Snack Attack
Stand-Alone Time-Sensitive Quest.
Main Characters / Extra Characters
My Classmates
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You and your friends are having a sleepover at Payton’s house on a Friday night before Halloween!
Payton: I don’t want to watch a scary movie! I’ll have nightmares!
Julian: It’s Halloween, Payton! We HAVE to watch a scary movie!
Nishan: Julian’s right. Horror films are a Halloween tradition!
Payton: But... I won’t be able to sleep! And I have to get up early to prepare for my big Halloween party tomorrow night!
Danny: Another party? I thought this was your Halloween party!
Payton: Good one, Danny. This is just a low-key kickback.
Autumn: What if we watch a movie that’s only sort of scary? Like a psychological thriller?
Julian: It’s not the same.
Nishan: What do you think, Danny? Do you like scary movies?
Danny: Scary movies freak me out!
Payton: See? I’m not the only one who doesn’t like them!
Danny: Well... maybe it would be okay if the movie isn’t TOO scary.
Payton: And if we watch with the lights on!
Julian: I know the perfect movie! I promise, The Invasion of the Body Snatchers isn’t THAT scary.
Nishan: And the 1978 version is basically the greatest movie remake ever in the history of film!
Autumn: It sounds like it could be fun...
Julian puts the movie on, and you and your friends settle in to watch.
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Payton: Oh! I almost forgot!
Julian pauses the movie as Payton runs into the kitchen. She returns with a tray full of...
Danny: Pudding?
Payton: Not just any pudding! Halloween-themed, see? I mixed in food coloring to make it orange and black!
Payton starts passing out cups of orange and black pudding to everyone.
Danny: Oh, no thanks, Payton. I’m stuffed!
Julian: Yeah, me too! I can’t eat another bite after all the candy we’ve been snacking on.
Payton: Guys, I need people to taste-test these before the party tomorrow!
Danny: Well... I guess I can try it in a bit.
You set your pudding down next to you without taking a bite.
Payton: Okay, NOW we can start the movie!
Julian resumes the movie, and the opening title sequence begins...
Time - 4 hours
Julian: Danny! Wake up!
Danny: Wha...? Julian? I must’ve fallen asleep...
You look around and notice that you and Julian are the only ones in Payton’s family room. The sun is out, and you realize it’s now Saturday morning!
Danny: How long was I out? Where is everyone?
Julian: I don’t know! It was like they were here one minute and gone the next! I’ve searched the whole house and couldn’t find them!
Danny: Let’s check the school! Maybe they left something on campus yesterday?
You and Julian arrive at school to find it jam-packed with your classmates.
Danny: Why are so many people here on a SATURDAY?
Julian: It looks like the whole school is here!
Danny: Where should we start?
Julian: Let’s look for Autumn first.
Danny: She’s probably in the Artist Hangout. Let’s go!
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At the Artist Hangout...
Julian: I was not expecting this...
Danny: Autumn? Are you... okay?
Autumn barely glances up from the textbook in front of her.
Autumn: Danny! Julian! What are you two doing here?
Danny: We’re looking for you! We were worried since you guys all disappeared from Payton’s sleepover...
Julian: What are you doing at school on a Saturday anyway?
Danny: Do you have a special art project to work on or something?
Autumn: Oh, I finished my latest art project.
Autumn points to the opposite side of the Hangout. You and Julian turn to see the wall covered by identical paintings. Each canvas has a blue textbook with a red apple gently resting on top.
Nick: We completed these paintings this morning. And now we must study.
Julian: What’s going on here?
Time - 5 hours
Danny: Uh... Nick, Madison... is everything okay?
Julian: Are you guys feeling all right?
Nick: Of course. We just have to study.
Danny: ...Autumn?
Autumn: I came to school to study.
Julian: What are you even studying for? We don’t have any tests coming up...
Autumn: You can always study more.
Danny: Okay... if you say so...
Julian: Danny, the artists are starting to freak me out...
Danny: Maybe we should keep looking for everyone else... they might know what’s up with Autumn.
Julian: Good idea! Let’s see if Payton and Mia are at the Prep Hangout!
You glance around the Artist Hangout one last time, seeing each artist studying quietly.
Danny: Yeah... something’s not right here.
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Danny: Maybe there’s some sort of event we weren’t invited to, and that’s why everyone’s here on the weekend.
Julian: Well, if anyone knows about school events, it’s Payton.
