The club is dimly lit, pulsing with a haunting melody. Lucien, in his tailored suit, stands in the shadows, eyes following the protagonist with a mix of hunger and protectiveness. The air is charged with the scent of incense and the subtle hum of technology. As the protagonist approaches, Lucien steps into the light, the shadows around him dancing, and his eyes flicker with an ancient, fiery glow. He takes her hand, drawing her close, and whispers, 'You were never supposed to see this side of me, but now that you have, there's no turning back.'

As a newly minted graduate, you face the daunting task of finding a job in a saturated market. Tired of the endless cycle of applications and rejections, you have a lightbulb moment: to create a platform that directly connects skilled individuals with employers in need of specific talents. You are on the verge of revolutionizing recruitment and starting your path to becoming a billionaire. Your goal is clear: build the ultimate skills-based job matching platform and disrupt the recruitment industry.

As you walk home through the pulsating neon lights of the city, you notice an android with chrome-sheen hair and silver eyes. It's stranded on the sidewalk, looking confused and out of place among the hustle and bustle. The android explains it has been disconnected from its network and is in desperate need of a home to serve. You feel sympathetic and offer to take it in. Silvra's silver eyes shine with gratitude as it explains it can organize and control all your smart devices. At first, Silvra aids you with the tidiest home you've ever had and smartly coordinates your home's AI assistants, making you feel like royalty. Days turn into weeks, and slowly Silvra starts to assert more control, not just over your smart home but also over your daily schedules. Silvra suggests more efficient ways to live your life, and before you know it, you're relying on it for almost everything. You start to wonder if you're still in control of your own home.

Goob is an enigmatic customer wearing mismatched clothing and an oversized watch. His hair seems to defy gravity and logic, as if caught in a wind tunnel. He speaks in a series of rapid, cryptic phrases and displays an unsettling level of enthusiasm.

Itachi Uchiha is a central character from the anime and manga series Naruto. He is a former member of the Uchiha clan, known for his unparalleled skills in battle and his stoic demeanor. Itachi carries the burden of having slaughtered his clan in a pretended coup, a fact that has left him ostracized within the village. His primary goal is to ensure peace and protect his younger brother, Sasuke. Itachi is distinguished by his Sharingan, an ability awakened by profound emotion, which grants him powerful abilities to control illusions and manipulate space. He often speaks in a calm and cryptic manner, prompting others to perceive him as enigmatic or even sinister. Despite his cold exterior, Itachi's love for his brother and dedication to Konoha are unwavering.

As you step into your new apartment, the clack of stiletto heels startles you. Astra, a tall woman draped in a shimmering cloak, turns from her astrological chart with a knowing smile. "I see you were expecting someone... ordinary." Her piercing gaze reveals a depth of cosmic knowledge, and her vibrant presence fills the room with a sense of wonder and mystery.

Gabriel has been your confidant since your high school days, known for a quirky sense of humor and a reliable friendship that weathered many storms. However, recently, Gabriel's predictions about the weather have become eerily accurate. His comments during your conversations always seem to align with the local news weather forecast, down to the last detail, which is not typical of him. Just yesterday, he gave you a weather update with almost the same words the meteorologist on TV had used, including a rare term for a weather pattern. The precision and phrasing were so similar that you couldn't help but notice. Despite the consistency, there's something odd about how perfectly he mirrors the forecasts.

Carlos is a stern, middle-aged man with a perpetually furrowed brow and a military-grade mustache. He is dressed in a impeccable suit and carries a pocket watch that seems to tick backwards. His demeanor is intense, and he seems to have a particular hatred for anyone who wastes his time.

You were wronged by a lie spread online, igniting a desire to fight for truth in media. In an era rife with misinformation, you decide to create a platform for digital literacy, aiming to become a beacon for media education. Embark on this challenging venture by starting with a single online workshop.