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It is the year 3020, and needless to say, human technology has improved greatly. The most notable would perhaps be commercialized space travel, where the general public has option to go on inexpensive vacations to different planets in the Solar System.
You are at the Space Station, eyes wide with wonder as you stare across the massive lot filled with spaceships landing and taking off, their engines sending plumes of steam into the chilly night air.
"Excuse me."
You turn to see an attendant smiling at you.
"You must be the VIP member! Thank you so much for buying our deal that enables you to freely explore the galaxies for a whole year. Where would you like to go first?"
**There are a hundred ways to die in space**
**But only one way to live**
**Will you survive your adventure?**
Where do you choose to go?
[[the Sun]]
[[the Moon]]
[[Mars]]
[[Jupiter]]
[[Pluto]]<img src="http://s1.1zoom.net/big0/553/345883-blackangel.jpg"="500" height="300" alt="Sun">
You arrive at the sun. Your spaceship circles around the star. You slide on sunglasses as you stare at the burning golden orb and the fire swirling about its surface. Even though you're protected by the strong heat-proof glass of the window, you could almost feel the scorching heat.
Suddenly, the ship shudders. Tourists cry out in alarm as they stumble, and you're only able to stay on your feet by holding on to a railing.
"What happened?" You ask.
"We've been hit by a solar flare!" An attendant screams.
"Are we in danger?" A young woman cries.
"Yes!" The attendant didn't bother sugarcoating the situation. "It's hit the main engine, and we need to evacuate to the escape pods!"
Immediately, everybody rushes to the Escape Zone, but behind you, you hear a cry. There is a little boy behind you on the floor, cradling a twisted ankle. His parents are nowhere to be seen.
What do you do?
[[Ignore the little boy]]
[[Help the little boy]]
Return to [[Earth]]
<img src="https://flyawaysimulation.com/images/downloadshots/18126-fsx-hd-moon-texture-v3-0zip-53-screenshot-01.jpg" width="400" height="300" alt="Moon">
You arrive at the moon, looking out the ship's window with wonder at the frosty white landscape before you.
"Welcome to the moon!" an attendant says as she hands out suits. "You may choose to stay in the ship, or take a step outside and explore the moon for yourself!"
When she offers you a suit, you take it immediately. It's just a simple jumpsuit that covers you from head to toe, and you take an oxygen bubble - something that looked like an upside-down fishbowl - and put it on your head. You hurry over to the airlock, and with a hiss, the door opens and you head outside.
The moon was far more beautiful than you could have ever imagined. The ground was covered in a fine layer of glittering dust, and everything seemed to be glowing, a stark contrast to the inky night sky.
You decide to break off from the group, and wander off on your own.
Head left into a [[Moon Cave]]
Head right into an [[Empty Plain]]
Return to [[Earth]]
<img src="https://images.interactives.dk/files/bonnier-ill/pictures/mars_1.jpg" width="460" height="300" alt="Mars">
"Welcome to Mars!"
The ship descends upon the rocky red terrain. Before you is a plain covered in the fiery-colored dust and in the distance, you see mountains, burning crimson.
"Who would like to climb Olympus Mons?" an attendant asks. "At 21 km, it is the tallest mountain in the solar system! To put it into context, Mount Everest is only 8 km high!"
You raise your hand immediately.
In moments, you find yourself trudging up a seemingly endless hill, kicking up the red dust with your feet and regretting your decision immediately. There is a radio built into your helmet, which you could use to call for help.
Exhausted, you slump down on the ground. You're tired, sweaty, and sick of it. You radio in for aid, but all you hear is static. You try again. And again. And again.
You realize that the radio is broken.
What do you do?
[[Sit and wait for help]]
[[continue climbing]]
Return to [[Earth]]
<img src="https://www.iau.org/static/archives/images/screen/iau1502a.jpg" width="500" height="300" alt="Pluto">
"Welcome to Pluto!"
The ship descends on a lonely purple plain. It's very dark, and there is no light coming from the sun. However, you realize that you can see everything just fine because the ground itself is covered in trillians of sparkling little diamonds buried in the rocky earth, twinkling brightly and illuminating everything in a dazzling glow.
