My Girlfriend's An Evil Bitch
by Divarin (2011)
Genres: Mystery
Survival
Humor

The main premise of the game is wilderness survival but you also must collect evidence that your girlfriend plotted to kill you.

action: %
response: Just a moment ago I was being given a massage by a scantilly clad red headed woman while a couple of brunettes were hand feeding me grapes and giggling. Now you've gone and spoiled it. You better have a good reason for waking me up.

You know, that's it! I'm out of here. You can be me from now on I'm going off somewhere warm and peaceful. Now you can deal with.... Colleen!



It is pitch black and you can't see a thing.

All around you feel the warm comforting softness of someone you have grown very fond of sleeping with over the years.
action: Touch softness
response: It's a special kind of comforting gentleness, the kind with a pillow-top.
action: You turn on Light
response: You switch the Light Switch on.

This is your bedroom, you can tell this by the characteristic holes in the wall. There is a door to the northwest that leads to the hall. The soft warm sheets of your bed beckons you to spend another few hours in dreamland. A ceiling fan hangs motionless from the ceiling. Your computer sits silently on a desk. Below the window, and beside the bed, is a small portable radio. To the south is a window with closed blinds.
action: Inventory
response: You are carrying:
a wallet
$2.00 in cash
your driver's license
a watch (being worn)
Shame
action: About yourself
response: You are dressed in your birthday suit!
You look a lot like the person on the driver's license in your wallet.
action: You look at Shame
response: It's the kind of shame you wouldn't have if you had a better understanding of nutrition as you were growing up. Maybe you should cover yourself!
action: You look at the license
response: It has a picture on it of you sticking out your tongue. You remember the logic behind that being; anyone looking at this would probably be a cop pulling you over for going 37 in a 35 zone, and why bother to smile to such a jerk.

If you were more interested in what is written on the license, it says: Jeffery Kramer, 6/15/1973. Yup, I can definatly get some beer with this bad boy!
action: You look at the radio
response: The radio is currently switched off.
action: You turn on the radio
response: You are now being unnecessarily advertised to!

On the radio:
The radio is trying to get you to invest in potato stock.

You switch the radio on.
action: You open the blinds
response: If you do the blinds will fall to the floor. You know this from experience.
action: You look under the bed
response: You find nothing of interest.

On the radio:
The radio is trying to get you to invest in potato stock.
action: Sleep
response: You prefer to find a nice place to sleep first, preferably your own bed.
action: You examine bed
response: The bed said, "com'n just another five minutes and I promise to resume that massage." (When you are half asleep, beds can talk ya'know!)

On the radio:
The radio is trying to get you to invest in potato stock.
action: You turn off the radio
response: And just in time, You were beginning to feel the urge to invest in potato stock!

You switch the radio off.
action: Wear sheets
response: (first taking the bed)
That's fixed in place.
action: You look around
response: This is your bedroom  There is a door to the northwest that leads to the hall. The soft warm sheets of your bed beckons you to spend another few hours in dreamland. A light switch is near the door. A ceiling fan hangs motionless from the ceiling. Your computer sits silently on a desk. Below the window, and beside the bed, is a small portable radio. To the south is a window with closed blinds.
action: You turn on Computer
response: The computer eventually boots up and presents you with a new E-Mail message.

You switch the Computer on.
action: You read the email
response: The E-Mail is from your girlfriend, it is a reminder that you are to pick her up from the airport (which is west of town off the Southern Highway). Her flight should arrive by 3:00 PM.
action: You look at the watch
response: the watch reads 9:19 am
action: You examine Fan
response: (the Ceiling Fan)
You see nothing special about the Ceiling Fan.
action: You get in the bed
response: You get onto the bed.
action: Sleep
response: You wake many hours later feeling much more refreshed.

In fact you are refreshed enough to recall that you were supposed to pick your girlfriend up from the airport today at 3:00 pm.
action: You turn on Fan
response: (the Ceiling Fan)
The ceiling fan begins to spin, you feel its breeze.
action: You go to the north-west
response: (first getting off the bed)

This is the east end of the hallway which continues west. The Spare Bedroom is north, the bathroom is east, your bedroom is southeast, and the laundry room is south.
action: You go south
response: There is a washing machine which is at a strange angle, presumably it was in the middle of the "spin-cycle jig" when it got tired and rested. There is a dryer beside it, much more behaved. The hall is north of here.
action: You open the dryer
response: (the Dryer)
You open the Dryer, revealing Wet Clothes.
action: You close the dryer
response: (the Dryer)
You close the Dryer.
action: You turn on the dryer
response: (the Dryer)
The hum drum rythm of the dryer has lulled you for some time.

You switch the dryer switch on.
action: You look at the dryer
response: (the Dryer)
The dryer is humming away.
action: You examine the washer
response: The washer is a big metal cube which dances around the room when it's running, luckily it's not in the mood to dance right now. It's also closed.
action: You open the washer
response: No need, your clothes are already clean... somewhere....
action: You go north
response: This is the east end of the hallway which continues west. The Spare Bedroom is north, the bathroom is east, your bedroom is southeast, and the laundry room is south.
action: Go east
response: The Bathroom has been recently cleaned. It contains all of the usual bathroomy things that you'd expect to find in bathrooms, except a bath.

The door to the hall is to the west. A sink sits here, but that's hardly surprising. A cat is curled up, and sleeping, in the sink. There is some yarn stuck in the cat's fur. A litter box for the cat is here, it appears to be recently cleaned out.
action: You examine the cat
response: A ball of fur with a tail.
action: You turn on the sink
response: You've filled the sink with some water, it appears clean. You have then turned off the faucet.

*meow*... a blur of fur and claws... what just happened?!
action: You take the cat
response: *meow*... a blur of fur and claws... what just happened?!
action: Look around
response: The Bathroom has been recently cleaned. It contains all of the usual bathroomy things that you'd expect to find in bathrooms, except a bath.

The door to the hall is to the west. A litter box for the cat is here, it appears to be recently cleaned out. A sink sits here, but that's hardly surprising.
action: You examine litter box
response: Brand new, never been used, gritty kitty!
action: You use the sink
response: You've filled the sink with some water, it appears clean. You have then turned off the faucet.
action: You go to the west
response: This is the east end of the hallway which continues west. The Spare Bedroom is north, the bathroom is east, your bedroom is southeast, and the laundry room is south.
action: You go to the north
response: The Spare Bedroom is a place for you to come and relax, play some old video games, and just chill out. To the south is the hall. The walls of the room are painted dark blue (nearly black) and have thousands of tiny glow-in-the-dark dots (or stars) on them. An old safe is here.
action: You examine safe
response: An ancient safe which uses a simple key, that you lost years ago. You can't even remember what's in the safe, you've been unable to open it for so long.
action: You look around
response: >Spare Bedroom
To the south is the hall. The walls of the room are painted dark blue (nearly black) and have thousands of tiny glow-in-the-dark dots (or stars) on them. An old safe is here.
action: Examine watch
response: the watch reads 10:05 am
action: You go south
response: This is the east end of the hallway which continues west. The Spare Bedroom is north, the bathroom is east, your bedroom is southeast, and the laundry room is south.
action: You go to the west
response: This is the west end of the hallway. To the west is the living room and to the east the hall continues. A closet is closed here.
action: You open Closet
response: You open the Hall Closet, revealing Toys and a Coat.
action: You examine the coat
response: Although a snug fit, and a walking advertisement for some company you were never affiliated with, it is a surprisingly warm coat.

The Coat's pocket is closed.
action: You open the pocket
response: You open the pocket, revealing Lint.
action: You take the Lint
response: Taken.
action: You look at the toys
response: These Transformers were the hottest thing in the 1980`s, little plastic robots that change into various other non-robotic machines. Some collector may be interested in buying these.
action: Wear coat
response: (first taking the Coat)
You put on the Coat.
action: Look around
response: This is the west end of the hallway. To the west is the living room and to the east the hall continues. A closet is open here.
action: You go west
response: The Living Room is, contrary to its name, not alive, however it is a place where you may live if you wish. Which is a fancy way of saying it's just like every other room. The dining room is south and the hall is east.

Out of habit you carefully tread over the carpet, Colleen is keen to keep sharp things hidden in it, just to cause you pain. On the wall is a calendar.
action: You search the carpet
response: Feeling around the carpet with your hands, you prick your finger with a sewing needle. This is the 5th time Colleen has left sharp objects hidden in the carpet, you're now fairly certain that these aren't accidents.
action: You take the needle
response: Taken.
action: Examine calendar
response: The calendar is set on August. You always keep the calendar six months out of sync; it makes the winters feel warmer and the summers feel cooler (it also pisses off Colleen which is a plus). There is something marked on the calendar for (what you think is) today.
action: You read the calendar
response: "Pick up GF from the AP @ 3 PM, and don't be late this time!" It is written in Colleen's handwriting.
action: You look at your surroundings
response: The Living Room is, contrary to its name, not alive, however it is a place where you may live if you wish. Which is a fancy way of saying it's just like every other room. The dining room is south and the hall is east.
action: You go to the south
response: You are in a sparse dining room with parque flooring. The kitchen is to the east and to the north is the living room. The table is circa 1950 with a strange black and white checkerboard pattern. On the table sits a small Bonzai tree, looking longingly out the west facing window.
action: You look at Tree
response: A small Bonzai Tree doing its part to keep you breathing.
action: You examine the pattern
response: The table seems sturdy enough, although it makes a strange squeeking sound whenever it is bumped.

On the Table is a Bonzai Tree.
action: Bump table
response: * sqeek *
action: You take Tree
response: You would rather leave it here where it can soak up the sun from the west facing window.
action: You look west
response: (The West Facing Window)
At the moment the weather is beautiful, the morning sun is shining on the advancing clouds to the west. Those clouds look ominous though.
action: You go to the east
response: The kitchen sports the usual kitchiny things, and a counter which separates the cooking area from the dining room to the west. A French door south of here leads out to the car port. There is a pile of junk mail on the counter. There are some food crumbs on the counter. A key hangs from a hook here, it is required to unlock the outside door from either side but is kept out of reach of anyone who might break through the door's glass from the outside. The French door is closed.
action: You examine the mail
response: Do you really want to go through this?
action: Yes
response: That was a rhetorical question.
action: You examine the crumbs
response: Remnants of a tuna/cheddar begal.
action: You open Door
response: You unlock the French Door.

You open the French Door.
action: Leave
response: Your shame prevents you from venturing out.
action: You drop Shame
response: If only you could. *sigh*
action: You check what you're carrying
response: You are carrying:
a House Key
a calendar
a needle
a Coat (being worn)
Toys
Lint
a wallet
$2.00 in cash
your driver's license
a watch (being worn)
Shame
action: You open the dryer
response: (the Dryer)
You switch the dryer switch off.

You open the Dryer, revealing Dry Clothes.
action: You get clothes
response: Taken.
action: You wear the clothes
response: [Your score has just gone up by one point.]
action: You look in the dryer
response: (the Dryer)
The Dryer is empty.
action: You look under Dryer
response: (the Dryer)
You find nothing of interest.
action: You move washer
response: It is fixed in place.
action: You go east
response: The kitchen sports the usual kitchiny things, and a counter which separates the cooking area from the dining room to the west. A French door south of here leads out to the car port. There is a pile of junk mail on the counter. There are some food crumbs on the counter. The French door is open.
action: You go south
response: Ah the great outdoors! This is the car port. To the east is the back yard. The drive way extends west toward the street. The door into your house is to the north. Hanging from the ceiling (which extends beyond the house and over the car port) is a thermometer. Your ancient but loyal car is here. A trash can is here, closed. There is a pile of leaves here. The French door is open.
action: Examine watch
response: the watch reads 11:09 am
action: You look at the thermometer
response: This thermometer is always in the shade of the house's roof that extends over the car port. This area is prone to temperature extremes which is the bain of your existance and the joy of the local electric company's. It currently reads 33 deg. f
action: You open Trash Can
response: You open the Trash Can, revealing beef jerky.
action: You examine jerky
response: Some beef jerky you took from the trash can, the idea is discusting. However, by what you know about jerkies, it's probably safe to eat.
action: You take the jerky
response: Taken.
action: You examine car
response: An old but trusty car, it has only left you stranded once but you find it difficult to remember that incident as it hasn't occured yet. On the back of the car is a bumper sticker.

You have made a startling discovery. And there is a tire iron in the car, you didn't see that before, but that's not the startling discovery.
action: You look at the discovery
response: It looks like someone has removed all of the lug nuts from your right front wheel! Could Colleen have sunk to this level? Is she trying to kill you?
action: You examine the sticker
response: It reads, "How's my driving? Call 1-900-555-4212"

One of Colleen's early money making schemes, she gets a 1-900 number which charges $15.00 a minute, slaps this bumper sticker on my car, then drives around town like an idiot upsetting as many people as possible and making money off of half of them. You've tried in vain to remove this sticker, but eventually just decided to try to take ownership of the 1-900 number instead.
action: You look at the leaves
response: They are dry and plentiful.
action: You search the car
response: The car is empty.
action: Look around
response: This is the car port. To the east is the back yard. The drive way extends west toward the street. The door into your house is to the north. Hanging from the ceiling (which extends beyond the house and over the car port) is a thermometer. Your ancient but loyal car is here. A trash can is here, opened. The French door is open.
action: You search Trash
response: The Trash Can is empty.
action: You get the thermometer
response: It's really supposed to stay where it is.
action: You look at the thermometer
response: This thermometer is always in the shade of the house's roof that extends over the car port. This area is prone to temperature extremes which is the bain of your existance and the joy of the local electric company's. It currently reads 31 deg. f
action: You look at the wheel
response: Which do you mean, the right front wheel, the left front wheel, the right rear wheel or the left rear wheel?
action: Right front wheel
response: the right front wheel has 0 lug nuts on it.
action: You look at the right rear wheel
response: the right rear wheel has 4 lug nuts on it.
action: You use the tire iron on the right rear wheel
response: Ok, you have removed one of the lug nuts from the right rear wheel
action: You use the tire iron on the left rear wheel
response: Ok, you have removed one of the lug nuts from the left rear wheel
action: You use the tire iron on the left front wheel
response: Ok, you have removed one of the lug nuts from the left front wheel
action: You use the tire iron on the right front wheel
response: [Your score has just gone up by one point.]
action: Go east
response: This is your back yard, it has a small tree, a fence which has been torn down by the same no-good wind that dumped its leaves all over your car port, and various holes which serve as a reminder of Colleen's dog that once lived here. The Car Port is to the west.
action: You climb Tree
response: The tree is only about a year old, it would stand a better chance of climbing you.
action: You examine the fence
response: The fence is mostly made of wood, which has lost its paint long ago and hasn't been able to combat rot because of it. When you really think about it; it isn't the 4x4 posts or concrete anchors that keep wooden fences from falling down, it's the paint that keeps the water out.
action: You examine the holes
response: Oh, there's a cigarette lighter in this hole!
action: You go west
response: To the west is the part of the planet that you don't pay a mortgage on. Immediately to the east is the part that you do. The reflection of sunlight off of the ice in the gutter catches your attention.
action: You examine the ice
response: In the Gutter is a leaf.
action: You examine the leaf
response: It is exactly like the billions of others, except it seems to be shining, or... maybe you need to take a closer look.
action: You take the leaf
response: When you tried to take the leaf you spotted an old coin beneath it.
action: You take the coin
response: Taken.
action: You examine ice
response: The Gutter is empty.
action: You drop the leaves
response: Dropped.
action: You examine lighter
response: A cheap 99 cent disposible lighter that a cave man would probably kill for. It appears to have pleanty of fuel in it.
action: You look at the watch
response: the watch reads 12:12 pm
action: You wait
response: Time passes.
action: Examine watch
response: the watch reads 12:14 pm
action: You go to the west
response: This is roughly the center of Perkins, to the east is your house. The street continues north and south.
action: You go north
response: This is the north end of Perkins, the street continues south. There is a small pawn shop to the northwest.
action: You go west
response: Mrs Norwood greets you warmly. "If you would like me to APPRAISE something, please ask me about it".

This is the pawn shop, you can buy and sell various random stuff here. The parking lot is to the east. An old but recently sharpened axe is on display here. A portable shortwave radio is for sale here. A small, simple, flashlight is for sale here.
action: You appraise the Lint
response: Mrs Norwood seems uninterested in Lint.
action: You appraise Coin
response: Mrs Norwood offers you $100.00 for the Old Coin. If you agree, SELL the Old Coin.
action: You look at the axe
response: A small axe suitable for chopping down small trees, it is old but has been sharpened.

It can be yours for $30.00.
action: You look at the flashlight
response: A small flashlight.

The flashlight is currently switched off.

It can be yours for $12.00.
action: You look at Shortwave
response: A hand-held shortwave radio with a small antenna. The small, and pretty much useless, antenna extends only a few inches. It goes into a post at the top of the radio.

The Shortwave is currently switched off.

It can be yours for $95.00.
action: You look at your surroundings
response: This is the pawn shop, you can buy and sell various random stuff here. The parking lot is to the east. An old but recently sharpened axe is on display here. A portable shortwave radio is for sale here. A small, simple, flashlight is for sale here.
action: You go to the southeast
response: This is the north end of Perkins, the street continues south. There is a small pawn shop to the northwest.
action: You go south
response: This is the south end of Perkins, to the south is Symons, an east/west running street. Perkins continues north and Maple Drive is to the west.
action: You go to the west
response: This is Maple Drive. This large avenue was designed to serve a large commercial district. The construction on Maple ended prematurely not long after it started, leaving a permanent "road closed" blockade to the west.

Along Maple five businesses were constructed, all but one went under either before their construction completed or soon after. The only remaining business is "URS Insurance" (which the locals say stands for "You Are Screwed Insurance" because they spend a large part of their profits on lawyers to find creative ways to not pay on claims). This is Colleen's employer but she isn't here at the moment and besides it's the weekend and they're closed.

URS Insurance's entrance is to the south. To the west is an unfinished avenue called Maple Drive.
action: You go to the south
response: (first opening the Front Door)

Amazingly the door was left unlocked, you decide to poke your head in and see what that crazy girl has been up to.
The street is north of here. There are offices to the west, east, southwest, and southeast. A door marked "Records Archive" is south of here. A receptionist's counter is here, on which is a phone.
action: You go east
response: This is one of the offices of URS Insurance. The door to the west returns to the receptionist's desk. A computer sits here on an office desk. A note next to the computer seems to have some writing on it.
action: Go west
response: This is the receptionist area of URS Insurance, Colleen's employer. They are closed right now but have foolishly left their door unlocked. The street is north of here. There are offices to the west, east, southwest, and southeast. A door marked "Records Archive" is south of here. A receptionist's counter is here, on which is a phone.
action: You examine Counter
response: The counter looks very receptionisty. It other words it was well designed to recep, err.. receive, uhh. do whatever it is that receptionists do.

On the Receptionist Counter is a telephone.
action: You pick up the phone
response: You pick up the receiver and are greeted by a dial tone. The legality of poking around in a closed business is suspect, any evidence you leave behind (such as call records) would be bad. You decide to put down the phone.
action: Go south
response: (first opening the archive room door)
It seems to be locked.
action: You go west
response: This is one of the offices of URS Insurance. The door to the east returns to the receptionist's desk. A computer sits here on an office desk. You spot a discarded paperclip here. A note next to the computer seems to have some writing on it.
action: You examine the note
response: You see some writing on the note, A list of words is contained on the note, each is crossed off except the bottom-most: "Peacock"
action: You turn on Computer
response: The computer boots up stright away and something is printed on the screen
action: You read the screen
response: The computer displays a password prompt. To take a guess LOGIN TO Eileen's Computer USING password.
action: You login to the eileen's computer using the Peacock
response: *Access granted*
action: You look at the screen
response: Well it has a black case, some pretty lights, and some buttons. The screen displays a list of lawyers and their fees. (this doesn't particularly interest you)

Eileen's Computer is currently switched on.
action: Go east
response: This is the receptionist area of URS Insurance, Colleen's employer. They are closed right now but have foolishly left their door unlocked. The street is north of here. There are offices to the west, east, southwest, and southeast. A door marked "Records Archive" is south of here. A receptionist's counter is here, on which is a phone.
action: You go east
response: This is one of the offices of URS Insurance. The door to the west returns to the receptionist's desk. A computer sits here on an office desk. A note next to the computer seems to have some writing on it.
action: You examine the note
response: You see some writing on the note, A list of words is contained on the note, each is crossed off except the bottom-most: "Wadsworth"
action: You turn on Computer
response: The computer boots up stright away and something is printed on the screen
action: You examine the screen
response: Well it has a black case, some pretty lights, and some buttons. The screen displays: "Your computer has recovered from a system crash, returning you to the last web page you were visiting". Under this popup are photos of naked women. The anti-virus program is clearly freaking out. Maybe you better stay away from this computer.

Tim's Computer is currently switched on.
action: Go west
response: This is the receptionist area of URS Insurance, Colleen's employer. They are closed right now but have foolishly left their door unlocked. The street is north of here. There are offices to the west, east, southwest, and southeast. A door marked "Records Archive" is south of here. A receptionist's counter is here, on which is a phone.
action: You examine Door
response: Which do you mean, the archive room door or the Front Door?
action: Archive
response: The door is made of old oak, solid construction, which is unusual for such a new building. A large portion of the door is frosted glass, you can't see through it.
action: Open Archive
response: It seems to be locked.
action: Unlock archive with paperclip
response: You use the paperclip to pull clockwise on the tumbler, but with nothing manipulating the positions of the pins inside the lock, there's no way to unlock it.

This looks like a two tool job.
action: You check your inventory
response: You are carrying:
a paperclip
Leaves
an Old Coin
a cigarette lighter
a tire iron
beef jerky
Dry Clothes (being worn)
a House Key
a calendar
a needle
a Coat (being worn)
Toys
Lint
a wallet
$2.00 in cash
your driver's license
a watch (being worn)
action: Unlock Archive with needle
response: You stick the needle in the lock, you can barely feel the pins. Although you can push them up you can't keep them there because you need to have some other tool to partly turn the lock (something similar to the needle), that will put a little bit of pressure on the pins and keep them held in place.