You and Julian open the doors to the Prep Hangout. All of the preps are taking notes as Mia leads a math study session.
Danny: The preps are studying, too?
Julian: What is going on?!
Greyson: Shh! We’re trying to listen to Mia. We have to study.
Julian: For what? What could you possibly be studying for?
Payton: You can always study more.
Danny: Payton... don’t you have a party tonight? I thought you had to get ready.
Payton: The only parties are study parties.
Julian: Uh... okay...
Mia: Oh, hello, Julian. Hello, Danny. Would you like some pudding?
Mia offers you a cup of Halloween pudding.
Danny: Um... no thanks.
Mia: Are you sure? It is quite delicious. Payton truly outdid herself on this one.
Payton: Thank you, Mia. That’s so kind of you to say!
Julian: Danny, Payton and Mia are acting even weirder than Autumn! Maybe we should get out of here...
Time - 7 hours
You and Julian leave Payton, Mia, Greyson and the other preps in the Hangout to continue their study session.
Danny: That was a bit odd...
Julian: A bit? Everybody’s acting all weird! Since when is Mia NICE?
Danny: True. AND Payton didn’t want to plan her party...
Julian: Exactly! Something crazy is going on here, and I think I know what!
Danny: You do?
Julian: This is just like The Invasion of the Body Snatchers!
Danny: Julian, that’s just a movie.
Julian: Think about it, Danny. Autumn, Payton, Mia... since when have any of them every wanted to study for NO REASON?!
Danny: Hmm... that’s a good point. But what you’re talking about is the stuff of science fiction!
Julian: Everyone thinks it’s just sci-fi until it happens to them!
Danny: I don’t know...
Julian: Come on, Danny. Let’s find Nishan! His embarrassingly huge collection of sci-fi books might help us figure out what’s going on!
Danny: Well, I suppose we can’t just stand outside of the Prep Hangout forever. All right, let’s go!
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Together, you and Julian head over to the Nerd Hangout to find Nishan with his nose in a book.
Julian: Now, NISHAN studying is exactly what I expect to see!
Danny: Hey Nishan, have you noticed anything weird going on with everyone else?
Nishan doesn’t even look up from his book.
Nishan: No. Everyone’s excellent.
Julian: But Mia’s being nice, Payton doesn’t want to plan parties, and they’re all studying for no reason! I think we have an Invasion of the Body Snatchers situation on our hands. They’ve been replaced by aliens!
Danny: Our friends are definitely acting weird, but I don’t think extraterrestrials are involved.
Julian: Nishan, you know I’m right. Come on.
Nishan still refuses to look up from his book.
Nishan: I must study.
You and Julian share a look.
Julian: Can we at least look through your sci-fi collection? You know, for clues.
Nishan: You should study.
Julian: Can we STUDY your sci-fi books? Where do you keep them?
Nishan: I can’t show you. I have to study more.
Danny: Uh... Nishan? Are you feeling okay?
Nishan: Yes. I must study.
Julian pulls you aside.
Julian: Danny, do you think the aliens got to Nishan, too?
Danny: I don’t know. He IS acting kinda odd.
Julian: I know! We’ll test him, see if we can persuade him to put that book down. Hey buddy, wanna watch Star Journey with me? I still haven’t seen the one where their ship gets invaded by the alien tadpoles!
Nishan: No, thank you. I must study.
Danny: But Nishan, you never pass up a chance to watch Star Journey! It’s your favorite show!
Nishan: Studying is more important than some silly show.
Julian: BUT THERE’S NOTHING TO STUDY FOR!
Suddenly, the lunch bell rings.
Nishan: Lunchtime already?
Danny: Why is the lunch bell ringing on a Saturday?
Julian: This day just keeps getting weirder and weirder...
Nishan: Come. We must re-energize before studying more.
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The three of you head to the cafeteria to find the whole school already there. Everyone is seated, silently reading various textbooks.
Julian: Is this the cafeteria or the library? Why isn’t anyone talking? Who studies DURING lunch?
Nishan: It is important to study at every available moment.
Danny: But isn’t it good to take a break every once in a while?
Nishan: No.
Julian: Come on, Danny. Let’s get some food.
The three of you stand in line.
Danny: Wait a second, the cafeteria is only serving... is that what I think it is?
Time - 6 hours
Julian: Halloween pudding?! They’re only serving pudding for lunch!
