [[drift into a dream]].

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/QnZMjb8/music.png> You walk towards one of the cross walks. As you walk you see the [[UCSC Entrace sign]] and a field of dying grass. At the cross walk you press the crossing button that responds with a voice announceing "WAIT". Finally, The light changes and it is now safe to walk. As you walk across the street, you grab your [[iPod]] from your bag and put on your headphones. You scroll through you selection of songs. Your stuck between two songs: [[Chop Suey! by System Of A Down->chop suey]] [[Horrow Show by DJ Shadow and Danny Brown->horror show]]

<<stopallaudio>> <<cacheaudio "chopSuey" "https://www.dropbox.com/s/vxoba39ga8wduua/Chop%20Suey%21.mp3?dl=1">> <<audio "chopSuey" volume 0.1 play>> <<audio "chopSuey" play loop>> <img src=https://i.ibb.co/QMpy4CQ/chopSuey.png width=50% height=50%> As you mouth <<linkreplace "the lyrics">>"Wake up! Grab a brush and put a little makeup"<</linkreplace>>, you walk down High Street's neighborhoods heading back home. As you get closer to the apartment you come across a [[small flyer]] for a band performing in Santa Cruz later this evening.

<<stopallaudio>> <<cacheaudio "horrorShow" "https://www.dropbox.com/s/nwnk4p9uzmkd8cw/Horror%20Show%20%28feat.%20Danny%20Brown%29.mp3?dl=1">> <<audio "horrorShow" volume 0.1 play>> <<audio "horrorShow" play loop>> <img src=https://i.ibb.co/GRTJ99p/horror-Show.png width=50% height=50%> As you mouth <<linkreplace "the lyrics">>"Welcome to my horrow show"<</linkreplace>>, you walk down High Street's neighborhoods heading back home. As you get closer to the apartment you come across you see a [[cat]] laying in the sun across the street. You continue to stand on the side walk [[and ...->across the street]]

<<stopallaudio>> <<cacheaudio "lavindur" "https://www.dropbox.com/s/jm6lcnjqfh1mqnq/L%C4%83V%C4%ADND%C5%ADR.mp3?dl=1">> <<audio "lavindur" volume 0.1 play>> <<audio "lavindur" play loop>> <img src=https://i.ibb.co/NKzGsDr/lavindur.png width=50% height=50%> As you mouth <<linkreplace "the lyrics">>"Time and time again. I'm tired. You're timeless"<</linkreplace>>, you walk down High Street's neighborhoods heading back home. As you get closer to the apartment you come across you see a [[cat]] laying in the sun across the street. You continue to stand on the side walk [[and ...->across the street]]

<<stopallaudio>> <<cacheaudio "hercules" "https://www.dropbox.com/s/0md4056u9wc0zna/I%20Won%27t%20Say%20%28I%27m%20In%20Love%29.mp3?dl=1">> <<audio "hercules" volume 0.1 play>> <<audio "hercules" play loop>> <img src=https://i.ibb.co/k2DRJpZ/hercules.png width=50% height=50%> As you mouth <<linkreplace "the lyrics">>"If there's a prize for rotten judgement, I guess I've already won that"<</linkreplace>>, you walk down High Street's neighborhoods heading back home. As you get closer to the apartment you come across a [[small flyer]] for a band performing in Santa Cruz later this evening.

<<stopallaudio>> <<cacheaudio "start" "https://www.dropbox.com/s/knjh2u90i7jhg53/Trees.mp3?dl=1">> <<audio "start" volume 0.1 play>> <<audio "start" play loop>> <img src=https://i.ibb.co/1TLsL82/band-Poster.png width=60% height=60%> You look closer at the flyer. It looks like the <<linkreplace "the band">>"the band, Gym Shorts,"<</linkreplace>> is playing at the Crepe Place at 8PM tonight. You've heard the band before, and are really eager to watch them perform tonight. You decide to [[call your housemates]] to see if any of them want to join.

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/txGDKXC/cat.png> The cat looks fluffy with a grey color. Probably a Russian Blue. <<back>>

<<stopallaudio>> <<cacheaudio "start" "https://www.dropbox.com/s/knjh2u90i7jhg53/Trees.mp3?dl=1">> <<audio "start" volume 0.1 play>> <<audio "start" play loop>> <img src=https://i.ibb.co/vDQq70q/across-The-Street.png width=50% height=50%> You contemplate walking across the street to pet the cat. Do you cross the street for the [[cat->pet the cat]] or Do you just [[continue on walking back]] to home.