This looks like a two tool job.
action: Break glass
response: You break the glass window on the door, reach in, and unlock the door from the inside.
action: Go south
response: (first opening the archive room door)

This is a small walk-in closet sized room stacked with boxes of papers and various filing cabinets. A large laser printer sits in the center of the room.
action: You get the printer
response: That's fixed in place.
action: You look around
response: This is a small walk-in closet sized room stacked with boxes of papers and various filing cabinets. A large laser printer sits in the center of the room.
action: Go southwest
response: This is Colleen's office in URS Insurance. The door to the northeast returns to the receptionist's desk. This desk sports a nice looking drawer. On the desk is Colleen's computer. A note next to the computer seems to have some writing on it.
action: You open the drawer
response: You open the drawer, revealing A fake ID.
action: You examine the iD
response: The ID is for one Marla Kramer, but it has Colleen's photo on it. It appears to not yet be lamenated.
action: You examine the note
response: You see some writing on the note, This note has been the victim of a coffee spill, most if it is unreadable. You can tell that it contained a list of words each of which has been crossed off. However it looks like the last one, which was not crossed off, started with an "S". That's all you can decipher, sorry.
action: You look at Computer
response: Colleen's Computer is currently switched off.
action: You turn on Computer
response: The computer boots up stright away and something is printed on the screen
action: You examine the screen
response: Well it has a black case, some pretty lights, and some buttons. The computer displays a password prompt. To take a guess LOGIN TO Colleen's Computer USING password.

Colleen's Computer is currently switched on.
action: You go northeast
response: This is the receptionist area of URS Insurance, Colleen's employer. They are closed right now but have foolishly left their door unlocked. The street is north of here. There are offices to the west, east, southwest, and southeast. A door marked "Records Archive" is south of here. A receptionist's counter is here, on which is a phone.
action: You go southeast
response: This is one of the offices of URS Insurance. The door to the northwest returns to the receptionist's desk. A computer sits here on an office desk. A note next to the computer seems to have some writing on it.
action: You look at the note
response: You see some writing on the note, A list of words is contained on the note, each is crossed off except the bottom-most: "Mustard"
action: You look at screen
response: Well it has a black case, some pretty lights, and some buttons. The computer appears to be locked up, there's some jibberish about KERNAL PANIC. Although you're not a computer wiz, you're pretty sure any message with PANIC in it can't be good!

Martin's Computer is currently switched on.
action: You examine the screen
response: Well it has a black case, some pretty lights, and some buttons. On the screen are life insurance policies which Colleen must have been working on. The most recent one is a policy on YOU!
The policy is for $500,000 and claims your wife who's name is Marla Kramer as beneficiary. This is especially interesting since you have never been married.

Colleen's Computer is currently switched on.
action: Print
response: What do you want to print?
action: Print screen
action: You go west
response: You can't get your car past the barrier, you could walk around it but then you'd be treking down a seemingly endless gravel road on foot. You're way too lazy to do that!
action: Go east
response: This is the south end of Perkins, to the south is Symons, an east/west running street. Perkins continues north and Maple Drive is to the west.
action: Go south
response: This is the south end of Perkins, to the south is Symons, an east/west running street. Perkins continues north and Maple Drive is to the west.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Examine watch
response: the watch reads 3:06 pm

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Go south
response: This is the west end of Symons, actually the street continues more west but not to anything interesting. To the north is Perkins, and Symons continues east.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You go to the east
response: This is a four-way intersection of Symons and Thayer. Symons continues east and west, while Thayer continues north and south. This intersection is guarded by a convenience sensing traffic light. Basically that means it senses convenience and works (within its power) to eliminate it. This means that a light will only change from red to green if A) a car on the cross-street approaches and the light needs to switch to inconvenience it; or B) you become convenienced by the red light. The light is currently red.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You examine Light
response: The light is currently red.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Go north
response: This is the north end of Thayer before it joins onto the highway heading north out of town. The highway entrance is to the northeast and Thayer Street continues to the south.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Go northeast
response: You need to be driving a car to commute on that road.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Go south
response: This is a four-way intersection of Symons and Thayer. Symons continues east and west, while Thayer continues north and south. There is a pickup truck here on the cross street being inconvenienced by the traffic light. This intersection is guarded by a convenience sensing traffic light. Basically that means it senses convenience and works (within its power) to eliminate it. This means that a light will only change from red to green if A) a car on the cross-street approaches and the light needs to switch to inconvenience it; or B) you become convenienced by the red light. The light is currently green.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Go east
response: This is the east end of Symons, there is a parking lot to the south which serves the patrons of the adjacent book store. Symons street continues west.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You go south
response: Symons street is north of here, and a book store is east.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You go to the east
response: This is the front counter of the book store. There are various impulse-buy items such as vanity bookmarks, keychains, etc...

Normally a book store is partitioned into two primary sections: fiction and non-fiction. Personally you partition book stores differently; science fiction and non-science fiction. This bookstore has a lot of interesting books but they don't organize them well so these sections are really only a formality. In truth there's no telling what you'll find. To the east is the science fiction section. To the southeast is the fiction (that is not science fiction) section. To the south is the non-fiction section.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You look at the bookmarks
response: You see nothing special about bookmarks.

It can be yours for $2.00.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You examine the keychains
response: You see nothing special about keychains.

It can be yours for $5.00.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You go to the east
response: This is the Science Fiction Section. There are shelves here containing various (mostly old) paperbacks.This shelf has a variety of used Science Fiction books. A Sheckly Book catches your attention on the shelf.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Examine book
response: The Robert Sheckly book is entitled Another Day. It somehow feels familiar yet you can't remember ever reading it or seeing it before
You take a moment to read a few pages, it seems amusing, but to get the full experience you should probably buy it, and then READ it.

It can be yours for $3.25.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You read Book
response: You can't read a book you aren't holding.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You take Book
response: You'll have to pay for that.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Drop book
response: You haven't got that.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You search the books
response: You find nothing of interest.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You go west
response: This is the front counter of the book store. There are various impulse-buy items such as vanity bookmarks, keychains, etc...

Normally a book store is partitioned into two primary sections: fiction and non-fiction. Personally you partition book stores differently; science fiction and non-science fiction. To the east is the science fiction section. To the southeast is the fiction (that is not science fiction) section. To the south is the non-fiction section.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You go to the south-east
response: This is the fiction, but not science fiction, section of the book store. The counter is northwest of here, the science fiction section is north, and the non fiction section is west. A crafting book catches your attention on the shelf.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You look at Book
response: "Crafter's Handbook: How to make unusual things with everyday items"

It can be yours for $9.95.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Go south
response: This is the non-fiction section of the book store. The counter is north of here and the fiction section is east. A survival guide catches your attention on the shelf.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You look at the guide
response: A small pocket book, it has some diagrams and quick tips for camping.

It can be yours for $10.00.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You go north
response: You can't go that way.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You go to the south
response: This is the south end of Thayer before it joins onto the highway heading south out of town. The highway entrance is to the southwest and Thayer Street continues to the north.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Go southwest
response: You need to be driving a car to commute on that road.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You look at the watch
response: the watch reads 4:38 pm

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Go north
response: This is roughly the center of Perkins, to the east is your house. The street continues north and south.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You go to the east
response: To the west is the part of the planet that you don't pay a mortgage on. Immediately to the east is the part that you do.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You go to the east
response: This is the car port. To the east is the back yard. The drive way extends west toward the street. The door into your house is to the north. Hanging from the ceiling (which extends beyond the house and over the car port) is a thermometer. Your ancient but loyal car is here. A trash can is here, opened. The French door is open.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You go to the north
response: The kitchen sports the usual kitchiny things, and a counter which separates the cooking area from the dining room to the west. A French door south of here leads out to the car port. There is a pile of junk mail on the counter. There are some food crumbs on the counter. The French door is open.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You go west
response: You are in a sparse dining room with parque flooring. The kitchen is to the east and to the north is the living room. The table is circa 1950 with a strange black and white checkerboard pattern. On the table sits a small Bonzai tree, looking longingly out the west facing window.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Go north
response: The Living Room is, contrary to its name, not alive, however it is a place where you may live if you wish. Which is a fancy way of saying it's just like every other room. The dining room is south and the hall is east.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Go east
response: This is the west end of the hallway. To the west is the living room and to the east the hall continues. A closet is open here.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Go east
response: This is the east end of the hallway which continues west. The Spare Bedroom is north, the bathroom is east, your bedroom is southeast, and the laundry room is south.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Go southeast
response: This is your bedroom  There is a door to the northwest that leads to the hall. The soft warm sheets of your bed beckons you to spend another few hours in dreamland. A cat is curled up, and sleeping, on your bed where you should be instead. There is some yarn stuck in the cat's fur. A light switch is near the door. A ceiling fan hangs from the ceiling, spinning leisurely. Your computer sits on a desk. Below the window, and beside the bed, is a small portable radio. To the south is a window with closed blinds.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You take Computer
response: That's fixed in place.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You take the radio
response: Taken.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You take the yarn
response: *meow*... a blur of fur and claws... what just happened?!

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You go north
response: You can't go that way.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Look around
response: This is your bedroom  There is a door to the northwest that leads to the hall. The soft warm sheets of your bed beckons you to spend another few hours in dreamland. A light switch is near the door. A ceiling fan hangs from the ceiling, spinning leisurely. Your computer sits on a desk. To the south is a window with closed blinds.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Go east
response: The Bathroom has been recently cleaned. It contains all of the usual bathroomy things that you'd expect to find in bathrooms, except a bath.

The door to the hall is to the west. A sink sits here, but that's hardly surprising. A litter box for the cat is here, it appears to be recently cleaned out.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You look at Closet
response: The Hall Closet is empty.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You go west
response: The Living Room is, contrary to its name, not alive, however it is a place where you may live if you wish. Which is a fancy way of saying it's just like every other room. The dining room is south and the hall is east.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You go to the south
response: You are in a sparse dining room with parque flooring. The kitchen is to the east and to the north is the living room. The table is circa 1950 with a strange black and white checkerboard pattern. A cat is curled up, and sleeping, on the table. There is some yarn stuck in the cat's fur. On the table sits a small Bonzai tree, looking longingly out the west facing window.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You go north
response: This is the north end of Perkins, the street continues south. There is a small pawn shop to the northwest.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Go northwest
response: You are in the parking lot for the pawn shop, the shop is west of here, and the north end of Perkins street is southeast of here.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You check what you're carrying
response: You are carrying:
a radio
A fake ID
a paperclip
Leaves
an Old Coin
a cigarette lighter
a tire iron
beef jerky
Dry Clothes (being worn)
a House Key
a calendar
a needle
a Coat (being worn)
Toys
Lint
a wallet
$2.00 in cash
your driver's license
a watch (being worn)

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Go west
response: Mrs Norwood greets you warmly. "If you would like me to APPRAISE something, please ask me about it".

This is the pawn shop, you can buy and sell various random stuff here. The parking lot is to the east. An old but recently sharpened axe is on display here. A portable shortwave radio is for sale here. A small, simple, flashlight is for sale here.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You appraise the jerky
response: Mrs Norwood seems uninterested in beef jerky.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You appraise the radio
response: Mrs Norwood seems uninterested in the radio.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You sell Coin
response: Mrs Norwood takes the Old Coin and gives you $100.00 for it.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You examine the radio
response: The radio is currently switched off.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You examine Shortwave
response: A hand-held shortwave radio with a small antenna. The small, and pretty much useless, antenna extends only a few inches. It goes into a post at the top of the radio.

The Shortwave is currently switched off.

It can be yours for $95.00.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You look around
response: This is the pawn shop, you can buy and sell various random stuff here. The parking lot is to the east. An old but recently sharpened axe is on display here. A portable shortwave radio is for sale here. A small, simple, flashlight is for sale here.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You look at axe
response: A small axe suitable for chopping down small trees, it is old but has been sharpened.

It can be yours for $30.00.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You examine flashlight
response: A small flashlight.

The flashlight is currently switched off.

It can be yours for $12.00.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You buy the axe
response: You fork over $30.00 for the axe, leaving you with $72.00.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You buy flashlight
response: You fork over $12.00 for the flashlight, leaving you with $60.00.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You look around
response: This is the pawn shop, you can buy and sell various random stuff here. The parking lot is to the east. A portable shortwave radio is for sale here.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You go east
response: You are in the parking lot for the pawn shop, the shop is west of here, and the north end of Perkins street is southeast of here.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Go southeast
response: This is the north end of Perkins, the street continues south. There is a small pawn shop to the northwest.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Go south
response: This is roughly the center of Perkins, to the east is your house. The street continues north and south.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You go to the west
response: This is Maple Drive. This large avenue was designed to serve a large commercial district. The construction on Maple ended prematurely not long after it started, leaving a permanent "road closed" blockade to the west.

Along Maple five businesses were constructed, all but one went under either before their construction completed or soon after. The only remaining business is "URS Insurance" (which the locals say stands for "You Are Screwed Insurance" because they spend a large part of their profits on lawyers to find creative ways to not pay on claims). This is Colleen's employer but she isn't here at the moment and besides it's the weekend and they're closed.

URS Insurance's entrance is to the south. To the west is an unfinished avenue called Maple Drive.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Go west
response: Symons continues west however there is nothing of interest in that direction.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You buy Book
response: You fork over $3.25 for the Sheckly Book, leaving you with $56.75.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You buy Book
response: (the Sheckly Book)
the Sheckly Book is yours already.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You buy the crafting book
response: You fork over $9.95 for the crafting book, leaving you with $46.80.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You buy the survival guide
response: You fork over $10.00 for the survival guide, leaving you with $36.80.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You read the survival guide
response: Chapter 1: Shelters, Chapter 2: Food, Chapter 3: Fires, Chapter 4: Rescue. To read a chapter, OPEN the guide!

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You open the guide
response: You open the survival guide, revealing Chapter One, Chapter Two, Chapter Three and Chapter Four.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You read one
response: Chapter One - Shelters

It can take a long time to make a good shelter. Afterwards you will want to make a fire and that will take time as well. If you don't think you have enough time to pull it off, you should try to find a ready-made shelter.

Quick and dirty shelters include: A cave, a hole (if you have a shovel you can make one) it's not pretty but it will keep the wind off of you, pointless in the rain though, or a hollowed out tree (as good as a cave, but smaller).

materials. Aside from a roof to keep rain off of you, you should consider what you will sleep on. You will want some place dry, and to make it difficult for insects to get to you. Some boards raised up by some stones might do the trick, although some creepy crawlies will manage to get up the stones and around the boards it at least makes it diffcult.

Flying insects can be kept at bay by the smoke of a nearby campfire just outside of your sleeping area, which you'll want to have anyway for your own warmth. See Chapter Three for information about fires.

the roof support and leaning logs against it. Then fasten the tarp or other covering to those logs. If you don't have any covering you can use branches from pine trees, cut them off with a knife and tie each branch to your logs.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You read crafting
response: The ability to create new things out of other things is one of the key elements that separates mankind from animals. In general, things can be made by trying to COMBINE two things together.

One example: You can make a trap to catch a small woodland animal by COMBINE some sort of rigid frame (such as a coat hanger) WITH some sort of cord (such as twine, or a strong vine).

You wonder what other things you might be able to put together?.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You look at what you're carrying with you
response: You are carrying:
a survival guide (open)
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
a crafting book
a Sheckly Book
a flashlight
an axe
a radio
A fake ID
a paperclip
Leaves
a cigarette lighter
a tire iron
beef jerky
Dry Clothes (being worn)
a House Key
a calendar
a needle
a Coat (being worn)
Toys
Lint
a wallet
$36.80 in cash
your driver's license
a watch (being worn)

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You read sheckly
response: You read it cover to cover, it was amusing. Curiously there seems to be some hand-written text in the margin of page 42: stashed @ mp17. What could this mean?!.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You read the chapter two
response: Chapter Two - Food

three kinds of mushrooms:

There are discusting mushrooms (which is the kind you get at the local supermarket), there are poisonous mushrooms which will either make your life a living hell for a few days or kill you (or both), and there are psychadelic (magic) mushrooms which will make you think you've accidently eaten poisonous mushrooms.

In the event that you *think* that you've eaten poisonous mushrooms, you should change your thought pattern to assume that you have eaten magic mushrooms. This will keep you from having a bad trip and maybe you'll even be given a vision or something, who knows. If it turns out that they were poisonous, there really isn't much you could have done about it anyway being stranded out in the middle of nowhere on your own, so why bother worrying about it?

Note: Do not read this chapter while you are experiencing the effects of mushrooms.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You read the chapter three
response: Chapter Three - Fires

To start a fire you will need many different types of burning material and an ignition source. You will need to be in a relativly calm environment (away from winds and rain) and you will need patience.

To get started you need to set aside an area where the fire will burn, this is called the firepit. To do this simply MAKE FIREPIT, then it's just a matter of putting the right kinds of things into the pit, and then igniting it somehow.

There are 3 main types of material you will need; tinder, kindling,
and logs. Tinder refers to a very light, very flamable material that usually burns up very quickly. This could be as simple as pocket lint. Or, you can create tinder by using a knife on wood to create wood shavings. Kindling refers to small twigs which burn fairly easily once exposed to a fire, but are difficult to ignite on their own. And logs can refer to any size log from 1/2 inch diameter up.

All material will need to be completely dry. You will not be able to get wood from a freshly cut tree to burn easily. Such wood will only burn once a hot fire has evaporated all the water from within it.

Your ignition source would be, ideally, a cigarette lighter or some matches. Failing that there are a plethora of other means of starting fires. These include: Sunlight magnification, sparks from flint & steel, and friction from rubbing dry wood together.

To use sunlight magnification, use a lens (such as from eyeglasses) to focus the sun's light onto your tinder. Make the "dot" as tiny as possible. Once the tinder starts to burn quickly deposit it under your stacked up kindling. Blowing on it gently might help it ignite.

Flint combined with Steel can produce sparks which can ignite tinder. If you have something made of steel and a flint stone you can COMBINE those two which will give you a decent fire starter.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You read the chapter four
response: Chapter Four - Rescue

Rescue depends on one simple principal: You coming on contact with others!

This can be achieved in one of two ways, and it is best to try both as much as possible.

First, try to make yourself visible as much as possible. Try
arranging rocks in the form of an arrow in the direction of your travel. This will not only help others find you but should keep you from running around in circles.

Keeping a fire going is essential, fires produce smoke and smoke may
be the only sign of your existance that's visible over the tree-line.
A smokey fire will greatly enhance your odds of being rescued. Once you have a fire going put some smoldering material on the fire, such as dry leaves, which don't burn well but do cause a lot of smoke.

Of course, it would be ideal if you could simply talk to civilization. Cell phones are usually not useable in remote areas however shortwave radios may be helpful. Small portable radios may not transmit very far, especially when their batteries are weak or they have ineffective antennas. But there are things you can do to increase the transmition radius: If you could break open such a radio and solder on some other kind of antenna (such as a copper wire) to the antenna leads then perhaps you could make yourself heard.

Doing these things will increase your chances of being seen but they aren't a guarantee. You should try to find civilization rather than simply waiting to be rescued. If you see a source of water, follow it, towns and cities are always formed along rivers and small mountain streams often flow into rivers. Certainly if you see any power lines then following them is a good bet, however they can go on for many miles without entering a town.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You look at your surroundings
response: This is the non-fiction section of the book store. The counter is north of here and the fiction section is east.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You get in Car
response: You get into the car.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Go west
response: Driveway (in the car)
To the west is the part of the planet that you don't pay a mortgage on. Immediately to the east is the part that you do.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You go to the west
response: Perkins Street Center (in the car)
This is roughly the center of Perkins, to the east is your house. The street continues north and south.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You go south
response: Perkins Street South (in the car)
This is the south end of Perkins, to the south is Symons, an east/west running street. Perkins continues north and Maple Drive is to the west.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Go south
response: Symons Street West (in the car)
This is the west end of Symons, actually the street continues more west but not to anything interesting. To the north is Perkins, and Symons continues east.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Go east
response: Symons Street Center (in the car)
This is a four-way intersection of Symons and Thayer. Symons continues east and west, while Thayer continues north and south. This intersection is guarded by a convenience sensing traffic light. Basically that means it senses convenience and works (within its power) to eliminate it. This means that a light will only change from red to green if A) a car on the cross-street approaches and the light needs to switch to inconvenience it; or B) you become convenienced by the red light. The light is currently red.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You go south
response: Small towns and small cops with big egos, it's best to obey the traffic laws, and you were about to run a red light!

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You examine Car
response: An old but trusty car, it has only left you stranded once but you find it difficult to remember that incident as it hasn't occured yet. On the back of the car is a bumper sticker.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: About yourself
response: You look a lot like the person on the driver's license in your wallet.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You turn on the radio
response: On the radio:
Bad music.

You switch the radio on.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You get out
response: On the radio:
Bad music.

You get out of the car.

This is a four-way intersection of Symons and Thayer. Symons continues east and west, while Thayer continues north and south. This intersection is guarded by a convenience sensing traffic light. Basically that means it senses convenience and works (within its power) to eliminate it. This means that a light will only change from red to green if A) a car on the cross-street approaches and the light needs to switch to inconvenience it; or B) you become convenienced by the red light. The light is currently red.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You hit Light with the axe
response: (the flashlight with the axe)
There is no need to be violent with the flashlight.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You hit the traffic light with axe
response: There is no need to be violent with the traffic light.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You listen to the radio
response: You don't need to try to fool the traffic light while walking down the street, that's only an issue for motor vehicles!

On the radio:
Bad music.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You enter Car
response: On the radio:
Bad music.

You get into the car.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You listen to the radio
response: Sensing you're convenienced, the traffic light works to inconvenience you by changing green.

On the radio:
Bad music.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Go east
response: On the radio:
Bad music.

Symons Street East (in the car)
This is the east end of Symons, there is a parking lot to the south which serves the patrons of the adjacent book store. Symons street continues west.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You go to the south
response: On the radio:
Bad music.

Thayer Street South (in the car)
This is the south end of Thayer before it joins onto the highway heading south out of town. The highway entrance is to the southwest and Thayer Street continues to the north.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Go southwest
response: On the radio:
Bad music.

The Southern Highway (in the car)
This is the southern highway heading west out of town. The highway continues west and the city is northeast.

What started out to be a beautiful sunny morning is turning into a dreary rainy day. The ominous clouds have arrived and are already starting to pour down.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Go west
response: On the radio:
Bad music.

milepost 12 (in the car)
Milepost 12 of the Southern Highway. This is an east/west running highway.

This stretch of the highway runs along a cliff, to the north is the cliff wall and to the south it drops off sharply and you can just make out the tops of trees.

The rain is quickly worsening, your wipers are on full and your headlights are on but you find it hard to see the roadway.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You read sheckly
response: You read it cover to cover, it was amusing. Curiously there seems to be some hand-written text in the margin of page 42: stashed @ mp17. What could this mean?!.

On the radio:
Bad music.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You go to the west
response: On the radio:
Bad music.

milepost 10 (in the car)
Milepost 10 of the Southern Highway. This is an east/west running highway.