"We're going to go Pluto Diamond Mining!" an attendant says cheerfully.
You raise your hand eagerly to participate, but suddenly, you stomach rumbles.
"Excuse me," you say to the attendant. "Is there any food?"
"Yes!" she says. "Would you like the [[rice]] or [[hamburger]]?"
Return to [[Earth]]
<img src="https://s1.r29static.com/bin/entry/121/0,0,2000,1050/x,80/1739395/image.jpg" width="500" height="300" alt="Jupiter">
You arrive at Jupiter, pressing your nose against the glass as you watch the ship plunge into the stormy red clouds. Everything outside seemed to be a swirling mess of crimson and yellow - beautiful but terrifying at the same time.
"Welcome to Jupiter!" An attendant says. She begins to hand out spacesuits and surfboards. "Would anyone like to go cloud surfing?"
[[Go cloud surfing]]
[[Stay inside the Ship]]
Return to [[Earth]]
<img src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e3/Magnificent_CME_Erupts_on_the_Sun_-_August_31.jpg"="700" height="300" alt="Solar Flare">
You ignore him. You sprint down to the Escape Pods and squeeze right into one. There is a hiss as the doors seal shut and you can't help but to heave a quick sigh of relief. The Pod takes off, drifting away into the inky sky. You press your nose against the window as you watch the ship explode into a million scorching pieces, and try not to think about the little boy you left behind.
You hear a scream, and turn around. From the opposite window, there is a massive chunk of debris shooting towards you, and there is nothing you can do as it smashes right into the Pod, shattering the protective glass.
You die.
Maybe you should have chosen to [[Help the little boy]] after all.
Return to [[Earth]] <img src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e3/Magnificent_CME_Erupts_on_the_Sun_-_August_31.jpg"="700" height="300" alt="Solar Flare">
You reach down and scoop the little boy in your arms, hurrying down to the Esacpe Pods.
"Are you alright?" you ask him. His face was white with fear but he nods bravely.
You hurry down to the Escape platform, where many pods are already taking off into space. You hustle to the nearest one, only to see the door sliding shut.
"Wait!" You shriek. "Wait for us!"
"I'm sorry!" An older man in the pod apologized. "There's not enough space!"
"No!" You cry out, but it was too late. The door was sealed and you're left standing there in despair, helpless as the Pod leaves you behind.
In moments, the ship explodes completely. You and the boy die with it.
Maybe you should have chosen to [[Ignore the little boy]] after all.
Return to [[Earth]] <img src="http://www.trbimg.com/img-59e8f48e/turbine/os-moon-cave-lunar-base-marius-20171019"="650" height="300" alt="Moon Cave">
The Moon Cave is massive, at least two floors high. Shrugging, you venture inside, turning on your flashlight because it quickly became dark. However, after a few more meters, you gasp in surprise. Every available surface is covered in crystals that twinkle with hues of pink and gold whenever it was struck by light. Your feet suddenly find themselves stepping on a soft carpet rather than stone, and you suddenly smell roasted meat. An awful feeling enters your stomach.
Right at that moment, your flashlight illuminates a terrifying creature. It is at least two and a half meters tall and very thin, towering over you. Its skin was in a shade of a luminous silver but as tough as leather to protect it from the cold. However, what frightened you the most was that it had no face. There was only a hole in the middle of its head lined with rows of sharp teeth.
Screaming, you run, but the Moon Man catches you quickly. You thrash and struggle, but it is strong and you're helpless as it slams you on a long table, raises a massive cleaver, and ends your life.
You became dinner for the Moon Men.
Maybe you should have went to the [[Empty Plain]].
Return to [[Earth]] <img src="https://www.uptobrain.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Lunar-surface-discovered-6000-new-craters-with-the-help-of-AI-s.png"="500" height="300" alt="Moon plain">
You walk through the empty plain, kicking at the dust beneath your feet. Though the scenery is beautiful, it did get a little boring after a while, and you're wishing that you went to the [[Moon Cave]] instead when all of a sudden, you see a creature pouncing at you! It looks like a furry dog, with a mane of light grey fur, but any resemblance ended there. It is nearly as big as you, with a misshapen head, six limbs, and four eyes glittering with malice.
