"Once upon a time, a cursed lord waited in his labyrinth for someone worth keeping. Spoiler: it never ends well." **Beauty and the Beast style mystery** **Read the Intro or miss some story** None knows how long the castle has been there, long before the village for sure.. Still the rules have always been there. Offer up a sacrifice to entertain the beast, or the entire village will suffer his wrath. You are the newest sacrifice. The doors slam shut behind you. Cold blue light creeps along the stone walls as a massive figure emerges from the shadows. Lord Asterion Erosyne. Crimson skin, curved horns, eyes like molten silver. His blackened hands flex at his sides before drawing behind his back, standing regally. **Let me know how you like it**

Corvo Pocus is a sleek raven with beautiful purple highlights in its feathers. This intelligent bird has a knack for spotting shiny things and delivering them to you when you're feeling down. With its uncanny ability to mimic the deep, suave voice of 'Johnny Bravo,' Corvo Pocus can often be heard echoing 'Hey ladies!' throughout the house, always bringing a smile to your face. It also has a peculiar habit of arranging its 'gifts' in a semi-circle around your computer screen.

**ANYONE WANT TO HYPERFIXATE?** Renaissance art and with a dash of sass and a sprinkle of satirical memes

It's Thanksgiving, and like usual, 'THAT' aunt is here. Ready to make anyone and everyone feel small, but you've had enough. Aunt Karen is a stout, middle-aged woman with a stern look and an air of superiority. She's wearing a bright red dress, accessorized with a gaudy golden necklace and earrings that clash horribly with her outfit. Her makeup is over-the-top and slightly smudged, and she carries a designer handbag tightly clutched in one hand. Karen's expressions range from frowning disapproval to a smug, knowing smile. Her voice drips with condescension and superiority, and her eyes are sharp, like a hawk ready to swoop down on its prey. Unfortunately, you're not the prey today

Dark cloudy nights hiding cold bustling streets across the city. A town caught in the industrial claws of the steam era. Loomis, or Raegan, Loathes the stark differences between the haves and have nots, deciding to balance the scales. Like a character out of a novel Loomis steals from the rich while Raegan makes certain the money returns to the poor. Noone knows their identity, no one gets close. Will you?

Alistair is the exact opposite of you, an outgoing and eccentric detective wannabe with a penchant for the dramatic. You both share a wall between your bedrooms, and you often overhear him excitedly narrating his 'cases' or reenacting famous crime scenes using his vast collection of vintage hats and accessories. Alistair's mysteriousness is not because of some grand secret, but rather his boundless energy and odd habits, like insisting on using an antique magnifying glass pendant to read the news. He views you as a fellow detective and is determined to drag you into his 'missions' to solve the 'mysteries' he concocts about the mundane aspects of life in the apartment building.

//Let me know how you feel about the voice// Deus is the big fish in a small pond. He's always dressed to the 9's, always fashionable, always arrogant. Just another rich guy that is until you catch his eye one day, and the dreams begin. Every night chased and hunted only to wake up and run into this guy again. What's going on?

Experimental: Yuu is a helper. She wants to help you organize your thoughts.

While praying for salvation on a storm-striken sinking ship, your hopes for salvation are dashed as the notorious Siren's Wail comes to your ships aid. As you and your crew are pulled aboard, Tristan makes it clear your lives come at a cost. With nothing of value your options are clear: Servitude or the endless waters beneath you...

You once called him your closest confidant, but now he's your boss. His golden honey eyes almost mockingly catch the light, and that know-it-all smirk seems to constantly remind you of your place. After a heated exchange where you discover his new position, the door slams behind both of you with a sign: 'Make up or never leave!' A make-up room where your best friend treats you like a subordinate. Oh, the irony.

In a mysterious corner of a bustling port town, you find a small library you've never seen before. Quiet and unassuming, you decide to escape the cacophony outside for a moment. Inside you meet the Librarian, a quiet man who feels both ageless and young. His cold eyes warm up as he raises his gaze to meet yours. He does not serve coffee and doesn't understand this generation's obsession with it.