You can hear the rain pouring down on top of the car, it's about the only thing you can hear over the loud car motor.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Examine watch
response: the watch reads 9:39 pm

On the radio:
Bad music.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You go to the east
response: On the radio:
Bad music.

milepost 12 (in the car)
Milepost 12 of the Southern Highway. This is an east/west running highway.

This stretch of the highway runs along a cliff, to the north is the cliff wall and to the south it drops off sharply and you can just make out the tops of trees.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Go east
response: On the radio:
Bad music.

The Southern Highway (in the car)
This is the southern highway heading west out of town. The highway continues west and the city is northeast.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Go east
response: You can't go that way.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Go north
response: On the radio:
Bad music.

Symons Street Center (in the car)
This is a four-way intersection of Symons and Thayer. Symons continues east and west, while Thayer continues north and south. This intersection is guarded by a convenience sensing traffic light. Basically that means it senses convenience and works (within its power) to eliminate it. This means that a light will only change from red to green if A) a car on the cross-street approaches and the light needs to switch to inconvenience it; or B) you become convenienced by the red light. The light is currently red.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You go north
response: Small towns and small cops with big egos, it's best to obey the traffic laws, and you were about to run a red light!

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You listen to the radio
response: Sensing you're convenienced, the traffic light works to inconvenience you by changing green.

On the radio:
Bad music.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You go north
response: On the radio:
Bad music.

Thayer Street North (in the car)
This is the north end of Thayer before it joins onto the highway heading north out of town. The highway entrance is to the northeast and Thayer Street continues to the south.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You go to the northeast
response: On the radio:
Bad music.

The Northern Highway (in the car)
This is the Northern Highway out of town. It extends on into infinity to the east. To the southwest is your town.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Go east
response: On the radio:
Bad music.

milepost 13 (in the car)
Northern Highway Milepost 13. This is an east/west highway.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Go east
response: On the radio:
Bad music.

milepost 15 (in the car)
Northern Highway Milepost 15. This is an east/west highway.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Go east
response: On the radio:
Bad music.

milepost 17 (in the car)
Northern Highway Milepost 17. This is an east/west highway.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You get out
response: On the radio:
Bad music.

You get out of the car.

Northern Highway Milepost 17. This is an east/west highway.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You look around
response: Northern Highway Milepost 17. This is an east/west highway. Your ancient but loyal car is here.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You read sheckly
response: You read it cover to cover, it was amusing. Curiously there seems to be some hand-written text in the margin of page 42: stashed @ mp17. What could this mean?!.

On the radio:
Bad music.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Search
response: What do you want to search?
action: You check what you're carrying
response: You are carrying:
a survival guide (open)
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
a crafting book
a Sheckly Book
a flashlight
an axe
a radio
A fake ID
a paperclip
Leaves
a cigarette lighter
a tire iron
beef jerky
Dry Clothes (being worn)
a House Key
a calendar
a needle
a Coat (being worn)
Toys
Lint
a wallet
$36.80 in cash
your driver's license
a watch (being worn)

On the radio:
Bad music.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You listen
response: it sounds like you hear some water running, hmm is that a canal over there?

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You examine the canal
response: In the canal is a rusty rifle.

On the radio:
Bad music.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You look at the rifle
response: This gun is clearly ancient, You doubt you'll ever get it cleaned up enough to fire, and even if you did you don't think you can get the ammo for it. It might be of some value to a collector.

On the radio:
Bad music.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You get rifle
response: Taken.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Go east
response: On the radio:
Bad music.

milepost 19 (in the car)
Northern Highway Milepost 19. This is an east/west highway. If you exit to the south from here, you can get to a small general store.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Go south
response: On the radio:
Bad music.

The General Store Parking Lot (in the car)
This is the parking lot of a small general store off of the Northern Highway.

To the east is the store. I can't tell if it is open or not, there aren't any signs of life and the building is in desperate need of repair and painting, it might be abandoned.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Go east
response: Unless you're wanting to play out a particularly funny scene from The Blues Brothers, you should limit your driving to roads!

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You get out
response: On the radio:
Bad music.

You get out of the car.

This is the parking lot of a small general store off of the Northern Highway.

To the east is the store. I can't tell if it is open or not, there aren't any signs of life and the building is in desperate need of repair and painting, it might be abandoned.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Go east
response: On the radio:
Bad music.

Amazingly the store is open for business!

This is a small shop with a single row of shelves. The shelves and walls are covered with dusty items that appear to be laid out in no particular organized manner. The store owner, Mr Bellywags, greets you. He is an old man who's about as dilapidated as this store. Even so he has a friendly smile, probably because you're the first customer he's seen in ages. A small hunting rifle is for sale here. A knife is for sale here. A canteen is for sale here. A backpack is for sale here. A trail mix pack is for sale here.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You look at the rifle
response: (the rusty rifle)
This gun is clearly ancient, You doubt you'll ever get it cleaned up enough to fire, and even if you did you don't think you can get the ammo for it. It might be of some value to a collector.

On the radio:
Bad music.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You look at the hunting rifle
response: Although dusty, this 22 caliber rifle appears to be in good working order, it won't do much against a bear or deer but is a considerable step-up from a BB gun.
The rifle has 0 bullets in it.

On the radio:
Bad music.

It can be yours for $75.00.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You look at the knife
response: A sharp hunting knife. It has a wooden handle, engraved on the handle is some writing. The knife is clearly used but appears to have been kept in good condition.

On the radio:
Bad music.

It can be yours for $25.00.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You look at the backpack
response: A heavy-duty hiking backpack.

On the radio:
Bad music.

It can be yours for $40.00.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You look at the trail mix
response: The label reads: "A delicious and nutritious mixture of seeds, nuts, berries, and other dried fruits. A large amount of energy packed into a small amount of stuff!"

On the radio:
Bad music.

It can be yours for $5.00.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Inventory
response: You are carrying:
a rusty rifle
a survival guide (open)
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
a crafting book
a Sheckly Book
a flashlight
an axe
a radio
A fake ID
a paperclip
Leaves
a cigarette lighter
a tire iron
beef jerky
Dry Clothes (being worn)
a House Key
a calendar
a needle
a Coat (being worn)
Toys
Lint
a wallet
$36.80 in cash
your driver's license
a watch (being worn)

On the radio:
Bad music.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Look around
response: This is a small shop with a single row of shelves. The shelves and walls are covered with dusty items that appear to be laid out in no particular organized manner. The store owner, Mr Bellywags, greets you. He is an old man who's about as dilapidated as this store. Even so he has a friendly smile, probably because you're the first customer he's seen in ages. A small hunting rifle is for sale here. A knife is for sale here. A canteen is for sale here. A backpack is for sale here. A trail mix pack is for sale here.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You examine the canteen
response: A round, insulated, canteen.

On the radio:
Bad music.

It can be yours for $7.00.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You buy the trail mix
response: You fork over $5.00 for the trail mix pack (full), leaving you with $31.80.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You buy the canteen
response: You fork over $7.00 for the canteen (empty), leaving you with $24.80.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Go west
response: On the radio:
Bad music.

This is the parking lot of a small general store off of the Northern Highway.

To the east is the store. Although the building looks old and dilapidated, you have previously confirmed that it is open for business.Your ancient but loyal car is here.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You examine Car
response: An old but trusty car, it has only left you stranded once but you find it difficult to remember that incident as it hasn't occured yet. On the back of the car is a bumper sticker.

On the radio:
Bad music.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You enter Car
response: On the radio:
Bad music.

You get into the car.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Go north
response: On the radio:
Bad music.

milepost 19 (in the car)
Northern Highway Milepost 19. This is an east/west highway. If you exit to the south from here, you can get to a small general store.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You go east
response: On the radio:
Bad music.

milepost 21 (in the car)
Northern Highway Milepost 21. This is an east/west highway.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Go east
response: On the radio:
Bad music.

milepost ¿¿ (in the car)
Northern Highway. This is an east/west highway.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You go west
response: On the radio:
Bad music.

milepost 17 (in the car)
Northern Highway Milepost 17. This is an east/west highway. Under the roadway runs a canal.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You go to the west
response: On the radio:
Bad music.

milepost 15 (in the car)
Northern Highway Milepost 15. This is an east/west highway.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Go west
response: On the radio:
Bad music.

milepost 13 (in the car)
Northern Highway Milepost 13. This is an east/west highway.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Go east
response: On the radio:
Bad music.

This is the east end of Symons, there is a parking lot to the south which serves the patrons of the adjacent book store. Symons street continues west.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You go west
response: On the radio:
Bad music.

This is a four-way intersection of Symons and Thayer. Symons continues east and west, while Thayer continues north and south. Your ancient but loyal car is here. This intersection is guarded by a convenience sensing traffic light. Basically that means it senses convenience and works (within its power) to eliminate it. This means that a light will only change from red to green if A) a car on the cross-street approaches and the light needs to switch to inconvenience it; or B) you become convenienced by the red light. The light is currently red.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You go west
response: On the radio:
Bad music.

This is the west end of Symons, actually the street continues more west but not to anything interesting. To the north is Perkins, and Symons continues east.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Go north
response: On the radio:
Bad music.

This is the south end of Perkins, to the south is Symons, an east/west running street. Perkins continues north and Maple Drive is to the west.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Go north
response: On the radio:
Bad music.

This is roughly the center of Perkins, to the east is your house. The street continues north and south.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Go north
response: On the radio:
Bad music.

This is the north end of Perkins, the street continues south. There is a small pawn shop to the northwest.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You go to the northwest
response: On the radio:
Bad music.

You are in the parking lot for the pawn shop, the shop is west of here, and the north end of Perkins street is southeast of here.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You appraise the rifle
response: There is no one here interesting in buying anything you have.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You go to the west
response: Mrs Norwood greets you warmly. "If you would like me to APPRAISE something, please ask me about it".

On the radio:
Bad music.

This is the pawn shop, you can buy and sell various random stuff here. The parking lot is to the east. A portable shortwave radio is for sale here.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You appraise the rifle
response: Mrs Norwood offers you $250.00 for the rusty rifle. If you agree, SELL the rusty rifle.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You sell the rifle
response: Mrs Norwood takes the rusty rifle and gives you $250.00 for it.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You buy Shortwave
response: You fork over $95.00 for The Shortwave, leaving you with $179.80.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You appraise the crafting book
response: Mrs Norwood offers you $2.95 for the crafting book. If you agree, SELL the crafting book.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You appraise sheckly book
response: Mrs Norwood offers you $1.00 for the Sheckly Book. If you agree, SELL the Sheckly Book.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Go east
response: On the radio:
Bad music.

To the west is the part of the planet that you don't pay a mortgage on. Immediately to the east is the part that you do.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Go east
response: On the radio:
Bad music.

This is the car port. To the east is the back yard. The drive way extends west toward the street. The door into your house is to the north. Hanging from the ceiling (which extends beyond the house and over the car port) is a thermometer. A trash can is here, opened. The French door is open.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You go to the north
response: On the radio:
Bad music.

The kitchen sports the usual kitchiny things, and a counter which separates the cooking area from the dining room to the west. A French door south of here leads out to the car port. There is a pile of junk mail on the counter. There are some food crumbs on the counter. The French door is open.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You take the crumbs
response: Taken.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You read the crafting
response: The ability to create new things out of other things is one of the key elements that separates mankind from animals. In general, things can be made by trying to COMBINE two things together.

One example: You can make a trap to catch a small woodland animal by COMBINE some sort of rigid frame (such as a coat hanger) WITH some sort of cord (such as twine, or a strong vine).

You wonder what other things you might be able to put together?.

On the radio:
The radio is trying to get you to invest in potato stock.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You go to the west
response: On the radio:
The radio is trying to get you to invest in potato stock.

You are in a sparse dining room with parque flooring. The kitchen is to the east and to the north is the living room. The table is circa 1950 with a strange black and white checkerboard pattern. A cat is curled up, and sleeping, on the table. There is some yarn stuck in the cat's fur. On the table sits a small Bonzai tree, looking longingly out the west facing window.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You go north
response: On the radio:
The radio is trying to get you to invest in potato stock.

The Living Room is, contrary to its name, not alive, however it is a place where you may live if you wish. Which is a fancy way of saying it's just like every other room. The dining room is south and the hall is east.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Go east
response: On the radio:
The radio is trying to get you to invest in potato stock.

This is the west end of the hallway. To the west is the living room and to the east the hall continues. A closet is open here.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You examine Closet
response: The Hall Closet is empty.

On the radio:
The radio is trying to get you to invest in potato stock.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You go to the east
response: On the radio:
The radio is trying to get you to invest in potato stock.

The kitchen sports the usual kitchiny things, and a counter which separates the cooking area from the dining room to the west. A French door south of here leads out to the car port. There is a pile of junk mail on the counter. The French door is open.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Go south
response: On the radio:
The radio is trying to get you to invest in potato stock.

This is the car port. To the east is the back yard. The drive way extends west toward the street. The door into your house is to the north. Hanging from the ceiling (which extends beyond the house and over the car port) is a thermometer. A trash can is here, opened. The French door is open.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You go to the west
response: On the radio:
The radio is trying to get you to invest in potato stock.

To the west is the part of the planet that you don't pay a mortgage on. Immediately to the east is the part that you do.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Go west
response: On the radio:
The radio is trying to get you to invest in potato stock.

This is roughly the center of Perkins, to the east is your house. The street continues north and south.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Go south
response: On the radio:
The radio is trying to get you to invest in potato stock.

This is the south end of Perkins, to the south is Symons, an east/west running street. Perkins continues north and Maple Drive is to the west.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Go south
response: On the radio:
The radio is trying to get you to invest in potato stock.

This is the west end of Symons, actually the street continues more west but not to anything interesting. To the north is Perkins, and Symons continues east.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Go east
response: On the radio:
The radio is trying to get you to invest in potato stock.

This is a four-way intersection of Symons and Thayer. Symons continues east and west, while Thayer continues north and south. Your ancient but loyal car is here. This intersection is guarded by a convenience sensing traffic light. Basically that means it senses convenience and works (within its power) to eliminate it. This means that a light will only change from red to green if A) a car on the cross-street approaches and the light needs to switch to inconvenience it; or B) you become convenienced by the red light. The light is currently red.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You enter Car
response: On the radio:
The radio is trying to get you to invest in potato stock.

You get into the car.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You listen to the radio
response: Sensing you're convenienced, the traffic light works to inconvenience you by changing green.

On the radio:
The radio is trying to get you to invest in potato stock.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You go south
response: On the radio:
The radio is trying to get you to invest in potato stock.

Thayer Street South (in the car)
This is the south end of Thayer before it joins onto the highway heading south out of town. The highway entrance is to the southwest and Thayer Street continues to the north.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Go southwest
response: On the radio:
The radio is trying to get you to invest in potato stock.

The Southern Highway (in the car)
This is the southern highway heading west out of town. The highway continues west and the city is northeast.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Go west
response: On the radio:
The radio is trying to get you to invest in potato stock.

milepost 12 (in the car)
Milepost 12 of the Southern Highway. This is an east/west running highway.

This stretch of the highway runs along a cliff, to the north is the cliff wall and to the south it drops off sharply and you can just make out the tops of trees.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Continue
response: On the radio:
The radio is trying to get you to invest in potato stock.

milepost 10 (in the car)
Milepost 10 of the Southern Highway. This is an east/west running highway.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You continue
response: On the radio:
The radio is trying to get you to invest in potato stock.

The Old Bridge (in the car)
You are on an old bridge in much need of replacing. It spans a gap in the cliffside on which the highway was constructed. To the north you can see a ramp of mud and debris which often flows down the gap and under the bridge.

A new bridge is under construction but isn't completed yet. You can hear the wooden structure straining. The flooding may be the taking its toll on this old structure. You think you can feel the bridge swaying! You can get off the bridge by driving east or west.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Go west
response: On the radio:
The radio is trying to get you to invest in potato stock.

milepost 6 (in the car)
Milepost 6 of the Southern Highway. This is an east/west running highway.

The storm has caused a mud slide which is completely blocking the way west.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You get out
response: On the radio:
The radio is trying to get you to invest in potato stock.

You get out of the car.

Milepost 6 of the Southern Highway. This is an east/west running highway.

The storm has caused a mud slide which is completely blocking the way west.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Go west
response: You can't abandon your car in the middle of the road, you need to find a place to park!

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Examine W
response: You see nothing unexpected in that direction.

On the radio:
The radio is trying to get you to invest in potato stock.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: You wear the seatbelt
response: You have fastened the seatbelt.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Go west
response: The mud slide prevents you from going that way.

Didn't you forget something? You were supposed to pick up your girlfriend from the airport at 3:00 PM!
action: Go east
response: You try to go east but somehow you seem to be going south, sliding sideways...

The supports of the bridge are collapsing! You and your car are sliding off the edge!

You feel a sensation of falling, time appears to be slowing down.

As the car slips off the edge of the falling bridge the world appears to be turning upside down as the car is flipped over.

In slow motion you have become one with the rain, the falling wooden splinters, your car and the various items flying around in it.

The only thought going through your mind is "This is going to hurt".

Your car hits the soft muddy hillside which has a sharp angle and it slows your fall enough to avoid death on impact. The impact shatters your side windows and tiny pieces of broken glass join the chaos of wood and what appears to be blood.

You spend some time sliding rapidly down the hill along with the flowing rain water. Bridge pieces are along for the ride, the largest ones miraculously miss your car.

who's cackling feindishly at your impending demise. After a moment you are relieved to discover that it's actually a boulder which has stood up to the mudflow and isn't about to be motivated by an out of control car.

locked in place. It hurts bad but it looks like bruising and some superficial bleeding is the only real damage you'll take away from this. The car, however, is done for.
Exhausted you pass out. Cold, hungry, thirsty, and still shaken up from the accident you have a horrible night's sleep.

It certainly wasn't the kind of sleep you're used to, but it did you some good anyway. A new day has arrived, maybe you will be rescued this day.
It is now pitch dark in here!
action: You turn on the flashlight
response: You switch the flashlight on.

The Hillside (in the car)
You are on the hillside below the old bridge which has collapsed. Rain has washed away much of the hill and made it impassible due to the soft mud and steep incline. The only way you can go now is down the hill.

damage. It appears that a few of the key bridge supports may have been cut, rather than ripped away naturally!
action: Inventory
response: You are carrying:
Dry Clothes (being worn)
thirst
hunger
crumbs
The Shortwave
a canteen (empty)
a trail mix pack (full)
a survival guide (open)
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
a crafting book
a Sheckly Book
a flashlight (providing light)
an axe
a radio
A fake ID
a paperclip
Leaves
a cigarette lighter
a tire iron
beef jerky
a House Key
a calendar
a needle
a Coat (being worn)
Toys
Lint
a wallet
$179.80 in cash
your driver's license
a watch (being worn)
action: About yourself
response: You feel a perpetual hunger at this point in your life, You feel you have enough energy for another 465 minutes. You feel an unquenchable thirst at this point in your life, You feel you have enough strength for another 450 minutes.
You look a lot like the person on the driver's license in your wallet.
action: You get out
response: Something is restraining you.
action: You remove the seat belt
response: You have unfasted the seatbelt.
action: You get out
response: You get out of the car.

You are on the hillside below the old bridge which has collapsed. Rain has washed away much of the hill and made it impassible due to the soft mud and steep incline. The only way you can go now is down the hill.

damage. It appears that a few of the key bridge supports may have been cut, rather than ripped away naturally!
action: You go downward
response: You are standing beside a brook which flows from the northeast to the southwest. There are some young trees to the south.
action: You fill the canteen
response: You fill up the canteen (full) with the fresh water.
action: Drink water
response: You drink rain water and feel refreshed.
You can also FILL your canteen with water so that you can carry it
with you.
action: About you
response: You feel a perpetual hunger at this point in your life, You feel you have enough energy for another 430 minutes. You feel an unquenchable thirst at this point in your life, You feel you have enough strength for another 470 minutes.
You look a lot like the person on the driver's license in your wallet.
action: You examine canteen
response: A round, insulated, canteen.
action: Inventory
response: You are carrying:
Dry Clothes (being worn)
thirst
hunger
crumbs
The Shortwave
a canteen (full)
a trail mix pack (full)
a survival guide (open)
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
a crafting book
a Sheckly Book
a flashlight (providing light)
an axe
a radio
A fake ID
a paperclip
Leaves
a cigarette lighter
a tire iron
beef jerky
a House Key
a calendar
a needle
a Coat (being worn)
Toys
Lint
a wallet
$179.80 in cash
your driver's license
a watch (being worn)
action: You go to the south
response: This is a fairly new forest, the trees here are relatively young and small. You can see the tops of much older and taller trees to the south. You can also go just about any other direction other than west or east but I don't know where that will take you.
action: Go south
response: You have climbed a small hill. It is tall enough to see over the young trees but too small to see over the tall trees in the old growth forest to the south. From here you can see a cliff (which you were driving on) to the north, a waterfall to the northwest, and possibly an old trail to the northeast.

You can get off the hill by going north or south. It appears that there is a path around this hill to either side (west and east) but there's no way down to those paths from here.
action: Go south
response: You are in the old growth forest. This is obvious by the height and diameter of the trees. The ground is covered with a thick layer of needles and pine cones and various bits shed from the trees over the eons.
It looks like you could go almost anywhere from here.
action: You turn on Shortwave
response: You key up the radio and call for help but here no response. You will now periodically try to talk on the shortwave (as long as it's on), and if anything is heard it will be mentioned.

You switch The Shortwave on.
action: You go north
response: This is a fairly new forest, the trees here are relatively young and small. You can see the tops of much older and taller trees to the south. You can also go just about any other direction other than west or east.
action: Go southwest
response: You are standing at the top of a waterfall, it's at least 50 feet down and there is no way to climb down it. The brook that feeds this waterfall is streaming in from the northeast. There is forest to the southeast.
action: You go to the northeast
response: You are on an overgrown trail. From here you can go north, and southwest. You see an old moss covered fallen tree here.
action: You examine Tree
response: It's covered in moss and a part of it is raised off the ground a bit.
action: You look under Tree
response: You spy some twigs which have managed to stay dry under the fallen tree
action: Go north
response: You are standing at the base of a cliff. At the top of the cliff is the highway you were driving on. There appears to be no way to climb this cliff. A brook is coming out of a opening at the base of the cliff and flows southwest. There is also forest to the south. A few head-sized stones are here also.
action: You get the stones
response: The stones are far to heavy to pick up.
action: You go southwest
response: You are standing beside a brook which flows from the northeast to the southwest. There are some young trees to the south.

You are becoming very thirsty.
action: Drink
response: (rain water)
You drink rain water and feel refreshed.
You can also FILL your canteen with water so that you can carry it
with you.
action: You fill the canteen
response: You fill up the canteen (full) with the fresh water.

