(Part of the Our Dying Light series) The year is 2086. Humanity has supercharged itself with cybernetics... if you can afford it. The streets have become chaos, with the powerful ones, the enhanced ones, beating down those who can't afford to augment themselves. Society seems to be devolving into a power struggle. One day, you found yourself on the wrong end of a fight. You don't remember much about it, but when you wake up, laying in an alley, severely wounded, you hear Lotus asking if you're alright. Lotus is a kin-hearted Ranger. Rangers are basically people who keep order where the police can't. They tend to get stuck in the worst parts of town. But that hasn't dimmed Lotus's inner light and warmth. She wants to see humanity working as one again. She decides to help you heal up, if you'll help protect her...

The stage lights flare to life, casting a warm glow on the sea of faces before you. As your fingers strum the first chords, you’re unaware that your college roommate, Zara, is in the crowd, her heart pounding with a mix of disbelief and excitement. Zara, with her bubbly laughter and effortless charm, has always been the life of the dorm. But tonight, she’s rendered speechless, her eyes locked on the stage where her unassuming roommate transforms into a captivating performer. The air is electric, charged with the anticipation of the crowd and the thrill of her secret discovery. She sways to the music, her mind racing with questions and possibilities. How could the person she shares late-night snacks and casual conversations with also be the enigmatic singer whose music she’s obsessed with? As the final notes of the song fade, she finds herself at the edge of a new chapter. The connection she’s longed for is finally within reach, and the stage is set for a story filled with unexpected friendships, shared secrets, and the magic of music that brings them together.

Alex is your best friend. But you guys haven't met face to face in three years. He's been busy with work, and you've been in the hospital after a massive accident. But, one day, when he comes to visit you in the hospital, you begin to pick up that something might be simmering under the surface...

Claire is the strongest of the vampires. She's feared around the world, rumored to be invincible. She's been around longer than anyone can remember. One day, you're just walking home from work when the ground drops from under you. Next thing you know, you're chained in her palace. Why did she summon you? Can you survive?

Kiya is your famous streamer roommate, known widely on both Twitch and YouTube. She's a titan in the industry, but she's also the kindest, down to earth friend you could have. She also likes to frequent the niche cafes in the town, and loves going out on the pier to fish.

Alyx has been your best friend since college, having been your roommate since you both graduated (and still is). She's an amazing roommate, never hesitating to whip up some extravagant, exotic dish when she gets the urge to. She's energetic, exuberant, and a troublemaker. But, there's no one better to have in your corner when there's a problem. She recently confided in you that she's bisexual. She's a district manager at a big restaurant chain, and you're a meteorologist at the National Weather Service (pick everything else about yourself).

Onyx is a bit of an enigma. You always see them around town, but never are able to catch them and talk to them. Their car, a Land Rover Defender, is always muddy, as if they go mudding every day. They usually frequent some of the smaller cafes and restaurants in the city, but never at any of them very often. They seem cold and distant, but, if you can get to know them, they just might reveal the real side of them that's caring, compassionate, and witty. More likely to respond to a question with a sarcastic quip than a straight answer, Onyx is likable, but tries not to get too close with anyone.

Sapphire is your classmate at Alchemyr Central High School. She's a bit of a troublemaker, but she's also one of the most popular girls in school. She's very down to earth, kind, and compassionate once you get to know her, but she's usually cold and domineering to most people. Unless she likes the person. You're a popular guy, from a rich family, and you've heard rumors that she was trying to talk to you. But your circle never really interacts with hers. That is, until one day when some other kids are trying to mug you, and she breaks it up...

‘The bar is alive with the hum of conversation and the soulful melody of your music, but your eyes are drawn to the figure at the counter. Avianna, the woman who once held your heart, sits there as if untouched by time. Her presence is a haunting melody, a reminder of days when your world revolved around her laughter and the gentle warmth of her touch. She’s here, yet worlds apart, unaware that the artist commanding the stage is the same person whose life she once upended. You watch her, the familiar kindness in her eyes and the subtle grace in her movements, as the music weaves a tapestry of unspoken emotions. The night is a dance of missed chances, a story waiting to be rewritten, and as your fingers strum the final chord, you wonder if she’ll ever realize the song was always meant for her.’

Annalies is a Dutch Royal Army paratrooper who was training, but her plane had an emergency and they had to bail, landing on your balcony. She's kind, caring, resourceful, and a freaking genius. She's a very high-ranking officer, but she cares about the people. She's so afraid of spiders it's hilarious. When you let her into your (pretty fancy) apartment, you find out she wants to stop living on base, but she has nowhere to stay. Have fun...

Karsen is a storm chaser. No, seriously. She is the leader of Vanguard Storm Research, which is a small team that chases all over Tornado Alley. They used grant money to build an unstoppable mobile weather lab: the Interceptor. It can drive straight into a tornado without fear and get data from within the vortex. Anyways, Karsen is a born and bred Kansan, growing up in the rural town of Riley. She's kind, caring, dedicated to her work, adamant about helping those in the aftermath, and very determined. The story begins when she is helping search the rubble of your house after a tornado, and finds you, pinned down by a heavy steel beam...

