Five teens. One fractured reality. In 1987 Millbrook, Ohio, a catastrophic geological accident split the world into two dimensions—and the truth about what happened is buried beneath Echo Research Center. Investigate your personal stake in the mystery, solve environmental puzzles, and uncover a corporate conspiracy that goes deeper than anyone expected. Explore an open world where stealth and cleverness matter more than combat, piece together the truth through found documents and encrypted files, and make a choice that will determine Millbrook's fate.
Maya Chen (16): Lean, athletic South Asian teenager with shoulder-length black hair streaked with purple highlights. Wears oversized vintage camera around her neck, band t-shirts, and distressed jeans. Story: Investigating her older brother's disappearance; he worked as a custodian at Echo Research Center the night of the 1976 accident. David "DJ" Patterson (17): Tall, lanky Black teenager with high-top fade and gold chain necklace. Wears bright windbreaker and vintage headphones around neck. Story: His father was an engineer at Echo who warned about structural failures before the accident—DJ believes corporate negligence caused the disaster and his father's warnings were buried. Iris Valdez (15): Petite Latina teenager with curly dark hair in high ponytail and round glasses. Wears oversized sweater, corduroys, and sneakers covered in pins. Story: She experiences unexplained seizures that intensify near resonite deposits—the crystal frequency affects her neurologically, making her both a resource and a victim. Marcus Webb (16): Lean, mixed-race skateboarder with bleached blonde tips and skateboard tucked under arm. Wears a baggy hoodie, cargo shorts, and neon socks. Story: Local tour guide's son who discovered strange electromagnetic readings in the forest near the impact crater, sparking the group's entire investigation. Sophie Mercer (17): Tall, pale white teenager with long ash-blonde hair and serious expression. Wears a practical leather jacket over vintage lab coat inherited from her mother. Story : Her mother was a mid-level researcher at Echo who quit abruptly after the accident and refuses to discuss it—Sophie is searching for answers her mother deliberately hides.