On the shortwave:
CQ ,CQ, KG4NWS...
action: You go to the south
response: This is a fairly new forest, the trees here are relatively young and small. You can see the tops of much older and taller trees to the south. You can also go just about any other direction other than west or east.
action: You examine Shortwave
response: A hand-held shortwave radio with a small antenna. The small, and pretty much useless, antenna extends only a few inches. It goes into a post at the top of the radio.

The Shortwave is currently switched on.
action: Go southwest
response: You are on a path that goes around a hill which is east of here. The path leads northeast and southeast.
action: Inventory
response: You are carrying:
dry twigs
pine cones
needles
Dry Clothes (being worn)
thirst
hunger
crumbs
The Shortwave
a canteen (full)
a trail mix pack (full)
a survival guide (open)
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
a crafting book
a Sheckly Book
a flashlight (providing light)
an axe
a radio
A fake ID
a paperclip
Leaves
a cigarette lighter
a tire iron
beef jerky
a House Key
a calendar
a needle
a Coat (being worn)
Toys
Lint
a wallet
$179.80 in cash
your driver's license
a watch (being worn)
action: You go to the southeast
response: You are in the old growth forest. This is obvious by the height and diameter of the trees. The ground is covered with a thick layer of various bits shed from the trees over the eons.
It looks like you could go almost anywhere from here.
action: You go northeast
response: You are on a path that goes around a hill which is west of here. The path leads northwest and southwest.
action: You go west
response: There is a large pile of dead wood here. There is a bent up coat hanger here.
action: You get the wood
response: You have gathered up some of the shack's wood, leaving behind some.
action: You search Wood
response: (Shack Wood)
You find nothing of interest.
action: You go to the west
response: You can't go that way.

You are startled by a growling sound. But soon discover it is coming from your stomach.
action: You go east
response: You are in the old growth forest. This is obvious by the height and diameter of the trees. The ground is covered with a thick layer of various bits shed from the trees over the eons.
It looks like you could go almost anywhere from here.

You are startled by a growling sound. But soon discover it is coming from your stomach.
action: About yourself
response: You feel a perpetual hunger at this point in your life, You feel you have enough energy for another 225 minutes. You feel an unquenchable thirst at this point in your life, You feel you have enough strength for another 260 minutes.
You look a lot like the person on the driver's license in your wallet.

You are startled by a growling sound. But soon discover it is coming from your stomach.
action: You go east
response: You are in a large open field with dense forest surrounding it. You can leave to the west but there are no other exits. You can see a few berries that must have frozen early in the fall. You think you saw a rabbit run by, but it was so quick it could have been your imagination.

You are startled by a growling sound. But soon discover it is coming from your stomach.
action: You get the berries
response: Taken.

You are becoming very thirsty.

You are startled by a growling sound. But soon discover it is coming from your stomach.
action: You eat trail mix
response: Yummy!

You are becoming very thirsty.
action: Drink
response: What do you want to drink?
action: Drink canteen
response: Refreshing!
action: Go west
response: You are in the old growth forest. This is obvious by the height and diameter of the trees. The ground is covered with a thick layer of various bits shed from the trees over the eons.
It looks like you could go almost anywhere from here.
action: You go to the southwest
response: This is a small cave, it doesn't go anywhere. Also if you manage to start a fire in here the stone walls should radiate the heat back at you. A rocky slab is the only part of the floor of the cave that is raised up out of the muck and mud. Some small brown mushrooms are visible on the floor of the cave.
action: Examine watch
response: the watch reads 1:24 pm
action: You check your inventory
response: You are carrying:
mushrooms
berries
Shack Wood
a metal coat hanger
dry twigs
pine cones
needles
Dry Clothes (being worn)
thirst
hunger
crumbs
The Shortwave
a canteen (3/4 full)
a trail mix pack (3/4 full)
a survival guide (open)
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
a crafting book
a Sheckly Book
a flashlight (providing light)
an axe
a radio
A fake ID
a paperclip
Leaves
a cigarette lighter
a tire iron
beef jerky
a House Key
a calendar
a needle
a Coat (being worn)
Toys
Lint
a wallet
$179.80 in cash
your driver's license
a watch (being worn)
action: You turn on the radio
response: On the radio:
HOST: Good evening friends of the Creaking Door. The Creaking Door is open so do come in.

You switch the radio on.

On the radio:
Breaking news this hour, the rain storm and flash flood we experienced recently has resulted in the collapse of the old wooden bridge on the southern highway.
action: You go to the northeast
response: On the radio:
HOST: Feeling the chill of these winter evenings? Wait until you're with us a little, you'll freeze with fear.

You are in the old growth forest. This is obvious by the height and diameter of the trees. The ground is covered with a thick layer of various bits shed from the trees over the eons.
It looks like you could go almost anywhere from here.

On the radio:
NARRATOR: The cemetery caretaker and the ashen face, trembling young man make an odd pair as they stand by an open grave under the pale moon. In the grave itself is a coffin. The lid has been pryed open and inside, the corpse of a middle aged man. The caretaker warns -
action: Go south
response: On the radio:
CARETAKER: Oh I've heard about blokes like you. Read about grave robbers. I never thought I'd come across one. Here, I've sent for the cops young man. Don't you try any rough stuff, I'm a match for you any day.

This appears to be an old logging road. The road stretches on to the southwest. A massive fallen oak tree blocks the path.

On the radio:
Crews are doubling their efforts to complete the new bridge, and it is expected to be operational in a few months.
action: You examine Tree
response: This tree must have lived for hundreds of years, it must be over 7 feet in diameter! I can't climb it and dense forest prevents me from going around it.

On the radio:
JOE: But you don't understand. I've tried to save his life and now its too late

On the radio:
Mr. Bellywags witnessed the collapse and had this to say: "It was the darndest thing ya ever did see, I saw a man in a car, who not long before had been shopping at my store (off milepost 19 on the northern highway, best deals in town come and check us out), just slide right off the edge. So I gets outa my car`n look down ta see if`n he was ok. Well sir, let me tell ya what, aint nobody could survive a crash like that is was gruesome!"
action: Go southwest
response: The massive fallen oak tree blocks your path.

On the radio:
CARETAKER: Now don't you give me that. This fellow was given a decent Christian burial. You've desecrated his&
action: Go east
response: You can't go that way.

On the radio:
Police have identified the car as belonging to Mr. Jeffery Kramer, a local resident, his body was not found in the car.
action: Go north
response: On the radio:
The local search and rescue, which consists of one retired sea captain, claims that he has searched the forest over and has not found any sign of Mr. Kramer. Although it should be noted that our local search and rescue has never rescued anyone, and no one has actually witnessed any searches happening.

You are in the old growth forest. This is obvious by the height and diameter of the trees. The ground is covered with a thick layer of various bits shed from the trees over the eons.
It looks like you could go almost anywhere from here.

On the radio:
JOE: Desecrated you say. Isn't it desecration to bury a man while he's still alive?
action: You go to the south-east
response: On the radio:
CARETAKER: Eh, eh. What's he talking about? You don't think people go around being buried alive these days do you? I don't know what to make of you. I watched you this afternoon; I thought you looked a bit, peculiar. I didn't know what you were doing at a pauper's burial.

You are in a large tree which seems to be living healthily despite the fact that the first 7 feet or so off the ground is hollow. This place might serve as an okay shelter but for the fact that the ground is wet and mucky. There are some vines here. There is a stash of acorns here, no doubt left behind by some squirrels.

On the radio:
JOE: He shouldn't have had a pauper's burial. He shouldn't have been buried at all. I could have saved him.
action: You examine the crafting
response: "Crafter's Handbook: How to make unusual things with everyday items"

On the radio:
CARETAKER: You'd better think up a good story. Something told me that you were up to no good. Nah, don't you try any rough stuff, I already warned you. I watched you; the police are on their way. Breaking open a coffin like that. Eh, I knew you were up to something but I never thought&

On the radio:
JOE: It's because, because I let him get buried alive and I was ashamed. Let him get buried alive for a measly fifty pounds. Now he's dead.
action: You read the crafting
response: The ability to create new things out of other things is one of the key elements that separates mankind from animals. In general, things can be made by trying to COMBINE two things together.

One example: You can make a trap to catch a small woodland animal by COMBINE some sort of rigid frame (such as a coat hanger) WITH some sort of cord (such as twine, or a strong vine).

You wonder what other things you might be able to put together?.

On the radio:
CARETAKER: Hey, did you come out of a loony bin or something? Now that I get a better look at you, you don't look like no grave robber

On the radio:
JOE: I'm not, listen..
action: You check your inventory
response: You are carrying:
a stash of acorns
vines
mushrooms
berries
Shack Wood
a metal coat hanger
dry twigs
pine cones
needles
Dry Clothes (being worn)
thirst
hunger
crumbs
The Shortwave
a canteen (3/4 full)
a trail mix pack (3/4 full)
a survival guide (open)
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
a crafting book
a Sheckly Book
a flashlight (providing light)
an axe
a radio
A fake ID
a paperclip
Leaves
a cigarette lighter
a tire iron
beef jerky
a House Key
a calendar
a needle
a Coat (being worn)
Toys
Lint
a wallet
$179.80 in cash
your driver's license
a watch (being worn)

On the radio:
CARETAKER: What's he to you this fellow we buried today?

On the radio:
JOE: Nothing, except I'm responsible for his death. I touched him. He's cold& cold as death.
action: You combine the hanger with the vines
response: You have combined the metal coat hanger with vines and now have a rudimentary trap suitable for trapping small critters.

On the radio:
A memorial service for the late Mr. Kramer was held today, his widow, Marla, was there and willing to speak with the community on this radio station.

On the radio:
CARETAKER: He's only been in the ground a few hours; they don't stay cold like that. Sometimes we get an exhumation order, we have to dig "em up. You'd be surprised how cold they get.
action: You go northwest
response: On the radio:
JOE: He is dead isn't he? I brought this mirror with me, there's no breath. Look.

You are in the old growth forest. This is obvious by the height and diameter of the trees. The ground is covered with a thick layer of various bits shed from the trees over the eons.
It looks like you could go almost anywhere from here.

On the radio:
CARETAKER: Hehehe, I don't have to look. He's been in the municipal morgue for two days; he's given a pauper's burial. Now then what's this all about young man. I want to go home. He was dead all right when they buried him.
action: You go to the east
response: On the radio:
JOE: But not when the ambulance took him to the morgue. You see I know.

You are in a large open field with dense forest surrounding it. You can leave to the west but there are no other exits. You think you saw a rabbit run by, but it was so quick it could have been your imagination.

On the radio:
CARETAKER: You know? Oh was he a relative of yours?
action: You drop trap
response: You have carefully set the trap in The Field, you make a mental note to check on this later.

Dropped.
action: You wait
response: On the radio:
Marla Kramer (or as you know her, Colleen Bitchwitch): "We had only been married for a few months but it was the happiest months of my life, I will miss you dearly Jacob, (Reporter whispering: Jeffery), I mean Jeffery"

Time passes.

You are becoming very thirsty.

On the radio:
JOE: I didn't even know he existed until 2 days ago. I'd been trapped in the streets looking for work. I didn't want to go home. If you can call that one room Lil and I occupy a home. It was still ringing in my ears the things she shouted at me as I left there& (the scene fades out)
action: Drink canteen
response: Refreshing!

On the radio:
LIL: I've come to the end of my tether. I've pawned everything. Look, look even the wedding ring you slipped on my finger in the church. What did he say, and all thy worldly goods. Ha that's a laugh, you were going to share all your worldly goods were you? Well if you don't get some money or a job I'm walking out on you. Do you hear? I'm walking out on you and I'll go and live with my sister. At least I'll get some warmth and three square meals a day.
action: Go west
response: On the radio:
JOE: Aw don't say that Lil. Was it my fault I fell sick and couldn't work in the factory any more. I've tried dear I really have. Everywhere I go they look at me and say no vacancies.

You are in the old growth forest. This is obvious by the height and diameter of the trees. The ground is covered with a thick layer of various bits shed from the trees over the eons.
It looks like you could go almost anywhere from here.

On the radio:
LIL: Not my fault either. I warn you, I can't take much more of this.
action: Go north
response: On the radio:
Marla Kramer will get on her feet with the help of a life insurance policy from URS insurance which has been paid to her, despite the lack of solid proof of Jeffery's death.

You have climbed a small hill. It is tall enough to see over the young trees but too small to see over the tall trees in the old growth forest to the south. From here you can see a cliff (which you were driving on) to the north, a waterfall to the northwest, and possibly an old trail to the northeast.

You can get off the hill by going north or south. It appears that there is a path around this hill to either side (west and east) but there's no way down to those paths from here.

On the radio:
JOE: I know honey I know, I'll get something today I promise.
action: You go to the north
response: On the radio:
JOE: It was a promise I couldn't keep. Pounding the pavement. Watching the dislike and fear in the eyes of the world as I passed by. Fear that one day they might become like me. And then I see him. I was coming to Duke's Lane, nothing on either side except a huge brick wall. He was a short fat little man. Our steps blurred in the quiet thoroughfare.
What was he stopping for? Was he taking caution? Did he think me a gangster or something? I suppose I looked like something that had crawled out of a piece of cheese.

This is a fairly new forest, the trees here are relatively young and small. You can see the tops of much older and taller trees to the south. You can also go just about any other direction other than west or east.

On the radio:
SHORT FAT MAN: Gasps. Choking sounds.
(the sound of running footsteps)
action: Go north
response: On the radio:
JOE: Governor, are you all right? He can't be. He's conked out. There doesn't seem to be any breathing. I wonder who he is. He must have something in his pocket. Blimey, look at all this money. Must be fifty quid here at least. Poor swine, what good is his money now? I'd better call a cop.

You are standing beside a brook which flows from the northeast to the southwest. There are some young trees to the south.

On the radio:
LIL: (distant) Well if you don't get some money or a job I'm walking out on you. Do you hear? I'm walking out.
action: You fill the canteen
response: You fill up the canteen (full) with the fresh water.

On the radio:
Breaking news this hour, the rain storm and flash flood we experienced recently has resulted in the collapse of the old wooden bridge on the southern highway.

On the radio:
JOE: There's nothing anyone can do for this poor swine. They'll find him soon enough. What does a guy do in a case like this? Beat it you fool, beat it with the first decent money you've had in months. Somebody will find him. Run!
action: Drink
response: (rain water)
You drink rain water and feel refreshed.
You can also FILL your canteen with water so that you can carry it
with you.
action: Go south
response: On the radio:
(the sound of running footsteps ... and then ... a door opening)
JOE: Lil.
LIL: Joe, Joe you got some money.

This is a fairly new forest, the trees here are relatively young and small. You can see the tops of much older and taller trees to the south. You can also go just about any other direction other than west or east.

On the radio:
JOE: That's right Lil, two five pound notes, thirteen one pound notes and the rest in ten bob notes. It all adds up, adds up very nicely, fifty quid in all.
action: You go south
response: On the radio:
LIL: Oh Joe hunny. Aye, how did you get this money? You didn't go and do anything silly did you?
JOE: Just like what? Rob a bank? I wouldn't know where to start.

You have climbed a small hill. It is tall enough to see over the young trees but too small to see over the tall trees in the old growth forest to the south. From here you can see a cliff (which you were driving on) to the north, a waterfall to the northwest, and possibly an old trail to the northeast.

You can get off the hill by going north or south. It appears that there is a path around this hill to either side (west and east) but there's no way down to those paths from here.

On the radio:
LIL: But, but how did you get it?
JOE: You'll never believe it. Remember I told you when I was in the sanatorium there was this fellow there with the same lung trouble by the name of Ted Brown.
action: Go south
response: On the radio:
LIL: Yes
JOE: Well I lent him a quid.
LIL: You lent him a quid? While I was&

You are in the old growth forest. This is obvious by the height and diameter of the trees. The ground is covered with a thick layer of various bits shed from the trees over the eons.
It looks like you could go almost anywhere from here.

On the radio:
JOE: Well I was still drawing my wages wasn't I? We didn't know that the doctor wouldn't let me go back to the factory. Wasn't so bad then. LIL: All right, what about this Ted Brown?
action: Go southwest
response: On the radio:
Crews are doubling their efforts to complete the new bridge, and it is expected to be operational in a few months.

This is a small cave, it doesn't go anywhere. Also if you manage to start a fire in here the stone walls should radiate the heat back at you. A rocky slab is the only part of the floor of the cave that is raised up out of the muck and mud.

On the radio:
JOE: Well I meet him in the street see; he says he's been looking for me everywhere, wanted to repay me the quid.
LIL: Go on.
JOE: Well we goes into a pub to have a drink, there was a bookie there and Ted says he has a hot tip, fifty to one. It won Lil, fifty smackers
action: You put the Lint on the slab
response: On the radio:
Mr. Bellywags witnessed the collapse and had this to say: "It was the darndest thing ya ever did see, I saw a man in a car, who not long before had been shopping at my store (off milepost 19 on the northern highway, best deals in town come and check us out), just slide right off the edge. So I gets outa my car`n look down ta see if`n he was ok. Well sir, let me tell ya what, aint nobody could survive a crash like that is was gruesome!"

You put Lint on the rocky slab.

On the radio:
LIL: Oh Joe, fifty smackers! Oh I love you!
JOE: Lil went to get some groceries and a couple bottles of beer. I
sat on the bed and had a further look at the wallet. Having taken the money out I thought it'd be empty. There were two pockets both with plastic windows. The first held a card that said Harold Maxsted, Twenty Six Fairly Street, Ornsby. Then I looked at the second plastic window. There were strange words printed on a white card. It said: I am not dead, I a subject to a form of Cataleptic Illness which may appear to cause death. If I am found please inform Doctor Alfred Miller, Ornsby, 6641.
action: Light Lint
response: On the radio:
JOE: No, No it can't be. Not dead. Cataleptic. What have I done? What have I done? They'll think he's, I must telephone. But Lil, she'll wonder where I've gone. I've given her all my money.
(the sound of a door opening)
action: Burn lint
response: On the radio:
LIL: Here all right, I got a bit. Take these bottles from me will you? Joe, what is it?
JOE: What time is it Lil?
LIL: I don't know, the pub's just opened. I'd say about sixish, why?
action: You turn on lighter
response: That's not something you can switch.

On the radio:
JOE: Give me ten bob. Do you have any change? I need some silver. I have to telephone. I won't be long.
LIL: What is it?
JOE: I just have to telephone someone.
action: You check your inventory
response: You are carrying:
a stash of acorns
mushrooms
berries
Shack Wood
dry twigs
pine cones
needles
Dry Clothes (being worn)
thirst
hunger
crumbs
The Shortwave
a canteen (full)
a trail mix pack (3/4 full)
a survival guide (open)
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
a crafting book
a Sheckly Book
a flashlight (providing light)
an axe
a radio
A fake ID
a paperclip
Leaves
a cigarette lighter
a tire iron
beef jerky
a House Key
a calendar
a needle
a Coat (being worn)
Toys
a wallet
$179.80 in cash
your driver's license
a watch (being worn)

On the radio:
LIL: You're not going gambling are you? You haven't got the bug? You're not betting on tomorrow's races or anything like that are you Joe? There are all those bills to be paid
JOE: I know Love, I know. No I'm not gambling but I need it please. I'll be back in a little while. It's just that. Please Lil.

On the radio:
LIL: All right. Here.
action: You look at your surroundings
response: This is a small cave, it doesn't go anywhere. Also if you manage to start a fire in here the stone walls should radiate the heat back at you. A rocky slab is the only part of the floor of the cave that is raised up out of the muck and mud. On the rocky slab is Lint.
action: You combine lighter with the Lint
response: How can you combine things you aren't even holding?

On the radio:
Police have identified the car as belonging to Mr. Jeffery Kramer, a local resident, his body was not found in the car.
action: You combine lighter with the Lint
response: You can't combine those two things.

On the radio:
(Banging noises)
LIL: Joe!
(the sound of a door opening)

On the shortwave:
CQ, CQ, KA4NWS...

On the radio:
The local search and rescue, which consists of one retired sea captain, claims that he has searched the forest over and has not found any sign of Mr. Kramer. Although it should be noted that our local search and rescue has never rescued anyone, and no one has actually witnessed any searches happening.
action: You put the twigs on the slab
response: On the radio:
A memorial service for the late Mr. Kramer was held today, his widow, Marla, was there and willing to speak with the community on this radio station.

You put dry twigs on the rocky slab.

On the radio:
Marla Kramer (or as you know her, Colleen Bitchwitch): "We had only been married for a few months but it was the happiest months of my life, I will miss you dearly Jacob, (Reporter whispering: Jeffery), I mean Jeffery"
action: You put the Lint on the slab
response: On the radio:
JOE: It's all right love.
(the sound of a door closing)

You put Lint on the rocky slab.

the flashlight's batteries have been depleated, the light goes out.

On the radio:
JOE: Would I be too late with the phone call? Would they bury this poor guy without knowing he was a cataleptic? Thinking he was dead.
(The sound of change going into payphone and dialing)
action: You put Wood on the slab
response: On the radio:
JOE: This would be the number of the doctor in the wallet.
(The sound of a phone ringing)

You put Shack Wood on the rocky slab.

On the radio:
MAN'S VOICE: Hello
JOE: Can I speak to Dr. Miller please?
MAN'S VOICE: Dr. Miller has gone abroad he's been away for the past
six weeks.
action: Light lighter
response: You are startled by a growling sound. But soon discover it is coming from your stomach.

On the radio:
JOE: Abroad, oh no. Have you taken over his practice sir?
MAN'S VOICE: No, no I'm not a medical man but if you're in need of a doctor there must be plenty&
action: You eat the crumbs
response: You have eaten crumbs and feel a bit energized.

On the radio:
JOE: No, No it isn't that. You don't know which hospital Dr. Miller was at?
MAN'S VOICE: I'm afraid I can't help you. I must go, my wife is shouting, dinner is on the table.
action: You read the chapter 2
response: Chapter Two - Food

three kinds of mushrooms:

There are discusting mushrooms (which is the kind you get at the local supermarket), there are poisonous mushrooms which will either make your life a living hell for a few days or kill you (or both), and there are psychadelic (magic) mushrooms which will make you think you've accidently eaten poisonous mushrooms.

In the event that you *think* that you've eaten poisonous mushrooms, you should change your thought pattern to assume that you have eaten magic mushrooms. This will keep you from having a bad trip and maybe you'll even be given a vision or something, who knows. If it turns out that they were poisonous, there really isn't much you could have done about it anyway being stranded out in the middle of nowhere on your own, so why bother worrying about it?