Danny: Can they DO that?
Nishan: Pudding is very nutritious.
Mia: And delicious.
Autumn: Payton truly outdid herself on this one.
Payton: Thank you, Autumn. That’s so kind of you to say!
Danny: Where did you guys come from?
Autumn: We’ve always been here, Danny.
Julian: Hey Payton, isn’t this the same pudding from your party? How did the school get it?
Payton: We have the same vendor, of course.
Danny: But why are they ONLY serving the pudding? Shouldn’t there be some vegetables or something?
Mia: Pudding is delicious.
Nishan: And nutritious.
The lunch lady slops some pudding onto a plate and holds it out to you.
Julian: Well, I never did try any at the party.
Danny: Me neither. I fell asleep before I had the chance.
Julian: I guess one bite couldn’t hurt...
Autumn: Yes, Payton truly outdid herself on this one.
Julian: So we’ve heard.
You and Julian grab spoons and prepare to take big bites of Halloween pudding...
Julian: Here goes nothing...
Suddenly, out of nowhere, Max and Kara appear!
Max: DON’T EAT THAT!
Max slaps the spoon out of Julian’s hand!
Kara: Come with us!
You, Julian, Max, and Kara sprint out of the cafeteria!
Danny: Where are we going?!
Kara: Anywhere! We just have to get away from them!
You follow Max and Kara’s lead, running this way and that! Finally, you all stop to catch your breath in an empty hallway.
Julian: Okay, we’re safe. Now, tell us what in the world is going on!
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You and Julian face off against Max and Kara in an empty hallway.
Danny: What are you guys doing here?
Julian: And why did you smack the pudding out of our hands?
Max: We’re trying to help you losers.
Danny: What do you mean?
Kara: That pudding showed up in our cafeteria a few days ago.
Max: Everyone thought it was the greatest thing ever.
Kara: Of course, we don’t eat in the cafeteria. We only eat catered lunches out in the gazebo.
Julian: Hearst has a gazebo?
Kara: ANYWAY, we didn’t have any pudding, but it was all anyone could talk about.
Max: Then they all started acting strange, being extra nerdy and wanting to study ALL the time. We didn’t think anything of it, until I noticed Mia acting strange, too. I mean, she’s a total loser, but she’s not usually THAT much of a loser.
Kara: AND she doesn’t go to Hearst anymore, so where would she even get the pudding? So we started investigating around town...
Max: And this thing is everywhere! Whatever’s in that pudding, whoever’s behind it, it goes deep.
Kara: Even that bakery on main street now ONLY sells Halloween pudding.
Max: Basically, you two are the ONLY non-pudding’d people we’ve found.
Julian: We’re the only ones left?!
Danny: How did this happen?
Max: That’s what we’re trying to find out.
Kara: Are you with us, or against us?
Time - 8 hours
Max: Are you losers gonna help us or not?
Julian: Looks like we don’t have much of a choice.
Danny: So what’s the plan?
Max: First we have to--
Kara: Look out!
Suddenly, a group of your classmates jump out from around the corner.
Payton: Try the pudding, Danny. It’s delicious.
Nishan: And nutritious.
Autumn: It’ll help you focus on your studies.
Mia: Come on, brother. Try the pudding.
Max: Let’s get outta here!
You, Julian, Kara, and Max sprint down the hall away from your other friends.
Julian: Turn right up ahead!
The four of you skid around the corner... And see more classmates holding pudding!
Kara: Turn back! Turn back!
You all stop and run back the other way.
Danny: Turn left! Down this hallway!
You turn left and sprint down the hall.
Julian: Another left up ahead!
Max: Where are you dweebs leading us?
Julian: Does it matter? All we need is to get away from them!
Max: It matters because...
Suddenly, the four of you pull up short.
Max: ...we’re at a dead-end.
You turn to see all of your pudding-ified firneds closing in on you.
Payton: Try the pudding, Danny.
Autumn: Try the pudding, Julian.
Mia: Try the pudding, Kara.
Julian: Where’s Nishan?
Suddenly, a locker to your left bursts open!
Nishan: Ahhh!
Nishan jumps out of the locker... and latches onto Max’s back!
Nishan: Try the pudding, Max!
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Nishan tries to wrestle Max to the ground, but Max is too strong!
Max: Get... off... me!
Mia and Payton catch up and help Nishan take Max down!
