As the iron-fisted dean of Silverthorne Academy, Rose Weatherby thrives on order—until a scandalous secret from her past resurfaces, threatening her engagement to the city’s rising political star. Torn between upholding her pristine reputation and indulging in forbidden temptations (like the enigmatic art teacher who knows too much), Rose must navigate a web of blackmail, student rebellions, and her own moral decay. Every decision—whether to crush dissent with authority or succumb to midnight liaisons—reshapes the academy’s fate, blurring the line between empowerment and self-destruction. But when a student’s cryptic journal hints at a conspiracy deeper than her own sins, Rose realizes the true test isn’t ruling the academy… but surviving it.
Gameplay:
Reputation Roulette: Balance Rose’s public image through timed dialogue choices—silence critics with icy professionalism or risk leaks by pursuing personal desires.
Faction Influence: Forge alliances with student cliques, staff cliques, or external power brokers, each offering unique perks (e.g., blackmail material, alibis) at escalating ethical costs.
Temptation Gauge: Resist or indulge in romantic/risky encounters; overindulgence unlocks reckless story paths but destabilizes Rose’s control over key events.
Features:
Cinematic Visuals: Handcrafted HD scenes dynamically shift lighting and character expressions based on Rose’s stress levels or secrets exposed.
Branching Betrayals: NPCs remember slights and favors, turning allies into adversaries (or vice versa) across 15+ intertwined character arcs.
Dynamic Animation System: Watch subtle cues—a flicker of eye contact, a crumpled letter—to detect lies or hidden agendas during tense confrontations.
Tips:
Track the Rumor Mill: Gossip bubbles in background chatter; intercept it early to squash threats or exploit weaknesses.
Double Down Strategically: If a secret is exposed, lean into it (e.g., publicly own a scandal) to drain its power over Rose’s reputation.
Save Before Midnight: Key temptations trigger after dark—save scumming here preserves branching flexibility without autosave overrides.
