ENGL2097

The alarm rings loudly, jolting you awake. You glance at the (link-reveal: "clock")[ <img src = "https://img.88icon.com/download/jpg/20200718/cafd0ac30dd5eaa2abb643de2acd3000_512_512.jpg!bg " width=30% height=30%> (link-reveal: "8:00AM")[ (text-colour: red)+(text-style: "rumble")[OMG! You are late now!] Exhaustion weighs heavily on you, a result of staying up all night working on a project that wasn't even your responsibility. Should you: (Link: "Rush")[(go-to: "Rush")] or (Link: "Take it Easy")[(go-to: "Take it Easy")]? ]]

(text-style: "rumble")[You jump out of bed, quickly throw on yesterday's clothes, and skip breakfast. <img src = "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1516894780606-8d6bf03297cf?q=80&w=1976&auto=format&fit=crop&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8fA%3D%3D " width=30% height=30%> You think : "I can't believe I overslept. I hope I can catch the next train."] (link-reveal: "DING!")[ Text Message from Colleague: "Hey, are you on your way? We need to discuss the project status." <img src = "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1611746869696-d09bce200020?q=80&w=2070&auto=format&fit=crop&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8fA%3D%3D " width=30% height=30%> (link-reveal: "Go on, apologise...")[(input: bind $Sorry, "Your message") ] But they don’t stop to condemn you for your late. You feel very upset. "Oh shit! I have no time feeling sorry for myself! I must hurry" (Link: "Go to MTR Station")[(go-to: "MTR Station")] ]

(set: $HaveKey to false) You decide to take a moment for yourself. After a refreshing shower, you pick a nice outfit and make a healthy breakfast. <img src = "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1538220856186-0be0e085984d?q=80&w=1963&auto=format&fit=crop&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8fA%3D%3D " width=30% height=30%> "I’m late, but at least I feel ready to face the day." (link-reveal: "RING RING!")[ Call from Coworker Jonas: "Running late again? No problem, I will wait for you at the office. Be careful on the way."] She realises that she is now too late for her work, quickly putting on her shoes while hopping around. (Link-repeat: "She rummages through you bag", (action: 'mouseout')) [(set: $BagItems to (either: "key","wallet","water bottle","makeup")) $BagItems] (live: 1s)[ (if: $HaveKey is false)[ (if: $BagItems is "key")[ (link: "Quick leave the house")[ (set: $HaveKey to true) She slams the door and finally left as she speeds up and rushes to the (Link: "MTR")[(go-to: "MTR Station")].] ] (else:)["Where's my keys?"] ] (else:)[She slams the door and finally left as she speeds up and rushes to the (Link: "MTR")[(go-to: "MTR Station")].]]

Kowloon Tong MTR Station is the way you must pass. You are at the bustling MTR station now , weaving through the crowd. "I just need to make it through the crowd and catch the train. I can't be late again." The train arrives, and the surge of people pushes forward. You don't have the strength to push away the people around you, and you're squeezed in the middle of the crowd, almost falling. <img src = "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1637501407910-41482fd86861?q=80&w=1931&auto=format&fit=crop&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8fA%3D%3D " width=60% height=60%> Despite efforts, the crowd pushes you again, and you trip over your untied shoe. Time moves slowly. Gravity pulls towards you as you feel your stomach (Link: "dropping")[(go-to: "Falling")]

You find yourself in a lush, vibrant forest, unlike anything you have ever seen. The air is filled with the scent of flowers and the gentle rustling of leaves. Everything around her seems to glow with an otherworldly light. The forest is depicted with: (cycling-link: "towering trees", "shimmering streams", "fantastical creatures peeking from behind the foliage") "This place feels like a dream. I've always wanted to wander through a forest like this when I was (link: "younger")[(go-to: "Younger")]." (after: 5s, (cond: visits > 0, 200ms, 0))[= (link: "Let's keep walking")[(go-to: "Guide")]

(text-color:white) + (text-style:"fade-in-out")+ (text-style:"smear")[You cry your heart out, yet no sound was made.(after: 2s, (cond: visits > 0, 200ms, 0))[= <img src = "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1585577028863-35a3349c60db?q=80&w=2070&auto=format&fit=crop&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8fA%3D%3D " width=70% height=70%> All the sounds get distorted, you recognise faint noises but you can’t understand the source. (after: time + 3s, (cond: visits > 0, 200ms, 0))[= In a minute, they seem to vanish/quiet down. It's dark in front of you, you don't know where you are, who you are, (Link:"what you're going to do...")[(go-to: "Transition_2")] (after: time + 5s, (cond: visits > 0, 200ms, 0))[= ]