Note: Do not read this chapter while you are experiencing the effects of mushrooms.

On the radio:
JOE: I'm sorry. Thank you.
JOE: And then another thought seeped into my brain. Under ground, a long wooden box and a man being buried, being buried alive and a shovel heaping earth on the wooden boards.

On the radio:
(The sound of flipping pages)
JOE: There must be a Maxsted in the telephone directory.
JOE: There was, fourteen Maxsteds, everyone alive and bad tempered.
action: You read the chapter 3
response: Chapter Three - Fires

To start a fire you will need many different types of burning material and an ignition source. You will need to be in a relativly calm environment (away from winds and rain) and you will need patience.

To get started you need to set aside an area where the fire will burn, this is called the firepit. To do this simply MAKE FIREPIT, then it's just a matter of putting the right kinds of things into the pit, and then igniting it somehow.

There are 3 main types of material you will need; tinder, kindling,
and logs. Tinder refers to a very light, very flamable material that usually burns up very quickly. This could be as simple as pocket lint. Or, you can create tinder by using a knife on wood to create wood shavings. Kindling refers to small twigs which burn fairly easily once exposed to a fire, but are difficult to ignite on their own. And logs can refer to any size log from 1/2 inch diameter up.

All material will need to be completely dry. You will not be able to get wood from a freshly cut tree to burn easily. Such wood will only burn once a hot fire has evaporated all the water from within it.

Your ignition source would be, ideally, a cigarette lighter or some matches. Failing that there are a plethora of other means of starting fires. These include: Sunlight magnification, sparks from flint & steel, and friction from rubbing dry wood together.

To use sunlight magnification, use a lens (such as from eyeglasses) to focus the sun's light onto your tinder. Make the "dot" as tiny as possible. Once the tinder starts to burn quickly deposit it under your stacked up kindling. Blowing on it gently might help it ignite.

Flint combined with Steel can produce sparks which can ignite tinder. If you have something made of steel and a flint stone you can COMBINE those two which will give you a decent fire starter.

On the radio:
MAXSTED: No I have no relatives who suffer from a cataleptic illness. Perhaps there are a few other Maxsteds in the book, try them.
JOE: I have, you're Mr. Zacharia Maxsted, you're the last on the list. MAXSTED: Well I can't help you.

On the radio:
JOE: What now? Do I go along to the police and say, Look I stole a man's wallet, someone might be shoving him into six foot of earth. What do I do? I decided to sleep on it. Sleep? That's a laugh.
JOE:(in his sleep) Uh, buried alive. Love you Lil. Love. Please, pinching white..
action: You make the firepit
response: Okay, you have put together a nice little firepit in which you can put combustible materials. You will then need to light the fire with something.

On the radio:
HAROLD MAXSTED: They're putting me in a wooden box and its your fault Joe Alish. I'm struggling for breath. They're going to bury me, bury me deep. Not deep enough Joe. Get me out of this or I will make you suffer, here on earth and in the beyond.

On the radio:
ADVERTISMENT: Get Three Fives. Get the Taste. Three Fives by State Express. Get the taste of international success. The taste that's uniquely Three Fives. Only when no expense is spared in its making can a cigarette taste so light, so smooth, so satisfying. Three Fives. Get the taste. The taste that State Express has created for you. The taste that has made Three Fives the king size cigarette of international success. Get Three Fives. Get the taste.
action: You take all
response: Shack Wood: Taken.
Lint: Taken.
dry twigs: Taken.

On the radio:
NARRATOR: Well, well, well. Joe Alish had better do something about it pretty soon. Otherwise the poor unfortunate cataleptic gentlemen will be stiff with the cold. But let us see what he does do.
action: You put the Lint in the firepit
response: You've thrown Lint (as tinder) into the firepit.

On the radio:
Marla Kramer will get on her feet with the help of a life insurance policy from URS insurance which has been paid to her, despite the lack of solid proof of Jeffery's death.
action: You put the twigs in the firepit
response: You've thrown dry twigs (as kindling) into the firepit.

You are becoming very thirsty.

On the radio:
JOE: Death. I didn't know what to do. It had been less than six hours since I saw that chap fall. Maybe he's still there. Maybe if I go back to Duke's lane he will still be lying there.
(the sound of a door opening)
LIL: Joe?
action: You put Wood in the firepit
response: You've thrown Shack Wood (as primary fuel) into the firepit.

You are becoming very thirsty.

On the radio:
JOE: Oh, sorry hunny, I didn't want to wake you up.
LIL: It's the middle of the night, where are you going?
JOE: I won't be long.
action: Drink canteen
response: Refreshing!

On the radio:
LIL: No Joe, you're not going anywhere. I thought you've been acting strange. Oh Joe, I know I've nagged and threatened you but it was only because you were getting so down, so beaten. I love you Joe. Otherwise you
action: Light firepit
response: What do you want to ignite the fire with?

On the radio:
JOE: It isn't that at all. All right Lil, I'll tell you. Then you will see why I have to go.
JOE: And so I told her. Told her the whole story of how I robbed a man I thought was dead, a corpse that had no use for the fifty quid in his wallet.

You are startled by a growling sound. But soon discover it is coming from your stomach.

On the radio:
Breaking news this hour, the rain storm and flash flood we experienced recently has resulted in the collapse of the old wooden bridge on the southern highway.
action: Light firepit with lighter
response: You ignite the firepit with the cigarette lighter.

On the radio:
Crews are doubling their efforts to complete the new bridge, and it is expected to be operational in a few months.

You are startled by a growling sound. But soon discover it is coming from your stomach.

On the radio:
JOE: So you see I have got to find him, or find out where they're taking him. They will think he's dead Lil.
LIL: Oh Joe, Joe. Someone will have found him by now. He's probably lying in bed fast asleep. People who have these sorts of fits, they recover.
JOE: No they don't. After I found all the Maxsteds I could I went to the library and I looked it up. Unless they get assistance they can stay that way for days. By then they, will bury him and you know what that makes me? A murderer. I'm letting a man die for fifty quid.
action: Look around
response: This is a small cave, it doesn't go anywhere. Also if you manage to start a fire in here the stone walls should radiate the heat back at you. A firepit is here, buring brightly. A rocky slab is the only part of the floor of the cave that is raised up out of the muck and mud.

You are startled by a growling sound. But soon discover it is coming from your stomach.
action: You go to the northeast
response: On the radio:
LIL: Oh no Joe. What if you phone the police station, what if you call the Ornsby police station and tell them& Oh no Joe, you can't do that. They will call you a thief and pu you away. Look, I'm getting dressed and coming with you. Where did you say it was, Duke's Lane? (fades away)
(the sound of footsteps)

You are in the old growth forest. This is obvious by the height and diameter of the trees. The ground is covered with a thick layer of various bits shed from the trees over the eons.
It looks like you could go almost anywhere from here.

You are startled by a growling sound. But soon discover it is coming from your stomach.

On the radio:
LIL: Joe, lets pray he's still there.
JOE: It might be worse. He might have died for lack of attention. Lets pray someone saw him and took him to the hospital and they realized he wasn't, wasn't dead.
LIL: Shh, a cop.
action: You go east
response: On the radio:
COP: It's a bit nippy this time of morning isn't it? You're up late aren't you?
JOE: Yeah that's right.

You are in a large open field with dense forest surrounding it. You can leave to the west but there are no other exits. You think you saw a rabbit run by, but it was so quick it could have been your imagination. You also see here a trap.

You are startled by a growling sound. But soon discover it is coming from your stomach.

On the radio:
LIL: There was a little commotion in Duke's Lane a few hours ago so my friend Phylis told me. Something happened in Duke's lane.
COP: Oh yes, yes just before I came on duty. Postman saw a bloke lying in the lane here. Drop dead.
action: You look in the trap
response: On the radio:
LIL: Dead?
JOE: They're sure he's dead?
COP: So the police surgeon said. Why, know anything about it?

The trap is empty.

You are startled by a growling sound. But soon discover it is coming from your stomach.

On the radio:
LIL: No, we don't know anything about it; it was just that, we wondered if it was anyone we knew is all.
COP: Oh, well I believe they've identified him all right. If you knit around to the station they may be able to tell you.
LIL: Oh I don't think it's anyone we know. Come on love, it's too cold to stand here chatting, lets go up to bed.
action: Go east
response: You can't go that way.

You are startled by a growling sound. But soon discover it is coming from your stomach.

On the radio:
COP: You too married?
JOE: Yes.
COP: Hehe, you should have been in bed ages ago. Goodnight, or rather good morning.
action: You go west
response: On the radio:
JOE: Let's go to the police station.
LIL: No, no, no. You'll have to entertain about the wallet. Besides this policeman doesn't really know.
JOE: But Lil&

You are in the old growth forest. This is obvious by the height and diameter of the trees. The ground is covered with a thick layer of various bits shed from the trees over the eons.
It looks like you could go almost anywhere from here.

You are startled by a growling sound. But soon discover it is coming from your stomach.

On the radio:
Mr. Bellywags witnessed the collapse and had this to say: "It was the darndest thing ya ever did see, I saw a man in a car, who not long before had been shopping at my store (off milepost 19 on the northern highway, best deals in town come and check us out), just slide right off the edge. So I gets outa my car`n look down ta see if`n he was ok. Well sir, let me tell ya what, aint nobody could survive a crash like that is was gruesome!"
action: You check what you're carrying
response: You are carrying:
a stash of acorns
mushrooms
berries
pine cones
needles
Dry Clothes (being worn)
thirst
hunger
The Shortwave
a canteen (3/4 full)
a trail mix pack (3/4 full)
a survival guide (open)
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
a crafting book
a Sheckly Book
a flashlight (providing light)
an axe
a radio
A fake ID
a paperclip
Leaves
a cigarette lighter
a tire iron
beef jerky
a House Key
a calendar
a needle
a Coat (being worn)
Toys
a wallet
$179.80 in cash
your driver's license
a watch (being worn)

On the radio:
Police have identified the car as belonging to Mr. Jeffery Kramer, a local resident, his body was not found in the car.

You are startled by a growling sound. But soon discover it is coming from your stomach.

On the radio:
The local search and rescue, which consists of one retired sea captain, claims that he has searched the forest over and has not found any sign of Mr. Kramer. Although it should be noted that our local search and rescue has never rescued anyone, and no one has actually witnessed any searches happening.
action: Go east
response: On the radio:
LIL: It's no good Joe we're going home. Come on.
LIL: Some more coffee Joe.
JOE: No thanks. Lil, its no good we've got to go to the police. We're committing murder. Its two days now. I didn't sleep a wink all night last night. Kept having nightmares, hearing Maxsted's voice pounding in my brain. Pounding in my brain. Telling me to save him before its too late.

You are in a large open field with dense forest surrounding it. You can leave to the west but there are no other exits. You think you saw a rabbit run by, but it was so quick it could have been your imagination. You also see here a trap.

You are startled by a growling sound. But soon discover it is coming from your stomach.

On the radio:
MAXSTED: You're the only one who can save me Alish. They're burying me this afternoon. They are putting me in a coffin and covering me with dirt. If you allow this to happen you are a murderer Joe Alish. A murderer. Do you hear. You will be punished, punished, punished.
JOE: He kept saying I'll be punished.
action: You look at the trap
response: A rudimentary trap which, if left in the field, might catch that wabbit, err... rabbit.

On the radio:
LIL: But you said yourself, it's only a nightmare. All right don't you go I will. I'll say that I knew, what was his name?
JOE: Maxsted, Harold Maxsted.

You are startled by a growling sound. But soon discover it is coming from your stomach.

On the radio:
A memorial service for the late Mr. Kramer was held today, his widow, Marla, was there and willing to speak with the community on this radio station.
action: You look in the trap
response: On the radio:
LIL: I'll say I know him and that he's a cataleptic. That's it! I'll go and (fades away)
LIL: Excuse me.
COP: Hello, aren't you the young lady I saw down Duke's Lane the other night.

The trap is empty.

You are startled by a growling sound. But soon discover it is coming from your stomach.

On the radio:
LIL: That's right. Oh I'm so glad you're here. You know we were talking about someone who dropped dead that afternoon. Were you able to identify him?
action: You eat the trail mix
response: Yummy!

On the radio:
COP: Yes we were able to identify him all right. Why?
LIL: He's a cataleptic; he's not really dead you know.
action: You check your inventory
response: You are carrying:
a stash of acorns
mushrooms
berries
pine cones
needles
Dry Clothes (being worn)
thirst
hunger
The Shortwave
a canteen (3/4 full)
a trail mix pack (1/2 full)
a survival guide (open)
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
a crafting book
a Sheckly Book
a flashlight (providing light)
an axe
a radio
A fake ID
a paperclip
Leaves
a cigarette lighter
a tire iron
beef jerky
a House Key
a calendar
a needle
a Coat (being worn)
Toys
a wallet
$179.80 in cash
your driver's license
a watch (being worn)

On the radio:
COP: Oh don't be funny. I've got the card here. They're burying him this afternoon, he's in the Ornsby mortuary. Cardiac failure. This is the release for the body, for it to be buried. Signed by the police surgeon Dr. Herbert Spencer. He may have been a cataleptic, I don't know about that but he died of heart failure. Being buried in a pauper's grave at Ornsby cemetery this afternoon. Didn't die of heart failure indeed. Ha! Not dead.

On the shortwave:
Your signal is strong you must be close by

On the radio:
LIL: Maybe I'm being a bit silly. Thank you constable. Goodbye. (fades out)
LIL: (fades in)Sure he's dead, the death certificate was signed by the police surgeon.
JOE: What does that copper know about cataleptics? If the doctor had known he was a cataleptic& I'm going to stop the burial.
action: Go southwest
response: You can't go that way.

On the radio:
LIL: You can't Joe, you can't! Once you tell the police about the wallet& where are you going Joe?
action: You go west
response: On the radio:
JOE: I don't know. To get drunk. I don't know anything anymore.
JOE: Even my glass of beer went sour in my mouth. I had bought it with blood money, the blood of Harold Maxsted. I left the pub and walked. They were burying him in a pauper's grave were they? I didn't ask my feet to move towards the cemetery, it seemed they didn't belong to me. They were burying him as I got there, a minister, a gravedigger and an old man, obviously the caretaker and the police sergeant. I wanted to shout - Don't! Don't put him in that grave he's not a corpse he's alive. I couldn't. Those three stripes on the copper's sleeve seemed to represent the number of years I might get for stealing and withholding information. I ran from the cemetery as though I was running from the vengeance of Maxsted himself.
(the sound of a door opening)

You are in the old growth forest. This is obvious by the height and diameter of the trees. The ground is covered with a thick layer of various bits shed from the trees over the eons.
It looks like you could go almost anywhere from here.

On the radio:
LIL: Hello Joe.
JOE: They buried him at last.
(the sound of a door closing)
action: Go southwest
response: On the radio:
JOE: I saw them do it, in a cheap wooden coffin. Haha. Maybe it's a good thing the coffin was a cheap one. Maybe the coffin maker gutted it, maybe there are holes in it. Maybe the poor swine will be able to breathe. Fifty measly knicker, fifty rotten pounds and I've turned myself into a murderer. I've let you in on it too, they will say you're part of the conspiracy. What have I done to you? What have I done to us?

This is a small cave, it doesn't go anywhere. Also if you manage to start a fire in here the stone walls should radiate the heat back at you. A firepit is here, buring brightly. A rocky slab is the only part of the floor of the cave that is raised up out of the muck and mud.

On the radio:
LIL: Nothing Joe. All right, so you pinched his wallet when we were both starving. No one can have you up for, for murder.
JOE: That's beside the point now isn't it Lil? He's down there struggling for breath isn't he? He won't be struggling for long. I don't know anything about cataleptics but you can't be nailed inside a coffin underneath six feet of earth long. Look out the window Lil, it's got dark already.
action: You put the Leaves on the fire
response: Okay you put Leaves on the firepit and it seems to be smoldering, causing a lot more smoke. Good that should increase your visibility

On the radio:
Marla Kramer (or as you know her, Colleen Bitchwitch): "We had only been married for a few months but it was the happiest months of my life, I will miss you dearly Jacob, (Reporter whispering: Jeffery), I mean Jeffery"

On the radio:
Marla Kramer will get on her feet with the help of a life insurance policy from URS insurance which has been paid to her, despite the lack of solid proof of Jeffery's death.
action: Sleep
response: You toss and turn, you just can't seem to get any rest right now, maybe later.

On the radio:
LIL: It's winter Joe.
JOE: I know the grave Lil, I'm going back.
LIL: Joe.
JOE: You're not going to stop me Lil. I'm going back and I'm going to get him out of that grave. Please Lil, I've got to.
action: You look at your surroundings
response: This is a small cave, it doesn't go anywhere. Also if you manage to start a fire in here the stone walls should radiate the heat back at you. A firepit is here, buring brightly. A rocky slab is the only part of the floor of the cave that is raised up out of the muck and mud.
action: You go outside
response: But you aren't in anything at the moment.

On the radio:
LIL: All right Joe, I'll come with you.
JOE: No, I couldn't bear that. I've got to do this on my own.
action: You go north
response: You can't go that way.

On the radio:
Breaking news this hour, the rain storm and flash flood we experienced recently has resulted in the collapse of the old wooden bridge on the southern highway.
action: Go south
response: You can't go that way.

On the radio:
Crews are doubling their efforts to complete the new bridge, and it is expected to be operational in a few months.
action: You go to the west
response: You can't go that way.

You are becoming very thirsty.

On the radio:
LIL: Suppose, supposing he's too heavy for you. You're not strong Joe. JOE: It's a pauper's grave Lil, they didn't take much trouble with
him.
action: You go east
response: You can't go that way.

You are becoming very thirsty.

On the radio:
LIL: Why a pauper all that money in his wallet?
JOE: That makes it worse doesn't it? Maybe they couldn't raise his relatives, what with his doctor gone away and everything. Here Lil, get my hammer out of the drawer, its got that thing on the end for pulling nails out. And that piece of mirror.
action: Describe the surroundings
response: This is a small cave, it doesn't go anywhere. Also if you manage to start a fire in here the stone walls should radiate the heat back at you. A firepit is here, buring brightly. A rocky slab is the only part of the floor of the cave that is raised up out of the muck and mud.

You are becoming very thirsty.
action: Go northwest
response: You can't go that way.

You are becoming very thirsty.

On the radio:
LIL: All right.
(the sound of a drawer opening, noise of getting hammer out of drawer and then soft footsteps)
LIL: Here. I hope you're right. That you know what you're doing.
action: You go to the northwest
response: You can't go that way.

You are becoming very thirsty.

On the radio:
JOE: It's the only way Lil, the only way.
JOE: And here I am in it and it's too late. He'd dead all right.
action: Go northeast
response: On the radio:
CARETAKER: Blimey young man. I wouldn't want to be in your shoes not for nothing. Just a minute, what did you say this blokes name was?
JOE: Maxsted, Harold Masted.

You are in the old growth forest. This is obvious by the height and diameter of the trees. The ground is covered with a thick layer of various bits shed from the trees over the eons.
It looks like you could go almost anywhere from here.

You are becoming very thirsty.

On the radio:
CARETAKER: Oh no it's not.
JOE: Huh?
CARETAKER: This blokes name is Sidney Frasier. Are you sure its the same bloke?
action: Go north
response: On the radio:
JOE: Positive. I know it's the same bloke, his accusing face follows me around, sleeping and waking.
CARETAKER: Ah well young man, come and have a look with me. We don't give them much of a tombstone these paupers. There you are. Sidney Frasier, born February the 6 1920 died December the 5 1967.

You have climbed a small hill. It is tall enough to see over the young trees but too small to see over the tall trees in the old growth forest to the south. From here you can see a cliff (which you were driving on) to the north, a waterfall to the northwest, and possibly an old trail to the northeast.

You can get off the hill by going north or south. It appears that there is a path around this hill to either side (west and east) but there's no way down to those paths from here.

You are becoming very thirsty.

On the radio:
JOE: I've told you everything, they've given him the wrong name. CARETAKER: You better tell that to the police constable. I'm sorry about this young man, I warned you. I thought I was too old to take you on my own, when you started opening that grave I ran to the cemetery office and phoned the police.
action: Go northwest
response: You can't go that way.

You are becoming very thirsty.

On the radio:
JOE: Oh well, its almost a relief in a way.
action: Down
response: You can't go that way.

You are becoming very thirsty.

On the radio:
COP: Hello, whats going on here. Oh its you again. Your missus was in the police station this morning with some nonsense about... Eh? Digging up a grave are you? There's something fishy going on. When I told my sargeant that your wife came in and we were burying someone who's a cataleptic and who's not dead he nearly strangled me. Said I should have taken full particulars, said I ought to charge you both with causing a public nuisance. This fella Sidney Frasier has had heart trouble for years. Sometimes an ordinary hospital had the pleasure of his company, more often than not it was a prison hospital. Our policesargant warned him he hadn't had long to live. Your wife comes in with a cockabull story we're burying him alive. As if we didn't know him. Sidney Frasier. In his day he was the finest pick pocket in Ornsby.
action: You jump
response: You jump on the spot, fruitlessly.

You are becoming very thirsty.

On the radio:
JOE: Pickpocket?
COP: Yeah, Why only the other day we had a complaint from Mr. Maxsted that someone had stolen his wallet. Bloke accosted him at a bus stop and started running. From his description we knew it was Sid.
action: Look around
response: You have climbed a small hill. It is tall enough to see over the young trees but too small to see over the tall trees in the old growth forest to the south. From here you can see a cliff (which you were driving on) to the north, a waterfall to the northwest, and possibly an old trail to the northeast.

You can get off the hill by going north or south. It appears that there is a path around this hill to either side (west and east) but there's no way down to those paths from here.

You are becoming very thirsty.
You are on the verge of collapsing, you need something to drink, NOW!!!
action: Drink
response: What do you want to drink?
action: Drink canteen
response: Refreshing!

On the radio:
JOE: Hahahahahaha. He picked Max's pocket. He wasn't a cataleptic. He was a pickpocet. hahah
COP: You'd better pull yourself together. Ah now what are you doing here and why is this grave open?
action: Go northwest
response: You can't go that way.

On the radio:
CARETAKER: Oh that's all right constable. Our young friend here gota bit mixed up, I opened the grave to show him he was mistaken.
COP: Then why did you ring the police and say there was a suspicious character lurking in the cemetery?
action: You go east
response: You can't go that way.

You are becoming very thirsty.

