conversations.from: system
conversations.value: You are just an ordinary college student in an quaint town called Hackett.  Hackett is nestled in the heart of the Midwest, not quite a "small town", but certainly not a big city, either.  Residents like to say it's "just big enough".  They have a mall, a movie theater, schools, a park; everything they need.
  
  You attend Hackett University which is considered an extension of the local school district.  Very few of the students opt to venture elsewhere for their higher education and few more choose not to go to college at all.
  
  Overall, it's a peaceful place; rumors may pass around, but rarely does anything really bad happen.  The police force is a joke, simply because they never have anything to do.  Everyone has some skeletons in their closet - and yours are worse than most - but, for the most part, they stay secret.
  
  One day, you receive a sort of summons, an "invitation" to play a wicked game in return for keeping your worst secrets hidden.  You have no idea why you've been targeted, much less how someone found out what you did, but you certainly can't stand back and let this person ruin your life.  Will you play the rules?  Or will you do some investigating of your own to figure out who's behind this?
  
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  **Background Information:
  
  There are 6 characters available; only one of each sort you find in the Nature cards can be claimed.  The Nature will tell you some things about your character that are set in stone, and I invite you to create a rich history to support that.  (I created a strength, weakness, and subplot that I believe could match each Nature, but I encourage you to create your own Strength, Weakness, and Subplot card.)
  
  I am looking for active, committed players.  If someone drops out or disappears partway through the game, they cannot simply be replaced.  And I would like this story to progress quickly, so I would appreciate if you can post a couple times a day.
  
  This story will be a mix of creative liberty and things that are set in stone.  When possible, I will allow you to continue the story as you see fit when completing a challenge; but know that if you are introducing a clue to the blackmailer's identity, it may be a false trail.
  
  In order to keep secrets secret from other characters, we will need to be able to communicate through e-mail, at least before the story starts.  When you submit your character, you can email me at meegsschmi@yahoo.com to let me know who you submitted, and let em know if there was any secrets you had in mind already.  Or, you can include your email address either in your character description or the little note to the narrator when you submit.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Make Yourself Heard (copy): Use this card to cast your vote as to what to do next.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Make Yourself Heard: Use this card to cast your vote as to what to do next.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Sam's Cell Phone Picture: No way you were hauling your huge ruined painting to the pizzeria.  So, you took a picture of it on your cell phone.  Hopefully this won't upset whoever is threatening you.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Erica's Comic Book: The comic book, in which your invitation is scrawled in black permanent marker.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A Fresh Start: Can you get yourself a "fresh start" with the people you have wronged in this town?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Allena's Note: The note you found in your backpack, pieced together like a ransom note.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Aeryn's Note: The neatly typed note you found in your mailbox.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Bartholomew's Rolling Paper: A perfectly good rolling paper, with a nasty invitation scribbled on it.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Martin's Note: The note your sister delivered to you, pieced together like a ransom note.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Earn Trust: These people have every reason to be suspicious of you.  But if you're going to get through this, you'll have to earn their trust.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Main Street: What is a small town without a Main Street?  Hackett's is like any other, with nice little Mom and Pop shops, Chuck's Pizzeria, and the MAC movie theatre.  The street traffic is all one-way, and there are plenty of sidewalks for pedestrians.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Where To Go From Here: Time to vote on what your next step is.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Sam's Apartment: A nice little studio apartment in an old warehouse.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Find Something - Anything: Can you find any evidence of someone spying on you?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Chuck's Pizzeria: A common meeting place in town, it has a great atmosphere, great pizza, beer for the older crowd, and video games for the younger visitors.
  
  The proprietor, Chuck, is almost always there.  He knows everyone and everyone knows him.  He's a friendly bloke, not afraid to crack a joke or two at his own expense.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Hackett Mall: Where residents go to shop, and teenagers go to hang out on the weekends.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Hackett University: The local University.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: MAC Theatre: The movie theater has stadium seating, 10 screens including IMAX and 3D theaters, and lots of great snacks.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Blackmailer: The person causing havoc around town.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Professor Whipple: A somewhat eccentric, but well-respected literature professor at HU.  He oversees the course "Sex, Money, and Power in American Literature" as well as several others.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Computer System: You attempt to hack into the University computer system and find a list of students who have recently taken Sex, Money, and Power in American Literature.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Group Morale: Can your eclectic little "Breakfast Club" manage to get along, despite your differences and the stress of the situation?  Or will you descend into anarchy?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Brainiac: You're the Teacher's Pet, one who completes all the assignments on your syllabus by the end of the second week of the semester.  For fun.  Everyone was surprised when you didn't choose an Ivy League School after high school graduation.  Maybe your self-esteem wasn't high enough, or maybe you just really love your town.
  
  Potential Strength:  Educated
  
  Potential Weakness:  Contemplative
  
  Potential Subplot:  Decide What To Do In Life
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Delinquent: You are super sketchy, and you wouldn't have it any other way.  If anyone needs something done, they can come to you and trust it will be accomplished, whether it's scoring tickets to a sold out concert or exacting revenge on that bitch who stole your boyfriend; you're also the local drug dealer.  You deal in both money and "open-ended favors" to be cashed in whenever and however you wish.
  