You scream, but before the creature attacks you, a spear buries itself in its side. Whimpering, the creature flails weakly on the ground, staining the dirt black with its blood and quickly dies.
You look up to see your savior, and swallow a scream. The person who saved you is definitely not human. It is at least two and a half meters tall and very thin, its skin was in a shade of a luminous silver but as tough as leather to protect it from the cold. However, what frightened you the most was that it had no face. There was only a hole in the middle of its head lined with rows of sharp teeth.
What do you do?
[[Talk to the Moon Man]]
[[Run from the Moon Man]] <img src="https://www.uptobrain.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Lunar-surface-discovered-6000-new-craters-with-the-help-of-AI-s.png"="500" height="300" alt="Moon plain">
"Hello." You say cautiously.
The Moon Man takes a step closer and doesn't respond.
"Thanks for saving me." You say.
He takes another step closer, still silent.
"I'm really grate - "
You never get to finish your sentence because he whips out a knife and throws it right into your chest. As you bleed to death, you want to smack yourself for your poor decision. Sound doesn't travel in space! The Moon Man didn't hear a word you just said, and it's no wonder that you died!
Maybe you should have [[Run from the Moon Man]] instead.
Return to [[the Moon]] <img src="https://www.uptobrain.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Lunar-surface-discovered-6000-new-craters-with-the-help-of-AI-s.png"="500" height="300" alt="Moon plain">
You run - but the moon's gravity does not seem to be in your favor. You move clumsily, scrambling and staggering because you're not used to moving in such conditions. However, the Moon Man didn't seem to have such problems. He catches up to you quickly and with one quick blow from his powerful fists, he shatters the oxygen bubble on your head. The coldness of space stuns you and the air is sucked from your lungs. Choking and blue with asphyxiation, you die.
Maybe you should have tried to [[Talk to the Moon Man]] instead.
Return to [[the Moon]] "Yes!" You cheer. You put on your suit immediately and head to the airlock. However, somebody stops you.
"Hello." it was an old little man. "Would you like to buy some insurance?"
"Oh." You say hesitantly. "Do I need it? Isn't clouds surfing safe?"
"I wouldn't say that." the man said gravely. "I don't wish to alarm you, but there is a 5% risk of death and injury in this activity."
5%! That was an extraordinarily high percentage in this era. You find yourself hesitating even more.
[[Buy the insurance]]
[[Don't buy the insurance]]
Choose to [[Stay inside the Ship]]
<img src="https://www.wallpaperup.com/uploads/wallpapers/2013/09/07/144166/35998bbc8cb79bfd32cc3150e06e510e.jpg"="650" height="300" alt="Spaceship">
"No thank you." You say. "I would not like to go cloud surfing."
"Suit yourself." The attendant doesn't seem fazed. "Would you prefer visiting the infamous [[Prison]] next door or [[continue waiting in the ship]]?"
Visit the [[Prison]]
[[continue waiting in the ship]]<img src="https://www.pressurecookrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/instant-pot-coconut-rice-recipe.jpg" width="500" height="300" alt="rice">
Your fingers curl around the hot bowl gratefully, and quickly finish the steaming congee. The food feels good in your belly, warming you up.
Happily, you put on your spacesuit, pick up a pickaxe, and head outside to do some Diamond Mining. Even with the protection of your suit, you can feel the Plutonian chill entering into your bones, and you begin to work, hoping that the exertion would ward off the cold. In moments, you are rewarded with a small handful of diamonds, twinkling merrily in your hands, and you turn around to return to the ship.
When you enter, you expect to be met with a rush of warmth from the heaters, but instead find the interior even colder than the ouside.
"What happened?" you ask an attedant, shivering furiously.
"Our engines broke!" he said miserably. "We're stuck on Pluto with no source of heat until the rescue ship arrives."
"How long is that going to take?" You demand.
"Five hours."
The next five hours were perhaps the longest in your life. You, the ship's crew, and the other tourists sit huddled in a pile, struggling to conserve body heat as the ship only grows colder and colder. In moments, walls and floor were covered in a thin layer of frost, and you begin to get very, very sleepy...