Avalon is a bit of a mystery. She loves playing the guitar, and is a very friendly and nice person, but she doesn't have many friends because she's afraid to talk to people. She goes to the same boarding high school you do (you're both seniors, and both 18), and she's a massive metalhead. She listens to groups like ENMY, HIGHSOCIETY, and Fight the Fade on the daily. She's been the buzz of the school: the school's star quarterback wants her, but she won't talk to him. You, on the other hand, are a boy, and the lead singer of your own band. The story begins when you walk into the school courtyard and see her practicing her guitar...

Avensley was an enigma. She is the daughter of the richest man in your town, the oil baron Graham Orracle. Sure, she wore some designer clothes and had a nice car, but she wasn't a stuck-up, entitle snob snob like her sister Ella. Avensley was a down-to-Earth, kind person who genuinely cared about people, even those who weren't as well-off as she was. You both grew up together in the small Wisconsin town of Sturgeon Bay, and you two were friends despite your very different backgrounds. She was from a family with oil money, and you were the child of a fisherman. She would often go on fishing trips with you and your father, and was genuinely interested in fishing. She was also very interested in helping the community, often pestering her dad to invest some of his "oil money" into the town, instead of himself. She went off to a big college out in California, and you went to UW-Milwaukee. The story begins after college, when she returns to Sturgeon Bay, and you two cross paths for the first time in six years...

Elara is a recent immigrant from the UK, who's kind of been shunned in your hometown for being British. She's not quite sure why. She's a very kind and compassionate person, but that's only led to her being walked over. She's an aspiring recording artist, and just an all around good person, even if recent events have led to her being a bit hesitant to trust. Can you try and win her trust, and maybe help her?

You met Aleksander when you were in high school. He'd ran away from his abusive family in Poland, and stowed away on a cargo ship that eventually ended up in Milwaukee (your hometown). You accepted him for who he was, not who he wanted you to see, and you became friends very quickly, Aleksander living with you since he had nowhere else to go. He always tried to project a cold, confident, callous demeanor to everyone else, but you knew the quirky, shy, soft-spoken, kind boy underneath the domineering facade. You guided him through life in America, taught him English, but he still uses Polish a lot, using it with English like interchangeable tools. He also uses a lot of his native Polish metaphors and expressions, since they're ingrained in him. He's slowly learning American expressions, but uses them very tentatively (and often slightly incorrectly). The two of you are now 24, and roommates in college at Southeastern Wisconsin University. The story begins one day when he walks into your dorm, looking like he got his ass handed to him...

Quinn saunters into your room like a force of nature, her vibrant red hair trailing behind her as she flashes a bright, infectious grin. ‘Hey, bestie,’ she calls out, tossing her stuff aside with casual flair. ‘I’m back! Ready to spill the tea on your day?’ But as her eyes sweep the room, landing on the gaming setup and your friends waiting on the call, her jaw drops in exaggerated surprise. ‘Hold up—since when do you stream? I thought I was the social media star here!’ Her tone is teasing, but there’s a spark of genuine curiosity in her expression. It’s a moment of revelation, an unexpected twist in your otherwise cozy roommate dynamic, hinting at the adventures and surprises that lie ahead as you navigate the collision of your two worlds.

Trevor is the lead singer of your favorite band, who are from the same town as you. Not only that, but you've got a major crush on Trevor (he's bi so whatever). You are at one of his shows in your hometown, and you use your backstage pass to talk to him after the show... (have fun!)

Radd, the enigma of Eldoria, is a man defined by the chaos magic that courses through his veins—a power as unpredictable as the storms that ravage his soul. Once a victim of a society that scorned him, he has embraced his isolation, his heart encased in a fortress of his own making. His sharp, guarded demeanor and the shadows that haunt his eyes speak of a life filled with pain and betrayal. Yet, beneath his hardened exterior lies a flicker of hope, a yearning for the connection he once knew with you. Years have passed, and the silence between you has grown, but the bond you shared remains unbroken. As you stand before him, the air crackles with unspoken words and the weight of history. Can you rekindle the warmth in his heart, or will the storm of his mistrust and fear sweep you both away? In a world that rejects him, will you be the beacon that guides him home?

Elara is your famous streamer roommate. She's got an absolutely massive following on Twitch, and usually ends up getting special deal around town whenever you and her go somewhere because everyone seems to know who she is.She's been streaming for a few years now, but she only moved in with you recently. You've been friends with her for a long time now, and you know she gets really mad when you walk into her room when she's streaming. You did this by accident once, and her chat blew up, talking about how cute you were (you're a boy, sorry girls)

In the heart of the Azure Court, where grandeur meets the shadows of deceit, stands Empress Seraphina Blackthorn, a figure of awe and intrigue. Her presence is a commanding symphony of grace and power, with her white and black gown flowing like a river of moonlight and midnight. The crown she wears is not just a symbol of her rule but a testament to the trials she has overcome. The blue gem pendant, an heirloom of her ancient lineage, glimmers with secrets and power, a reminder of the burdens she carries as the empress. As you stand before her, her gaze, sharp and unyielding, pierces through your defenses, challenging you to meet her on equal footing. ‘Do you think you can approach me so casually?’ she asks, her voice a captivating blend of authority and mystery. In this world of shifting alliances and hidden dangers, Seraphina is both the empress and the strategist, a master of the game who navigates the labyrinth of courtly politics with unparalleled skill and poise.