Kara: Max!
Mia: Try the pudding, Max.
Max: Kara, go!
Kara: What?
Max: All of you, go! Leave me! Save yourselves!
Julian: No man gets left behind!
Julian tries to help Max break away from the others.
Max: No, Julian! Stay away!
Autumn attacks Julian from behind!
Autumn: Try the pudding, Julian.
Time - 9 hours
Nishan, Payton, and MIa are still trying to force Max to the ground, while Julian is fighting off Autumn. Kara grabs Julian’s arms and yanks him away. Autumn tries to hold on, but Kara pushes her back.
Kara: Come on, Julian. We have to go now!
Julian: We can’t leave Max behind.
Kara: He told us to go! Come on!
You, Kara, and Julian force your way through a closed classroom door to your right. You turn to mournfully look at Max one last time... You see Payton, Autumn, and Mia holding Max’s arms and legs down. Nishan is sitting on his chest, forcing the pudding into Max’s mouth.
Nishan: Time to study, young man.
Max: Grrumph!
Kara: Danny, we have to keep going!
You, Julian, and Kara climb out the classroom window and sprint away.
Payton: Danny, come back! I worked so hard on this pudding!
Max: She truly outdid herself on this once.
Julian: Come on! This way!
Julian leads you and Kara through a side door that leads to the boiler room! You slam the door shut behind you and slide the lock home.
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Julian: We’re safe!
Kara: You mean, we’re trapped! How are we supposed to get out now?
You can hear your friends gathering outside and pounding on the door.
Payton: Try the pudding, Danny.
Autumn: Try the pudding, Julian.
Max: Try the pudding, Kara.
Danny: How’re we gonna get out?
Kara: I’m going to check for another way out. Stay here.
Kara disappears to the back of the boiler room. You and Julian sit down, listening to the commotion outside.
Nishan: Payton truly outdid herself on this one.
Your stomach growls loudly, echoing throughout the room.
Danny: I guess we never did eat lunch...
Julian: Don’t worry, Danny! I always have a snack lunch with me!
Julian pulls a brown paper bag out of his backpack.
Danny: You’ve been carrying that around the whole time?
Julian: Of course! I never go anywhere without a few snacks!
Julian dumps his sack lunch out on the ground.
Julian: Jackpot!
Julian grabs a jelly donut from the mountain of food.
Julian: Help yourself, Danny. My mom packs the best lunches.
You take a look at all the choices as Julian takes a big bite of the donut!
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Time - 10 hours
Danny: Oh no, Julian!
Julian drops the pudding-filled donut and clutches his stomach.
Julian: I’m... so... sorry... Danny.
Danny: Don’t say that, Julian! You only had one bite. I’m sure it’ll be fine.
You grab a water bottle from Julian’s lunch.
Danny: Here, drink this!
Julian takes a long swig and starts coughing. Eventually he catches his breath.
Danny: Julian, are you okay?
Julian: ... I’m fine, Danny! Let’s study!
Danny: Julian?
Julian: Would you like a bite of this donut, Danny? It’s delicious. AND nutritious!
Julian slowly walks toward you, offering you the donut.
Danny: Julian, wait, stop. You don’t want to do this!
Julian: Try the pudding, Danny.
Danny: Kara! Kara, help me!
Julian pushes the pudding-filled donut in your face!
Danny: Kara-mmmmph!
Danny: Kara!
You jolt off the couch in Payton’s living room!
Julian: Danny? Are you okay?
Danny: What? What’s going on?
Payton: Why don’t you tell us?
Nishan: Yeah, why were you shouting Kara’s name?
Danny: But she was... and you all were...
Autumn: Sounds like you were having a nightmare, Danny.
Julian: And a scary one at that! Was Kara chasing you?
Danny: No... actually, you were! You were making me eat a donut!
Julian: What?
Danny: And all of you guys were acting... weird.
Julian: Like Invasion of the Body Snatchers weird?
Payton: See! I knew that movie would give someone nightmares!
Autumn: Maybe we should watch a comedy or something to calm down before we go to sleep.
Danny: You... you don’t want to study?
Nishan: Study? But it’s Friday night!
Payton: Yeah, who studies on the weekend?
Autumn: You have to take a break every once in a while!
Danny: Just making sure.
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You and your friends are having a sleepover at Payton’s house on a Friday night before Halloween!
Payton: I don’t want to watch a scary movie! I’ll have nightmares!