On the radio:
Mr. Bellywags witnessed the collapse and had this to say: "It was the darndest thing ya ever did see, I saw a man in a car, who not long before had been shopping at my store (off milepost 19 on the northern highway, best deals in town come and check us out), just slide right off the edge. So I gets outa my car`n look down ta see if`n he was ok. Well sir, let me tell ya what, aint nobody could survive a crash like that is was gruesome!"
action: Drink canteen
response: Refreshing!

On the radio:
Police have identified the car as belonging to Mr. Jeffery Kramer, a local resident, his body was not found in the car.
action: You go north
response: On the radio:
The local search and rescue, which consists of one retired sea captain, claims that he has searched the forest over and has not found any sign of Mr. Kramer. Although it should be noted that our local search and rescue has never rescued anyone, and no one has actually witnessed any searches happening.

This is a fairly new forest, the trees here are relatively young and small. You can see the tops of much older and taller trees to the south. You can also go just about any other direction other than west or east.

On the radio:
A memorial service for the late Mr. Kramer was held today, his widow, Marla, was there and willing to speak with the community on this radio station.
action: You go north
response: On the radio:
Marla Kramer (or as you know her, Colleen Bitchwitch): "We had only been married for a few months but it was the happiest months of my life, I will miss you dearly Jacob, (Reporter whispering: Jeffery), I mean Jeffery"

You are standing beside a brook which flows from the northeast to the southwest. There are some young trees to the south.

On the radio:
COP: Hello, whats going on here. Oh its you again. Your missus was in the police station this morning with some nonsense about... Eh? Digging up a grave are you? There's something fishy going on. When I told my sargeant that your wife came in and we were burying someone who's a cataleptic and who's not dead he nearly strangled me. Said I should have taken full particulars, said I ought to charge you both with causing a public nuisance. This fella Sidney Frasier has had heart trouble for years. Sometimes an ordinary hospital had the pleasure of his company, more often than not it was a prison hospital. Our policesargant warned him he hadn't had long to live. Your wife comes in with a cockabull story we're burying him alive. As if we didn't know him. Sidney Frasier. In his day he was the finest pick pocket in Ornsby.
action: You fill canteen
response: You fill up the canteen (full) with the fresh water.

On the radio:
JOE: Pickpocket?
COP: Yeah, Why only the other day we had a complaint from Mr. Maxsted that someone had stolen his wallet. Bloke accosted him at a bus stop and started running. From his description we knew it was Sid.

On the radio:
JOE: Hahahahahaha. He picked Max's pocket. He wasn't a cataleptic. He was a pickpocet. hahah
COP: You'd better pull yourself together. Ah now what are you doing here and why is this grave open?
action: Go northeast
response: On the radio:
CARETAKER: Oh that's all right constable. Our young friend here gota bit mixed up, I opened the grave to show him he was mistaken.
COP: Then why did you ring the police and say there was a suspicious character lurking in the cemetery?

You are standing at the base of a cliff. At the top of the cliff is the highway you were driving on. There appears to be no way to climb this cliff. A brook is coming out of a opening at the base of the cliff and flows southwest. There is also forest to the south. A few head-sized stones are here also.

On the radio:
CARETAKER: Well it seems I was mistaken, thats all constable. In fact we were both mistaken. Weren't we young man? Haha, Pickpocket hoho Cataleptics.

The sun is beginning to set and it's getting considerably colder.
action: You examine the stones
response: They're just stones, big deal.

On the radio:
JOE: Hahahaha
HOST: Well, well, well. Someone should have told Joe Alish that
lifting wallets off cataleptic gentlemen is a most grave offense. In fact it is likely to inccur a most stiff penalty.

On the radio:
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HOST: This is your host back again. Just a reminder of our rendevous next week. Where are we going? Through the Creaking Door of course.
action: Go south
response: On the radio:
HOST: Good evening friends of the Creaking Door. The Creaking Door is open so do come in.

You are on an overgrown trail. From here you can go north, and southwest. You see an old moss covered fallen tree here.

On the radio:
HOST: Feeling the chill of these winter evenings? Wait until you're with us a little, you'll freeze with fear.
action: You examine Tree
response: It's covered in moss and a part of it is raised off the ground a bit.

On the radio:
Marla Kramer will get on her feet with the help of a life insurance policy from URS insurance which has been paid to her, despite the lack of solid proof of Jeffery's death.

On the radio:
NARRATOR: The cemetery caretaker and the ashen face, trembling young man make an odd pair as they stand by an open grave under the pale moon. In the grave itself is a coffin. The lid has been pryed open and inside, the corpse of a middle aged man. The caretaker warns -
action: You look under Tree
response: Nope, no more twigs under here!

On the radio:
Breaking news this hour, the rain storm and flash flood we experienced recently has resulted in the collapse of the old wooden bridge on the southern highway.
action: You go to the south-west
response: On the radio:
CARETAKER: Oh I've heard about blokes like you. Read about grave robbers. I never thought I'd come across one. Here, I've sent for the cops young man. Don't you try any rough stuff, I'm a match for you any day.

This is a fairly new forest, the trees here are relatively young and small. You can see the tops of much older and taller trees to the south. You can also go just about any other direction other than west or east.

On the radio:
JOE: But you don't understand. I've tried to save his life and now its too late
action: You go to the south
response: On the radio:
CARETAKER: Now don't you give me that. This fellow was given a decent Christian burial. You've desecrated his&

You have climbed a small hill. It is tall enough to see over the young trees but too small to see over the tall trees in the old growth forest to the south. From here you can see a cliff (which you were driving on) to the north, a waterfall to the northwest, and possibly an old trail to the northeast.

You can get off the hill by going north or south. It appears that there is a path around this hill to either side (west and east) but there's no way down to those paths from here.

On the radio:
JOE: Desecrated you say. Isn't it desecration to bury a man while he's still alive?
action: Go south
response: On the radio:
CARETAKER: Eh, eh. What's he talking about? You don't think people go around being buried alive these days do you? I don't know what to make of you. I watched you this afternoon; I thought you looked a bit, peculiar. I didn't know what you were doing at a pauper's burial.

You are in the old growth forest. This is obvious by the height and diameter of the trees. The ground is covered with a thick layer of various bits shed from the trees over the eons.
It looks like you could go almost anywhere from here.

On the radio:
JOE: He shouldn't have had a pauper's burial. He shouldn't have been buried at all. I could have saved him.

The sun has set, you find it hard to see and every shadow looks like it might be a vicious animal.
action: You go to the west
response: On the radio:
CARETAKER: You'd better think up a good story. Something told me that you were up to no good. Nah, don't you try any rough stuff, I already warned you. I watched you; the police are on their way. Breaking open a coffin like that. Eh, I knew you were up to something but I never thought&

There is a large pile of dead wood here.

On the shortwave:
If you can hear this transmission try responding by talking into your shortwave

On the radio:
Crews are doubling their efforts to complete the new bridge, and it is expected to be operational in a few months.
action: You take Wood
response: You have gathered up some of the shack's wood, leaving behind some.
action: You go west
response: You can't go that way.

On the radio:
JOE: It's because, because I let him get buried alive and I was ashamed. Let him get buried alive for a measly fifty pounds. Now he's dead.
action: You go south
response: You can't go that way.

On the radio:
action: You talk into Shortwave
response: Mr. Bellywags witnessed the collapse and had this to say: "It was the darndest thing ya ever did see, I saw a man in a car, who not long before had been shopping at my store (off milepost 19 on the northern highway, best deals in town come and check us out), just slide right off the edge. So I gets outa my car`n look down ta see if`n he was ok. Well sir, let me tell ya what, aint nobody could survive a crash like that is was gruesome!"

>I didn't understand that sentence.
action: Go north
response: You can't go that way.

On the radio:
CARETAKER: Hey, did you come out of a loony bin or something? Now that I get a better look at you, you don't look like no grave robber
action: Go east
response: On the radio:
JOE: I'm not, listen..

You are in the old growth forest. This is obvious by the height and diameter of the trees. The ground is covered with a thick layer of various bits shed from the trees over the eons.
It looks like you could go almost anywhere from here.

On the radio:
CARETAKER: What's he to you this fellow we buried today?
action: You go south
response: On the radio:
Police have identified the car as belonging to Mr. Jeffery Kramer, a local resident, his body was not found in the car.

This appears to be an old logging road. The road stretches on to the southwest. A massive fallen oak tree blocks the path.

On the radio:
JOE: Nothing, except I'm responsible for his death. I touched him. He's cold& cold as death.
action: You use the axe
response: I'm not a rocket scientist, if you want to be more helpful about how I should go about using the axe maybe I can help you.

On the radio:
CARETAKER: He's only been in the ground a few hours; they don't stay cold like that. Sometimes we get an exhumation order, we have to dig "em up. You'd be surprised how cold they get.

On the radio:
JOE: He is dead isn't he? I brought this mirror with me, there's no breath. Look.
action: Chop tree with axe
response: the axe is unable to cut a tree this size.

On the radio:
The local search and rescue, which consists of one retired sea captain, claims that he has searched the forest over and has not found any sign of Mr. Kramer. Although it should be noted that our local search and rescue has never rescued anyone, and no one has actually witnessed any searches happening.
action: Go southwest
response: What do you want to cut Shack Wood with?

On the radio:
A memorial service for the late Mr. Kramer was held today, his widow, Marla, was there and willing to speak with the community on this radio station.

>The massive fallen oak tree blocks your path.

On the radio:
CARETAKER: Hehehe, I don't have to look. He's been in the municipal morgue for two days; he's given a pauper's burial. Now then what's this all about young man. I want to go home. He was dead all right when they buried him.
action: You go to the east
response: You can't go that way.

You are becoming very thirsty.

On the radio:
JOE: But not when the ambulance took him to the morgue. You see I know.
action: Go north
response: On the radio:
CARETAKER: You know? Oh was he a relative of yours?

You are in the old growth forest. This is obvious by the height and diameter of the trees. The ground is covered with a thick layer of various bits shed from the trees over the eons.
It looks like you could go almost anywhere from here.

You are becoming very thirsty.

On the shortwave:
I can tell that you are trying to talk because I'm picking up a carrier wave from you

On the radio:
JOE: I didn't even know he existed until 2 days ago. I'd been trapped in the streets looking for work. I didn't want to go home. If you can call that one room Lil and I occupy a home. It was still ringing in my ears the things she shouted at me as I left there& (the scene fades out)
action: Drink canteen
response: Refreshing!

On the radio:
Marla Kramer (or as you know her, Colleen Bitchwitch): "We had only been married for a few months but it was the happiest months of my life, I will miss you dearly Jacob, (Reporter whispering: Jeffery), I mean Jeffery"
action: You go east
response: On the radio:
LIL: I've come to the end of my tether. I've pawned everything. Look, look even the wedding ring you slipped on my finger in the church. What did he say, and all thy worldly goods. Ha that's a laugh, you were going to share all your worldly goods were you? Well if you don't get some money or a job I'm walking out on you. Do you hear? I'm walking out on you and I'll go and live with my sister. At least I'll get some warmth and three square meals a day.

You are in a large open field with dense forest surrounding it. You can leave to the west but there are no other exits. You think you saw a rabbit run by, but it was so quick it could have been your imagination. You also see here a trap.

On the radio:
JOE: Aw don't say that Lil. Was it my fault I fell sick and couldn't work in the factory any more. I've tried dear I really have. Everywhere I go they look at me and say no vacancies.

What was that?! Did you hear that? You are starting to get a little freaked out by the noises of the nocternal wildlife.
action: You examine the trap
response: A rudimentary trap which, if left in the field, might catch that wabbit, err... rabbit.

On the radio:
LIL: Not my fault either. I warn you, I can't take much more of this.

On the radio:
Marla Kramer will get on her feet with the help of a life insurance policy from URS insurance which has been paid to her, despite the lack of solid proof of Jeffery's death.
action: You look in the trap
response: On the radio:
Breaking news this hour, the rain storm and flash flood we experienced recently has resulted in the collapse of the old wooden bridge on the southern highway.

The trap is empty.

You are startled by a growling sound. But soon discover it is coming from your stomach.

On the radio:
JOE: I know honey I know, I'll get something today I promise.
action: Open Shortwave
response: The backing of the shortwave isn't intended to be opened, if you are to open it up you'll have to tell me how to do that.

You are startled by a growling sound. But soon discover it is coming from your stomach.

On the radio:
JOE: It was a promise I couldn't keep. Pounding the pavement. Watching the dislike and fear in the eyes of the world as I passed by. Fear that one day they might become like me. And then I see him. I was coming to Duke's Lane, nothing on either side except a huge brick wall. He was a short fat little man. Our steps blurred in the quiet thoroughfare.
What was he stopping for? Was he taking caution? Did he think me a gangster or something? I suppose I looked like something that had crawled out of a piece of cheese.
action: You open Shortwave with the needle
response: You are unable to break open the backing of The Shortwave using the needle.

You have smashed open the backing of The Shortwave, revealing a red wire and a black wire.

On the radio:
Crews are doubling their efforts to complete the new bridge, and it is expected to be operational in a few months.

You are startled by a growling sound. But soon discover it is coming from your stomach.

On the radio:
SHORT FAT MAN: Gasps. Choking sounds.
(the sound of running footsteps)
action: You look at the red wire
response: The red wire is soldered to the circuit board, as well as the antenna post.

On the radio:
JOE: Governor, are you all right? He can't be. He's conked out. There doesn't seem to be any breathing. I wonder who he is. He must have something in his pocket. Blimey, look at all this money. Must be fifty quid here at least. Poor swine, what good is his money now? I'd better call a cop.

You are startled by a growling sound. But soon discover it is coming from your stomach.

On the radio:
LIL: (distant) Well if you don't get some money or a job I'm walking out on you. Do you hear? I'm walking out.
action: You look at the black wire
response: The black wire is soldered to the circuit board, as well as the antenna post.

On the radio:
JOE: There's nothing anyone can do for this poor swine. They'll find him soon enough. What does a guy do in a case like this? Beat it you fool, beat it with the first decent money you've had in months. Somebody will find him. Run!

You are startled by a growling sound. But soon discover it is coming from your stomach.

On the radio:
(the sound of running footsteps ... and then ... a door opening)
JOE: Lil.
LIL: Joe, Joe you got some money.
action: You eat the trail mix
response: Yummy!

On the radio:
JOE: That's right Lil, two five pound notes, thirteen one pound notes and the rest in ten bob notes. It all adds up, adds up very nicely, fifty quid in all.
action: You turn off radio
response: You switch the radio off.
action: You turn on Shortwave
response: That's already on.

On the shortwave:
But I'm not receiving any audio
action: You put the berries in the trap
response: You put berries into the trap.
action: You go to the east
response: It is pitch black and you can't see a thing.
On the shortwave:
I am going to take a shot in the dark and assume you are the one on the cliff that has that fire going.
action: You look at what you're carrying with you
response: You are carrying:
Shack Wood
a stash of acorns
mushrooms
pine cones
needles
Dry Clothes (being worn)
thirst
hunger
The Shortwave
a canteen (3/4 full)
a trail mix pack (1/4 full)
a survival guide (open)
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
a crafting book
a Sheckly Book
a flashlight (providing light)
an axe
a radio
A fake ID
a paperclip
a cigarette lighter
a tire iron
beef jerky
a House Key
a calendar
a needle
a Coat (being worn)
Toys
a wallet
$179.80 in cash
your driver's license
a watch (being worn)
action: You look at the flashlight
response: On the shortwave:
If so, keep your fire going, I have been think'n about going up there to see what's up with all the smoke

>A small flashlight barely projecting any photons at all!

The flashlight is currently switched off.
action: You examine the fire
response: The firepit is burning, providing heat and a constant upward stream of smoke which hopefully someone will notice. The fire is also smoldering pretty well.
action: Shout
response: You shout for help, but did anyone hear?
action: You turn on the radio
response: On the radio:
LIL: Oh Joe hunny. Aye, how did you get this money? You didn't go and do anything silly did you?
JOE: Just like what? Rob a bank? I wouldn't know where to start.

You switch the radio on.

On the radio:
LIL: But, but how did you get it?
JOE: You'll never believe it. Remember I told you when I was in the sanatorium there was this fellow there with the same lung trouble by the name of Ted Brown.
action: You turn on the flashlight
response: You switch on the flashlight but no light comes, it appears that you have depleated the batteries, dejected you have switched off the flashlight again.

On the radio:
LIL: Yes
JOE: Well I lent him a quid.
LIL: You lent him a quid? While I was&
action: Wait
response: On the radio:
JOE: Well I was still drawing my wages wasn't I? We didn't know that the doctor wouldn't let me go back to the factory. Wasn't so bad then. LIL: All right, what about this Ted Brown?

Time passes.

On the radio:
JOE: Well I meet him in the street see; he says he's been looking for me everywhere, wanted to repay me the quid.
LIL: Go on.
JOE: Well we goes into a pub to have a drink, there was a bookie there and Ted says he has a hot tip, fifty to one. It won Lil, fifty smackers
action: Sleep
response: You need to find some place suitable to sleep, and something suitable to sleep on.

You are becoming very thirsty.

On the radio:
LIL: Oh Joe, fifty smackers! Oh I love you!
JOE: Lil went to get some groceries and a couple bottles of beer. I
sat on the bed and had a further look at the wallet. Having taken the money out I thought it'd be empty. There were two pockets both with plastic windows. The first held a card that said Harold Maxsted, Twenty Six Fairly Street, Ornsby. Then I looked at the second plastic window. There were strange words printed on a white card. It said: I am not dead, I a subject to a form of Cataleptic Illness which may appear to cause death. If I am found please inform Doctor Alfred Miller, Ornsby, 6641.
action: You look at the watch
response: the watch reads 10:10 pm

On the radio:
JOE: No, No it can't be. Not dead. Cataleptic. What have I done? What have I done? They'll think he's, I must telephone. But Lil, she'll wonder where I've gone. I've given her all my money.
(the sound of a door opening)

You are becoming very thirsty.

On the radio:
LIL: Here all right, I got a bit. Take these bottles from me will you? Joe, what is it?
JOE: What time is it Lil?
LIL: I don't know, the pub's just opened. I'd say about sixish, why?
action: You read chapter one
response: Chapter One - Shelters

It can take a long time to make a good shelter. Afterwards you will want to make a fire and that will take time as well. If you don't think you have enough time to pull it off, you should try to find a ready-made shelter.

Quick and dirty shelters include: A cave, a hole (if you have a shovel you can make one) it's not pretty but it will keep the wind off of you, pointless in the rain though, or a hollowed out tree (as good as a cave, but smaller).

materials. Aside from a roof to keep rain off of you, you should consider what you will sleep on. You will want some place dry, and to make it difficult for insects to get to you. Some boards raised up by some stones might do the trick, although some creepy crawlies will manage to get up the stones and around the boards it at least makes it diffcult.

Flying insects can be kept at bay by the smoke of a nearby campfire just outside of your sleeping area, which you'll want to have anyway for your own warmth. See Chapter Three for information about fires.

the roof support and leaning logs against it. Then fasten the tarp or other covering to those logs. If you don't have any covering you can use branches from pine trees, cut them off with a knife and tie each branch to your logs.

On the radio:
JOE: Give me ten bob. Do you have any change? I need some silver. I have to telephone. I won't be long.
LIL: What is it?
JOE: I just have to telephone someone.

You are becoming very thirsty.

On the radio:
LIL: You're not going gambling are you? You haven't got the bug? You're not betting on tomorrow's races or anything like that are you Joe? There are all those bills to be paid
JOE: I know Love, I know. No I'm not gambling but I need it please. I'll be back in a little while. It's just that. Please Lil.
action: You read the chapter four
response: Chapter Four - Rescue

Rescue depends on one simple principal: You coming on contact with others!

This can be achieved in one of two ways, and it is best to try both as much as possible.

First, try to make yourself visible as much as possible. Try
arranging rocks in the form of an arrow in the direction of your travel. This will not only help others find you but should keep you from running around in circles.

Keeping a fire going is essential, fires produce smoke and smoke may
be the only sign of your existance that's visible over the tree-line.
A smokey fire will greatly enhance your odds of being rescued. Once you have a fire going put some smoldering material on the fire, such as dry leaves, which don't burn well but do cause a lot of smoke.

Of course, it would be ideal if you could simply talk to civilization. Cell phones are usually not useable in remote areas however shortwave radios may be helpful. Small portable radios may not transmit very far, especially when their batteries are weak or they have ineffective antennas. But there are things you can do to increase the transmition radius: If you could break open such a radio and solder on some other kind of antenna (such as a copper wire) to the antenna leads then perhaps you could make yourself heard.

Doing these things will increase your chances of being seen but they aren't a guarantee. You should try to find civilization rather than simply waiting to be rescued. If you see a source of water, follow it, towns and cities are always formed along rivers and small mountain streams often flow into rivers. Certainly if you see any power lines then following them is a good bet, however they can go on for many miles without entering a town.

On the radio:
LIL: All right. Here.

You are becoming very thirsty.

On the radio:
(Banging noises)
LIL: Joe!
(the sound of a door opening)
action: Go northeast
response: On the radio:
Mr. Bellywags witnessed the collapse and had this to say: "It was the darndest thing ya ever did see, I saw a man in a car, who not long before had been shopping at my store (off milepost 19 on the northern highway, best deals in town come and check us out), just slide right off the edge. So I gets outa my car`n look down ta see if`n he was ok. Well sir, let me tell ya what, aint nobody could survive a crash like that is was gruesome!"

You are in the old growth forest. This is obvious by the height and diameter of the trees. The ground is covered with a thick layer of various bits shed from the trees over the eons.
It looks like you could go almost anywhere from here.

You are becoming very thirsty.

On the radio:
JOE: It's all right love.
(the sound of a door closing)
action: Go north
response: On the radio:
JOE: Would I be too late with the phone call? Would they bury this poor guy without knowing he was a cataleptic? Thinking he was dead.
(The sound of change going into payphone and dialing)

It is pitch black and you can't see a thing.
You are becoming very thirsty.

On the radio:
JOE: This would be the number of the doctor in the wallet.
(The sound of a phone ringing)
action: You go north
response: On the radio:
Police have identified the car as belonging to Mr. Jeffery Kramer, a local resident, his body was not found in the car.

It is pitch black and you can't see a thing.
You are becoming very thirsty.

On the radio:
MAN'S VOICE: Hello
JOE: Can I speak to Dr. Miller please?
MAN'S VOICE: Dr. Miller has gone abroad he's been away for the past
six weeks.
action: You go to the north
response: On the radio:
JOE: Abroad, oh no. Have you taken over his practice sir?
MAN'S VOICE: No, no I'm not a medical man but if you're in need of a doctor there must be plenty&

It is pitch black and you can't see a thing.
You are becoming very thirsty.

