Project 5

Interact with the objects in the room to figure out what happened: 📔 [[locked diary]] 📻 [[vintage radio]] 🖼 [[torn photo]] 🎧 [[digital recorder]] 🗺 [[map]] 📰 [[newspaper]] [(text-colour:#20c997)[Memory Meter:] ] (print:$memoryMeter)% (if: $memoryMeter >= 30)[(goto: "FlashbackSequence")]

Before you is a locked diary. Its cover is dusty, but it seems to be waiting for you to open it. [[try to pick the lock with a paperclip->PickLock]] [[look for a key instead->SearchForKey]]

You find a torn photo on the floor, torn and faded, depicting you and a red-haired woman, both with a serious on your faces, into the distance. She looks like your someone you might have worked with. [[look for other clues->Room]] (set: $memoryMeter to it + 10)

There's a digital recorder on a table. It looks old but functional. [[listen to the last recording->ListenRecording]] [[check previous recordings->CheckOldRecordings]]

You successfully pick the lock. The diary opens to reveal a name and an address, '404 T Street'. [[look for other clues->Room]] (set: $memoryMeter to $memoryMeter + 10)

You decide not to force the diary open and start looking around for a key. [[look for other clues->Room]]

The recorder plays a message in your voice, warning you about a woman named Olivia that is a threat to 'The Order'. The name rings a bell and the feeling of betrayal washes over you for some reason, but you can't place a face to the name. [[look for other clues->Room]] (set: $memoryMeter to $memoryMeter + 10)

You rewind the recorder and find snippets of conversations. [[look for other clues->Room]]

''(text-colour:#d0bfff)[(css: "font-size: 200%;")[Out of Order]]'' You wake up in a dimly lit motel room, confusion clouding your thoughts and an intense pulsing headache. In the dim reflection of a small, smudged mirror, you realize that your body and face are covered in scratches and bruises, along with a bandaged forehead. Outside the room's window, the neon motel sign flickers within the outskirts of a city, its glow casting across the room. Scattered around are several objects: a torn picture, a closed diary, a digital recorder and others that seem to be intentionally placed by someone. With no recollection of who you are or how you ended up here in this condition, the only clues to your past lie hidden in these objects. What happened to you? Why are you here? Will you regain your memory to uncover all the forgetten truths... [[look around->Room]] (set: $memoryMeter to 0) (set: $dinerFlashback to false) (set: $sitAtBar to false) (set: $approachOlivia to false) (set: $crowdFlashback to false) (set: $approachFriend to false) (set: $observeFriend to false) (set: $watchFriend to false) (set: $confrontFriend to false) (set: $leaveFriend to false)

(text-colour:#ffe066)[Flashback!] ................ .............. ............ .......... ........ ...... .... .. . The edges of your vision blur as you're suddenly pulled into a memory. You find yourself on a crowded street buzzing with the murmurs of people outside a vintage restaurant with a sign that says 'Mona's Diner.' What do you do? [[walk into the diner->DinerFlashback]] [[stay to observe the crowd->CrowdFlashback]] [(text-colour:#20c997)[Memory Meter:] ] (print:$memoryMeter)%

You keep your distance, observing the figure. She is a woman were black wavy hair and she seems to be searching for someone. Suddenly, you recall a meeting you had with her, under not-so-favorable circumstances. [[approach her->ApproachFigure]] [[stay hidden and watch->WatchFriend]] [(text-colour:#20c997)[Memory Meter:] ] (print:$memoryMeter)% (set: $memoryMeter to $memoryMeter + 10) (set: $observeFigure to true)

You push through the crowd towards the figure, a woman with black wavy hair. As you get closer, memories start flooding back. You remember a friendship. She was an old friend who you once trusted but now the energy feels tense. Is she spying on you? [[confront her ->ConfrontFriend]] [[turn away and leave->LeaveFriend]] [(text-colour:#20c997)[Memory Meter:] ] (print:$memoryMeter)% (set: $memoryMeter to $memoryMeter + 10) (set: $approachFriend to true)

