Serena + Rainier
Serena Young and Rainier Williams are now open for auditions. Thank you for your patience!
Tonight: A Visual Novel
Project Overview
So much can happen in a night. So why don't we make it ours?
TONIGHT: A VISUAL NOVEL
What if you only had five nights to catch the culprit? This is the premise of Tonight. The player will experience the story through the eyes of Jamie Heartwood, a non-binary investigative journalism student at the local university, who came to the Nightshade Nightclub for a change of scenery from everyday life. However, on this night, they overhear a conversation about a murder that has taken place at the nightclub. By enlisting the help of Teyannah Martinez, a regular clubgoer with her own secrets, and by investigating 10 unique men and women throughout a 5-day period, you will discover who killed Annabelle Harris. If you can't catch the culprit, or if you take the wrong step...maybe you'll be the next Annabelle.
Each and every character in this story has their own unique reason to be at the nightclub. By talking to them and playing an assortment of minigames, you may finally get justice for the late Annabelle.
GAMEPLAY MECHANICS
• Teyannah Martinez: Guide
- A regular visitor to the Nightshade Nightclub. She's heard every story, seen every scandal, whispered every rumor. When Jamie enters the club for a night out, they are approached by Teyannah while eavesdropping on a group of people muttering about a horrible act that took place here last week.
- Much like "the man in the chair" superhero trope, or yandere simulator's info-chan, Teyannah will provide hints and clues throughout the story to guide you in the direction of the truth. Through the minigames and interrogations and conversations, Teyannah will point out key points to remember. However, as the week progresses, less advice will be given, and you will be left to your own skills to solve the case. At the end of the week, Teyannah will leave it all up to you, and you will decide once and for all: who killed Annabelle Harris?
• Minigames
- Interrogation
The player will select one of the two suspects for the night to interrogate. This minigame will include a scene of the suspect at a table sitting across from you in the back corner of the nightclub (as if the player is sitting directly in front of the suspect. Through the help of Teyannah and your own EVIDENCE and INTUITION, you will ask important questions to get closer to the truth.
- Liar's Games
Depending on the day of the week, the player will also be given a shot at Liar's Games. On these select days, if you play the Interrogation and are unsuccessful in gaining new leads, Liar's Games will start. A randomly selected game will begin. Depending on the outcome, you will gain a new lead AND completely eliminate a suspect. These games include: riddles, math problems, decoding ciphers, and more. INTUITION and EVIDENCE will not be available for these games, however Teyannah's Help will be. The player can select Teyannah's Help to guide them if they are stuck, but this will only happen once before Teyannah is out of hints for the Liar's Game.
EVIDENCE:
During the week, you will find pieces of evidence. These will include:
- Alibis (from main characters + extras)
- Witness Accounts (from main characters + extras)
- Physical Items (wallets, drugs, papers, etc)
- Digital Items (text messages, emails, photos, etc)
- Audio/Video (security camera footage, phone videos, recorded audio, etc)
- Other (outside knowledge, rumors, police reports, etc)
INTUITION:
While playing Minigames, Jamie's skill of Intuition will come into play. The Intuition will be in the form of a meter, like a life bar. Using Intuition will consume a certain percentage of your Intuition Meter. Be careful not to run out! Ways to use Intuition:
- Relating past conversations to current interrogation
- Presenting evidence
- Picking up on key points/clues hidden in the statements made by the suspect
TEYANNAH'S HELP:
If the player gets stuck during a minigame and/or their Intuition meter has run low, Teyannah will step in. By selecting "Teyannah's Help" from the Minigame menu, Teyannah will select three key points/clues/pieces of evidence. These will all be helpful for the Minigame, and the player can select two of the three selected key points/clues/pieces of evidence. Depending on which key points/clues/pieces of evidence the player selects, the Intuition meter may fill back up and the player can continue the Minigame.
We need Voice Actors, Writers, Game Designers, Artists, Graphic Artists, and BGM Composers.
Thank you for your interest!
Some characters are currently unavailable for auditions.
Please check the project updates regularly and join our discord server to be notified when a character is open for auditions.
PLEASE MESSAGE ME, KENZIE, FOR ANY QUESTIONS/CONCERNS.
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Latest Updates
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Casting date pushed back, updates on characters + auditions.
