Story Roadmap
Follow the narrative progression of the last night, organized by chapter objectives and emotional beats. This roadmap helps you understand when to check guides and when to preserve surprises.
How to Use This Roadmap
The Story Roadmap does not retell the full plot. It provides a chapter-level reading framework so you know what kind of scene is coming, what optional content to look for, and when major emotional turns happen.
Chapter Route Template
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Chapter Title | Scene or chapter name. |
| Emotional Beat | Primary emotion — farewell, excitement, shame, argument, repair. |
| Primary Goal | Main player action for this segment. |
| Optional Checks | Optional interactions, props, polaroids, dialogue. |
| Spoiler Level | none, light, or major. |
| Verification Status | needs_playtest or verified. |
Key Emotional Nodes
Research identifies the following narrative waypoints (all pending playtest verification):
- Skateboard opening — energy, freedom, establishing tone.
- Bedroom hangout — stillness, party atmosphere, character introductions.
- Awkward first kiss — vulnerability, physical comedy, surreal jazz.
- Shopping cart escape — rebellion, speed, breaking free.
- Cassandra's house — family authority, identity conflict.
- Softball fantasy — sports wish-fulfillment, absurdist energy.
- The Ritz — secret hideout, friendship repair, cleaning up.
- Post-argument low point — sadness, isolation, conflict aftermath.
- The party — celebration, chaos, fireworks and fire.
- Final farewell — departure, memory, letting go.
Only high-spoiler mode should reveal full details for each node. In low-spoiler mode, use only the emotional beat and primary goal.