You approach her and she directly tells you that there's not much time. She was searching for you to warn you about someone you work with and says that she must leave immediately to avoid being seen with you. You abruptly part ways and you head to your car. As soon as you put the key in the car, an explosion happens in the parking lot and you lose consciousness... [[end flashback->EndFlashback]] [(text-colour:#20c997)[Memory Meter:] ] (print:$memoryMeter)% (set: $memoryMeter to $memoryMeter + 30) (set: $confrontFriend to true)

You decide to walk away, not ready to face the potential pain of past betrayals. Some memories are better left untouched. You head to your car. As soon as you put the key in the car, an explosion happens in the parking lot and you lose consciousness... [[end flashback->EndFlashback]] [(text-colour:#20c997)[Memory Meter:] ] (print:$memoryMeter)% (set: $memoryMeter to $memoryMeter + 30) (set: $leaveFriend to true)

You choose to stay hidden, watching from distance. She doesn't seem like a threat but you feel like avoiding her for some reason. You trust your gut and head back to your car. As soon as you put the key in an explosion happens in the parking lot and you lose consciousness... [[end flashback->EndFlashback]] [(text-colour:#20c997)[Memory Meter:] ] (print:$memoryMeter)% (set: $memoryMeter to $memoryMeter + 5) (set: $watchFriend to true)

(text-colour:#ffd43b)[Present...] As the flashback fades, you're back in the motel and feel a sense of urgency after certain memories were triggered. The pieces are almost in place but what happened is still vague. You're now ready to face what you've been piecing together. It's time to confront the truth of your past... [[confront your past->MomentOfTruth]]

[(text-colour:#20c997)[Memory Meter:] ] (print:$memoryMeter)% (set: $ending to "") (if: $dinerFlashback is true)[ (set:$ending to $ending + "As you reflect on the past events, you realize the true significance of Mona's Diner, which was a usual spot for agents of The Order to meet up for mission updates. But you strongly associate this place with the feeling of betrayal.") ] (if: $sitAtBar is true)[ (set:$ending to $ending + "Sitting alone in the motel room, you think about the relived memories of you secretively observing the woman at the diner. Each subtle gesture and glance made it obvious that she was up to something but not confronting her meant that you might've missed the oppurtunity to pressure her to reveal her wrongdoings.. ") ] (if: $approachOlivia is true)[ (set:$ending to $ending + "You sit in the dimly lit motel room, your mind racing with the painful truth you unearthed. The woman's guarded words and evasive behavior confirmed your worst suspicions: she was a mole planted in The Order, the organization you spent 5 years working side-by-side in. Betraying the Order, she has been helping a presidential candidate gain influence using the Order's resources, in return for 10 million dollars. In order to protect herself, she had framed you for stealing sensitive government documents she had provided to her boss. Her caution and awareness of you suspecting this betrayal is what led to the explosion meant to silence you. Now, with clarity and a sense of burning justice, you know you must bring her deceit to light and restore your tarnished name.") ] (if: $crowdFlashback is true)[ (set:$ending to $ending + "In the motel room's dim light,you reflect on recognizing a woman in the crowd outside the diner. This moment was a friend's risky attempt to alert you.") ] (if: $observeFigure is true)[ (set:$ending to $ending + "You contemplate your cautious decision to observe the black haired woman from afar.") ] (if: $approachFriend is true)[ (set:$ending to $ending + "Your bold approach towards her in the crowd made you realize it was someone you worked with from the Order but brought back memories of heated arguments. She had recognized you as well but was acting very strange." ) ] (if: $watchFriend is true)[ (set:$ending to $ending + "You realize your decision to merely observe the woman from a distance, was a missed opportunity to directly engage and uncover some vital truths. A moment of caution that may have cost you crucial insights.") ] (if: $confrontFriend is true)[ (set:$ending to $ending + "You think about the decisive moment when you chose to confront her in the crowd. This confrontation, although risky, was a warning from a friend that knew something bad was going to happen. After the explosion happened, she took you to your motel room and had left to get some food. You both want to confront the mole taking advantage of the Order, who tarnished name in the organization and attempted to silence you by killing you. ") ] (if: $leaveFriend is true)[ (set:$ending to $ending + "You reflect on the fleeting eye contact with the woman when she noticed you and your cautious choice to leave, a decision marked by caution and regret. You now realize that this moment of retreat may have led you to miss a crucial opportunity to learn mmore about what happened..." ) ] $ending