(text-style: "smear")[You slowly gain consciousness. Everything feels dizzy. It’s like a huge wave hit you. (link-reveal: "Try to open the eyes")[ Her eyelids are so heavy no matter how hard she tries to open her eyes. But she recognizes some sounds – birds chirping?... That does not resemble loud MTR noises. (link-reveal: "She seems to finally gain full consciousness.")[ (action: 'mouseover')[ "What’s going on??" she thinks. She slowly opens her eyes, as the bright light irritates her. ] (link-reveal: "(Wait) she suddenly realizes.")[ (link: "Where am I?")[(go-to: "Enchanted Forest")] ] ] ] ]

But ,when you want to go into the forest, you start to feel disoriented. A sudden wave of dizziness hits you, and you realize that you can't remember much of you past. "Why can’t I remember anything? Whats my name?... Oh good I’m still (input: bind $Name, "Your name") (link-reveal: "My name is")[ $Name!] ...(either: "age", "job") etc, but can’t remember any more details) I feel like I’m missing something important, who am I?" (live: 5s)[(link: "A Guide Appears!")[(go-to: "Guide")]]

As you gather memory fragments, you encounter mystical beings---guide, who offer cryptic advice. You encounter a wise and mysterious guide standing beside a serene pond,maybe an elder with a staff or a mystical creature with (text-style: "smear")[(link: "glowing eyes")[(go-to: "Introduction")]].

(live: 1s)[ //Guide: "Welcome, traveler. This forest holds many secrets and challenges for those who dare to explore."//] (live: 3s)[ //Guide: "This forest is a place of wonder and mystery. Each path leads to a new adventure, each challenge an opportunity for growth."//] (live: 5s)[ //Guide: "For every quest you complete, a reward awaits you. It’s worth the effort, I assure you."//] (live: 7s)[ You feel a little puzzled. ”What can I achieve?”] (live: 9s)[ //Guide: "As you journey through the forest, you may find pieces of yourse lf you thought lost. Each quest brings you closer to understanding. I am sure you find you lost your memory now"//] (live: 12s)[ “Yes……. “You answered,” I want to know all about the forest, and how can I (link:"return")[(go-to: "Intro2")]?”]

You enter a village. The air feels oddly still. A notice at the entrance reads, <img src = "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1562343191-ad608f97326e?q=80&w=1974&auto=format&fit=crop&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8fA%3D%3D " width=40% height=40%> (align: "=><=")[(bg: "#8B4513")[Today is the Mayor's birthday.]] Excitement bubbles up as you rush towards the village center, expecting a grand celebration. However, the village is eerily (link-reveal: "empty.")[ In the center, a long table with a pristine white tablecloth holds a solitary birthday cake, its candles unlit. A cold wind sweeps through the clearing, cracking the cake and melting the candles. <img src = "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1594247252698-1eb1802f5236?q=80&w=1952&auto=format&fit=crop&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8fA%3D%3D " width=40% height=40%> You wonder, “Why is there no one here?” Choice A: (link: "You turn away from the cake, dismissing it as an eerie oddity")[(go-to: "Bday A")] Choice B: (link: "You muster up the courage to light the candles.")[(go-to: "Bday B")] ]

You enter a grand but decaying library, its shelves engulfed in dark waters. Hidden among the floating books are fragments of memories from your past. “The truth must be hidden here ...... but if I can't find it, they will disappear completely.” The water level continues to rise, threatening the entire library. You must find the right book before the water floods everything. (link: "Let's go pick")[(go-to: "Choice 1")] (set: $water to 10) (meter: bind $water, 30, "=X=", "Water Level", blue)

You enter a giant maze of mirrors that reflect different versions of yourself - smiling, submissive, always conforming to others' expectations. Which one is the real me? In the maze, you encounter phantom pasts that question your choices. The deeper you go, the more pressure you feel. You see a person in the mirror. You're working on a project with her. You're trying to remember who's in the mirror, but you've got a (text-rotate-z:345)[splitting](text-rotate-z:19)[headache]. You feel very depressed around her in the mirror. You're desperate to know what happened. (link: "The guide creeps up")[(go-to: "Choice 2")]

Deep within the enchanted forest, there flows a stream known for its whispers. It is said that if you listen closely, the stream tells stories of the past, revealing secrets long forgotten. You feel lost and uncertain when you visit the stream. You sit by the water's edge, closing your eyes and listening intently. The gentle flow of the stream begins to tell you some (link: "stories")[(go-to: "Memory 4")].

