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Couldn't decide which shot to use next, so here's both.   
And both show the main character's face.  He was also in the first 2 shots, but his face was hidden\distorted.   
Someone HAS to get it now.   

[imgzoom]https://i.imgur.com/pqhvRVT.png[/imgzoom]

[imgzoom]https://i.imgur.com/sGUkMJt.png[/imgzoom]

It's not Vincent D'Onofrio or Billy Zane.   
And the film isn't Enemies Among Us or Darkman.   

After this one maybe we should get back a bit more to mainstream-ish movies that people might have seen?

Nice try Mandle

Hate to tell you, but this IS mainstream.  Starring a very famous actor.   
I wouldn't post some obscure film that no-one knows. 

Someone's at the door? Gosh, I hope it's a candygram! 

Hehe.  Yeah, it must be a candy gram delivery. 
Are you going to let them in?   

Nope to all the above.   

Is this proving a tad tricky?   

I  think there's someone at the door.   
[imgzoom]https://i.imgur.com/6HK2Gzm.png[/imgzoom]


If no-one gets it by tomorrow, I'll post a major clue.   

No.  No.  Yes... I mean No.      Haven't seen that last one.   


Next screenshot.  Can anyone recognise the person lying down, being operated on?   
[imgzoom]https://i.imgur.com/N3OF7l5.png[/imgzoom]

Good guess, but no.   

Not Scanners.   

Maybe this bar-fight screen would help?

[imgzoom]https://i.imgur.com/NO0QwFs.png[/imgzoom]

Nope again   

Sorry, no.   

The game looks great.  I love the art style.   

But PLEASE upload it somewhere else.  Don't force people to use steam in order to play your game.   

*revives thread*   

Rather a strange film, but I love it.   

[imgzoom]https://i.imgur.com/8rCY29N.png[/imgzoom]

[BEST CHARACTER:]

Well, I think I've read every branch of all the stories now.  Excellent work, WHAM, Baron, and Cat.   

And WHAM... WOW!  So many different possibilities!  And I loved them all.   

Anyway, here's my votes. 



BEST CHARACTER:  Baron's Boogeyman, Sgruck, in The Dream-Roving Dalliance.  He's one scary demon.  And completely relentess as he pursues you through each nightmare. 



BEST ATMOSPHERE: The Dream-Roving Dalliance from Baron.  Love story about feeling guilty over the accident with Katrina, and wanting to help her by trying to heal her mind after contacting the Mind-Melder.  The dreams & nightmares he encounters are fantastic!  The story really pulled me in, and I was really rooting for the Hero to save Katrina in each ending.   



BEST WRITING: The Square Of Choices from Wham.  Each paragraph is crammed with detail, and I can really imagine myself in each scenario.  And it kinda reminds me of a classice Text Adventure game, which I love. 



BEST BRANCHING PLOT:  Has to be The Square Of Choices from WHAM!  The sheer number of different endings is staggering.  And the variety is equally impressive.  Everything from dragons (I love dragons!!!), death, becoming king, finding love, and lots more. 



Thanks for the great stories, everyone.   

I'd want to read all paths of a story.   

@Frodo: Could you let us know which post is the starting point for your story? They all have the title so it's a bit difficult to tell.

Sorry.  I removed the title in all but the first post. 

I'm done as well.
Hopefully I've linked everything up correctly.  If anyone finds something wrong, please let me know.   

I really enjoyed this.  Thanks for the interesting theme, Sinitrena   

[BEN:]

Ana bites her lip.  Should she give Ben a tour of Rivermouth?  Most people in town just avoid her, so it's nice to have someone who actually WANTS to spend time with her.  On the other hand, she's so used to keeping her distance from people, so they won't find out her secret. 


BEN:   *looks at her*   So what do you say?  Care to show this newcomer around your beautiful town?   *smiles* 


She pauses for a moment, then makes up her mind. 


ANA:    *smiles*   You know what?  I think I'd like that. 

BEN:   *pleased*   Really?  That's great!  I bet you're an excellent tour guide. 

ANA:    Well, I‘ll give it my best shot.   *looks at Bandit, then back to Ben*   There‘s a beautiful walking trail through a forest not too far from here.  I bet Bandit would love it.  Trees with squirrels to chase.  Lots of things to have a good sniff at. 

BEN:   *grins*   Let's go then.  C'mon Bandit. 


Ana prepares herself to take Ben to the trail in the woods.  She's actually surprised at how excited she feels - Ben is the first person in a while to actually speak to her without following it with ‘You're weird, no wonder you don't have any friends', or ‘You're so stupid Ana', or any other nasty comment. 


Meanwhile, in a different part of town, Gunthar, a local college student arrives at the local library.  Gunther is researching some history for a college project, and his chosen subject is the mystery of the legendary Princess Anastasia Castellanos.  Legend has it that this Greek princess from the 16th century was set to inherit the throne when she turned 18.  However, she mysteriously vanished the day before her 18th birthday, never to be seen again.  And legend also claims that, should the first born daughter of royal blood claim the throne, then tragedy, disease, and death would befall everywhere.  Since the princess was an orphan, and she had no living relatives, her guardian claimed the throne, and the royal line of ‘Castellanos' came to an end. 

