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novafarma/STORY_FLASHBACKS.md
David Kotnik 0bd8014dec Updated Diary - SESSION 3 Complete
All work from Christmas Day documented:
- Session 1: Biomes (18/18)
- Session 2: Story integration + UI systems
- Session 3: Grok character + Susi

Total: 5 hours, 1486 lines code, 6 systems
2025-12-25 18:33:28 +01:00

8.0 KiB

💭 FLASHBACK SCENES - Gradual Story Reveals

FLASHBACK UNLOCK SYSTEM:

Trigger conditions:

  • Reach specific levels
  • Find specific clues
  • Visit specific locations
  • Complete specific quests

FLASHBACK #1: "Twin Bond Discovery"

Unlock: Reach Level 5

Scene: Hospital - 17 years ago

[Nursery, newborn twins in cribs]

Dr. Chen (pediatrician):

"Nurse, look at this... these twins..."

Nurse:

"What is it, Doctor?"

Dr. Chen:

"When I moved Kai to the other crib for examination,
Ana immediately started crying.
When I brought him back... she stopped. Instantly."

Nurse:

"Coincidence?"

Dr. Chen:

"Watch."
Separates twins again
Both start crying
Brings them together
Both quiet down, reaching for each other

Dr. Chen:

"This is... I've delivered hundreds of twins.
Never seen a bond this strong.
It's like they're... connected. Telepathically."

Mama Elena (watching):

"My babies... will they always have this?"

Dr. Chen:

"Twin bonds often fade with age, but...
Something tells me these two will be special.
They'll always find each other.
No matter what."

[Camera zooms on baby twins holding hands]

[FLASH TO PRESENT - Kai opens eyes]

Kai:

"Always find each other... Dr. Chen was right.
Ana, I'm coming. Our bond will guide me."

SYSTEM: Twin Bond ability +5% strength


FLASHBACK #2: "First Protection"

Unlock: Find first 5 Ana's clues

Scene: Playground - 12 years ago (Age 5)

[Kindergarten playground]

Ana (5, playing with toys):

"Look Kai! I found a ladybug!"

Bigger Kid (6):

"That's MY ladybug! Give it!"
Pushes Ana
Ana falls, starts crying

[Camera cuts to Kai on other side of playground]

Kai (suddenly clutches chest):

"Ow!"
Looks around confused
"Ana...?"
Hears her crying
"ANA!"

[Kai runs across playground]

Kai (to bigger kid):

"You pushed my sister!"

Bigger Kid:

"So what? She's a baby!"

Kai:

"Take it back!"

Bigger Kid:

"Make me!"

[5-year-old Kai tackles 6-year-old kid]

Teacher (running over):

"KAI! NO FIGHTING!"

Kai (being pulled away):

"He hurt Ana! Nobody hurts Ana! NOBODY!"

Ana (hugging Kai):

"Thank you, Kai... you saved me."

Kai:

"Always, Ana. Always."

[FLASH TO PRESENT]

Kai:

"I couldn't save you from the Troll...
But I'll save you now. I swear it."

SYSTEM: New quest unlocked - "Fulfill the Promise"


FLASHBACK #3: "Mother's Last Words"

Unlock: Find Mother's Locket (Ana clue item)

Scene: Outbreak Day 3 - Basement

[Kai (15) and Ana (15) hiding with Mama Elena]

[Zombie sounds upstairs getting louder]

Mama Elena (notices scratch on her arm):

"Oh..."

Kai:

"Mom, what's wrong?"

Mama Elena:

"Nothing, sweetie. Just a scratch."

Ana (notices):

"Mama... is that...?"

Mama Elena:

"Ana. Kai. Listen to me."
Takes off her locket
"This locket... has both your photos inside."

Kai:

"Mama, why are you—"

Mama Elena:

"KAI. Listen."
Eyes starting to pale
"You are strong. You are brave.
Your duty... protect Ana. Always."

Kai:

"I will, I—"

Mama Elena (to Ana):

"Ana... you are smart. So smart.
Use your mind. Solve problems.
Help Kai. Help others."

Ana (crying):

"Mama, please..."

Mama Elena (voice breaking):

"Twin bond... is your strength.
Together... you can survive... anything..."
Skin turning gray
"L-love you... both..."

[Elena's eyes turn white - zombified]

Ana:

"MAMA!"

Kai (grabbing gun, hands shaking):

"That's... not her anymore..."

[GUNSHOT]

[Both twins collapse crying]

[FLASH TO PRESENT - Kai holding locket, tears rolling]

Kai:

"I failed, Mom. I didn't protect Ana.
The Troll took her.
But I'll fix it. I'll bring her home.
I promise."

