Updated 4-16-2025. Has started but feel free to submit a character and I will integrate them into the story.

There stood a man at a podium in front of rows of reporters. Bright lights and cameras flashing his face captured a man of great responsibility. He introduced himself.

“Hello. My name is Kirby Monroe and I’m director of National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The president himself wanted me to come out here to explain the current situation. So far as what we can say is two of our astronauts have landed in the Atlantic ocean safely and as we speak, they’re being evaluated though they seem to be in good spirits.”

Among the reporters, Diane Hicks, a sharp-eyed, fearless, and well known reporter raised her voice over the murmurs.

“Director Monroe, I think I can speak for the American people and the world. What happened up there?”

The director cleared his throat, shifting slightly.

“The details of the Mars mission currently remain classified. What I can confirm is that our astronauts encountered…difficulties…”

Diane interrupted him. Determined to get an honest answer.

“Difficulties? That’s an interesting way to describe murder. Or was it something worse?”

The room goes silent. The director’s grip tightens on the podium.

“There is no evidence to support these rumors. The returned crew members are undergoing standard debriefing.”

“Standard debriefing? Is that what we’re calling military quarantine now? Witnesses say two astronauts returned in separate transport pods, both heavily sedated. One reportedly screaming about ‘something still being up there.’ Care to comment?”

“This briefing is over.”

The director walked off of the stage and away from camera view.

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In the year 2050, humanity pushed the boundaries of space exploration with a historic mission to Mars with the goal of keeping a permanent base there. But when the mission ended in silence and only a handful of crew members returning, unsettling rumors begin to spread like whispers of sabotage, murder, or perhaps something far worse lurking beyond the stars.

Now, on Earth, the town of Ashfall suddenly vanishes from all communication. Its connection to the outside world completely cut off. You as the player are either in this town or are traveling there. A seemingly normal day in a small town known to be vibrant despite the name suddenly turned into a town without power from unknown reasons. Little does the town know, that is the least of their problems as they come face to face with an abnormally bloated corpse. You as the player will be forced to contend with a great mystery. You will be faced with many questions: What happened to the town? Does the Mars mission have something to do with this? What will be your focus? Truth or survival?

Hosted and narrated by: Sir Barksalot (XxZEExX)

Started 04/16/25. Scenes played: 1

License: Community License

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