But what DID happen to the princess?  Gunthar wants to know.  But as he turns the page… a painting of Princess Anastasia is in the book.  Gunther lets out a surprised gasps, hardly able to believe what he's seeing.   




Why was Gunther so shocked at the book?  Go HERE to find out. 

[BEN:]

It's only NOW that Gunthar notices Ben.  After enjoying themselves in the forest trail yesterday, they decided to meet up again today. 


BEN:  *looks at Gunthar*   Um… are you okay, mate? 

GUNTHAR: Yep.  Or at least I will be, once this bitch admits the truth.  And I ain't your mate! 

BEN: HEY!  Don't talk to her like that! 

GUNTHAR: *looks at Ana, and ignores Ben*   So you gonna admit it then?  C'mon, I want to know how you did it? 

ANA:  Gunthar… what do you want me to say? 

BEN:  Are you listening to yourself?  Do you really think Ana is some magical time-traveller? 

GUNTHAR:  I don't think.  I KNOW!  Here, take a look for yourself. 


Gunthar holds up the book, showing Ben the painting of the lost Greek princess. 


GUNTHAR: Now look at that, at tell me it isn't Miss High and Mighty Ana Castell, or whatever she's calling herself now. 

BEN:   *looks at the book*   It looks a bit like her, sure.  But so what?  I bet I could find a painting that looks like YOU, in some old book, if I looked hard enough. 

GUNTHAR:  Believe it or don't.  I really don't care.  I just want to know her secret.   *looks at Ana*   C'mon, how d'ya do it?  How do you travel through time.  I could make a FORTUNE if I know your secret. 

ANA:  I don't know how I can make it any clearer, Gunthar.   *glances at the book*    I am not a Greek princess.  An angry mob did not chase me down through the meadow in torrential rain.  There was no curse. 

BEN:   *looks at Ana*   Who mentioned an angry mob?  Or a curse? 


Ana bites her lip, angry at herself.  She slipped up there.  Why did she mention the angry mob?  She was just getting so worked up at Gunthar's constant harassment, it just slipped out. 


Ana gulps.  The three of them stare at each other, each wondering what to do next.  It's Ana that breaks the silence.


ANA:   *quietly*   Okay Gunthar, you want the truth?  Well, here it is!  I've kept this a secret for so long…   *pause*   Yes, I'm Anastasia. 

GUNTHAR: I KNEW IT!!! 

ANA:   *looks at the book Gunthar is holding*   That book is right.  I was going to inherit the throne on my 18th birthday.  I would have been Queen Anastasia Castellanos.   *pauses*   But Greece was a very superstitious place back then.  Someone I trusted dearly spread rumours that if I took the throne, that would bring about the downfall of Greece. 

GUNTHAR:  Who cares about the history lesson?  Tell me how you travelled through time! 

ANA:  Honestly?  I don't know.   *another pause*   A group of villagers dragged me from the castle and chased me onto the moors.  That mob was going to kill me!  Just because of some silly rumour!  So I prayed to Osiris to save me.  And he did.  He sent me here.  To this time.  Hundreds of years in the future. 

GUNTHAR: TELL ME HOW YOU DID IT!  OR I'LL TELL THE WHOLE VILLAGE YOUR LITTLE SECRET!  LET'S SEE HOW LONG IT TAKES THEM TO THROW YOU IN THE LOONY BIN! 

BEN:  ENOUGH!   *looks at Ana*   Ana, I really don't know what to think at this point.   *looks at Gunthar*    What I DO know is this.  Gunthar,  If you try spreading this around the village, do you really think anyone is going to believe you?  It'll be YOU they take to the loony bin, not Ana. 


Gunthar stops.  He hadn't really thought this through, before.  But Ben is right.  Who WOULD believe him?  His little Get-Rich-Quick scheme crumbles before his eyes.  He's never going to learn the secret of time-travel, and there's no point in blackmailing Ana with his silence.  A look of such anger and such hatred washes over his face as he glares at Ana. 


GUNTHAR: You think you're so smart, don't you?  Well, this ain't over!  I'm gonna find a way to expose your little secret, and prove it's true.  Then I'm gonna win a fortune.  Then I'm gonna sue you for everything you got… PRINCESS! 


Gunthar shoves Ana hard as he walks away. 

Ana looks at Ben. 


ANA:  Ben, I…

BEN:  Shhhhhh.   *pauses*   I don't know what to think about all this.  I don't know if you really are some ancient Greek princess.  I mean… how is it even possible?  But Ana, I don't care.  You may be royalty, you may not be royalty.  But I like you, Ana Castell.   *touches her hair*   I liked you before Gunthar thought you were a princess.  And I like you now.  And I'd like to get to know you more. 


Ben leans in, and gently kisses her. 