Julian: It’s Halloween, Payton! We HAVE to watch a scary movie!
Nishan: Julian’s right. Horror films are a Halloween tradition!
Payton: But... I won’t be able to sleep! And I have to get up early to prepare for my big Halloween party tomorrow night!
Danny: Another party? I thought this was your Halloween party!
Payton: Good one, Danny. This is just a low-key kickback.
Autumn: What if we watch a movie that’s only sort of scary? Like a psychological thriller?
Julian: It’s not the same.
Nishan: What do you think, Danny? Do you like scary movies?
Danny: Scary movies freak me out!
Payton: See? I’m not the only one who doesn’t like them!
Danny: Well... maybe it would be okay if the movie isn’t TOO scary.
Payton: And if we watch with the lights on!
Julian: I know the perfect movie! I promise, The Invasion of the Body Snatchers isn’t THAT scary.
Nishan: And the 1978 version is basically the greatest movie remake ever in the history of film!
Autumn: It sounds like it could be fun...
Julian puts the movie on, and you and your friends settle in to watch.
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- Danny
- Julian
Payton: Oh! I almost forgot!
Julian pauses the movie as Payton runs into the kitchen. She returns with a tray full of...
Danny: Pudding?
Payton: Not just any pudding! Halloween-themed, see? I mixed in food coloring to make it orange and black!
Payton starts passing out cups of orange and black pudding to everyone.
Danny: Oh, no thanks, Payton. I’m stuffed!
Julian: Yeah, me too! I can’t eat another bite after all the candy we’ve been snacking on.
Payton: Guys, I need people to taste-test these before the party tomorrow!
Danny: Well... I guess I can try it in a bit.
You set your pudding down next to you without taking a bite.
Payton: Okay, NOW we can start the movie!
Julian resumes the movie, and the opening title sequence begins...
Time - 4 hours
Julian: Danny! Wake up!
Danny: Wha...? Julian? I must’ve fallen asleep...
You look around and notice that you and Julian are the only ones in Payton’s family room. The sun is out, and you realize it’s now Saturday morning!
Danny: How long was I out? Where is everyone?
Julian: I don’t know! It was like they were here one minute and gone the next! I’ve searched the whole house and couldn’t find them!
Danny: Let’s check the school! Maybe they left something on campus yesterday?
You and Julian arrive at school to find it jam-packed with your classmates.
Danny: Why are so many people here on a SATURDAY?
Julian: It looks like the whole school is here!
Danny: Where should we start?
Julian: Let’s look for Autumn first.
Danny: She’s probably in the Artist Hangout. Let’s go!
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- Autumn
- An Artist (Nick)
- An Artist (Madison)
At the Artist Hangout...
Julian: I was not expecting this...
Danny: Autumn? Are you... okay?
Autumn barely glances up from the textbook in front of her.
Autumn: Danny! Julian! What are you two doing here?
Danny: We’re looking for you! We were worried since you guys all disappeared from Payton’s sleepover...
Julian: What are you doing at school on a Saturday anyway?
Danny: Do you have a special art project to work on or something?
Autumn: Oh, I finished my latest art project.
Autumn points to the opposite side of the Hangout. You and Julian turn to see the wall covered by identical paintings. Each canvas has a blue textbook with a red apple gently resting on top.
Nick: We completed these paintings this morning. And now we must study.
Julian: What’s going on here?
Time - 5 hours
Danny: Uh... Nick, Madison... is everything okay?
Julian: Are you guys feeling all right?
Nick: Of course. We just have to study.
Danny: ...Autumn?
Autumn: I came to school to study.
Julian: What are you even studying for? We don’t have any tests coming up...
Autumn: You can always study more.
Danny: Okay... if you say so...
Julian: Danny, the artists are starting to freak me out...
Danny: Maybe we should keep looking for everyone else... they might know what’s up with Autumn.
Julian: Good idea! Let’s see if Payton and Mia are at the Prep Hangout!
You glance around the Artist Hangout one last time, seeing each artist studying quietly.
Danny: Yeah... something’s not right here.
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- Payton
- Mia
- A Prep Except Danny (Greyson)
Danny: Maybe there’s some sort of event we weren’t invited to, and that’s why everyone’s here on the weekend.
Julian: Well, if anyone knows about school events, it’s Payton.
You and Julian open the doors to the Prep Hangout. All of the preps are taking notes as Mia leads a math study session.
