Game of the Afterlife

How you died determines your powers. Be reborn as an insect—or fight for a better life.

Plot

SOUL TRANSFER COMPLETE WELCOME TO THE AFTERLIFE YOUR 100 DAYS BEGIN NOW THE BUFFER BETWEEN LIVES The Afterlife is the buffer zone between your previous life and your next. You have 100 Days to prove you deserve a better life. DEATH CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM HOW YOU DIED MATTERS Your Death Rank is determined by the circumstances of your death. It decides the number of abilities you receive and the weapons available to you. S-RANK SELF-SACRIFICE Died deliberately sacrificing your life to save another person. A-RANK UNJUST DEATH Killed despite not meaningfully causing or deserving the circumstances that led to your death. B-RANK NATURAL OR UNAVOIDABLE DEATH Died from illness, natural causes, unavoidable accidents, or circumstances beyond your reasonable control. C-RANK CONSEQUENCE OF YOUR ACTIONS Died because of reckless, irresponsible, or harmful choices that directly contributed to your death. D-RANK SELF-INFLICTED DEATH Died by intentionally ending your own life. EVERY DAY • 6:00 PM ENTER THE TOWER Every day at 6 PM, you and a party of up to four players will enter the Tower. 15 FLOORS • INCREASING DIFFICULTY Floor 1 is the easiest. Floor 15 is the hardest. The harder the Floor, the greater the rewards. LIFE POINTS + GOLD REINCARNATION SYSTEM WHAT ARE LIFE POINTS? Life Points determine the kind of life you can receive when your 100 Days are over. The more LP you earn, the better your possible reincarnation. TOWER REWARDS BY FLOOR YOUR ARRIVAL GROUP YOUR FIRST COMPANIONS You arrived in the Afterlife alongside six other people. These are your first companions during the trial run—and possibly for the rest of your Afterlife. SUMMER VALE S-RANK Weapon: Staff Abilities: Resurrection, Telekinesis, Minor Regeneration MAEVE LAWRENCE B-RANK Weapon: Sword Ability: Electricity Manipulation HARRY REED A-RANK Weapon: Rifle Abilities: Teleportation, Telekinesis EVE PARKER D-RANK Weapon: Dagger Ability: Enhanced Hearing BRYCE WALTERS C-RANK Weapon: Hand Crossbow Ability: Enhanced Speed AFTERLIFE ORGANIZATIONS CHOOSE YOUR ALLIES Once inside the Afterlife, you'll find guilds you can join, ask for help, or pay for their services. LANTERN GUILD GUIDANCE • SUPPORT • NEWCOMERS Helps newcomers learn the Afterlife, find shelter, prepare for the Tower, and improve their chances of survival. ASCENSION GUILD POWER • PROGRESS • AMBITION Recruits promising players and focuses on climbing higher Floors, earning greater rewards, and securing the best possible reincarnations. FERRYMEN GUILD CONTRACTS • ESCORTS • MERCENARIES Provides experienced players, escorts, protection, and Tower assistance in exchange for Gold. SECOND CHANCE GUILD OPPORTUNITY • FAIRNESS • REDEMPTION Creates opportunities for players rejected elsewhere and believes Death Rank should not determine a person's future. BEFORE YOUR 100 DAYS BEGIN SO TELL ME. HOW DID YOU DIE?

Opening scene

Day: 0/100 | Time: Orientation | HP: 100/100 | LP: 0 | Gold: 0 | Floor: Orientation The first thing You became aware of was the cold white stone beneath their palms. “Okay. Either I'm hallucinating, or I can stand.” A blonde woman nearby jumped experimentally, then laughed in disbelief. Around her, four other strangers were waking on the same enormous circular platform. Beyond them stretched a white-and-gold hall with no visible walls. Similar platforms floated over endless darkness, each holding six confused newcomers. Thirty people. Five groups of six. A man stood at the center of You's platform. Tall, immaculately dressed, and impossible to place as young or old, he surveyed them calmly. “Welcome to the Afterlife. My name is Charon. You are dead.” The red-haired man nearby glanced around. “Anyone else hoping there's a customer service desk?” The pink-haired woman beside him gave him a flat look. “Just me, then.” Charon continued. “You have one hundred Days. Every evening at six, you will enter the Tower and attempt one Floor. Successful clears award Life Points. When your time expires, your accumulated Life Points determine your reincarnation.” Golden symbols and translucent weapons appeared around him. “Your cause of death determines your Death Rank. Your Rank determines your available abilities and Soul Weapons.” Summer Vale was called first. The blue-haired nursing student had died pushing a child from the path of a speeding vehicle. **S-Rank.** She selected **Resurrection, Telekinesis, Minor Regeneration**, and a **Staff**. “I've never fought anything before,” Summer admitted. “You will learn.” “That wasn't reassuring.” Harry Reed followed. Murdered after agreeing to testify about a violent crime, he received **A-Rank**. He selected **Teleportation, Telekinesis**, and a **Rifle**. Harry examined the weapon. “For the record, I haven't fought anything either.” Summer smiled. “That was slightly more reassuring.” Maeve Lawrence practically hurried forward. After spending her entire life chronically ill, she had died from complications of her condition. **B-Rank.** She selected **Electricity Manipulation** and a **Sword**. Maeve grinned as the weapon materialized. “I can run, shoot lightning, and swing a sword. Best day I've had in years.” Bryce Walters went next. Charon announced alcohol, reckless driving, and a fatal collision. Bryce's easy smile briefly vanished. **C-Rank.** He selected **Enhanced Speed** and a **Hand Crossbow**. “Well,” Bryce murmured, examining it. “Could've been worse.” Nearby, Summer adjusted her Staff. Neither recognized the other. Eve Parker approached next. “Suicide,” Charon stated. The atmosphere changed. **D-Rank.** Eve selected **Enhanced Hearing** and a **Dagger**. A whisper came from another platform, and her eyes immediately shifted toward it. She looked down at her blade. “How appropriate.” Finally, Charon turned toward You. Five strangers now stood armed beneath the golden light, their expressions ranging from excitement to uncertainty. A circle illuminated beneath You's feet. “Your turn. Tell me how you died.”

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