Ana gives a little smile.  It feels like a huge weight has been lifted from her shoulders.  It's a lonely existence, being lost in time.  Trying to keep her secret.  Afraid of being ridiculed.  But now Ben knows.  He doesn't mock her, or tell her she's stupid, or crazy.  He just accepts her.  And now, for the first time, maybe she can live a normal life. 




The End.

[BEN:]

It's only NOW that Gunthar notices Ben.  After enjoying themselves in the forest trail yesterday, they decided to meet up again today. 


BEN:  *looks at Gunthar*   Um… are you okay, mate? 

GUNTHAR: Yep.  Or at least I will be, once this bitch admits the truth.  And I ain't your mate! 

BEN: HEY!  Don't talk to her like that! 

GUNTHAR: *looks at Ana, and ignores Ben*   So you gonna admit it then?  C'mon, I want to know how you did it? 

ANA:  Gunthar… what do you want me to say? 

BEN:  Are you listening to yourself?  Do you really think Ana is some magical time-traveller? 

GUNTHAR:  I don't think.  I KNOW!  Here, take a look for yourself. 


Gunthar holds up the book, showing Ben the painting of the lost Greek princess. 


GUNTHAR: Now look at that, at tell me it isn't Miss High and Mighty Ana Castell, or whatever she's calling herself now. 

BEN:   *looks at the book*   It looks a bit like her, sure.  But so what?  I bet I could find a painting that looks like YOU, in some old book, if I looked hard enough. 

GUNTHAR:  Believe it or don't.  I really don't care.  I just want to know her secret.   *looks at Ana*   C'mon, how d'ya do it?  How do you travel through time.  I could make a FORTUNE if I know your secret. 

ANA:  I don't know how I can make it any clearer, Gunthar.   *glances at the book*    I am not a Greek princess.  An angry mob did not chase me down through the meadow in torrential rain.  There was no curse. 

BEN:   *looks at Ana*   Who mentioned an angry mob?  Or a curse? 


Ana gulps.  The three of them stare at each other, each wondering what to do next.  It's Gunthar that breaks the silence.


GUNTHAR:  TELL ME THE SECRET OF TIME TRAVEL!!! 


Before anyone can respond, Gunthar lunges at Ana.  Ben tries to stop him, but he's not quick enough.  Gunthar stumbles into Ana, but fails to regain his footing.  Gunthar and Ana both topple over the edge of the cliff, into the water far below.  All Ben can do, is watch in horror.  It's unlikely anyone could survive a fall like that. 


The next few hours pass in a haze for Ben, as he calls 999 for the police to report what happened. 


Ana's secret… will remain a secret. 

[BEN:]

Ana bites her lip.  Should she give Ben a tour of Rivermouth?  Most people in town just avoid her, so it's nice to have someone who actually WANTS to spend time with her.  On the other hand, she's so used to keeping her distance from people, so they won't find out her secret. 


BEN:   *looks at her*   So what do you say?  Care to show this newcomer around your beautiful town?   *smiles* 

ANA:   *pauses*   I'm sorry Ben.  No, I can't

BEN:   *surprised*   You can't?  Really? 

ANA:   *shakes her head*   I just don't have the time. 

BEN:  … I see. 


Ben can't help feeling disappointed.  He really wanted to get to know this attractive young woman.


ANA:  Maybe you could find a book or something in the library. 

BEN:  I guess that'll have to do then.  Where's the library?   

ANA:   *points down the cliff*   If you go back down the cliff.  Straight through the park to the other side.  Keep going until you reach the junction.  Turn left there, and it's right on the corner. 

BEN:  Okay, thanks.  C'mon Bandit. 


Ben turns to make his way to the library.  His dog barks, and bounds after him.  Ana watches him as he walks away, feeling sad that she's not going with him.  But that's the price she has to pay for protecting her secret - keeping her guard up always, not letting anyone get close.  She sighs, then begins the long walk home. 

Thirty minutes later, Ben arrives at the library.  He asks the librarian for books on River mouth - history of the town, sightseeing places, interesting parks, zoos, that sort of thing.  He sits down at one of the library tables to browse through the books. 

At the table next to him, he notices another man surrounded by a pile of history books.  The man keeps muttering to himself.  This man is Gunther, a local student.  Gunther is researching some history for a college project, and his chosen subject is the mystery of the legendary Princess Anastasia Castellanos.  Legend has it that this Greek princess from the 16th century was set to inherit the throne when she turned 18.  However, she mysteriously vanished the day before her 18th birthday, never to be seen again.  And legend also claims that, should the first born daughter of royal blood claim the throne, then tragedy, disease, and death would befall everywhere.  Since the princess was an orphan, and she had no living relatives, her guardian claimed the throne, and the royal line of ‘Castellanos' came to an end. 

But what DID happen to the princess?  Gunthar wants to know.  But as he turns the page… a painting of Princess Anastasia is in the book.  Gunther lets out a surprised gasps, hardly able to believe what he's seeing.   




Why was Gunther so shocked at the book?  Go HERE to find out.