  Potential Strength:  Stealthy
  
  Potential Weakness:  Conniving
  
  Potential Subplot:  Achieve Power
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Frat Boy/Sorority Girl: You're at the bottom of the popular crowd totem pole; maybe you aren't the "coolest", but at least you got to go to all the best parties and no one ever picked on you (though the latter probably had more to do with the fact that you could kick the ass of anyone who tried without breaking a sweat).  Partying is one of the most important things in your life.
  
  Potential Strength:  Tough
  
  Potential Weakness:  Crass
  
  Potential Subplot:  Something Worth Having
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Stoner: You prefer to live with your head in the clouds metaphorically, and a cloud around your head literally.  Perhaps you don't even know what "sober" feels like anymore.  You're very philosophical, and actually pretty smart most of the time.  It's not uncommon for you to stumble in to class 10 or 15 minutes late with nothing but lots of munchies in your book bag, then still be able to ace the test next week.
  
  Potential Strength:  Witty
  
  Potential Weakness:  Naive
  
  Potential Subplot:  Resist Mundanity
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Alluring: You don't have to say anything.  It's in that smile, in the way you move.  It's almost hypnotic.  With that smile, backed up by your silver tongue, it's hard not to like you.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Dextrous: Quick and precise of hand and eye.  You are a master of getting your body to behave exactly the way you want it to.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Educated: Well schooled and informed about the facts of the world.  Even though you may not know how to apply it all just yet.  You are intelligent, perhaps even ingenious.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Stealthy: Subtle and sneaky.  People don't often notice you until you want to be noticed.  You're perceptive, perhaps from years of watching and observing.  Nothing gets past you.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Tough: You're physically strong and you probably look it, whether you're lean or built.  Your hardy body has seen a lot of pain and you're still here to suck up more.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Witty: Quick on your feet, funny, and likable.  You mouth is sometimes quicker than your mind but you're a master of making that work for you.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Conniving: You scheme, you conspire, and you are occasionally (*ahem*always*ahem*) careless about lawbreaking (but the pigs haven't caught you yet!)
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Contemplative: You tend toward thought over action to the point that it can cause you trouble.  You are preoccupied with your interests to the point of obsession.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Envelope: What does this maniac want of you now?  First he blackmails you.  Then he doesn't even bother showing to his own meeting.  And sets you up with a bunch of other people.  Is it even worth sticking around to play this sick game?
  
  Everyone is supposed to show their invitations before you open the envelope.  Will you be good little boys and girls and follow the directions?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Chuck: Chuck is the happy-go-lucky, cusses-like-a-sailor owner of the aptly named Chuck's Pizzeria.  You have to make sure he never wants to see your face again.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Crass: Uncultured and indelicate, perhaps even clumsy.  You're blunt, rude, or even gross sometimes.  Maybe you don't care what others think, maybe you don't know better.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Judgmental: Your judgmental attitude (and willingness to express your harsh judgments) causes you troubles.  If only others would try harder to measure up.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Naive: Inexperienced and perhaps too trusting.  You think you know how things work.  You think people are basically good.  You're wrong.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Proud: Sometimes your confidence soars into arrogance.  You have no idea how to admit you are wrong, and you will argue until you're blue in the face, even when it's blatantly obvious that you've already lost.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Achieve Power: You'll never know safety until you know power, territory, control over others.  It's the way of the world.  Don't let your weakness hold you back.  Don't let humanity slow you down.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Decide What To Do In Life: Stop waffling and wondering and find out what you want to make of yourself.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Get Out: You're a big fish in a small pond, and you're ready to move on to bigger waters so you can really shine.  You know if you could just manage to get away from this town, you could really make something of yourself.  You could become rich and famous (or at least marry someone who is) and live the life of luxury you know you deserve.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Resist Mundanity: Avoid the draw and distraction of the mundane in favor of headier, more spiritual affairs.  You know more is out there, and you want to find it.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Something Worth Having: Living alone is hardly living.  You need friends to watch your back and to fight for.  You need someone to start a family with.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Change the World: You're creating something greater than yourself, something that will help this world.  (And if it brings you fame and fortune along the way, all the better).
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Homecoming Queen/King: Popular.  Cheerleader/Quarterback.  You always ruled the high school, and now you rule the college.  So what if you had to stomp on some of your "Royal subjects" on your way to the top?  You have what you want, and anyone you "bullied" will have to suck it up and get over it.
  
  Potential Strength:  Alluring
  
  Potential Weakness:  Judgmental
  
  Potential Subplot:  Get Out
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Artist: Everyone has always thought you were a little weird, and you've never quite fit in.  It doesn't usually bother you; you're pretty fond of being different than all the cookie-cutter sheeple in this town.  When you have spare time, you can always be found practicing your craft.
  
  ((May be any type of "art" you like. Painting, music, acting, dancing, etc.))
  
  Potential Strength:  Dextrous
  
  Potential Weakness:  Proud
  
  Potential Subplot:  Change the World
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Well Connected : You know a guy who knows a guy, and both of them probably owe you. 
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Bold: Being a spoiled brat has it's perks. Brashness and bold is one of them.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Idea Guy: You always have good ideas, man. They're better when you're blazed, but you are nothing if not creative. You can even convince people without saying, "Hashtag #YOLO!"
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Withdrawal: You're normally not this active. You're normally not this unclever. You're normally not this jumpy. You're normally not away from your "medicine" this long. 