On the radio:
JOE: No, No it isn't that. You don't know which hospital Dr. Miller was at?
MAN'S VOICE: I'm afraid I can't help you. I must go, my wife is shouting, dinner is on the table.
action: Go upwards
response: On the radio:
The local search and rescue, which consists of one retired sea captain, claims that he has searched the forest over and has not found any sign of Mr. Kramer. Although it should be noted that our local search and rescue has never rescued anyone, and no one has actually witnessed any searches happening.

It is pitch black and you can't see a thing.
On the radio:
JOE: I'm sorry. Thank you.
JOE: And then another thought seeped into my brain. Under ground, a long wooden box and a man being buried, being buried alive and a shovel heaping earth on the wooden boards.
action: You examine Car
response: An old but trusty car, it has only left you stranded once but you find it difficult to remember that incident as it hasn't occured yet. On the back of the car is a bumper sticker.

On the radio:
(The sound of flipping pages)
JOE: There must be a Maxsted in the telephone directory.
JOE: There was, fourteen Maxsteds, everyone alive and bad tempered.

On the radio:
MAXSTED: No I have no relatives who suffer from a cataleptic illness. Perhaps there are a few other Maxsteds in the book, try them.
JOE: I have, you're Mr. Zacharia Maxsted, you're the last on the list. MAXSTED: Well I can't help you.
action: Go downward
response: On the radio:
JOE: What now? Do I go along to the police and say, Look I stole a man's wallet, someone might be shoving him into six foot of earth. What do I do? I decided to sleep on it. Sleep? That's a laugh.
JOE:(in his sleep) Uh, buried alive. Love you Lil. Love. Please, pinching white..

It is pitch black and you can't see a thing.
On the radio:
HAROLD MAXSTED: They're putting me in a wooden box and its your fault Joe Alish. I'm struggling for breath. They're going to bury me, bury me deep. Not deep enough Joe. Get me out of this or I will make you suffer, here on earth and in the beyond.
action: Go northeast
response: On the radio:
ADVERTISMENT: Get Three Fives. Get the Taste. Three Fives by State Express. Get the taste of international success. The taste that's uniquely Three Fives. Only when no expense is spared in its making can a cigarette taste so light, so smooth, so satisfying. Three Fives. Get the taste. The taste that State Express has created for you. The taste that has made Three Fives the king size cigarette of international success. Get Three Fives. Get the taste.

It is pitch black and you can't see a thing.
On the radio:
A memorial service for the late Mr. Kramer was held today, his widow, Marla, was there and willing to speak with the community on this radio station.
action: You go south
response: On the radio:
Marla Kramer (or as you know her, Colleen Bitchwitch): "We had only been married for a few months but it was the happiest months of my life, I will miss you dearly Jacob, (Reporter whispering: Jeffery), I mean Jeffery"

It is pitch black and you can't see a thing.
On the radio:
NARRATOR: Well, well, well. Joe Alish had better do something about it pretty soon. Otherwise the poor unfortunate cataleptic gentlemen will be stiff with the cold. But let us see what he does do.

Exhausted you pass out. Cold, hungry, thirsty, and still shaken up from the accident you have a horrible night's sleep.

It certainly wasn't the kind of sleep you're used to, but it did you some good anyway. A new day has arrived, maybe you will be rescued this day.
action: Go north
response: You are standing at the base of a cliff. At the top of the cliff is the highway you were driving on. There appears to be no way to climb this cliff. A brook is coming out of a opening at the base of the cliff and flows southwest. There is also forest to the south. A few head-sized stones are here also.

The sun is once again shining brightly.
action: You combine the stones
response: What do you want to combine stones with?
action: You go south
response: You are on an overgrown trail. From here you can go north, and southwest. You see an old moss covered fallen tree here.
action: You go to the east
response: You are in a large open field with dense forest surrounding it. You can leave to the west but there are no other exits. A rabbit has been caught in the trap. In a trap is berries.
action: You go southwest
response: This is a small cave, it doesn't go anywhere. Also if you manage to start a fire in here the stone walls should radiate the heat back at you. A rocky slab is the only part of the floor of the cave that is raised up out of the muck and mud. A grizzly bear is sleeping here, on the rocky slab. A firepit is here, unlit.
action: You wake bear
response: (Not quite seeing the wisdom of this action, but okay...)
You gently nudge the bear and it begins to stir. An eye of startlement is now gazing at you, acompanied by a low growl.

There's no time to stop and try listening to The Shortwave! The grizzly bear catches up with you and attacks you viciously. You thought a death like this would hurt more but apparently pain doesn't set in until after the fact and in this case there is no "after the fact" for you.
action: Inventory
response: You are carrying:
a trap
berries
a rabbit
Shack Wood
a stash of acorns
mushrooms
pine cones
needles
Dry Clothes (being worn)
thirst
hunger
The Shortwave
a canteen (3/4 full)
a trail mix pack (1/4 full)
a survival guide (open)
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
a crafting book
a Sheckly Book
a flashlight (providing light)
an axe
a radio
A fake ID
a paperclip
a cigarette lighter
a tire iron
beef jerky
a House Key
a calendar
a needle
a Coat (being worn)
Toys
a wallet
$179.80 in cash
your driver's license
a watch (being worn)
action: You go north
response: This is a fairly new forest, the trees here are relatively young and small. You can see the tops of much older and taller trees to the south. You can also go just about any other direction other than west or east.

On the shortwave:
...and I can see from here that the bridge was taken out by that down-pour!
action: Cut Wood
response: What do you want to cut Shack Wood with?
action: You check your inventory
response: You are carrying:
a trap
berries
a rabbit
Shack Wood
a stash of acorns
mushrooms
pine cones
needles
Dry Clothes (being worn)
thirst
hunger
The Shortwave
a canteen (3/4 full)
a trail mix pack (1/4 full)
a survival guide (open)
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
a crafting book
a Sheckly Book
a flashlight (providing light)
an axe
a radio
A fake ID
a paperclip
a cigarette lighter
a tire iron
beef jerky
a House Key
a calendar
a needle
a Coat (being worn)
Toys
a wallet
$179.80 in cash
your driver's license
a watch (being worn)

On the shortwave:
(static)
action: You go to the southeast
response: You are in a large tree which seems to be living healthily despite the fact that the first 7 feet or so off the ground is hollow. This place might serve as an okay shelter but for the fact that the ground is wet and mucky.
action: You make the firepit
response: Okay, you have put together a nice little firepit in which you can put combustible materials. You will then need to light the fire with something.

You are becoming very thirsty.
action: You put the needles in the firepit
response: You've thrown needles into the firepit, it won't catch fire but it will help the fire smoke more and maybe someone will spot the smoke.

You are becoming very thirsty.
action: You put the cones in the firepit
response: You've thrown pine cones into the firepit, it won't catch fire but it will help the fire smoke more and maybe someone will spot the smoke.

You are becoming very thirsty.
action: You check your inventory
response: You are carrying:
a trap
berries
a rabbit
Shack Wood
a stash of acorns
mushrooms
Dry Clothes (being worn)
thirst
hunger
The Shortwave
a canteen (3/4 full)
a trail mix pack (1/4 full)
a survival guide (open)
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
a crafting book
a Sheckly Book
a flashlight (providing light)
an axe
a radio
A fake ID
a paperclip
a cigarette lighter
a tire iron
beef jerky
a House Key
a calendar
a needle
a Coat (being worn)
Toys
a wallet
$179.80 in cash
your driver's license
a watch (being worn)

You are becoming very thirsty.
action: You put sheckly Book in the firepit
response: the Sheckly Book isn't something you should burn, trust me.

You are becoming very thirsty.
action: You put the cash in the firepit
response: $179.80 in cash isn't something you should burn, trust me.

You are becoming very thirsty.
action: You get all from firepit
response: pine cones: Taken.
needles: Taken.

You are becoming very thirsty.
action: Look around
response: It is pitch black and you can't see a thing.
You are startled by a growling sound. But soon discover it is coming from your stomach.
action: Inventory
response: You are carrying:
Shack Wood
a stash of acorns
mushrooms
berries
pine cones
needles
Dry Clothes (being worn)
thirst
hunger
The Shortwave
a canteen (3/4 full)
a trail mix pack (1/2 full)
a survival guide (open)
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
a crafting book
a Sheckly Book
a flashlight (providing light)
an axe
a radio
A fake ID
a paperclip
a cigarette lighter
a tire iron
beef jerky
a House Key
a calendar
a needle
a Coat (being worn)
Toys
a wallet
$179.80 in cash
your driver's license
a watch (being worn)

On the radio:
SHORT FAT MAN: Gasps. Choking sounds.
(the sound of running footsteps)

You are startled by a growling sound. But soon discover it is coming from your stomach.

On the radio:
JOE: Governor, are you all right? He can't be. He's conked out. There doesn't seem to be any breathing. I wonder who he is. He must have something in his pocket. Blimey, look at all this money. Must be fifty quid here at least. Poor swine, what good is his money now? I'd better call a cop.
action: Go west
response: On the radio:
LIL: (distant) Well if you don't get some money or a job I'm walking out on you. Do you hear? I'm walking out.

It is pitch black and you can't see a thing.
You are startled by a growling sound. But soon discover it is coming from your stomach.

On the radio:
JOE: There's nothing anyone can do for this poor swine. They'll find him soon enough. What does a guy do in a case like this? Beat it you fool, beat it with the first decent money you've had in months. Somebody will find him. Run!
action: You go southwest
response: On the radio:
(the sound of running footsteps ... and then ... a door opening)
JOE: Lil.
LIL: Joe, Joe you got some money.

It is pitch black and you can't see a thing.
You are startled by a growling sound. But soon discover it is coming from your stomach.

On the radio:
JOE: That's right Lil, two five pound notes, thirteen one pound notes and the rest in ten bob notes. It all adds up, adds up very nicely, fifty quid in all.
action: You examine the fire
response: The firepit is burning, providing heat and a constant upward stream of smoke which hopefully someone will notice. The fire is also smoldering pretty well.

On the radio:
LIL: Oh Joe hunny. Aye, how did you get this money? You didn't go and do anything silly did you?
JOE: Just like what? Rob a bank? I wouldn't know where to start.

You are startled by a growling sound. But soon discover it is coming from your stomach.

On the radio:
LIL: But, but how did you get it?
JOE: You'll never believe it. Remember I told you when I was in the sanatorium there was this fellow there with the same lung trouble by the name of Ted Brown.
action: Sleep
response: You need to find some place suitable to sleep, and something suitable to sleep on.

You are startled by a growling sound. But soon discover it is coming from your stomach.

On the radio:
LIL: Yes
JOE: Well I lent him a quid.
LIL: You lent him a quid? While I was&
action: Examine watch
response: the watch reads 9:36 pm

On the radio:
JOE: Well I was still drawing my wages wasn't I? We didn't know that the doctor wouldn't let me go back to the factory. Wasn't so bad then. LIL: All right, what about this Ted Brown?

You are startled by a growling sound. But soon discover it is coming from your stomach.

On the radio:
JOE: Well I meet him in the street see; he says he's been looking for me everywhere, wanted to repay me the quid.
LIL: Go on.
JOE: Well we goes into a pub to have a drink, there was a bookie there and Ted says he has a hot tip, fifty to one. It won Lil, fifty smackers
action: You listen to Shortwave
response: On the radio:
LIL: Oh Joe, fifty smackers! Oh I love you!
JOE: Lil went to get some groceries and a couple bottles of beer. I
sat on the bed and had a further look at the wallet. Having taken the money out I thought it'd be empty. There were two pockets both with plastic windows. The first held a card that said Harold Maxsted, Twenty Six Fairly Street, Ornsby. Then I looked at the second plastic window. There were strange words printed on a white card. It said: I am not dead, I a subject to a form of Cataleptic Illness which may appear to cause death. If I am found please inform Doctor Alfred Miller, Ornsby, 6641.

You are startled by a growling sound. But soon discover it is coming from your stomach.
action: You get on the slab
response: On the radio:
JOE: No, No it can't be. Not dead. Cataleptic. What have I done? What have I done? They'll think he's, I must telephone. But Lil, she'll wonder where I've gone. I've given her all my money.
(the sound of a door opening)

You get onto the rocky slab.

You are startled by a growling sound. But soon discover it is coming from your stomach.

On the radio:
LIL: Here all right, I got a bit. Take these bottles from me will you? Joe, what is it?
JOE: What time is it Lil?
LIL: I don't know, the pub's just opened. I'd say about sixish, why?
action: Sleep
response: It certainly wasn't the kind of sleep you're used to, but it did you some good anyway. A new day has arrived, maybe you will be rescued this day.
On the shortwave:
But I'm not receiving any audio

The sun is once again shining brightly.
action: Light firepit
response: What do you want to ignite the fire with?
action: Inventory
response: You are carrying:
Shack Wood
a stash of acorns
mushrooms
berries
pine cones
needles
Dry Clothes (being worn)
thirst
hunger
The Shortwave
a canteen (3/4 full)
a trail mix pack (1/2 full)
a survival guide (open)
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
a crafting book
a Sheckly Book
a flashlight (providing light)
an axe
a radio
A fake ID
a paperclip
a cigarette lighter
a tire iron
beef jerky
a House Key
a calendar
a needle
a Coat (being worn)
Toys
a wallet
$179.80 in cash
your driver's license
a watch (being worn)
action: You put the calendar in the fire
response: You've thrown the calendar (as kindling) into the firepit.
action: You chop Wood with axe
response: You use your axe to cut up Shack Wood into small sticks which should serve as kindling.
action: Chop sticks with axe
response: You use your axe to cut up small sticks into a small pile of wood shavings which should serve as tinder.
action: You put the shavings in the fire
response: You've thrown wood shavings (as tinder) into the firepit.
action: Look around
response: The Cave (on the rocky slab)
This is a small cave, it doesn't go anywhere. Also if you manage to start a fire in here the stone walls should radiate the heat back at you. A firepit is here, unlit. In the firepit are wood shavings and calendar.
action: Go northeast
response: (first getting off the rocky slab)

You are in the old growth forest. This is obvious by the height and diameter of the trees. The ground is covered with a thick layer of various bits shed from the trees over the eons.
It looks like you could go almost anywhere from here.
action: You go to the west
response: There is a large pile of dead wood here.
action: Go southwest
response: This is a small cave, it doesn't go anywhere. Also if you manage to start a fire in here the stone walls should radiate the heat back at you. A firepit is here, unlit. A rocky slab is the only part of the floor of the cave that is raised up out of the muck and mud. A grizzly bear is sleeping here, on the rocky slab. In the firepit are wood shavings and calendar.
action: You put Shack Wood in the fire
response: You've thrown Shack Wood (as primary fuel) into the firepit.
action: Light fire
response: What do you want to ignite the fire with?
action: You light fire with lighter
response: You ignite the firepit with the cigarette lighter.
action: Look around
response: This is a small cave, it doesn't go anywhere. Also if you manage to start a fire in here the stone walls should radiate the heat back at you. A rocky slab is the only part of the floor of the cave that is raised up out of the muck and mud. A grizzly bear is sleeping here, on the rocky slab. A firepit is here, buring brightly.
action: You put the needles on the fire
response: Okay you put needles on the firepit and it seems to be smoldering, causing a lot more smoke. Good that should increase your visibility

You are becoming very thirsty.
action: Go northeast
response: You are in the old growth forest. This is obvious by the height and diameter of the trees. The ground is covered with a thick layer of various bits shed from the trees over the eons.
It looks like you could go almost anywhere from here.

You are becoming very thirsty.
action: Go east
response: You are in a large open field with dense forest surrounding it. You can leave to the west but there are no other exits. A rabbit has been caught in the trap. You also see here a trap.

You are becoming very thirsty.
action: You get the rabbit
response: Taken.

You are becoming very thirsty.
action: You eat the rabbit
response: He's plainly inedible.
action: Skin rabbit
response: (with the axe)
It would be too cruel to skin the rabbit alive!
action: Skin rabbit
response: (with the axe)
It was a messy job but you have two new things to show for it: Meat and Fur!
action: You cook the rabbit
response: Which do you mean, rabbit fur or raw rabbit meat?
action: You cook the rabbit meat
response: Man that looks good!
action: You eat the rabbit
response: Which do you mean, cooked rabbit meat or rabbit fur?
action: You eat the rabbit meat
response: You have eaten cooked rabbit meat and feel a bit energized.
action: You examine rabbit fur
response: This rabbit fur would make a nice cap to keep your head warm.
action: You wear the rabbit fur
response: You'll have to stitch it into a cap first.
action: Inventory
response: You are carrying:
cooked rabbit meat
rabbit fur
a stash of acorns
mushrooms
berries
pine cones
Dry Clothes (being worn)
thirst
hunger
The Shortwave
a canteen (1/2 full)
a trail mix pack (1/2 full)
a survival guide (open)
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
a crafting book
a Sheckly Book
a flashlight (providing light)
an axe
a radio
A fake ID
a paperclip
a cigarette lighter
a tire iron
beef jerky
a House Key
a needle
a Coat (being worn)
Toys
a wallet
$179.80 in cash
your driver's license
a watch (being worn)
action: You go northeast
response: You are in the old growth forest. This is obvious by the height and diameter of the trees. The ground is covered with a thick layer of various bits shed from the trees over the eons.
It looks like you could go almost anywhere from here.
action: Go east
response: You are in a large open field with dense forest surrounding it. You can leave to the west but there are no other exits. You also see here a trap.
action: You disassemble the trap
response: Okay you have disassembled the trap into it's component parts; vines and metal coat hanger.
action: Open Shortwave
response: The backing of the shortwave isn't intended to be opened, if you are to open it up you'll have to tell me how to do that.

You are startled by a growling sound. But soon discover it is coming from your stomach.
action: You open Shortwave with the needle
response: You are unable to break open the backing of The Shortwave using the needle.

You have smashed open the backing of The Shortwave, revealing a red wire and a black wire.

You are startled by a growling sound. But soon discover it is coming from your stomach.
action: You combine the hanger with the red wire
response: How can you combine things you aren't even holding?

You are startled by a growling sound. But soon discover it is coming from your stomach.
action: You examine the red wire
response: The red wire is soldered to the circuit board, as well as the antenna post.

You are startled by a growling sound. But soon discover it is coming from your stomach.
action: You eat the rabbit
response: Which do you mean, cooked rabbit meat or rabbit fur?
action: You eat the cooked rabbit
response: You have eaten cooked rabbit meat and feel a bit energized.

You are becoming very thirsty.
action: You examine the black wire
response: The black wire is soldered to the circuit board, as well as the antenna post.

You are becoming very thirsty.
action: You get the red wire
response: the red wire is firmly soldered to the post, you'll not be able to just rip it off.

You are becoming very thirsty.
action: Unsolder red wire
response: What do you want to unsolder the red wire with?
action: You put the needle in the fire
response: Holding the needle to the hot charcoal, it is now heated. Whatever you're going to do, do it fast because your fingers are burning right about now!

You are becoming very thirsty.
action: Unsolder red wire with needle
response: In an instant the solid metal blob of solder melts into liquid, you seize the opportunity to yank the red wire out from the post.
And just in time, the needle has cooled.

You are becoming very thirsty.
action: You examine the red wire
response: The red wire is soldered to the circuit board.

You are becoming very thirsty.
action: You put the hanger in the fire
response: Holding the metal coat hanger to the hot charcoal, it is now heated. Whatever you're going to do, do it fast because your fingers are burning right about now!
action: You put the needle in the fire
response: Holding the needle to the hot charcoal, it is now heated. Whatever you're going to do, do it fast because your fingers are burning right about now!
action: Unsolder black wire
response: What do you want to unsolder the black wire with?
action: Needle
response: In an instant the solid metal blob of solder melts into liquid, you seize the opportunity to yank the black wire out from the post.
And just in time, the needle has cooled.
action: You examine Shortwave
response: A hand-held shortwave radio with a small antenna. The small, and pretty much useless, antenna extends only a few inches. It goes into a post at the top of the radio. Inside the radio, under the post, you see red wire and black wire

The Shortwave is currently switched on.

On the shortwave:
I am going to take a shot in the dark and assume you are the one on the cliff that has that fire going.
action: You put the cones on the fire
response: Okay you put pine cones on the firepit and it seems to be smoldering, causing a lot more smoke. Good that should increase your visibility
action: You twist the red wire
response: It is fixed in place.
action: You connect red wire
response: What do you want to connect the red wire to?
action: You connect the red wire to the black wire
response: You obviously have no idea what you're doing! You need to create a BIG antenna, not a tiny one which only runs the distance of the red wire and the black wire!
action: You check what you're carrying
response: You are carrying:
a metal coat hanger
vines
rabbit fur
a stash of acorns
mushrooms
berries
Dry Clothes (being worn)
thirst
hunger
The Shortwave
a canteen (1/4 full)
a trail mix pack (1/2 full)
a survival guide (open)
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
a crafting book
a Sheckly Book
a flashlight (providing light)
an axe
a radio
A fake ID
a paperclip
a cigarette lighter
a tire iron
beef jerky
a House Key
a needle
a Coat (being worn)
Toys
a wallet
$179.80 in cash
your driver's license
a watch (being worn)

You are becoming very thirsty.
action: You open the radio
response: That's not something you can open.

You are becoming very thirsty.
action: You open the radio with needle
response: That doesn't seem to be something you can unlock.

You are becoming very thirsty.
action: Examine watch
response: the watch reads 12:09 pm
action: Go northeast
response: You are in the old growth forest. This is obvious by the height and diameter of the trees. The ground is covered with a thick layer of various bits shed from the trees over the eons.
It looks like you could go almost anywhere from here.

On the shortwave:
If so, keep your fire going, I have been think'n about going up there to see what's up with all the smoke
action: You go to the south-west
response: This is a small cave, it doesn't go anywhere. Also if you manage to start a fire in here the stone walls should radiate the heat back at you. A rocky slab is the only part of the floor of the cave that is raised up out of the muck and mud. A grizzly bear is sleeping here, on the rocky slab. A firepit is here, buring brightly.
action: You wait
response: Time passes.
action: You look at the watch
response: the watch reads 12:36 pm
action: You check your inventory
response: You are carrying:
a metal coat hanger
vines
rabbit fur
a stash of acorns
mushrooms
berries
Dry Clothes (being worn)
thirst
hunger
The Shortwave
a canteen (empty)
a trail mix pack (1/2 full)
a survival guide (open)
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
a crafting book
a Sheckly Book
a flashlight (providing light)
an axe
a radio
A fake ID
a paperclip
a cigarette lighter
a tire iron
beef jerky
a House Key
a needle
a Coat (being worn)
Toys
a wallet
$179.80 in cash
your driver's license
a watch (being worn)
action: About you
response: You feel a perpetual hunger at this point in your life, You feel you have enough energy for another 240 minutes. You feel an unquenchable thirst at this point in your life, You feel you have enough strength for another 340 minutes.
You look a lot like the person on the driver's license in your wallet.

