conversations.from: system
conversations.value: "All wound, the last kills."
  
  Historic words carved painstakingly into the aged cream face of a deep mahogany clock, endlessly biding its time in that narrow space between your eyebrows, lending increasing weight to your brow.
  
  The headaches have gotten worse.
  
  The ticking's gotten louder.
  
  TICK TOCK TICK TOCK
  
  Your life's become altogether consumed by the shadowy second hand in your mind: find the clock, find the dusty white veranda enforced by glaring Roman columns on either side like timeless soldiers. The house, the clock, the standing hairs along your arm; they're all connected.
  
  TICK TOCK TICK TOCK
  
  And, finally. Now. Tonight. You're going to find out why.
  
  
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  **THEME NOTES:** This is a horror/haunted game.
  
  **GAME NOTES:** I prefer moves of a solid sized paragraph or more. Pose order will be established after first-come, first-serve in the opening scene.
  
  **CHARACTER NOTES:** Characters can be male or female but should all be in the 15-23 range. 
  
  *Subplots are secret and will be given to you after you choose. Please check existing characters, if any, to make sure you do not take a duplicate number.*
  
  **EMAIL NOTES:** Please have and provide a way the narrator can communicate with you privately: email or IM or other.
  
  Narrator: cjnarrates@gmail.com
  
  **SUBJECT NOTES:**18+. Bad things will be done without limit. Adult matter will be used in service of story and theme, not gratuitously, but if you find anything offensive, take note that it may occur or be referenced.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Private Goal: VI.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Private Goal: V.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Private Goal: IV.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Private Goal: III.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Private Goal: II.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Private Goal: I.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Establish Your Importance: *You're* the one it called. Make sure they all know.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A Lullaby For Your Nerves: Your hands tremble and form fists. Hearing the woman's voice creates an anxiety in you like you've never felt. The next time you hear it, you won't be able to control yourself.
  
  (the next time you hear the lullaby, you MUST play this card, and act either on your anxiety or anger.)
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Camera Bag: A utilitarian brown bag currently holding: a camera, a couple of snack bars, and a Sharpie.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Detached Metal Handlebar: Ripped from the top of an old bus seat, this bar is covered in rust and uneven on one end, resulting in dangerous sharp edges.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Messenger Bag: A fairly normal brown messenger bag, worn in a few pieces, but that lends to its character.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A Lullaby For Your Soul: There's something both familiar and empty about the woman's voice. You find yourself more interested in identifying the music suggested within its folds.
  
  (the next time you hear the lullaby, you MUST play this card but your actions remain unaffected.)
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A Lullaby For Your Heart: Your heart swells unexpectedly, practically racing. You feel like a child, but now one swaddled by this beautiful voice you would do anything to hear again.
  
  
  (the next time you hear the lullaby, you MUST play this card and act on your unconditional love.)
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Gold Photo Locket: A gold photo case on a matching chain, slightly encrusted with old soil. The photo inside is of a blonde toddler.
  
  In Emmaline's hands, the locket lends confidence towards a father figure.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Find A Source Of Light: For the night is dark and full of terrors.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Broken Eye-Glasses: A pair of silver-framed antique eye-glasses. Not as dusty as you'd expect in here. You've stepped on them and cracked one of the lenses.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Lullaby: A melody from a woman's gentle lips wafts into your consciousness.
  