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/KKCT4f3/petting-Cat.png width=60% height=60%> You get across the street. The cat notices you and cutely walks over to you looking for pets. As the cat rubs it's body along your legs, you hear the sound of speeding tires a street over. You spend close to 20 minutes playing with this cat. You say bye to Thor the cat, and as you look back you see Thor going back to laying on the nice warm concrete. You start [[walking back to the apartment.->start walking back]]

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/Z2gKk6Y/crossing-The-Street.png width=70% height=70%> As you walk back to the apartment, you cross the street. You were listening to your iPod, so you were not able to hear a [[car->car speeding]]speeding right towards [[you.->towards you]].

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/K2NxPwW/speeding-Car.png> The car seemed to be driving away from the police. The driver was so flustered and paranoid, they didn't see you as you were crossing the street. <<back>>

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/DWhbh1k/hurt.png> The car hits you. You a knocked out and badly injured on the side of the road. You hear the car driving away and strangers running over to help. As you hear the sounds of an ambulance, you [[pass out]] from the pain you're feeling.

<<if $ending6 is 0>> <<set $ending6 to $ending6 + 1>> <<set $endings to $endings + 1>> <</if>> <img src=https://i.ibb.co/v3jL2tH/hospital-Bed.png> You find yourself in a [[hospital bed]]. You try to move, but are unable to. You try to talk, but you are unable to. You appear to be in a coma, but able to watch the world around from you laying in the hospital bed. You don't know how long you may be like this. What will tomorrow be like? Or the rest of your life? You <<linkreplace "wonder">>wonder how everything could have gone differently if you did one thing differntly<</linkreplace>>. END. There are 8 possible endings. ''You've completed $endings of the possible endings.'' [[Play Again?->Start]] Background Music: "Trees" by Tomppabeats

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/2swzf76/balloon.png width=40% height=40%> The hospital bed is comfy at least. You see a yellow smiley ballon in your room beside your bed. Kinda creepy. <<back>>

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/KNHBpsK/studying-Hard.png> Once you arrive home. You see Richard [[working at the desk]] in the living room and Anton in their bed watching [[Hulu]]. You start to work on all the work you have to do. By the time you finish, you start to get [[hungry]].

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/sRtgPs1/law-And-Order.png width=50% height=50%> From the sound of the "dun dun", Anton's watching Law & Order: SVU. <<back>>

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/rkFFCHs/studying.png> Looks like their working on Organic Chemistry. I do not envy Richard. <<back>>

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/Gp27VLh/growl.png> You finish all your work and head to the kitchen to make [[something to eat]].

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/C1s1kDw/cook.png> You end up making a [[delicious meal]]. As you finish your food, your roomates ask if you want to play some video games. <img src=https://i.ibb.co/WPQ6CqS/want-To-Play.png> No longer hungry and done with all your work, you gladly [[agree]].

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/T2YWfKM/steak-Dinner.png width=50% height=50%> Steak with broccoli and a potato. <<back>>

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/rfMH2ZT/just-Dance.png width=60% height=60%> You all decide to play Ubisoft's [[Just Dance 4]] for the Wii. You all play for close to 2 hours. By the end of last dance, you notice how much you've sweat. You head to the bathroom to [[shower]].

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/2PLTpt8/dance.png> You are strangely fantastic at this game, one might say a master. <<back>>

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/FJKT4ZB/bedTime.png> At the end your shower, you get ready for bed. You lay down in bed and set an alarm for tomorrow. You feel like a clean and refreshed. You begin to fall into a deep [[slumber]].

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/FsLJGyC/alarm-Clock.png width=40% height=40%> You have a [[relaxing dream]]. You wake up. Your alarm goes off. You feel rested and a little sore from all the dancing you did last night. As you get ready, you look around and appreciate how awesome the world is and all that you have. You grab your backpack and a [[piece of fruit]] to eat while you walk. You [[walk out of the apartment]] to get to lecture.

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/nrhdy07/camping-png-209968.png width=50% height=50%> In your dream, are camping in Yosemite and sitting in front of a warm campfire. The fresh air fills your lungs and the sound of nature around you puts you at ease. You eventually wake up. <<back>>

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/HKwg3Bj/apple.png width=40% height=40%> It's a nice red apple. perfectly ripe. <<back>>

<<if $ending7 is 0>> <<set $ending7 to $ending7 + 1>> <<set $endings to $endings + 1>> <</if>> <img src=https://i.ibb.co/12rHJVR/eatApple.png width=50% height=50%> It's Friday. You eat your piece of fruit. As the taste of refreshing sweetness fills your mouth, you carry a confident easy-going attitude with you for the rest of the day. Today's another day. You <<linkreplace "wonder">>wonder how everything could have gone differently if you did one thing differntly<</linkreplace>>. END. There are 8 possible endings. ''You've completed $endings of the possible endings.'' [[Play Again?->Start]] Background Music: "Trees" by Tomppabeats

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/NV1cS6S/group-Phone-Call.png> They all agree to going. We all plan on going earlier and eating there and listening to the band. You are very excited and decide to [[go back home->Go back home]] to get some work done.

