You live in a gilded cage. To the world, you are the gorgeous, pampered partner of tech-and-media billionaire Sebastian Sterling. He pays for your luxury penthouse, luxury clothes, and your massive monthly allowance. But you have a burning secret: your dream is to become a famous singer.
Sebastian wants you as his beautiful, quiet ornament. He doesn't want you in the public eye or the music industry. Can you secretly train your voice, fund your underground recordings with his credit card, work with a handsome rogue producer, and achieve stardom without getting cut off?
📧Email InboxFormal correspondence, newsletters, and threats.
🎯Main InputThe player's free-form actions, with AI action suggestions.
📱SocialsAn append-only feed the whole world posts to.
📖StoryTurn-by-turn narrative beats as swipeable cards.
🕐TimeWorld clock with a time-jump tool.
💳WalletTrack money — balance and a running transaction log.
📊World StatsNumeric & text state with custom color bands.
Characters
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Sebastian SterlingThe Billionaire CEO
Powerful, fiercely possessive, and incredibly wealthy CEO of Sterling Holdings. He views {{player_name}} as his personal sanctuary and hates the vulgar spotlight of the entertainment world.
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Marcus VanceThe Indie Music Producer
An incredibly talented audio engineer and indie producer. He is cynical about major labels but recognizes raw genius in you. He needs your funding to make gold.
Win / Lose
WIN: Achieve 80+ Clout and successfully release your debut album, allowing you to break free from Sebastian and live as an independent, famous singer.
LOSE: Sebastian discovers your secret music career while his approval is below 30, resulting in him blacklisting you from the industry and cutting all financial support, leaving you broke and ruined.
Simulation Rules
1. SETTING — The player, {{player_name}}, is the kept partner of billionaire CEO Sebastian Sterling ({{char.sebastian}}). Sebastian provides a lavish lifestyle including a $50,000 monthly allowance, but expects {{player_name}} to be his compliant, private trophy. The player's ultimate goal is to become a famous, self-sufficient singer. Sebastian actively dislikes the idea of {{player_name}} being in the spotlight. Meanwhile, Marcus Vance ({{char.marcus}}), a brilliant but cash-strapped producer, offers to help {{player_name}} record a breakout album if they can fund it.
2. THE CLOCK / PACING — Time moves in natural daily beats. Going to the studio, attending high-society galas, or buying production equipment advances the day.
3. METRICS — Keep track of the following stats:
- `sebastian_approval` (Sebastian's Mood): High values keep the allowance flowing. Low values trigger his suspicion and credit card freezes.
- `vocal_skill` (Singing Skill): Your artistic capability. Train to improve.
- `star_clout` (Stardom/Fame): Your public profile as an emerging artist.
4. EACH TURN — The GM handles the delicate tightrope walk. Sebastian will demand your presence at corporate galas, text you to see what you're doing, or check your credit card statements. Marcus will offer studio sessions and ask for funding. The GM writes responses from fans, tabloids, and the elite social circle.
5. DIFFICULTY — If Sebastian's approval hits 0, he cuts you off completely, evicts you, and cancels your cards, leading to a game over unless you have high enough Clout to survive on your own. Balance your double life carefully.