You board a dimly lit boat that travels endlessly through a river of forests. The passengers wear masks and murmur words of comfort. “Stay here. It's safe here, no decisions to make.” This boat never stops. You gradually realize that this is the cycle you've been on - not making decisions, just going with the flow. The masks make you feel very dangerous as you try to wake up these whispering passengers, wanting to escape the endless river with them. But they are indifferent. You're debating whether to jump off the boat yourself, or to stay on board. Choice A: (link: "Jump")[(go-to: "Jump")] Choice B: (link: "Stay Seated")[(go-to: "Seated")]

Continuing along the stream is the end of the forest world. At the end of the forest, the Whispering Guardian awaits you, showing you two paths. “This is not just a forest, it is me - my fears, my past, my choices.” One leads to (link: "reality")[(go-to: "Reality")], the other keeps you in the (link: "forest")[(go-to: "StayForest")].

Taking a deep breath, you gather your courage and smash your hand against the mirror. (live: 1s)[3] (live: 2s)[2] (live: 3s)[1] (live: 4s)[(text-style:"emboss")+(text-style:"rumble")[BREAK!] The glass shatters into countless pieces, reflecting fragments of your past. As the shards fall away, you experience a rush of clarity. (after: 5s, (cond: visits > 0, 200ms, 0))[= (text-style: "smear")[(link: "A Fragment Appears!")[(go-to: "Memory 3")]] ]

Feeling the weight of the past but uncertain about confronting it, you decide to heed the guide's advice in another way. Instead of shattering the mirror, you choose to walk away, seeking a different path through the maze. As you walk away, those images of the past in the mirror blur and fade out of sight. The labyrinth unfolds before you, the pathways twisting and winding. As you go deeper into the labyrinth, the paths narrow and the air becomes still. The reflections in the mirrors begin to change, showing not only your past, but also a possible future. In one mirror, you see yourself confidently leading a team, your voice firm and strong. On the other side, you are surrounded by loved ones with a sense of peace and belonging in your eyes. (link: "Continue")[(go-to: "Walk Away from the Mirror 2")]

You now understand (link-reveal: "what is going on.")[ <img src = "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1580360119968-c17a2f251c77?q=80&w=2070&auto=format&fit=crop&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8fA%3D%3D " width=70% height=70%> You’re (text-style: "rumble")[ (link-reveal: "falling")[ Into the gap. (link: "*Plop*")[(go-to: "Transition")] ] ] ]

(align:"=><=")[(link: "You faintly remember having a forest-themed birthday party as a kid, only laughter was remembered")[(go-to: "Enchanted Forest")]]

A voice from the shadows：(text-style:"shadow")[“Be grateful we even celebrated.”] <img src = "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1644424127276-1bb248bf064c?q=80&w=2145&auto=format&fit=crop&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8fA%3D%3D " width=40% height=40%> (after: 5s, (cond: visits > 0, 200ms, 0))[= (text-style: "smear")[(link: "A Fragment Appears!")[(go-to: "Memory 1")]]

As the candles flicker to life, two (text-style: "shadow")[shadowy figures] become visible, watching silently. <img src = "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1610670444950-0b29430891b4?q=80&w=1974&auto=format&fit=crop&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8fA%3D%3D " width=40% height=40%> (after: 5s, (cond: visits > 0, 200ms, 0))[= (text-style: "smear")[(link: "A Fragment Appears!")[(go-to: "Memory 1")]]

you are 18, and it’s your birthday. You are used to quiet, uneventful birthdays, always going unnoticed by your family in favor of more pressing matters. But when you walk into the living room and you try to share the cake with your parents, your mom says indifferently, “No.” Dad says nothing and turns his head and walks into the bedroom. You are left alone in the living room with the cake in your hands (link-repeat: "you whisper to yourself:")[(live: 1s)[ happy birthday to you...] ] (text-style: "underline")[Your desire = burden]. (link: "You learn to swallow her needs with a smile. ")[(go-to: "Post Memory 1")]

You continue to walk forward, a little heartbroken by the fragments of memories you've just gotten, “So I was an unloved child,” you think to yourself. In the distance, you see a (link: "magnificent structure")[(go-to: "Drowned Library")] and you can't wait to run over to it.