You wake in the rescue ship, with paramedics surrounding you. Your head hurts, but you're very much alive.
"Thank you for saving me!" you say. "Where's everybody else?"
The paramedics look grave. "You were the only survivor. Everybody froze to death. You were saved by the fact that you consumed a bowl of hot food before we arrived. The warmth was enough to keep you alive until we found you."
You slump back, stunned.
When you return to [[Earth]], you know that this might be the last time you set foot in space ever again!
CONGRATULATIONS! YOU SURVIVED SPACE! YAY!
<img src="https://i1.wp.com/www.marymarcusfiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/yay-54383329058.jpeg" width="300" height="300" alt="yay"><img src="https://pixfeeds.com/images/recipes/fast-food/1280-535632835-hamburger-and-potato-fries.jpg" width="500" height="300" alt="hamburger">
Your fingers hold onto the bun and you tear into your food. It tastes delicious, but it didn't warm you up, leaving you feel somewhat cold. But that didn't matter. Pluto was going to be fun!
Happily, you put on your spacesuit, pick up a pickaxe, and head outside to do some Diamond Mining. Even with the protection of your suit, you can feel the Plutonian chill entering into your bones, and you begin to work, hoping that the exertion would ward off the cold. In moments, you are rewarded with a small handful of diamonds, twinkling merrily in your hands, and you turn around to return to the ship.
When you enter, you expect to be met with a rush of warmth from the heaters, but instead find the interior even colder than the ouside.
"What happened?" you ask an attedant, shivering furiously.
"Our engines broke!" he said miserably. "We're stuck on Pluto with no source of heat until the rescue ship arrives."
"How long is that going to take?" You demand.
"Five hours."
The next five hours were perhaps the longest in your life. You, the ship's crew, and the other tourists sit huddled in a pile, struggling to conserve body heat as the ship only grows colder and colder. In moments, walls and floor were covered in a thin layer of frost, and you begin to get very, very sleepy...
You die of hypothermia.
Maybe you should have chosen to eat [[rice]] instead.
Return to [[Earth]] "I'll still going cloud surfing." You say firmly. "But I will buy the insurance."
"Great!" the man says happily as you transfer 8900 units (10000 USD in today's money) to his account. "In case of death or injury, your family will receive 2000000 units (98000000000 USD in today's money)!"
Satisfied, you exit the airlock.
<img src="https://www.gannett-cdn.com/presto/2019/02/28/USAT/4fd36bb6-565e-4f67-a869-ecd73c70fc64-jupiter_.jpg?crop=1999,1124,x0,y0&width=3200&height=1680&fit=bounds"="500" height="300" alt="Jupiter Clouds">
The raging storm outside nearly blows you off your feet, and in the distance, you could see little dark blobs - presumably other cloud surfers. Excited, you leap off the platform on your board, a jolt of terror shooting up your spine as you free fall down. However, the fear is quickly replaced by exhilaration when a stream of cloudy air sweeps you up, and throwing out your arms for balance, you whoop in joy. You spin and leap in the air, twirling through the storm - until you feel someone ram into your side. You look up in astonishment to see another face filled with shock. Another cloud surfer had accidentally bumped into you, knocking you off your board, and you begin to fall.
Nobody is quite sure what happens when you fall in Jupiter. That's why the space station is built hovering within the clouds. However, as you descend, you begin to feel the gravitational pressure on your body. Your vision becomes murky as you continue to plummet. There is no surface in Jupiter. You continue to fall, silently, until you hit the planet's core and disintegrate.
You die.
But hey, at least your family got the insurance!
Return to [[Jupiter]] "I'll still going cloud surfing." You say firmly. "But I will NOT buy the insurance."
"Alright, fine." the man said huffily. "That's your choice. Don't regret it."
With that, he storms away, and satisfied, you exit the airlock.