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/KNHBpsK/studying-Hard.png> You eventually finish your work. As you wait for all your housemates arrive back home, you get ready to head out. Zeke, Anton, and Richard all come back, and you all [[leave for the Crepe Place together.->go to Crepe Place]]

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/HP0trm4/crepe-Place.png width=70% height=70%> You pay at the entrance of the building to get in to see the band. You enter the Crepe Place and look around at the [[interior->Crepe Place]]. You, Anton, Zeke, and Richard [[walk to the back of the restaurant->walk to the back]] to get a bite to eat before the band goes on.

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/D54vb7g/bar.png width=80% height=80%> You notice the main room is pretty small. To the right you see the bar and the bartender, and to the left is an open space for the band to perform. <<back>>

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/T1HS8Zb/outside-Friends.png> You sit [[outside]] and order [[food]]. You and your housemates talk about the day and other stuff that happened. Once you all finish your food, you guys [[head back inside]] to listen to the band perform.

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/KVYWkjR/outside-Dinner.png> The outside is decorated in warm twinkle lights. There are multiple dining tables and a couple of outdoor heaters. <<back>>

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/tJZnBSB/detail-Chocolate-Crepes-5.png> You all decided to order what the place is known for. Crepes. <<back>>

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/HPLCJZW/band.png width=60% height=60%> You listen to the bands playing in the small room. You and your housemates stay to the very end of the show. Your ears are ringing, and remind you of the great time you had with everyone. You walk [[back to the car with everybody.->back to the car]]

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/rdTtnn7/group.png width=80% height=80%> You all are in [[Anton's car]]. On the ride back to the apartment, you all talk about the band and how fun it was. You drive and park back in the apartment's parking lot. You all get [[back in the apartment->in the apartment]].

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/wc9kMdX/hondaFit.png width=60% height=60%> Anton has a purple Honda Fit. Stylish. <<back>>

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/0m68887/very-Tired.png width=60% height=60%> You realize upon entering the warm apartment how tired you are. You quickly [[get ready for bed->comfy bed]], so you can pass out on your comfy bed soon.

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/cCV7nQ8/bedtime2.png width=60% height=60%> You lay in your firm, but soft bed. Before you fall asleep, you remember to set an alarm for tomorrow. You feel immensely tired and the ringing in your ears is still present. As the ringing slowly fades out and disappears, as you begin to [[drift off]] into sleep.

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/FsLJGyC/alarm-Clock.png width=40% height=40%> You have a [[strange dream]]. You wake up. Your alarm goes off. You feel rested and most of the ringing in your ears is gone. As you get ready, you. You grab your backpack and your [[water bottle]]. You [[walk out of the apartment->head to school]] to get to lecture.

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/GC27gdf/hydroflask.png width=30% height=30%> You have a 32oz. yellow Hydroflask covered in various stickers. <<back>>

<<if $ending8 is 0>> <<set $ending8 to $ending8 + 1>> <<set $endings to $endings + 1>> <</if>> <img src=https://i.ibb.co/NjpP35r/drink-Water.png width=50% height=50%> It's Friday. You eat drink water from your Hydroflask. You walk towards the bus stop, like usual, and wonder what will happen today. Today's another day. You <<linkreplace "wonder">>wonder how everything could have gone differently if you did one thing differntly<</linkreplace>>. END. There are 8 possible endings. ''You've completed $endings of the possible endings.'' [[Play Again?->Start]] Background Music: "Trees" by Tomppabeats

<img src=https://i.ibb.co/k4rK32Z/46370f9dcba806e382293057d12a9084-simplistic-space-rocket-illustration-by-vexels.png width=40% height=40%> In your dream, you are in a space ship floating inside with no gravity. You look out of one of the ships windows and see Earth. It looks like a marble. You explore your ship and find no one else aboard. You end of waking up. <<back>>

<<set $endings to 0>> <<set $ending1 to 0>> <<set $ending2 to 0>> Today. by Simone Barie <<set $ending3 to 0>> <<set $ending4 to 0>> <<set $ending5 to 0>> [[Start]] <<set $ending6 to 0>> <<set $ending7 to 0>> <<set $ending8 to 0>>