Danny: The preps are studying, too?
Julian: What is going on?!
Greyson: Shh! We’re trying to listen to Mia. We have to study.
Julian: For what? What could you possibly be studying for?
Payton: You can always study more.
Danny: Payton... don’t you have a party tonight? I thought you had to get ready.
Payton: The only parties are study parties.
Julian: Uh... okay...
Mia: Oh, hello, Julian. Hello, Danny. Would you like some pudding?
Mia offers you a cup of Halloween pudding.
Danny: Um... no thanks.
Mia: Are you sure? It is quite delicious. Payton truly outdid herself on this one.
Payton: Thank you, Mia. That’s so kind of you to say!
Julian: Danny, Payton and Mia are acting even weirder than Autumn! Maybe we should get out of here...
Time - 7 hours
You and Julian leave Payton, Mia, Greyson and the other preps in the Hangout to continue their study session.
Danny: That was a bit odd...
Julian: A bit? Everybody’s acting all weird! Since when is Mia NICE?
Danny: True. AND Payton didn’t want to plan her party...
Julian: Exactly! Something crazy is going on here, and I think I know what!
Danny: You do?
Julian: This is just like The Invasion of the Body Snatchers!
Danny: Julian, that’s just a movie.
Julian: Think about it, Danny. Autumn, Payton, Mia... since when have any of them every wanted to study for NO REASON?!
Danny: Hmm... that’s a good point. But what you’re talking about is the stuff of science fiction!
Julian: Everyone thinks it’s just sci-fi until it happens to them!
Danny: I don’t know...
Julian: Come on, Danny. Let’s find Nishan! His embarrassingly huge collection of sci-fi books might help us figure out what’s going on!
Danny: Well, I suppose we can’t just stand outside of the Prep Hangout forever. All right, let’s go!
Requirements
- Spend 250 books
Together, you and Julian head over to the Nerd Hangout to find Nishan with his nose in a book.
Julian: Now, NISHAN studying is exactly what I expect to see!
Danny: Hey Nishan, have you noticed anything weird going on with everyone else?
Nishan doesn’t even look up from his book.
Nishan: No. Everyone’s excellent.
Julian: But Mia’s being nice, Payton doesn’t want to plan parties, and they’re all studying for no reason! I think we have an Invasion of the Body Snatchers situation on our hands. They’ve been replaced by aliens!
Danny: Our friends are definitely acting weird, but I don’t think extraterrestrials are involved.
Julian: Nishan, you know I’m right. Come on.
Nishan still refuses to look up from his book.
Nishan: I must study.
You and Julian share a look.
Julian: Can we at least look through your sci-fi collection? You know, for clues.
Nishan: You should study.
Julian: Can we STUDY your sci-fi books? Where do you keep them?
Nishan: I can’t show you. I have to study more.
Danny: Uh... Nishan? Are you feeling okay?
Nishan: Yes. I must study.
Julian pulls you aside.
Julian: Danny, do you think the aliens got to Nishan, too?
Danny: I don’t know. He IS acting kinda odd.
Julian: I know! We’ll test him, see if we can persuade him to put that book down. Hey buddy, wanna watch Star Journey with me? I still haven’t seen the one where their ship gets invaded by the alien tadpoles!
Nishan: No, thank you. I must study.
Danny: But Nishan, you never pass up a chance to watch Star Journey! It’s your favorite show!
Nishan: Studying is more important than some silly show.
Julian: BUT THERE’S NOTHING TO STUDY FOR!
Suddenly, the lunch bell rings.
Nishan: Lunchtime already?
Danny: Why is the lunch bell ringing on a Saturday?
Julian: This day just keeps getting weirder and weirder...
Nishan: Come. We must re-energize before studying more.
Requirements
- Nishan
- Payton
- Autumn
The three of you head to the cafeteria to find the whole school already there. Everyone is seated, silently reading various textbooks.
Julian: Is this the cafeteria or the library? Why isn’t anyone talking? Who studies DURING lunch?
Nishan: It is important to study at every available moment.
Danny: But isn’t it good to take a break every once in a while?
Nishan: No.
Julian: Come on, Danny. Let’s get some food.
The three of you stand in line.
Danny: Wait a second, the cafeteria is only serving... is that what I think it is?
Time - 6 hours
Julian: Halloween pudding?! They’re only serving pudding for lunch!
