David "CardioPen" Acosta
Lucid9: Inciting Incident
Visual Novel | Mystery | In Progress
Creative Director & Writer
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Lucid9 is a mystery visual novel set in the fictional metropolis of Isamu, Japan. In the bustling heart of Isamu, a sinister shadow looms over the prestigious Imperial Boarding Academy. Yama Ishimoto, a brilliant yet disillusioned high school student, finds himself entangled in a chilling mystery as a series of brutal murders grips the school. These killings bear a disturbing resemblance to the notorious, unsolved Independent Murders that once haunted the city.
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As Yama delves deeper, he uncovers a tangled web of secrets and lies that trace back to Isamu's dark history. With each shocking revelation, he and his friends inch closer to the heart of a deep-seated conspiracy that threatens the entire city.
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Lucid9 is a gripping tale of suspense that explores the complexities of human nature, examining themes of friendship, betrayal, and the relentless quest for truth in the face of overwhelming darkness.
(Don't) Open Your Eyes
Visual Novel | Horror | Completed
Editor & Voice Actor
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You are trying to fall asleep.
In the midst of a silent night, a shadowy being approaches your bed.
You can't see it... but across the darkness of your eyelids, a silhouette forms nonetheless.
It seeks one thing: for you to open your eyes, and tell them how they look.
Will you comply? Or will you refuse to see them for what they are?
The choice is yours.