(set: $Water to 10)  (set: $WrongCount to 0)  (meter: bind $Water, 30, "=X=", "Water Level", blue) There are some cues: A: active voice (please feel free to express yourself) B: About history and time C: untold story D: the first sunshine The right book must match all four descriptions. Choice: (link: "A: The Dawn of Unspoken Truths")[ Guide: "Great! You chose the right book and get a memory fragment." (after: 5s, (cond: visits > 0, 200ms, 0))[= (text-style: "smear")[(link: "A Fragment Appears!")[(go-to: "Memory 2")]] ] (link: "B: The Silent Hour")[ (if: $WrongCount < 2)[ (if: $Water < 30)[ (set: $Water to $Water + 10)  (set: $WrongCount to $WrongCount + 1)  ] Guide: "It's the wrong answer, please think over." ] (if: $WrongCount >= 2)[ (goto: "Drowned Library")  ] ] (link: "C: Steel and Circuits")[ (if: $WrongCount < 2)[ (if: $Water < 30)[ (set: $Water to $Water + 10)  (set: $WrongCount to $WrongCount + 1)  ] Guide: "It's the wrong answer, please think over." ] (if: $WrongCount >= 2)[ (goto: "Drowned Library")  ] ] (link: "D: The Endless Path")[ (if: $WrongCount < 2)[ (if: $Water < 30)[ (set: $Water to $Water + 10)  (set: $WrongCount to $WrongCount + 1)  ] Guide: "It's the wrong answer, please think over." ] (if: $WrongCount >= 2)[ (goto: "Drowned Library")  ] ]

You remembered the story of how you were late this morning. You finish a joint project because your colleague bailed again. At 10 PM, your colleague praises you then assigns you another task last-minute: “You’re so dependable. You’re like glue.” you nods, proud but exhausted, eyes hollow. (text-style: "underline")[Praise becomes your drug], (link: "even at the cost of being exploited.")[(go-to: "Mirror Maze")]

Guide：you need to make your own choice, follow your heart. You hesitate for a moment. choice A : (text-style: "rumble")[(link:"Shatter the mirror")[(go-to:"Shatter")]] choice B :(link:" Walk away from the mirror , find the right way")[(go-to:"Walk Away From The Mirror")]

The girl in the mirror is your coworker- Selene. You and Selene had just finished a stressful project together at work. Selene had been absent most of the time, but when the project was finally completed, she walked up to you and simply handed you a coffee, saying, “I know it wasn’t easy. Thanks for pulling through.” you take on more and more tasks for her. But one day, you finally find the courage to say, “I can’t take this on right now. I’m too overwhelmed.” It’s the first time you said no to anyone in a long time, and while it’s uncomfortable, you feel a strange sense of relief.Breaking the mirror symbolizes breaking free from the expectations and pressures that others have placed upon you. As you step away from the shattered mirror, the maze shifts, and a path opens, leading you out. You walk forward with newfound confidence, ready to embrace your authentic self. (link: "This memory marks the first time you actively choose yourself, understanding that your boundaries are important")[(go-to: "The Whispering Stream")].

In school, you always kept to yourself, didn't talk, didn't play, and hid in a corner by yourself. Because of your maverick behavior, you were bullied by a gang of bad kids. You wanted to fight back, but you were only one person and they were a group. You try to ask for help, but every time all you get from your parents is, “That's your problem, reflect on yourself.” You report what they're doing to your teachers, and they get even worse. You have no recourse but to (link: "cry in silence")[(go-to: "Choice 3")].

(live: 1s)[ //Guide: "This forest is a place of wonder and mystery. Each path leads to a new adventure, each challenge an opportunity for growth." Guide: "Trust in your abilities and follow your instincts. The forest will guide you, as will your heart."// ] (live: 4s)[ //Guide: "Memories are like leaves in the wind. Gather them, and you will find your way."// ] (live: 6s)[ You: "Can you help me remember who I am?"] (live: 8s)[ Guide: (text-style:"fade-in-out")+ (text-style:"smear")[“(link: "follow your heart")[(go-to: "Birthday Cake")]], you will find what you want.” ]

You started a job helping young people with their psychological development, providing support and guidance to kids who had similar experiences to yours. You meet a former teacher at an anti-bullying seminar, and she comes up to you and apologizes. Through an honest conversation with your parents, they realize the impact their former neglect had on you. They begin to reflect on their behavior and work to repair their relationship with you. You have helped many children out of difficult situations. You realize that while the hurts of the past cannot be erased, you have the ability to change the future through your own efforts. (link: "End of Stream")[(go-to: "The Final Choice")]

These visions stir a certain realization in your mind - that the future is not determined by past choices, but shaped by present decisions. You hear a soft voice coming from the depths of the labyrinth. It is the voice of a young girl singing an ancient song with lyrics of courage and hope. You follow the voice and find a small courtyard where the girl is sitting under a blossoming tree. “Who are you?” You ask her. “I am the Keeper of the Labyrinth,” the girl says with a smile. “This song is to remind you that no matter what the past holds, you can always find your voice.” You know that you are ready to step out of the maze and into a new journey. The sky is vast and clear, and the path before you is yours to choose. (link: "Hop on")[(go-to: "The Endless Boat")]