Danny: Can they DO that?
Nishan: Pudding is very nutritious.
Mia: And delicious.
Autumn: Payton truly outdid herself on this one.
Payton: Thank you, Autumn. That’s so kind of you to say!
Danny: Where did you guys come from?
Autumn: We’ve always been here, Danny.
Julian: Hey Payton, isn’t this the same pudding from your party? How did the school get it?
Payton: We have the same vendor, of course.
Danny: But why are they ONLY serving the pudding? Shouldn’t there be some vegetables or something?
Mia: Pudding is delicious.
Nishan: And nutritious.
The lunch lady slops some pudding onto a plate and holds it out to you.
Julian: Well, I never did try any at the party.
Danny: Me neither. I fell asleep before I had the chance.
Julian: I guess one bite couldn’t hurt...
Autumn: Yes, Payton truly outdid herself on this one.
Julian: So we’ve heard.
You and Julian grab spoons and prepare to take big bites of Halloween pudding...
Julian: Here goes nothing...
Suddenly, out of nowhere, Max and Kara appear!
Max: DON’T EAT THAT!
Max slaps the spoon out of Julian’s hand!
Kara: Come with us!
You, Julian, Max, and Kara sprint out of the cafeteria!
Danny: Where are we going?!
Kara: Anywhere! We just have to get away from them!
You follow Max and Kara’s lead, running this way and that! Finally, you all stop to catch your breath in an empty hallway.
Julian: Okay, we’re safe. Now, tell us what in the world is going on!
Requirements
- Danny
- Julian
You and Julian face off against Max and Kara in an empty hallway.
Danny: What are you guys doing here?
Julian: And why did you smack the pudding out of our hands?
Max: We’re trying to help you losers.
Danny: What do you mean?
Kara: That pudding showed up in our cafeteria a few days ago.
Max: Everyone thought it was the greatest thing ever.
Kara: Of course, we don’t eat in the cafeteria. We only eat catered lunches out in the gazebo.
Julian: Hearst has a gazebo?
Kara: ANYWAY, we didn’t have any pudding, but it was all anyone could talk about.
Max: Then they all started acting strange, being extra nerdy and wanting to study ALL the time. We didn’t think anything of it, until I noticed Mia acting strange, too. I mean, she’s a total loser, but she’s not usually THAT much of a loser.
Kara: AND she doesn’t go to Hearst anymore, so where would she even get the pudding? So we started investigating around town...
Max: And this thing is everywhere! Whatever’s in that pudding, whoever’s behind it, it goes deep.
Kara: Even that bakery on main street now ONLY sells Halloween pudding.
Max: Basically, you two are the ONLY non-pudding’d people we’ve found.
Julian: We’re the only ones left?!
Danny: How did this happen?
Max: That’s what we’re trying to find out.
Kara: Are you with us, or against us?
Time - 8 hours
Max: Are you losers gonna help us or not?
Julian: Looks like we don’t have much of a choice.
Danny: So what’s the plan?
Max: First we have to--
Kara: Look out!
Suddenly, a group of your classmates jump out from around the corner.
Payton: Try the pudding, Danny. It’s delicious.
Nishan: And nutritious.
Autumn: It’ll help you focus on your studies.
Mia: Come on, brother. Try the pudding.
Max: Let’s get outta here!
You, Julian, Kara, and Max sprint down the hall away from your other friends.
Julian: Turn right up ahead!
The four of you skid around the corner... And see more classmates holding pudding!
Kara: Turn back! Turn back!
You all stop and run back the other way.
Danny: Turn left! Down this hallway!
You turn left and sprint down the hall.
Julian: Another left up ahead!
Max: Where are you dweebs leading us?
Julian: Does it matter? All we need is to get away from them!
Max: It matters because...
Suddenly, the four of you pull up short.
Max: ...we’re at a dead-end.
You turn to see all of your pudding-ified firneds closing in on you.
Payton: Try the pudding, Danny.
Autumn: Try the pudding, Julian.
Mia: Try the pudding, Kara.
Julian: Where’s Nishan?
Suddenly, a locker to your left bursts open!
Nishan: Ahhh!
Nishan jumps out of the locker... and latches onto Max’s back!
Nishan: Try the pudding, Max!
Requirements
- Nishan
- Payton
- Autumn
Nishan tries to wrestle Max to the ground, but Max is too strong!