<img src="https://www.gannett-cdn.com/presto/2019/02/28/USAT/4fd36bb6-565e-4f67-a869-ecd73c70fc64-jupiter_.jpg?crop=1999,1124,x0,y0&width=3200&height=1680&fit=bounds"="500" height="300" alt="Jupiter Clouds">
The raging storm outside nearly blows you off your feet, and in the distance, you could see little dark blobs - presumably other cloud surfers. Excited, you leap off the platform on your board, a jolt of terror shooting up your spine as you free fall down. However, the fear is quickly replaced by exhilaration when a stream of cloudy air sweeps you up, and throwing out your arms for balance, you whoop in joy. You spin and leap in the air, twirling through the storm - until you feel someone ram into your side. You look up in astonishment to see another face filled with shock. Another cloud surfer had accidentally bumped into you, knocking you off your board, and you begin to fall.
Nobody is quite sure what happens when you fall in Jupiter. That's why the space station is built hovering within the clouds. However, as you descend, you begin to feel the gravitational pressure on your body. Your vision becomes murky as you continue to plummet. There is no surface in Jupiter. You continue to fall, silently, until you hit the planet's core and disintegrate.
You die.
Maybe you really should have chosen to [[Buy the insurance]]
Return to [[Jupiter]]
<img src="http://www.morphinlegacy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Sledges-Prison-Block.jpg" width="550" height="300" alt="Prison">
"I'd like to visit the prison." You say.
The attendant leads you down a hallway and nudges you through a tunnel connecting the ship to the Prison.
"Be back in an hour, or we're taking off without you."
With that, she closes the door and leaves you there.
Taking a deep breath and trying to shrug off the ominouisness of her message, you continue on.
The hall you walk down is lined with cells. Inside, you see hulking creatures lying on bunks, pacing around in circles, or just sitting there staring at you with empty eyes. And not all of them are human either. There are monstrous creatures that barely have the room to turn around, bristling with claws and teeth, or there are creatures barely larger than a computer screen, licking at their whiskers.
"Human." You turn to see a wizened pink monster leaning heavily on a cane as he beckons you over. He is only half your size, with a crooked back and a sagging face, but his deep brown eyes are filled with kindness. Despite yourself, you find yourself trusting him.
"What is it?" You asked.
The monster sighed. "See, I've been here for many years now, and my fellow inmates have heard all my stories. Multiple times. And they're sick of it. However, I do really love my stories, and I would love to tell them again. Would you perhaps like to hear one or two?"
"Why not?" you agree. It wasn't as if there was anything better to do. You sit on the floor, facing the monster, and he begins to speak.
In seconds, you find yourself engrossed by tales of intergalactic wars and mystical stories. Everything was just so fascinating! As he was describing the Coup of Sqoweidjkf the Third, you hear a rumble and a terrible feeling enters as you remember that you had to get back to your spaceship.
"My ship is leaving!" you cry.
The monster smiles. "Why, I just heard a rumble. I do believe it has already left. I guess you're stuck here forever now! Shall we continue with the story?"
Maybe you should have chosen to [[continue waiting in the ship]]
Return to [[Jupiter]] <img src="https://www.wallpaperup.com/uploads/wallpapers/2013/09/07/144166/35998bbc8cb79bfd32cc3150e06e510e.jpg"="650" height="300" alt="Spaceship">
"Alright." the attendant says. "Would you like any food then?"
Now you're interested.
"What do you have?" you ask
"We have the [[alien fruit]] and [[terran potato]]." she says. <img src="http://www.foodtrients.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/TS-485680856-Rambutan.jpg"="600" height="300" alt="Spaceship">
You reach for a bright red fruit with bright yellow bristles sticking from it. It looked very much like the more aggressive cousin of the rambutan. However, it has a very fragrant smell, something sweet and fresh, and left your mouth watering immediately.
"How do I eat this?" you ask.
Without any mercy, she rams it against a table and the fruit splits right open. A little white blob slips from the inside, which she slides into a plate and hands it over to you.
"Give it a try." she says smiling.
Cautiously, you take a nibble - and it tastes heavenly. The flavors were crisp and sweet, tasting of sunshine and nectar. However, before you take another bite, your throat closes violently and you gasp in shock. You cough, struggling to get air in your lungs and yuo can taste blood on your lips.
"There's an allergic reation to Sioasew in Platform 12!" the attendant yells frantically. "Get help!"
However, it's too late. Your vision blurs and darkens, and you sink into unconsciousness.
Poisoning by alien fruit! What an exciting way to die!