You would have thought it was because you were too fragile, but the reality is that Bad kids and teachers cover up the truth, parents love your brother, and your only friend at school betrays you…….. You didn't know the truth at the time and chose to put up with it. Now you want to (link-reveal: "fight back?")[ (text-size: 6)+(text-style: "shadow")[YES] ] (link: "Go back in time")[(go-to: "Back")] (link: "Grow Up")[(go-to: "Grow up")]

You take a deep breath and leap. The wind whistles past, but for the first time you feel truly free. Memory: ”It’s not kindness. It’s distance. And it hurts more than you think." You recalled your best friend Hana’s voice. The night after the fight, you replay Hana’s voicemail: "It’s not about saying sorry. I just want you to stop pretending everything’s fine when it’s not. That version of you—so polished, so pleasing—it makes it impossible to know where you really stand." (link: "Being authentic feels dangerous. Please be yourself.")[(go-to: "Jump2")]

The moment you leap into the river, the cold water surrounds you, but you feel a clarity you have never felt before. You struggle to surface and look towards the boat that is gradually moving away, knowing in your heart that you have made the right choice. The flow of the river carries you towards the shore, and you struggle to swim towards it, eventually climbing up the soft bank. You lie down on the wet mud and look up at the starry sky, Hana's voice echoing in your ears. Her words are so real, they hit you right in the heart and make you realize the truth that you have been running away from in the (link: "past")[(go-to: "Jump 2")].

You walk up to the lighthouse and look into the distance. Suddenly a voice in your ear says, “This is your last choice.” “What choice? “ you ask. “Do you want to stay in the magical forest or return to reality? ” You are silent. (link: "You are thinking now")[(go-to: "The Final Choice")].

The boat's hatch is permanently locked. The masked passenger nods acquiescently. You are stuck on this boat forever. Memory: You remembered the gift your good friend Hana gave you——A small, hand-painted journal. She told you, “You need to consider others at all times” You didn’t use the journal right away, but after the fallout and Hana’s death, you opened it. The first page has a simple message: “Don’t forget other’s thoughts. Even when it gets hard.” (link: "Being kind is the best gift she left you")[(go-to: "Seated2")].

The ship keeps sailing away, never stopping. In the middle of the ocean, you see dolphins rising and falling, the waves keep lapping at the boat, you can't see any edges, and you seem to be lost in the world. You try to talk to the passengers, but they are silent, as if they were wooden. You can only talk to yourself. After an unknown amount of time, you vaguely see the coast, this is your last chance to choose whether to get off the boat or not. You contemplate the intentions of kindness, you want to live with everyone, but your thoughts and your voice are not answered, you have them in mind, but what about them? You're not sure. You ponder the meaning of bravery, to let go, not knowing what the outcome will be, just an escape from the (link: "status")[(go-to: "SeatedEnd")]？

You looked out for everyone and you chose to stay. You couldn't bear to leave alone, perhaps because of righteousness, perhaps also because of cowardice and lack of support. Then you will always be on this ship, drifting with the passengers. Interesting things may happen, and look forward to new exchanges and sparks between you and the passengers.

You accept your true self, with all its flaws. The forest fades away and you return to the real world.

Familiar whispers surround you. The shadows of the trees deepen and you eventually become part of the forest, staying here forever.

You sit up and think back to your fight with Hana. Back then you had always tried to cover up your true inner feelings with smiles and submissiveness, thinking that you could avoid conflict, not realizing that it was causing more damage to your relationship. Standing up for yourself, you decided to stop avoiding your true feelings. You realize that it's better to be honest with yourself and others than to continue to pretend. Even if it means facing more challenges and uncertainty, you are willing to try. You walk along the riverbank with thoughts of how to repair your relationship with Hana in your mind. It may take time and effort, but you know that becoming your true self is worth it. You begin to plan a letter to her, expressing your apologies and promising not to run away again. At dawn, you see a lighthouse not far away. The light there is warm and bright, as if welcoming you. You take a deep breath and walk towards the lighthouse, your heart filled with(link: "hope and new beginnings")[(go-to: "Choice 4")].

Turn back the clock, you're now cowering in the corner in your school uniform, and here they come again. You stand up and glare at them. You rushed forward, knocked over the paint they had been about to paint you with, kicked the bucket away from the classroom door, stood bravely in front of them and said, “Let me see you bullying your classmates again and I'll make sure you get what's coming to you” You go home and say NO to your brash and unreasonable brother, you do your own thing and ignore the noise and crying. You write a letter of report to the principal. Everything changed. (link: "End of Stream")[(go-to: "The Final Choice")]