SYSTEM: Emotional moment - Twin Bond +10% power


FLASHBACK #4: "The Kidnapping"

Unlock: Reach Level 25

Scene: Abandoned Warehouse - Day 7

[Kai and Ana in temporary shelter]

Ana:

"Kai, I need to check the old lab.
There might be research for a cure!"

Kai:

"Too dangerous!"

Ana:

"People are dying! I have to try!"

Kai:

"Then I'm coming with—"

💥 WALL EXPLODES

[Giant Troll King bursts through]

Kai:

"ANA BEHIND ME!"

[Kai stands between Ana and Troll]

Kai:

"If you want her, go through ME!"

[Troll swings club - Kai flies into wall]

Kai (dazed, vision blurry):

"Ana... run..."

[Troll grabs Ana]

Ana (struggling, screaming):

"KAI! KAIII! HELP!"

Kai (trying to stand, collapses):

"ANA! NO! ANA!"

[Troll carries Ana through hole in wall]

Ana (crying, being carried away):

"KAIIIII!"

[Kai reaches out]

Kai:

"ANA! PLEASE! ANA!"

[Vision fades to black]

[FLASH TO PRESENT - Kai wakes up gasping]

Kai:

"Breathing heavily
That nightmare again...
It wasn't a nightmare. It was real.
Ana... I failed you that day.
But I won't fail you again."

SYSTEM: Determination +100


FLASHBACK #5: "Dr. Krnić's True Plan"

Unlock: Find 35 Ana's clues + find Dr. Krnić's files

Scene: Laboratory - Day before outbreak

[Security camera footage]

Ana (teenage, lab coat):

"Dr. Krnić! I found these files!
You... you CREATED the virus?!"

Dr. Krnić (cold smile):

"Clever girl. Yes, I did."

Ana:

"WHY?! Millions will die!"

Dr. Krnić:

"Millions of weak humans, yes.
But 1% will evolve. Alpha Hybrids.
Superior beings. The next stage of evolution.
Homo Superior."

Ana:

"You're insane!"

Dr. Krnić:

"I'm a visionary.
And YOU, Ana... brilliant mind...
will help me perfect it."

Ana:

"NEVER!"

Dr. Krnić (to security):

"Seize her. Gently.
She's too valuable to damage."

Ana (running):

"NO! LET ME GO!"

[Alarm sounds - Ana escapes]

Dr. Krnić (calm):

"Let her run. The virus releases tomorrow.
Chaos will bring her back...
Or the Troll King will."

[VIDEO CORRUPTS]

[FLASH TO PRESENT - Kai watching]

Kai:

"He PLANNED everything.
The outbreak. The Troll. Taking Ana.

Dr. Krnić... I'm coming for you.
And when I find you...
You'll answer for EVERYTHING."

SYSTEM: New quest - "Confront Dr. Krnić"


FLASHBACK #6: "Ana's Final Message (Hidden)"

Unlock: Find ALL 50 clues

Scene: Unknown location - 1 year ago

[Video diary - Ana in dark room]

Ana (tired, bruised but alive):

"Day 347 in captivity.
If anyone finds this... especially you, Kai...

I'm alive. I'm in Dr. Krnić's facility.
Level 3. Vault 7.

He's forcing me to work on... something terrible.
A SUPER virus. Using Chernobyl radiation.

If it releases... everyone dies. EVERYONE.

Kai... I know you're searching for me.
I can feel our twin bond. Faint, but there.

Don't come for me. It's a trap.
Dr. Krnić WANTS you to come.
He wants to experiment on you too.

But... I know you won't listen.
You never do. sad smile

So when you come... be ready.
The Troll King. Dr. Krnić's ultimate weapon.
Defeat him... and I'll be free.

I love you, big brother.
Twin bond forever. 💜"

[Video cuts to static]

[FLASH TO PRESENT - Kai crying]

Kai:

"I'm coming, Ana. Ready or not.
Troll King. Dr. Krnić. Whatever's in my way.

Nothing will stop me.

Twin bond forever. 💜"

SYSTEM: True Ending path unlocked
SYSTEM: Final location revealed - Chernobyl


IMPLEMENTATION:

Files needed:

  • flashback_01_twin_bond.js
  • flashback_02_protection.js
  • flashback_03_mama_death.js
  • flashback_04_kidnapping.js
  • flashback_05_dr_krnic.js
  • flashback_06_ana_message.js

Each flashback:

  • 2-3 minute cutscene
  • Voiced dialogue
  • Emotional music
  • System reward (power/quest/unlock)

Total flashbacks: 6
Emotional impact: MAXIMUM 💜
Player engagement: Story gradually revealed!