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MAZE
« on: October 19, 2022, 10:06:38 PM »
[Elenore] [Mimiru] [Mireille]

You wake up on a strange yet comfortable bed, in a room that's not your own, a white room. The walls and furniture, the pillow and bed covers, even the clothes you're wearing are white.
You wear a long sleeve and pants pajama set, no buttons, no strings, no labels. You don't recognize this outfit but it fits you perfectly and the fabric feels very soft.
The temperature is comfortable, not too hot, not too cold. The room is artificially lit by a bright white light coming from the ceiling. There are no windows.
There's no way to tell the time or how long you've been here. The last thing you remember is going to sleep on your own bed, at your own home.
You are well rested and feel no pain, your body shows no sign of injuries or sickness. You are slightly thirsty.

The twin bed you're in is on the left side of the room. At the end of the bed, on the other corner of the room, there's a cube shelf, holding a pair of slip on shoes and a change of clothes.
On the right side of the room, opposite from the bed and shelf, there's a sink on the right corner. Above the sink there's a square shaped mirror. Underneath the sink there's a cabinet.
Inside the cabinet there are two shelves. The bottom shelf has two white bath towels. The top shelf has two rolls of toilet paper and two bars of white soap. Nothing is labeled.
Next to the sink, there's a shower in the middle and a toilet on the left. Everything seems motion activated and the water feels cold. You can't control the water temperature.
The floor is tiled like a bathroom. At the end of the room, between the toilet and the cabinet, there seems to be a door, though there is no sign of a lock or a handle.
« Last Edit: October 25, 2022, 08:20:23 PM by MartAnimE »

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Re: MAZE
« Reply #1 on: October 19, 2022, 10:20:31 PM »
I clean myself up and get dressed. Then I examine the door to if there are any spaces top or bottom.
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Re: MAZE
« Reply #2 on: October 20, 2022, 10:00:21 PM »
After examing the door I get a drink of water.
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Re: MAZE
« Reply #3 on: October 20, 2022, 11:07:20 PM »
[Elenore]

The water you drink is cool and has no unusual taste or smell, it's just like regular tap water. You have no adverse effects from drinking it. You feel refreshed.

As you examine the door you discover it's touch activated, opening as you touch it with your hand. You're not sure how to close it.
Outside you can briefly discern what appears to be a hallway, with a wall in front of you and extending on both right and left directions.
The floor and walls and lighting look identical to the inside of your room. You don't hear any sounds. After five seconds the door closes again.
« Last Edit: October 20, 2022, 11:09:55 PM by MartAnimE »

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Re: MAZE
« Reply #4 on: October 20, 2022, 11:12:00 PM »
I touch the door and walk out. Then I go to the left.
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Re: MAZE
« Reply #5 on: October 23, 2022, 10:28:07 PM »
[Mimiru]

As you look around the room you momentarily catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror.
You don't see your real world body but the character "Mimiru" you play in the MMORPG "The World".
You don't remember logging into your game, and you can't seem to access any of the usual game controls.
It feels impossible but, as far as you can tell, you are not sitting at home on your computer, wearing a VR set.
You exist in this space, at this time, in this body. You sense and perceive your surroundings as if they were real.

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Re: MAZE
« Reply #6 on: October 23, 2022, 10:40:40 PM »
[Elenore]

You walk out the door and, as it closes behind you, you realize something rather unique about it.
Unlike everything inside of your room and, at first glance, outside of it, your door is painted purple.
A stark contrast to the overwhelming white colour that permeates the entirety of this mysterious building.

As you start walking left you come across an unexpected scene, a blood trail. So much blood. Too much blood.
According to your assessment, this amount of blood could indicate a very serious injury, possibly fatal if left unattended.
The trail starts up ahead, on a dead end in front of you, then it continues to your right, around the middle point between your door and the dead end.

