TEST DRIVE MEME #2

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ARRIVAL

You remember a dream.

Or maybe nightmare is more accurate.

It was full of hellfire nipping at your skin and a sensation of being pulled down no matter how much you struggle or cry for help. There's a voice that feels like it's coming from all around you at once. Contrasting with the nightmare unfolding around you, it's smooth as silk. It makes you want to listen with every bit of attention you can muster in the moment.

"Judgement has come upon you, but not to worry. It can still be undone."

The voice promises you redemption for your sins. It promises you a better life and everything you could ever want, if only you just stop struggling so much.

And so you do.



Everyone wakes up in the same room initially. The room is done up in red with a cushy bed, a window, an old TV in the corner on a desk, and a few Hieronymus Bosch paintings lining the wall. There's a bathroom to clean up in and any belongings will be sat around the room to be gathered later. There's a duffel bag provided for your convenience.

After feeling a sensation of falling or dropping onto the bed, characters wake up feeling like they've just slept for a week. Their body will feel heavy and stiff, they'll have a massive headache at first.

They'll quickly notice the list of their sins written with their blood on a bedside table on an old piece of parchment. This will mean the list is tied to them and can't be changed or tampered with. They'll also receive their device to connect with others and the network. It won't be anything terribly fancy. As a matter of fact, it looks like a very old Blackberry type phone.



Once characters are ready to leave the room, they'll head down long, winding halls. They're dimly lit and ominous feeling. They may encounter fellow sinners or demonic staff that will direct the newcomer down to the lobby to get their actual room key to settle in. They may be pushy, they may border on courteous. It really just depends on the mood of the staff at the time and how they're treated in return. Eventually, everyone comes to stairs that lead downward.



Once down to the lobby, you'll notice the front desk manned by a demon who looks bored out of its mind. To the side of him is the door to the kitchen where guests may help themselves. To the right is a small duty free shop that seems to have a surprisingly normal, expected stock of items. Look around a bit further, there will be a tiny bar tucked in through a corner door. It seems pretty well-stocked and best of all, self-serve if you want to get away from your demonic hosts for a bit. Of course there's some seating, bar games, and a jukebox tucked in the corner if you'd rather stay and socialize a bit.

Please note that all the songs on the jukebox are appropriately hell-themed. Hopefully Sympathy for the Devil is universally loved.



STAND YOUR GROUND

Prompt I
Warnings: Potential violence

There are whispers of something big arriving soon around Hell. The demons are talking excitedly amongst themselves throughout the hotel and club, occasionally leering at guests like hungry animals. What's coming? It's apparently a carnival. The demons inform guests soon enough, displaying an almost uncharacteristic enthusiasm talking about it. If pressed for too many details, they'll just assure you that it's an event not worth missing.

Also, new denizen of Hell, guess what! You get to help the demons get everything ready for it. A large portion within the gates of the community is currently in the process of getting cleared away, so there's plenty of work to get done. Demons will grab unsuspecting people and drag them into cutting down charred or dead trees to be tossed into hellfire or clean up old debris from dilapidated buildings. There are also lights and decorations that need to be strung up, as well as booths to be assembled. The only things that seem curiously off limits are the rides and games.

Those are the demons' to put together, so hands off, pal.

Unfortunately for guests, the demons are taking their role as supervisors quite seriously. Cracking a whip isn't just a figure of speech, is what we're saying. If they catch you slacking off on the work they doled out, you will be punished with a hit, a shove, or a crack of a whip to get you back moving.

There's just a lot of work to be done and not much time to do it in, so no slacking! You'll get a lunch break and that's it. Be glad for it.

If you can manage to sneak away though, there appears to be a warehouse that's in the process of being converted into what looks like an attraction. It won't be easy to get in as there are large demonic guards with spears and other weapons stationed at most entrances. If you can get close to the back entrance, you can see various almost Halloween-level decorations being hauled in, along with some curious looking instruments of torture.

You may try to sneak in and get an even closer peek when the guards are distracted or taking an (unapproved) break, if you want to risk it. Take a peek under one of the tarps inside and you may see something entirely different to what your companion sees though. It will feel like it's an item or thing almost personalized to something out of your nightmares. However, you won't get much more than that peek before a very annoyed demon drags you off that doesn't care about your safety one bit.

Then you're put right back on duty. Congratulations, you're now on the worst job they've got: the Porta Potties. You get to set them up.

Prompt II

Per Lucifer's demands, the demons have been hard at work improving the cell reception and wi-fi! Now all of you can stop complaining about not being able to pirate your movies or watch porn. Isn't that wonderful? Or it is until all those nudes you've been sending privately are posted for everyone to see! Or that conversation gets leaked about how your roommate is an absolute slob that you want to strangle.

Even more awkward, maybe someone will get a message from you that you're very sure you never sent, or even thought of ever sending.

If you complain to the hotel staff, they'll assure you that there's been no mistake and everything is working well! It's just as it should be and they won't accept complaints otherwise. Maybe you just meant for the whole network to see your penis? Humans are like that!

