# **The Copycat Version 1.1.0 – A Psychological Horror Visual Novel**
## **Game Overview**
*The Copycat* is a gripping psychological horror visual novel that blends mystery, drama, and unsettling psychological tension. Players step into the shoes of **%(player_name)s**, a high school student grappling with the brutal murder of their father, **Brett Goodman**, a former state senator. As they navigate grief, bullying, and disturbing revelations, they uncover dark secrets that challenge their perception of family, identity, and morality.
With branching dialogue choices, multiple endings, and an immersive narrative, *The Copycat* explores themes of **loss, revenge, manipulation, and the blurred line between victim and perpetrator**.
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## **Story & Setting**
The game begins with a **nightmare sequence**—%(player_name)s witnesses their father’s execution at gunpoint before waking up in a cold sweat. Their mother, **a former journalist struggling with her own grief**, tries to comfort them, but %(player_name)s keeps their pain locked away.
### **Returning to School – A Living Hell**
After a month-long absence, %(player_name)s is forced back into high school, where they face relentless bullying from **Jamal**, a violent delinquent, and **Brian**, a crude jock. Meanwhile, **Savannah**, the school’s popular influencer, suddenly takes an interest in them—but is her kindness genuine, or does she just want clout?
As %(player_name)s struggles with isolation, they also encounter:
– **Corey**, their socially awkward but loyal friend, who spouts incel rhetoric but means well.
– **Astrid**, a shy girl who becomes a target of harassment.
– **Nour**, their father’s former secretary, who drops a bombshell: **their dad was having an affair with her and planned to abandon the family**.
### **A Sinister Message**
Late one night, %(player_name)s receives a cryptic message from someone claiming to be a **serial killer**—one who believes %(player_name)s is copying their murders. The sender, obsessed with racial purity and violence, sees %(player_name)s as a “kindred spirit.”
Is this a prank? A threat? Or is %(player_name)s being framed?
### **The Investigation Deepens**
Determined to uncover the truth, %(player_name)s sneaks into their father’s old office and retrieves a **mysterious box of documents**. But before they can examine it, **Officer Sherman**, a detective investigating the murder, intercepts them.
Sherman seems sympathetic—but can he be trusted?
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## **Gameplay & Choices**
*The Copycat* is a **choice-driven narrative** where decisions shape relationships, influence events, and determine the ending.
### **Key Mechanics:**
– **Dialogue Choices:** Shape %(player_name)s’ personality—will they stand up to bullies, seek revenge, or withdraw further?
– **Relationship Paths:** Romance Savannah, bond with Astrid, or succumb to Nour’s manipulations.
– **Moral Dilemmas:** Should %(player_name)s help Astrid when she’s harassed? Should they trust Nour’s claims about their father?
– **Multiple Endings:** Will %(player_name)s uncover the truth about their father’s murder? Will they become a victim—or something worse?
### **Notable Scenes & Decisions:**
1. **The Restaurant Encounter** – %(player_name)s’ mom encourages them to flirt with Savannah, leading to an awkward but intriguing conversation.
2. **Nour’s Seduction** – Players must decide whether to sleep with Nour (losing their virginity in a morally dubious encounter) or reject her.
3. **The Locker Room Incident** – When Astrid is harassed, will %(player_name)s intervene or stay silent?
4. **The Police Investigation** – Should %(player_name)s trust Officer Sherman or keep investigating alone?
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## **Themes & Atmosphere**
*The Copycat* masterfully blends **psychological horror, dark humor, and raw emotional trauma**. The game’s unsettling tone is reinforced by:
– **Disturbing dream sequences** hinting at repressed violence.
– **The constant threat of bullying**, making school feel like a prison.
– **The Copycat’s messages**, which grow increasingly personal and threatening.
– **The mystery of Brett Goodman’s murder**—was it politically motivated? A crime of passion? Or something far darker?
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## **Conclusion**
*The Copycat Version 1.1.0* is a **haunting, immersive experience** that forces players to question morality, loyalty, and sanity. With its **rich characters, branching storylines, and chilling atmosphere**, it stands out as a must-play for fans of psychological horror and narrative-driven games.
**Will you uncover the truth? Or will you become… The Copycat?**
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**Release Date:** Available Now
**Platform:** PC (Visual Novel)
**Genre:** Psychological Horror / Mystery / Drama
**Developer:** [Developer Name]
**Rating:** Mature (Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Content)
*”Some secrets are better left buried… but some demand blood.”*
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