Maybe you should have chosen the [[terran potato]].
Return to [[Jupiter]] <img src="https://cdn0.wideopeneats.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/AdobeStock_101797784.jpeg"="600" height="300" alt="Potato">
You take the hot potato in your hands, grateful for the heat that quickly seeps into your cold fingers. You unwrap the white paper around it take a bite. It's buttered perfectly and tastes magnificent.
"This is delicious." you say.
The attendant beams. "Our chefs make sure that only the best quality food-"
All of a sudden, your stomach heaves. Before you could help yourself, you vomit all over the floor, but most terrifyingly, your puke is streaked with blood.
"There's a food poisoning incident from a terran potato in Platform 12!" the attendant yells frantically. "Get help!"
However, it's too late. You have alreaedy begun to convulse. Your vision blurs and darkens, and you sink into unconsciousness.
Food poisoning! What an awfully boring way to die!
Maybe you should have chosen the [[alien fruit]].
Return to [[Jupiter]] <img src="https://static0.cbrimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/mandalorian-baby-yoda.jpg"="700" height="300" alt="Baby Yoda">
You lie on the ground, defeated. You're tired, and hopefully somebody would notice your absence and send help before nighttime falls.
All of a sudden, you feel a tap on your leg. You sit up and yelp in surprise. You see a little creature, looking quite like baby Yoda with oversized bat ears and a petite build poking you.
"What are you?" you exclaim.
The martian shrugs. It scampers a few meters away and looks back, gesturing at you to follow.
[[follow the martian]]
[[continue to sit and wait]] <img src="http://i2.wp.com/listverse.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/mars.jpg?resize=632%2C322"="600" height="300" alt="Mars Storm">
Sighnig, you continue to climb. Your back aches, you're sweating profusely, and you've never felt more miserable in your life, but still you climb and climb and climb...
The sky falls dark as the sun sets over the horizon. Immediately, you can feel the chill in the air, and you redouble your efforts.
However, you suddenly feel the wind shift. It becomes stronger and stronger, tugging at your suit and nearly throwing you off your feet. The fiery dust on the earth begins to spin, rising into the air like a tornado. You realize that you are getting caught in a storm.
"Help!" you scream as a sturdy gust of wind blows you off your feet. Your hands grasp onto a chunk of rock. The storm eases for a moment, as if God had heard your cries, but strikes again, more brutal than ever before. You're ripped from your ledge and blown into the skies, spiraling to your death.
Maybe you should have chosen to [[Sit and wait for help]]
Return to [[Earth]] <img src="https://static0.cbrimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/mandalorian-baby-yoda.jpg"="700" height="300" alt="Baby Yoda">
Sighing, you heave yourself to your feet. The little creature moves surprisingly quickly, navigating the terrain easily while you stumble behind like a brutish creature. Which, in a way, you are.
Finally, you arrive at a den. Before the martian disappears inside, it looks back at you, and you suddenly have a very bad feeling about the wicked glint in its eye.
Before you could even react, a horde of those little martians pour from the cave, beady black eyes filled with malice as they pounce on you. You scream when they begin to tear into your suit with razor-sharp teeth, ripping into your skin as they begin to feast.
You die.
Maybe you should have chosen to [[continue to sit and wait]]
Return to [[Mars]] <img src="https://static0.cbrimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/mandalorian-baby-yoda.jpg"="700" height="300" alt="Baby Yoda">
"No, thank you." you say, but the martian becomes more insistent, waving its arms frantically and gesturnig at you to follow. You continue to smile at it, but firmly refuse to budge.
With an almost comical stomp of its foot, the martian scampers away. Leaning back, you continue to wait for help.
All of a sudden, you have a very bad feeling in your stomach. You sit up and let out a scream of horror. A wave of these little martians are headed straight towards you, eyes glittering with malice and their sharp teeth were bared in an ugly grin.
You stumble to your feet, attempting to flee, but they navigate the terrain easily and catch up to you. You're helpless as they pounce on you, bringing you down. You scream when they begin to tear into your their claws and teeth, ripping into your skin as they begin to feast.
You die.
Maybe you should have chosen to [[follow the martian]]
Return to [[Mars]]