Or maybe you never meant to tell that perfect stranger you're in love with her. Humans are irrational, emotional beings. It's why they're so squishy and easy to manipulate. They're not judging! (Actually, they are. They judge you bunch all the time.)

They really do wish you hadn't told the housekeeping that you'd like to flay them alive though. How is anything ever going to get cleaned up now? They'll be trying to smooth this over for a while...

But just go have a drink and relax. Things will work out in the end!

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REACH UP HIGH

Prompt I

Maybe you were hunting for a midnight snack, maybe you were on your way to the hotel bar or shop. Whatever you were doing, even sleeping, a rather unfriendly looking demon comes up and grabs you by the arm to drag you off. It seems like you've been selected to help them test something out for Lucifer, lucky you. You're taken to a dimly lit room in the hotel where a strange looking drink is forced down your throat, whether you want it or not. After that, the door will be slammed shut and locked, sealed with magic that won't be undone. You're not getting out anytime soon.

Don't worry. You won't be alone too long. Another will be shoved in the room with you soon enough.

Lucifer's voice will then chime in, oh-so helpfully:

"What I ask of you is simple. Help us test a new method of opening yourself up to your fellow sinners. I've heard that a support network is rather important when it comes to recovery, so I've devised a way for each of you to share with one another and, with any hope, become closer. Please, be brave. Don't fear anything, for you're in very safe hands."

As always, there's a part of you that will want to believe the kindness and reassurance in those words, something that urges you to believe Lucifer's promises.

After that, characters will find themselves entering a trance-like state immediately. Hopefully, they fall on the double bed kindly provided. While under the influence of the strange potion, they'll trade memories with one another.

Characters won't just see it played back like a movie, but experience it right down to every gory detail. During this time, they'll receive any markings received in their partner's memory. Cuts, bruises, even broken bones. Emotions felt in the memory may also linger by the time they're back to themselves again.

The potion may have a range of lingering side effects, depending on the person. Anything from drowsiness, to irritability, to headaches. Some may feel a little eager to touch their partner, maybe even a brief psychic connection that doesn't seem to fade for anywhere from a few hours to days. They're still working out the rough spots, give them time!

Characters may also be dragged in multiple times for this experiment and share with multiple partners. This means multiple injuries are possible, as well as feeling emotional distress from the potential roller coasters you're being subjected to feeling. What are your real feelings anyway? It's getting hard to tell.

Prompt II

"For all of the emotional distress you've been subjected to lately, I ask only one thing of you now: approach someone and say something nice. Give a genuine compliment and brighten someone's day. Father does so love those random acts of kindness and giving consideration to your fellow man after all."

Lucifer's voice is as smooth and soothing as it ever is, but no one could blame you for a bit of unease, could they? These punishments always have some sort of drawback. This one seems to be no better. If you skip out on complimenting someone, you'll slowly start experiencing sharp pains throughout your body that will get progressively worse.

They'll fade after a few hours, if you can stand it. But you can make it go away almost instantly if you just go and pay someone a nice compliment. Be careful, it has to be genuine or it won't ease the pain at all! It may even make it worse.

Did they forget that detail? Ah, well. A helpful member of the staff might tell you or you'll figure it out on your own. Just don't think you can get out of this by giving a quick nice hat compliment and going on your way.

FOLLOW ME DOWN

Prompt I
Warnings: Potential violence, sex, drugs, and other vices.

Hey, you.

Yes, you.

There's a demon that beckons you over one night, skulking by the bar. This would be almost comical if this wasn't Hell itself, and probably bode ill for you. The scrawny, tiny demon will crawl right up in your personal space without second thought when you move near him, but he might be worth listening to as he crawls up to whisper in your ear!

And even if you don't want to hear him out, please don't try to fling the tiny mischief-maker off. He's so small and he will get his revenge somehow.

Besides, it turns out that Lucifer is willing to give you one favor, whether it's a pardon from one of your sins without the hassle of a punishment or a new wardrobe or a nice massage with a happy ending. Within reason, you can have whatever you want. Requests to leave or drag someone else down to burn with you will be ignored, as will requests for anything else like wiping your contract clean.

They may be able to arrange for you to see a loved one, very briefly and probably just through a mirror or a TV screen. But at least you'll know they're okay, right?

You see though? Lucifer is more than happy to grant wishes and prayers, unlike the god who sent you down here to potentially rot. He's a caring overlord, really.

All he asks? You do him a favor in return first. Show proof of your willingness to work with him and show him proper respect. How do you do this? Get someone to drink who normally refuses, get the innocent kid to sample drugs, try a new and depraved sex act...

Or start a bar fight.

Show someone else what pleasures and release await them if they just give in and stop worrying about all the harsh tortures and pain to be found down here. It won't hurt them at all. Don't they see? They don't have to worry about punishments if they just give in to the better aspects of life down here in Hell.

Lucifer would never lie about that.

If characters agree, they'll be ask to seal the deal with a drop of blood.

Of course, if they're a good person, they'd never dream of corrupting another, no matter what they offer... would they?

Even if they promised to give the reward to a loved one back home or save someone you hold dear from a horrible fate.

Please note that if those who are currently in the game accept this challenge, you should note what your character wants here to be approved later!