Max: Get... off... me!
Mia and Payton catch up and help Nishan take Max down!
Kara: Max!
Mia: Try the pudding, Max.
Max: Kara, go!
Kara: What?
Max: All of you, go! Leave me! Save yourselves!
Julian: No man gets left behind!
Julian tries to help Max break away from the others.
Max: No, Julian! Stay away!
Autumn attacks Julian from behind!
Autumn: Try the pudding, Julian.
Time - 9 hours
Nishan, Payton, and MIa are still trying to force Max to the ground, while Julian is fighting off Autumn. Kara grabs Julian’s arms and yanks him away. Autumn tries to hold on, but Kara pushes her back.
Kara: Come on, Julian. We have to go now!
Julian: We can’t leave Max behind.
Kara: He told us to go! Come on!
You, Kara, and Julian force your way through a closed classroom door to your right. You turn to mournfully look at Max one last time... You see Payton, Autumn, and Mia holding Max’s arms and legs down. Nishan is sitting on his chest, forcing the pudding into Max’s mouth.
Nishan: Time to study, young man.
Max: Grrumph!
Kara: Danny, we have to keep going!
You, Julian, and Kara climb out the classroom window and sprint away.
Payton: Danny, come back! I worked so hard on this pudding!
Max: She truly outdid herself on this once.
Julian: Come on! This way!
Julian leads you and Kara through a side door that leads to the boiler room! You slam the door shut behind you and slide the lock home.
Requirements
- Danny
- Julian
Julian: We’re safe!
Kara: You mean, we’re trapped! How are we supposed to get out now?
You can hear your friends gathering outside and pounding on the door.
Payton: Try the pudding, Danny.
Autumn: Try the pudding, Julian.
Max: Try the pudding, Kara.
Danny: How’re we gonna get out?
Kara: I’m going to check for another way out. Stay here.
Kara disappears to the back of the boiler room. You and Julian sit down, listening to the commotion outside.
Nishan: Payton truly outdid herself on this one.
Your stomach growls loudly, echoing throughout the room.
Danny: I guess we never did eat lunch...
Julian: Don’t worry, Danny! I always have a snack lunch with me!
Julian pulls a brown paper bag out of his backpack.
Danny: You’ve been carrying that around the whole time?
Julian: Of course! I never go anywhere without a few snacks!
Julian dumps his sack lunch out on the ground.
Julian: Jackpot!
Julian grabs a jelly donut from the mountain of food.
Julian: Help yourself, Danny. My mom packs the best lunches.
You take a look at all the choices as Julian takes a big bite of the donut!
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Time - 10 hours
Danny: Oh no, Julian!
Julian drops the pudding-filled donut and clutches his stomach.
Julian: I’m... so... sorry... Danny.
Danny: Don’t say that, Julian! You only had one bite. I’m sure it’ll be fine.
You grab a water bottle from Julian’s lunch.
Danny: Here, drink this!
Julian takes a long swig and starts coughing. Eventually he catches his breath.
Danny: Julian, are you okay?
Julian: ... I’m fine, Danny! Let’s study!
Danny: Julian?
Julian: Would you like a bite of this donut, Danny? It’s delicious. AND nutritious!
Julian slowly walks toward you, offering you the donut.
Danny: Julian, wait, stop. You don’t want to do this!
Julian: Try the pudding, Danny.
Danny: Kara! Kara, help me!
Julian pushes the pudding-filled donut in your face!
Danny: Kara-mmmmph!
Danny: Kara!
You jolt off the couch in Payton’s living room!
Julian: Danny? Are you okay?
Danny: What? What’s going on?
Payton: Why don’t you tell us?
Nishan: Yeah, why were you shouting Kara’s name?
Danny: But she was... and you all were...
Autumn: Sounds like you were having a nightmare, Danny.
Julian: And a scary one at that! Was Kara chasing you?
Danny: No... actually, you were! You were making me eat a donut!
Julian: What?
Danny: And all of you guys were acting... weird.
Julian: Like Invasion of the Body Snatchers weird?
Payton: See! I knew that movie would give someone nightmares!
Autumn: Maybe we should watch a comedy or something to calm down before we go to sleep.
Danny: You... you don’t want to study?
Nishan: Study? But it’s Friday night!
Payton: Yeah, who studies on the weekend?
Autumn: You have to take a break every once in a while!
Danny: Just making sure.