  *http://tinyurl.com/kje9lvx*
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Born Again: You didn't start out that way, but you've recently been gripped by an intense belief in the spiritual world.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Wild Child: You've been into the arcane since you were very young. All that fire-setting as a kid had glorious purpose.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Chosen: You empathetically believe yours is a higher purpose. It's just taking a little longer than you thought to reveal itself.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Documentarian: Though your belief in the other realm is strong, you've only ever managed to view it from the other side of the lens.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Mystic: You're convinced of your ability to commune with the spirits and put them to rest. All the way to the bank.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Poser: Hanging out with the weird kids was just a rebellion, but now the lies are so thick they're difficult to escape.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Iron Gut: Nothing and no how is going to faze you. Then again, what does that say about you?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Tunnel Vision: You're so focused on your goal, you're willing to brush past almost anything to achieve it.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Lone Wolf: You have zero interest in working with others. In fact, you find it detrimental to your cause.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Asshole: Let's face it: you are one. And nobody likes it.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Sentimental: This is neither the time nor the place, but you just can't help your bleeding heart. Even when you're bleeding elsewhere.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Unprepared: Turns out that talking about something and seeing it are completely different matters.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Blinding Faith: Whatever you believe, you believe it so absolutely that you often fail to act on your own behalf.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Solid Character: Doesn't matter if you're generally upstanding or not, you know who you are and you hold strong to your code.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Absolute Faith: Your beliefs are so strong that they can carry you through even the most challenging of days.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Ripped: Nobody said a freak wasn't allowed to care about his or her physical appearance. 
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Born Leader: You're good with your looks, your words, or maybe you're just that person willing to take the first step down the basement stairs.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Arcane Knowledge: Your studies have led you to be quite the expert on several areas, including how to protect yourself.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Weak-willed: You talk the talk, but when push comes to shove, then it's you pushing someone down the stairs so you don't have to go first.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Innocuous: Sometimes, the best way to get by is being that person nobody pays any attention to.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Mask: Under those cherub cheeks lies a cold stone weirdo. But none of that makes it to the surface. You could visit a children's park without a child and not be arrested.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Skin Deep: Whether it's through tattoo or makeup or another method, you've made your beliefs visible. Sure, you stick out from the crowd, but the attention's not always positive.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Purpose: You have a target now. Your resolve is unbeatable.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Second Wind: The answer's within your grasp. You have hope.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Good Servant: You have proven yourself useful. That will mean something.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Skin And Bones: Your avid devotion to research means you've something to be desired when it comes to body mass. And Vitamin D.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Practical: You're able to see past the emotions of a difficult situation and make the choices necessary for the group's survival.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Perception: With senses this keen, you're often the first to notice things. It's almost supernatural. Which is exactly what you tell people.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Wide Eyed: Everything is so amazing, so wondrous, so worthy of being looked into. Unfortunately, that often means being so overwhelmed you don't notice the obvious.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Agile: You're one speedy little motherfucker. You might not necessarily make the right move, but you're definitely going to make it sooner than anyone else.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Unfortunate: You always step on that noisiest leaf. You sneeze at inopportune moments. You're just an unfortunate human being.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Private Subplot: III.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Private Subplot: VI.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Private Subplot: II.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Private Subplot: IV.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Private Subplot: V.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Private Subplot: I.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Final Step: Choose an appropriate sacrifice.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Patricia Thensby: A shriveled former beauty, figure hidden by a shawl. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Mother: A solid, imposing woman, wearing a heavy gold crucifix.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Groundskeeper: Beset by wrinkles, and barely wider than the shovel he holds.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Father: A giant man with features carved from marble.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Robert Thensby: A stooped, nervous looking young man in a suit vest.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: It: ...?!
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Srrrcctttttttttt: *srrrcctttttttttt*
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Taste For It: Something's changed in you now.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Hands That Beckon: What once you lost, you now can aim.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Light: It shines not for you but for another. Take heart.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The House: An ancient white structure risen before you, supported by imposing Roman columns, as if out of a dream.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Rickety Bus Line: Peeling seats afix poorly to the chipped tan backboards of every uncomfortable seat. For the end of the line, the Henston bus company spares every expense.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Focus And You'll Know...: ... the prickle of the hair on the back of your neck. A feeling, a knowing... lightning before it strikes.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Are You Alright? (Zahrah): The best treatment for a severe headache is a bit of swerving, jolting, and a sudden stop.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Are You Alright? (Maximus): The best treatment for a severe headache is a bit of swerving, jolting, and a sudden stop.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Are You Alright? (Wren): The best treatment for a severe headache is a bit of swerving, jolting, and a sudden stop.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Are You Alright? (Emmaline): The best treatment for a severe headache is a bit of swerving, jolting, and a sudden stop.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Are You Alright? (Vivian): The best treatment for a severe headache is a bit of swerving, jolting, and a sudden stop.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Are You Alright? (Dexter): The best treatment for a severe headache is a bit of swerving, jolting, and a sudden stop.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Lawrence: An older, African American, bus driver with a bit of a nervous stance but steady driving hands.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Gazebo, Cracked And Suffering: Someone loved this gazebo once... not anymore.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: It Is Not Now A Garden: These mounds were made a while ago but have brought nothing to bear.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A House Without A Door: They say when God closes a door... but God is not here.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Damaged Photo: It's been destroyed with some kind of liquid and has a long tear along its lower right side.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Tick Tock... Tick Tock...: Looming red wood structure with gold chain and interface intricately numbered in Roman numerals.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Thumpthump thump!: *thumpthumpthump*
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Woman Of The House: A shriveled former beauty, figure hidden by a shawl. 
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Bitch: Let's face it: you are one. And nobody likes it.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Con Man: A practiced liar and deceiver, it is easy for you to pretend that you are someone that you aren't.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Level Headed: This may be the perfect time to panic, but what good will that do?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Spidey~Senses: The hairs on the back of your neck are standing up. And since you've never gotten killed when that's happened you're not going along with this.