For new applicants, please make a note of it after being accepted into the game.

The victim should add their fresh sin to either their app (with a note) or request it via the sins page for those currently in the game.

Prompt II
Warnings: sex, drugs, alcohol, aphrodisiacs, potential kinks, violence, potential non-con or dub-con.

The incubi and succubi of the sex club want to apologize for any and all inconvenience when some of their wilder brethren invaded the hotel earlier in the month. How terribly embarrassing. To show you how deeply sorry they are, guests at the hotel will receive a flyer slipped beneath their door encouraging them to come to a midnight rave they're hosting.

There will be music, dance, costumes, alcohol, and all manner of party drugs. They also have every intention of it going all night long! And they must assure that no one should worry, there won't be any inappropriate conduct by staff at all. All aphrodisiac-laced food or drink is clearly marked as well.

For all intents and purposes, it does feel like your standard rave when you arrive.

There's darkness broken up only by strobe and neon lights, glow sticks being passed out, there's a fog machine that keeps the floor almost obscured from view.

Once again, the succubi are wandering the club, enchanted to look like beautiful women that no one can seem to resist. They're holding trays of food and drink and drugs that they'll helpfully pass out. They're also dancing on poles along with the incubi.

For those inclined, they're putting on sex shows of all manner of depravity.

Otherwise, there's music pumping through the air thanks to a rather boorish looking demon DJ and everyone seems to be having fun. There's a room to change into any sort of club or fetish wear that's provided on the house. If you're uncertain about changing, a demon may "helpfully" choose something and make sure you put it on.

Eventually, as the night drags on, there will be demons who will approach you, clad in over the top fetish wear and more beautiful than anything you've ever seen. They will beckon that you follow and at the time, it will seem like a good idea. They'll lead you to a table in a back room where a multitude of drinks await you. They'll urge you to take a sip from the color that most pleases you for a special surprise. You have every chance to say no, but should you indulge, you'll find yourself momentarily blacking out for a bit.

When you come to, one of the following will happen:

Pink drinks will have you awakening some place in the club with a partner and fitted with a sex toy of your choice. Perhaps it's as 'tame' as a collar and leash, but perhaps it's something that vibrates, or something that's been put inside of you. You won't be able to remove it until your selected partner decides that you can. Hopefully it's someone you can stand and not that half-goat demon that's been eyeing you up all night. Rumor is he's really selfish in the sack.

Orange drinks will have you awakening in the middle of a sex act. You won't know how you got there and likely, neither will your partner. But someone is already inside of you or you're already inside of them. Their mouth or hand is already busy. You may not know your partner well, and perhaps they aren't even your usual type, but you will find yourself eager for everything that's happening. Maybe they were simply forbidden to you, someone you know better than to ever touch, and yet... this is the perfect chance to give in. Who has to know? You seem to be in a room by yourselves, on a nice, cushy bed. Indulge those hidden desires.

Yellow drinks will give you courage to do something you never thought you'd do. Always wanted to try out pole dancing? Or approach someone for nameless sex but never had the guts? Well, now's your chance really. You won't be afraid of anything. You may also not want to take no for an answer, but please do try to control yourself...

Blue drinks will have the unfortunate effect of leaving you unable to perform. Your body just refuses to rise to the occasion. It may last for a few hours to a few days. Oh, well. They can't all be winners, can they? But just because you can't seem to find pleasure doesn't mean you can't give it to someone else, does it? And you may be very inclined to.

Green drinks will be for the truly adventurous (or perhaps the truly masochistic or sadistic). You'll wake to find yourself in one of the most extreme scenes you have ever lived through. Suspended from the ceiling as someone torments you mercilessly. Beaten for pleasure. Made to kneel and crawl like the piece of filth you are. whatever darker desires you have, they'll suddenly be very out in the open, and you'll have a partner granting you the chance to explore them.

Of course it is possible to say no to any and all things and just enjoy the rave for what it is! An excuse to let go and just have fun for a night. It's also possible for demons to force your characters to change into more club appropriate clothing if your character wouldn't normally change.

Please remember to warn for underage, incest, non-con, and any other potentially disturbing sexual content in a prominent place! This is very important.

MISC.

Thank you for checking out penancerp's second TDM! Please note that all prompts are opt-out and players are more than welcome to come up with their own ideas while exploring the hotel and hell outside. There's a locations page that describes the library and the club a bit more thoroughly, if you're interested in sending your characters exploring these establishments!

Because these prompts count as game canon, current players are more than welcome to do their own top levels for these prompts in the meme itself or logs community.

All that we ask is that you remember to put clear warnings on any potentially triggering content! Warn for sex, including underage or incest, violence, abuse, non-con, etc. Please put these warnings in a visible place, either by the prompt itself or in the subject line. This isn't just a suggestion but a requirement to participate in the game.

Now that all that's out of the way, we hope you have fun! Feel free to ask questions under the appropriate comment or on the FAQ page.

Since there are new faces around, Lucifer himself will be taking a few questions via his device for anyone so inclined down below.

As a final note, don't forget that reserves are open now until June 1st as well!


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