The newspaper provides the date it was published as November 7, 2023. However, you're not sure if that is today date or a distant one. As you browse through, you read a headline that says "Emergency Services Respond to Explosion Near Mona's Diner; Initial Reports Indicate No Casualties". [[look for other clues->Room]]

A vintage radio, emitting a faint static. It seems oddly out of place. As you tune the radio and go through the channels, you catch snippets of old news broadcasts and songs that make you feel nostalgic but none provide clear information. [[look for other clues->Room]]

A city map of San Francisco with several areas circled in red. The map highlights several locations, including 'Mona's Diner' and an area labeled with a marker as 'The Labyrinth'. You don't remember visiting these places but they seem significant to your forgotten journey. [[look for other clues->Room]]

You push through the diner's door, with the familiar jingle of bells that ring and smell of coffee as you enter. Inside, you see a woman sitting at a booth, her expression serious. The diner is busy, but your focus narrows to one person: a woman with red hair, seated alone and nervously looking at her phone with her back to you. [[approach woman->ApproachOliviaFlashback]] [[sit at the bar and observe her->SitAtBarFlashback]] [(text-colour:#20c997)[Memory Meter:] ] (print:$memoryMeter)% (set: $dinerFlashback to true) (set: $memoryMeter to $memoryMeter + 25)

You recognize her is someone you worked with. Confronting her, you demand answers about her secretive behavior. You are stubborn to know what she hiding but it turns into a heated argument. You bluff and tell her that you know what she's been up to and that you were going to notify your boss. She laughs and tells you to go ahead. You leave the diner wondering if you were maybe falsely doubting her. You get to your car and as soon as you put the key it an explosion happens in the parking lot and you lose consciousness... [[end flashback->EndFlashback]] (set: $memoryMeter to $memoryMeter + 40) [(text-colour:#20c997)[Memory Meter:] ] (print:$memoryMeter)% (set: $approachOlivia to true)

You take a seat at the bar, positioning yourself where you can keep an eye on her without drawing attention. The bartender nods at you, sliding over a cup of coffee. From here, you watch the woman. She checks her watch, with a look of expectancy on her face. She's waiting for someone, but who? Then, she receives a text, her expression becoming less tense and more focused. She quickly types a response and then glances around the diner. For a quick moment, her gaze almost passes over you but you quickly hide behind a newspaper that was on the counter. When you look up, you see her texting someone again, so just to be safe you decide take this chance to rush out the diner and head to your car. As soon as you put the key in, an explosion happens in the parking lot and you lose consciousness... [[end flashback->EndFlashback]] (set: $memoryMeter to $memoryMeter + 20) [(text-colour:#20c997)[Memory Meter:] ] (print:$memoryMeter)% (set: $sitAtBar to true)

You decide to stay outside, blending into the crowd. You watch the diner's entrance, anticipating something, or someone. The faces in the crowd are a blur, but one figure catches your attention. They seem oddly familiar. Do you: [[approach the figure->ApproachFigure]] [[observe from a distance->ObserveFigure]] (set: $memoryMeter to $memoryMeter + 20) [(text-colour:#20c997)[Memory Meter:] ] (print:$memoryMeter)% (set: $crowdFlashback to true)

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Out of Order
You wake up in a dimly lit motel room, confusion clouding your thoughts and an intense pulsing headache. In the dim reflection of a small, smudged mirror, you realize that your body and face are covered in scratches and bruises, along with a bandaged forehead.
Outside the room's window, the neon motel sign flickers within the outskirts of a city, its glow casting across the room. Scattered around are several objects: a torn picture, a closed diary, a digital recorder and others that seem to be intentionally placed by someone.
With no recollection of who you are or how you ended up here in this condition, the only clues to your past lie hidden in these objects. What happened to you? Why are you here? Will you regain your memory to uncover all the forgetten truths...

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