On the shortwave:
...and I can see from here that the bridge was taken out by that down-pour!
action: You put the hunger in the fire
response: hunger isn't something you should burn, trust me.

You are startled by a growling sound. But soon discover it is coming from your stomach.
action: You eat the mushrooms
response: Yuk!

You are startled by a growling sound. But soon discover it is coming from your stomach.
action: Look around
response: This is a small cave, it doesn't go anywhere. Also if you manage to start a fire in here the stone walls should radiate the heat back at you. A rocky slab is the only part of the floor of the cave that is raised up out of the muck and mud. A grizzly bear is sleeping here, on the rocky slab. A firepit is here, buring brightly.

You are startled by a growling sound. But soon discover it is coming from your stomach.
action: You look at fire
response: The firepit is burning, providing heat and a constant upward stream of smoke which hopefully someone will notice. The fire beams a sinister smile at you. The fire is also smoldering pretty well.

You are startled by a growling sound. But soon discover it is coming from your stomach.
action: You go northeast
response: You are in the old growth forest. This is obvious by the height and diameter of the trees. The ground is covered with a thick layer of various bits shed from the trees over the eons.
It looks like you could go almost anywhere from here.

You are startled by a growling sound. But soon discover it is coming from your stomach.
action: You go north
response: You have climbed Mt. Everest. It is tall enough to see over the young trees but too small to see over the tall trees in the old growth forest to the south. From here you can see a cliff (which you were driving on) to the north, a waterfall to the northwest, and possibly an old trail to the northeast.

You can get off the hill by going north or south. It appears that there is a path around this hill to either side (west and east) but there's no way down to those paths from here. A small blue frog, well groomed and wearing a tuxedo, is here.

You are startled by a growling sound. But soon discover it is coming from your stomach.
action: You look at the frog
response: The frog is about 2 feet tall, light blue with white spots, a big grin, and a tongue that appears to pop out occasionally of its own accord. He seems to be waiting for you to ask something.

You are startled by a growling sound. But soon discover it is coming from your stomach.
action: You talk to the frog
response: Fitwata holds out his hand expectantly, you suspect he is wanting compensation of some sort.

You are startled by a growling sound. But soon discover it is coming from your stomach.
action: You check what you're carrying
response: You are carrying:
a metal coat hanger
vines
rabbit fur
a stash of acorns
berries
Dry Clothes (being worn)
thirst
hunger
The Shortwave
a canteen (empty)
a trail mix pack (1/2 full)
a survival guide (open)
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
a crafting book
a Sheckly Book
a flashlight (providing light)
an axe
a radio
A fake ID
a paperclip
a cigarette lighter
a tire iron
beef jerky
a House Key
a needle
a Coat (being worn)
Toys
a wallet
$179.80 in cash
your driver's license
a watch (being worn)

You are becoming very thirsty.

You are startled by a growling sound. But soon discover it is coming from your stomach.
action: You give the Toys to the frog
response: Fitwata; "Ooh me likes Toys very much, thankee! Fitwata answer now, ask your question weary soul!"

You are becoming very thirsty.

You are startled by a growling sound. But soon discover it is coming from your stomach.
action: You ask frog about the rescue
response: Ya you gotta get outa here! You keep a fire go`n and make some noise

You are becoming very thirsty.

You are startled by a growling sound. But soon discover it is coming from your stomach.
action: You ask frog about the bear
response: Me thinks you lets sleepys bear stay sleepys!

You are becoming very thirsty.

You are startled by a growling sound. But soon discover it is coming from your stomach.
action: You ask frog about Colleen
response: Ooh shes not nice girl, she deevus, very deevus! She make fake person, Marla, who gets rich if you dies.

You are becoming very thirsty.

You are startled by a growling sound. But soon discover it is coming from your stomach.
action: You eat trail mix
response: Yummy!

You are becoming very thirsty.
action: Go north
response: This is a fairly new forest, the trees here are relatively young and small. You can see the tops of much older and taller trees to the south. You can also go just about any other direction other than west or east. A frisky tree winks slyly at you.

You are becoming very thirsty.
action: Go north
response: You are standing beside a brook which flows from the northeast to the southwest. There are some young trees to the south.

You are becoming very thirsty.
action: You fill canteen
response: You fill up the canteen (full) with the fresh water.

You are becoming very thirsty.
action: Drink
response: (rain water)
You drink rain water and feel refreshed.
You can also FILL your canteen with water so that you can carry it
with you.
action: Go south
response: This is a fairly new forest, the trees here are relatively young and small. You can see the tops of much older and taller trees to the south. You can also go just about any other direction other than west or east. A frisky tree winks slyly at you.
action: You look at Tree
response: The frisky tree giggles.
action: You ask Tree about Shortwave
response: You can only do that to something animate.
action: Go south
response: You have climbed Mt. Everest. It is tall enough to see over the young trees but too small to see over the tall trees in the old growth forest to the south. From here you can see a cliff (which you were driving on) to the north, a waterfall to the northwest, and possibly an old trail to the northeast.

You can get off the hill by going north or south. It appears that there is a path around this hill to either side (west and east) but there's no way down to those paths from here. A small blue frog, well groomed and wearing a tuxedo, is here. You also see here Toys.

On the shortwave:
I'm coming to get you, just hang on!

After what felt like hours an old man found you and brought you back to this place where you rested for the night and woke up in...

You awake to find that you are in a soft bed in a wood cabin. The smell of a hearty breakfast in the making pervades your nose. You hear a young woman's voice say "Hello there handsome". There is an exit to the northeast. Julieanne, a beautiful young woman, smiles at you.
action: You examine julieanne
response: Looking at Julieanne feels a lot like lying in a field at 2 in the morning staring up at the cosmos.
action: You talk to Julieanne
response: Julieanne; "Oh well good morning there handsome, I was starting to wonder if you would wake up. My grandfather and I found you on the brink of death and brought you back here. I hope you're hungry, and I can tell that you are, because I've made you some breakfast."
action: Smell
response: The aroma of a well cooked breakfast lingers in the air.
action: You eat
response: What do you want to eat?
action: You wait
response: Time passes.
action: You go northeast
response: Julieanne tells you "Just where do you think you're going off in a hurry? I made this delicious breakfast for you and now you're gonna eat it!".
Julieanne sets a plate stacked high with steaming hot food down on a small table by the window.
action: You examine the food
response: It consists of eggs, bacon, hashbrowns, french toast, and sausages. Its steaming hot and looking pretty good after your ordeal.
action: You eat the food
response: (first taking breakfast)
Julieanne says "Well now you seemed pretty hungry. Tired too, you slept in all morning. I need to go collect the fish but I don't want you taking off without me. My grandfather asked to talk to you once you're awake. He is in the public house when you're done eating okay?".

Julieanne has left, through the window you can see her walking off down a hill toward the beach to the west.

You eat breakfast. Not bad.
action: You go northeast
response: You are standing in the center of a commune. Paths lead off in almost every direction. The Public House (the pub) is northwest, a familiar looking logging road is northeast, a foot-path leads southeast, an old looking cabin is south, Julieanne's (somewhat newer looking) cabin is southwest, and a path leads down to the beach west of here. A sundial is here sitting in the center of the commune.
action: You examine the sundial
response: The shadow points to about 11:46 am.
action: You look at the watch
response: the watch reads 11:47 am
action: Go northwest
response: The public house, or The Pub, is a large wood cabin with a large open stone fireplace in the center. A chimney vents the fire's smoke up through the ceiling. There are various tables, benches, sofas, and bean-bags. It appears that a lot of socializing goes on here as most of the seating is faced in toward each other in groups of about 8 or 9. There are various books in shelves along the walls while a wide array of musical instruments are strewn about.

There is a long bench along one wall. Sitting on the bench is a newspaper. Julieanne's elderly grandfather, Billy is here.
action: You examine Billy
response: Billy, Julieanne's grandfather, is one of the early founders of this commune. He is in his early 80`s but still looks pretty healthy (though wrinkled). He has a sense of contentment about him.
action: You look at the newspaper
response: It's today's paper and it has an article about you:

In the continuing saga of Mr. Kramer, the motorist now believed to
have died in the horrific bridge collapse during the recent flash floods, we have had the great fortune to speak one-on-one in an exclusive interview with his widow, young Marla Kramer. Marla and Jeff have been a couple for only a few months but, as Mrs. Kramer states, they were inseparable. Choking back tears Mrs. Kramer has thanked the community for their support during this emotional ordeal but would like to assure everyone that she will be okay, financially, and does not require any aid. Mr. Kramer had purchased a life insurance policy from URS Insurance for some $500,000 which Marla will receive.

The search for Jeffery's body has been called off as the lead (infact only) member of the search and rescue team, Cpt. Hornblow, has assured the community that he has personally explored the area thoroughly and there is no trace that Jeffery, or anyone else, has been there. It is believed that he may have fallen from a cliff near where his car was found.

(A photo of the widow choking back tears is in the margins. Although only someone who knows her intimately would recognize this, the widow is clearly Colleen in disguise. It is also interesting to note that Hornblow has never once searched for, or rescued anyone.)
action: You talk to Billy
response: Billy; "Why hello there stranger, thought you was a corpse when we first saw ya. But you're look'n much better now. You know that granddaughter of mine, I think she's tak'n a liking to you.
"
action: Go southeast
response: This is a small but well trodden foot path which leads away from the center of the commune to the majority of the private residences (now abandoned) to the southwest and to the commune center to the northwest. There is also a large garden area to the east.
action: You go to the east
response: This is a large garden which provides some of the food for the commune (well just Julieanne and her grandfather now), at least during the right season (which this isn't). You can see a pathway to the west.
action: Go southwest
response: There are about 2 dozen empty cabins here in disrepair. It looks like people lived in them some time ago but this place is a ghost town now, except for Julieanne and her grandfather. The garden path is northeast of here and a long and winding gravel road stretches off into infinity to the east.
action: Go east
response: You are on a long and winding gravel road. To the west is the commune and to the east is Maple Drive.
action: You examine the cabins
response: The cabins look to have been abandoned for quite some time.
action: You go northeast
response: This is the south end of the logging road. You can return to the forest by going northeast and the road continues southwest.
action: You go northeast
response: This appears to be an old logging road. The road stretches on to the southwest.
action: Go south
response: This is Billy's Cabin, he lived here with his wife Laura until she died at the age of 68. This appears to be the oldest of the cabins as Billy was the founder of this commune and has been here the longest. The exit to the north takes you back to the commune center. Along the wall is a small brick fireplace. On the mantle of the fireplace is a stand for a knife. Also on the mantle are various family photos.
action: You look at the fireplace
response: On the fireplace are a stand and photos are a thing.
action: You examine the stand
response: The stand is meant to hold some sort of knife.
action: You look at the photos
response: Photos of his long departed wife, Laura, photos of thier son, Julieanne's father, and photos of Julieanne, as she was growing up here in the commune. From the photos you can gather that this place was much more lively and populated in the past.
action: Go west
response: This is a beach along the bay. To the north you can see the cliff which you were trapped on and the small brook falling off of it down into this bay. The beach is rocky to the north and south but this area has been kept clear of stones and is sandy enough to be comfortable to run around on without shoes (although this isn't the season for that).

There are circles of stones out in the water which are underwater during high-tide and exposed during low-tide. It appears that they use this as an easy way to fish, fish get trapped in the circles when the tide goes out, they come out and take what they need, then the tide comes back and the remainder of the fish are free to go.

You see Julieanne out in one of the stone circles collecting fish. The bottom of her white dress is soaking wet from the water. Even though it is an unusually warm day, in this season that water must be pretty cold. Yet, somehow, Julieanne seems unaffected by it.

There is definately a beauty and simplicity here which you find appealing.

A path leads up to the east toward the commune center. You can see
the public house sitting on a small cliff north of the path and Julieanne's cabin overlooks this beach from a small cliff south of the path. Julieanne, a beautiful young woman, smiles at you.
action: You talk to Julieanne
response: Julieanne; "I'll be done in a few, just got to finish collecting these fish. You are welcome to hang out in the pub if you want."
action: Kiss julieanne
response: You brave the cold water and run out to Julieanne. Julieanne is receptive to your advances. She and you are locked in a kiss for what feels like a lifetime.
action: You go northwest
response: Billy, sitting in an old recliner near the fire, motions you to have a seat.

The public house, or The Pub, is a large wood cabin with a large open stone fireplace in the center. A chimney vents the fire's smoke up through the ceiling. There are various tables, benches, sofas, and bean-bags. It appears that a lot of socializing goes on here as most of the seating is faced in toward each other in groups of about 8 or 9. There are various books in shelves along the walls while a wide array of musical instruments are strewn about.

There is a long bench along one wall. Sitting on the bench is a newspaper. Julieanne's elderly grandfather, Billy is here.
action: You show the fake ithe d to Billy
response: Billy is unimpressed.
action: You show the newspaper to Billy
response: (first taking the newspaper)
Billy is unimpressed.
action: Go southwest
response: This is Julieanne's Cabin. It is a single room made entirely out of logs and decorated with flowers and all kinds of girly-like things. There is an exit to the northeast.
action: You go to the west
response: This is a beach along the bay. To the north you can see the cliff which you were trapped on and the small brook falling off of it down into this bay. The beach is rocky to the north and south but this area has been kept clear of stones and is sandy enough to be comfortable to run around on without shoes (although this isn't the season for that).

There are circles of stones out in the water which are underwater during high-tide and exposed during low-tide. It appears that they use this as an easy way to fish, fish get trapped in the circles when the tide goes out, they come out and take what they need, then the tide comes back and the remainder of the fish are free to go.

You see Julieanne out in one of the stone circles collecting fish. The bottom of her white dress is soaking wet from the water. Even though it is an unusually warm day, in this season that water must be pretty cold. Yet, somehow, Julieanne seems unaffected by it.

There is definately a beauty and simplicity here which you find appealing.

A path leads up to the east toward the commune center. You can see
the public house sitting on a small cliff north of the path and Julieanne's cabin overlooks this beach from a small cliff south of the path. Julieanne, the love of your life, smiles at you.
action: You look at the watch
response: the watch reads 1:27 pm
action: You show the newspaper to Julieanne
response: Julieanne is unimpressed.
action: Kiss julieanne
response: You brave the cold water and run out to Julieanne. Julieanne is receptive to your advances. She and you are locked in a kiss for what feels like a lifetime.
action: You talk to Julieanne
response: Julieanne; "I'll be done in a few, just got to finish collecting these fish. You are welcome to hang out in the pub if you want."
action: You go northwest
response: Billy, sitting in an old recliner near the fire, motions you to have a seat.

The public house, or The Pub, is a large wood cabin with a large open stone fireplace in the center. A chimney vents the fire's smoke up through the ceiling. There are various tables, benches, sofas, and bean-bags. It appears that a lot of socializing goes on here as most of the seating is faced in toward each other in groups of about 8 or 9. There are various books in shelves along the walls while a wide array of musical instruments are strewn about.

There is a long bench along one wall. Julieanne's elderly grandfather, Billy is here.
action: You sit
response: What do you want to sit on?
action: You sit on the bench
response: Public House (on the bench)
The public house, or The Pub, is a large wood cabin with a large open stone fireplace in the center. A chimney vents the fire's smoke up through the ceiling. There are various tables, benches, sofas, and bean-bags. It appears that a lot of socializing goes on here as most of the seating is faced in toward each other in groups of about 8 or 9. There are various books in shelves along the walls while a wide array of musical instruments are strewn about.

Julieanne's elderly grandfather, Billy is here.

You have taken a seat on the bench.

Julieanne enters and sits down  on the sofa.

This was the first time you took a seat on the bench, now a full year later, it has become quite familiar. You have been living here happily with your new wife Julieanne (well Billy recognizes your marriage even if the law thinks you're dead).

Billy, Julieanne's grandfather, tells you that he wants to leave and live out his remaining life in the warm sunshine of the Arizona desert.

Billy: "Jeffery, I couldn't have asked for a better grandson-in-law.
I was starting to get worried that my Julieanne would be the lonliest girl on the planet and yet she loves this place and never wants to leave it. You have been such a wonderful man to her and I know the two of you will be happy together."

"However before I leave there is one thing I can't let rest. You see, that Colleen woman that was trying to kill you, she must be living the good life right now with the insurance money. One of the former residences of this camp, name of Glenn, has a law firm in the city. On my way out I want to get him working on a case to prove her guilt."

"I know you'd rather lay low and let the rest of the world think
you're dead, after all you're debts are free and clear, Colleen isn't out to get you anymore, and you're happy here off the radar of the real world. But if you can give me anything that I can give to `ol Glenn maybe you can eat our cake and have it to."

"Whatever you might have that could help... When you're ready just let me know and we'll `TAKE THE BITCH DOWN` (hint: that's the command you want to use when you are ready to submit the evidence!)".
action: You go southwest
response: (first getting off the bench)
You can't go that way.
action: Go east
response: This is Maple Drive. This large avenue was designed to serve a large commercial district. The construction on Maple ended prematurely not long after it started, to the west is a long and winding gravel road that seems to stretch on into infinity

Along Maple five businesses were constructed, all but one went under either before their construction completed or soon after. The only remaining business is "URS Insurance" (which the locals say stands for "You Are Screwed Insurance" because they spend a large part of their profits on lawyers to find creative ways to not pay on claims). This is Colleen's employer but she isn't here at the moment and besides it's the weekend and they're closed.

URS Insurance's entrance is to the south.
action: You go to the east
response: To the west is the part of the planet that you don't pay a mortgage on. Immediately to the east is the part that you don't (anymore).
action: Go east
response: This is the car port. To the east is the back yard. The drive way extends west toward the street. The door into your house is to the north. Hanging from the ceiling (which extends beyond the house and over the car port) is a thermometer. A trash can is here, opened. The French door is open.
action: You go to the north
response: The kitchen sports the usual kitchiny things, and a counter which separates the cooking area from the dining room to the west. A French door south of here leads out to the car port. There is a pile of junk mail on the counter. The French door is open.
action: Go north
response: To the south is the hall. The walls of the room are painted dark blue (nearly black) and have thousands of tiny glow-in-the-dark dots (or stars) on them. An old safe is here.
action: You examine safe
response: An ancient safe which uses a simple key, that you lost years ago. You can't even remember what's in the safe, you've been unable to open it for so long.
action: You pick safe with the needle and the paperclip
response: *click*
action: You open safe
response: You open the safe, revealing matches, speaker wire, bullets, a pistol, a dagger, your birth certificate, a violin, a diamond ring and paper documents.
action: You examine the certificate
response: It appears to be written on paper that's about as old as you are, coincidence? You think not.
action: You examine documents
response: Various things that were important to you years ago when you last used this safe but are worthless now. For example: A title to a car that is probably a cube-shaped collection of scrap metal right about now.
action: You take all
response: matches: Taken.
speaker wire: Taken.
bullets: Taken.
pistol: Taken.
dagger: Taken.
your birth certificate: Taken.
violin: Taken.
diamond ring: Taken.
paper documents: Taken.
action: You wear the ring
response: You were never very good at playing the violin, but it lifts your spirits anyhow.

>You can't wear that!
action: You check what you're carrying
response: You are carrying:
paper documents
a diamond ring
a violin
your birth certificate
a dagger
a pistol
bullets
speaker wire
matches
a newspaper
love
a metal coat hanger
vines
rabbit fur
a stash of acorns
berries
Dry Clothes (being worn)
The Shortwave
a canteen (full)
a trail mix pack (1/4 full)
a survival guide (open)
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
a crafting book
a Sheckly Book
a flashlight (providing light)
an axe
a radio
A fake ID
a paperclip
a cigarette lighter
a tire iron
beef jerky
a House Key
a needle
a Coat (being worn)
a wallet
$179.80 in cash
your driver's license
a watch (being worn)
action: You go south
response: This is the east end of the hallway which continues west. The Spare Bedroom is north, the bathroom is east, your bedroom is southeast, and the laundry room is south.
action: Go west
response: This is the west end of the hallway. To the west is the living room and to the east the hall continues. A closet is open here.
action: You go west
response: The Living Room is, contrary to its name, not alive, however it is a place where you may live if you wish. Which is a fancy way of saying it's just like every other room. The dining room is south and the hall is east.
action: You go northwest
response: Billy, sitting in an old recliner near the fire, motions you to have a seat.

The public house, or The Pub, is a large wood cabin with a large open stone fireplace in the center. A chimney vents the fire's smoke up through the ceiling. There are various tables, benches, sofas, and bean-bags. It appears that a lot of socializing goes on here as most of the seating is faced in toward each other in groups of about 8 or 9. There are various books in shelves along the walls while a wide array of musical instruments are strewn about.

There is a long bench along one wall. Julieanne's elderly grandfather, Billy is here. Julieanne, the love of your life, smiles at you.
action: You give the fake ithe d to Billy
response: Billy looks a little confused. Billy; "Now don't go giving me stuff one at a time or I'll lose it, when you have everything you want to give me at once just give me the word and we'll TAKE HER DOWN!"
action: You take the bitch down
response: You show Billy your driver's license.
Billy says, "your driver's license will help prove the identity of Jeffery Kramer, and gives Glenn something to go on... on proving the falsity of the marriage license Colleen fabricated."
You show Billy your birth certificate.
Billy says, "your birth certificate will help prove the identity of Jeffery Kramer, and gives Glenn something to go on... on proving the falsity of the marriage license Colleen fabricated."
You show Billy A fake ID.
Billy says, "A fake ID will help prove that Colleen and Marla are one and the same."
With that Billy got in his old truck, navigated the maze of the old logging roads, made his way back to town, planned and plotted with his friend Glenn, and eventually settled down in Arizona.

A few months later you heard through the grapevine that the case against Colleen was a slam dunk and she's now rotting in prison for attempted murder, and even worse (in the eyes of the legal system) of insurance fraud.

After hearing the verdict you and Julieanne settle in for a long comfy sleep in the commune, then, you hear a voice...

Hey! It's me, remember! Ya, me as in you, as in Jeffery Kramer!
You're the bloke who woke me up from my best dream like over a year ago! Well guess what? I'm BAAACK! Yup. It looks like you've done a pretty good job for yourself here. Got that crazy psycho off my back, got yourself a good woman, got out of that crazy mortgage business. Yup, very well done indeed.

Well, I'll be taking over now, you understand. I'm sure you have all kinds of "real world" things to contend with. So just leave it to me and I'll treat this lady right, don't you worry `bout it!