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Re: MAZE
« Reply #7 on: October 23, 2022, 10:45:22 PM »
I continue to follow the trail of blood.
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Re: MAZE
« Reply #8 on: October 24, 2022, 10:03:02 PM »
[Elenore]

You follow the blood. The deep red impossible to miss within these empty hallways.
You turn right and walk a few steps. Then left, walk a few more steps. Then right again.
The path continues up ahead, but you turn right, staying on the trail. You reach a dead end.
The blood leads to a door on the right, at the end of the hallway. A pink door, similar to your purple door.
There's a bloody hand print on this door. It's possible the injured person opened this door and made it inside.
« Last Edit: October 24, 2022, 10:04:33 PM by MartAnimE »

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Re: MAZE
« Reply #9 on: October 24, 2022, 10:19:19 PM »
[Elenore]

You follow the blood. The deep red impossible to miss within these empty hallways.
You turn right and walk a few steps. Then left, walk a few more steps. Then right again.
The path continues up ahead, but you turn right, staying on the trail. You reach a dead end.
The blood leads to a door on the right, at the end of the hallway. A pink door, similar to your purple door.
There's a bloody hand print on this door. It's possible the injured person opened this door and made it inside.
I touch the door if it opens to my touch. Then I knock loudly and ask whoever is in there if they need help.
Only the cis deal in absolutes. :D

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Re: MAZE
« Reply #10 on: October 25, 2022, 12:16:32 PM »
[Mimiru]

As you look around the room you momentarily catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror.
You don't see your real world body but the character "Mimiru" you play in the MMORPG "The World".
You don't remember logging into your game, and you can't seem to access any of the usual game controls.
It feels impossible but, as far as you can tell, you are not sitting at home on your computer, wearing a VR set.
You exist in this space, at this time, in this body. You sense and perceive your surroundings as if they were real.

"Hm? Wait, where..."

I try to open the in-game menu. No response. All of my attempts to interact with the game don't seem to work.

"Huh...so this isn't a field...am I even in an official server? Am I even in the game?! The heck is going on here??"

I look around to observe my surroundings, seeing if I can find any clues as to what's going on.

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Re: MAZE
« Reply #11 on: October 27, 2022, 08:56:23 PM »
[Mimiru]

You look around your room but don't notice anything unusual. Whoever put you here was thoughtful enough to see that your basic needs are met.
As you approach and examine the door you discover it's touch activated, opening as you touch it with your hand. You're not sure how to close it.
Looking outside you realize your room is adjacent to a corner, with a wall to your right and in front of you, and a hallway extending to your left.
The floor and walls and lighting look identical to the inside of your room. You hear faint crawling and clicking noises outside, but you don't see anything.
After five seconds the door closes again. Just before it closed you thought you saw something approaching your door from the left, but you're not quite sure.
« Last Edit: October 27, 2022, 09:28:42 PM by MartAnimE »

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Re: MAZE
« Reply #12 on: October 27, 2022, 08:56:48 PM »
[Elenore]

The door doesn't react to your touch. As you knock loudly, a frightened voice immediately shouts back: "Go away! Please go away!"
The voice sounds faint but quite familiar to you. Once you ask if they need help the panic in their voice seems to dissipate slightly.
"Elenore!? Is that really you?", she asks hesitantly. You immediately recognize the voice this time. You're pretty sure it belongs to Margaret.
« Last Edit: October 28, 2022, 12:18:15 AM by MartAnimE »

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Re: MAZE
« Reply #13 on: October 30, 2022, 02:44:42 PM »
[Elenore]

The door doesn't react to your touch. As you knock loudly, a frightened voice immediately shouts back: "Go away! Please go away!"
The voice sounds faint but quite familiar to you. Once you ask if they need help the panic in their voice seems to dissipate slightly.
"Elenore!? Is that really you?", she asks hesitantly. You immediately recognize the voice this time. You're pretty sure it belongs to Margaret.

Overjoyed to hear Margaret's voice. "Yes, Miss Margaret! It's me, Elenore! Are you alright miss? Please open the door!"

Only the cis deal in absolutes. :D

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Re: MAZE
« Reply #14 on: November 01, 2022, 01:50:10 AM »
[Elenore]

The door opens instantly upon your pleading, and Margaret swiftly pulls you inside, huddling you close to her. The door closes behind you.
"I'm so happy to see you, Elenore!" Margaret cries joyfully, holding on to you tightly. "I was so scared! I thought I was going to die..." she adds, between sobs.
She's visibly shaken by whatever ordeal she went through, but doesn't seem to be bleeding. There are no traces of blood on her skin or inside the room, only on her shirt.
Her room and furniture and white pajamas set are identical to yours, except for the alarming amount of dry blood on her shirt. It seems consistent with the blood trail you followed.
You notice a small hole in the fabric, just bellow her left collar bone, and a similar one in the back, on the opposite side. A gunshot wound, you would guess, if not for the spontaneous healing.