History
At first, you are normal. Human- complex like a puzzle. The world you live in is filled with lies, wrath, and greed. Different areas of the human world are constructed under categories- the higher class (the cocky, egotistical morons who run the business front), middle class (the easy-going, soccer moms and stay-at-home dads who barely have enough time to push money to the higher class), and the lower class (mostly filled with the stupid people with little/no money). They got along with each other. Trading foods, animals, and pottery. It was a normal time back then.
Now, you are normal or cursed. Nobody knows how someone can actually get cursed. Secret markets form in the alleyways away from the big cities, of rallies against own family members. The next day, they are gone. A dark, horrible time for humans. You try to get away from your family, often sitting on the roof watching the stars or running away. Wishing. Hoping that maybe next time it'll be better. At the time it was peaceful, but now, it is only beginning.
How wrong you were.
Fighting. Bombs and bazookas. Ripping through flesh. For greed all nature is too little, they say. Red. It all started due to the first fall of the higher class- an accident. Caused it to go into a recession, which made mass panic throughout the higher part. At the time, nobody knew what caused it to crash- perhaps how greedy they were, stealing and robbing the innocent townspeople of the lower class. Tossed them aside like garbage. A rebellion sparked. Fire spread rapidly around. Flickering. Flickering away...
Money is rare as of now. Only the rich and powerful can get it, blackmailing others through a system of threats and holey promises. The world seems darker and mysterious, darkness prevailing and all of hope of something better, anything better, was shattered by fear.
Ranks
Post-Higher Class - Elite, judgemental people who seek the common knowledge of everyone and everything. They wear fancy suits and ironed dresses- the kings and queens of the ranks. Love to boss people around and being praised for what they do. They enjoy the rich, expensive things in life and will be unreasonable. Very hypocritical and get into a lot of scandals. Most of the PHC is made up of PLC folks- this is a small amount compared to the amount of PLCs in the PMC.
(High) Intermediate - This class is more "stable" than their following class. Understand how to spend their money, what to save for, and have goals they wish to do before they die. Much like the PHC, they wear fancy dresses and suits with cleans shoes/heels. Some say "heaven resides here" as it is more calming and peaceful. Helps out the PHC. They are between rich/middle class standards. They receive a little more money than the PMC but not enough to be rich like PHC.
Post-Middle Class - Now we are getting to the lower class ranks. Here in the Post-Middle Class, they are dressed in normal human clothes. Rich enough to get food, but not rich enough to buy an estate. The jobs they have are common such as plumber, teacher, and small town baker. Unlike the PHC, they are more friendly here and try to help others out by donating to charities. What separates (High) Intermediate from PMC, is money.
(Low) Intermediate- Kinda nice, kinda hell. They have the leftover jobs from PMC and receive almost little or no money. However, unlike PLC, they have enough money to get a house, clothes, and food. Another thing is they can get doctor checkup whenever. Unlike the (High) Intermediate, (Low) Intermediate gets benefits for food, clothing, and doctor check ups. This is provided from some secret PHC group that go undercover, helping others out.
Post-Lower Class - Now, to the lowest of the low: the PLC. Sure, it isn't the nicest place here- most people here came from PHC and (High) Intermediate but fell due to the recession. They live outside, holding up a tin can and hoping for money. They wear what they had on before the recession. Most likely to be cursed by the Billionaire, since they are more "navie" than the rest of the ranks. Basically nomads, as they travel from place to place in hope of finding food or if they are lucky enough, an abandoned PMC home. They are treated like garbage from the PHC.
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Story
You are a human with a hope or a human with a desire. You hold a secret. Placed high on the forgotten shelf, tucked behind long, lost memories. You toss and turn at night, gripping the blankets. A dream disguised as a nightmare. In the corner of your eye, you see it. The question is: What is it? What are you afraid of? Every day and night you live out your twenty four hours: waking and sleeping. Working and sitting. It's normal, nonetheless- but something seems off. People give you weird glances, mumble under their breath, and stare continuously. As if they know something.
One day you receive a package, wrapped in gift paper and addressed to you. Could it be from your mother? Your father? A friend or foe? This is where your story begins. It doesn't matter what rank you are: you have been cursed.
(Gifts, like one you receive are from the Billionaire. He is, in a sense, a selfish moron who loves to be dramatic. If you receive one of his gifts, which comes at random, you have been cursed. Most people think of the Billionaire as some "ghostly figure" and he tries to live up to that name. More information will come at a later time.)
How will you use the gift the Billionaire gave you? What could be inside?
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Other things
- You can have as many characters as you like (I suggest two).
- You cannot force kill someone- work with someone else or ask.
- General SB rules apply.
- Please make the characters older than 20.
- I like one of each rank, but two can do.
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1.) @Steggy (Post-Middle Class) - Amelia Rae McTyler
2.) @Jhinx (High Intermediate) - Gradyn Fhigher
3.) @Rydia (Post-Lower Class) - Albert Yeung
4.) @Keepwriting (Post-Lower Class) - Avangeline Terse
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