Hello all! Thank you for following the progress of Tonight! You may have noticed that about half of the characters are not updated and open in this CCC, and that's very unprofessional of us, and I apologize. I opened this so long ago, and school and schedules between me and Emma, who are both high schoolers with outside commitments, has caused this project to run Veeeeeeery Slow. The casting date will be extended, and the characters will be open by the end of today. I apologize for our unprofessionalism and lack of progress. These characters will be updated and open by the end of today: Rainier Williams Yvaine Moraski Alistair Pierce Serena Young - Kenzie -
Damien Ardon
Damien Ardon is now open for auditions. Thank you for your patience! -
Kara + Nicholas
Kara and Nicholas are now ready for auditions. Thank you for your patience! -
DISCORD NOW OPEN
https://discord.gg/BeP4ckCpfq please join the server!! this makes things MUCH easier AND we can create a community around Tonight!
Project Roles:
Teyannah Martinez (GUIDE)
Alistair Pierce
Nicholas Watson
Nicholas Watson (Singing)
Rainier Williams
Benjamin Lee
Damien Ardon
Serena Young
Kara Laghari
Vanessa (Roselia Clarke)
Yvaine Moraski
Bouncer
Extras
Game Coder/Maker
Script Writer
BGM composer
Sprite Artist
Graphic Artist
Background Artist
Scene Artist
Voice Actor
Teyannah Martinez (GUIDE)
open
Unpaid
Teyannah Martinez, she/her, 26
(pronounced like Tiana)
A regular visitor to the Nightshade Nightclub. She's heard every story, seen every scandal, whispered every rumor. When Jamie enters the club for a night out, they are approached by Teyannah while eavesdropping on a group of people muttering about a horrible act that took place here last week.
A young girl by the name of Annabelle Harris was killed at the nightclub one week ago, and no one has found the culprit. That's when Jamie decides to take on Annabelle's case and uncover the truth. But to do this...they'll need some help. Who better for the job than Teyannah? At first, when Teyannah offers to assist in the investigation, Jamie says no. How can anyone can be trusted? But through enough talking, Teyannah teams up with Jamie and begins giving clues and hints.
Much like "the man in the chair" superhero trope, or Yandere Simulator's Info-chan, Teyannah will provide hints and clues throughout the story to guide you in the direction of the truth. Through the minigames and interrogations and conversations, Teyannah will point out key points to remember. However, as the week progresses, less advice will be given, and you will be left to your own skills to solve the case. At the end of the week, Teyannah will leave it all up to you, and you will decide once and for all: who killed Annabelle Harris?
Teyannah needs a mature and cold voice, yet able to be comforting in the case of situations such as minigame failure or serious discussions. Please record 3 takes per line.
"Teyannah Martinez. Professional eavesdropper, if you will. I know you said you don't need my assistance, but the deal is still on the table. Rumors here can spread pretty fast, and I wouldn't want someone like yourself getting hurt...
...*sigh* If you don't want my help, that's on you. Take it or leave it. But if I were you...I wouldn't reject the offer so quickly.""I think we got some pretty valuable clues from that kid over there. Maybe we should investigate further?"
"Remember, choose wisely. There's more on the line than our lives this time."
Voice Actor
Alistair Pierce
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Unpaid
TO BE UPDATED. DO NOT AUDITION.
TO BE UPDATED. DO NOT AUDITION.
Voice Actor
Nicholas Watson
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Unpaid
Nicholas Watson (he/him, 25)
Lead singer of an EDM/Rock band that plays regular shows at the Nightshade Nightclub, Nicholas Watson has an arrogant and carefree outlook on life. He believes himself to be better than most people, and it shows in how he talks and acts. His band are the only people who really know him and why he acts this way. Them and Annabelle. Annabelle was Nicholas's girlfriend for 2 years. About a week before the murder took place, they broke up, leaving Nicholas heartbroken and lost. Could this have driven him to murder, or is his arrogant exterior just getting the better of him?
Has a rough and arrogant attitude. Please record 3 takes per line.
(speaking to the nightclub crowd) "How are you all doing tonight?! I can't hear you! Alright alright...this next song is for a late- uhm- friend...of mine...you all probably know her. Annabelle Harris, I love you."
"I hate to say it, but I think that Benjamin dude killed her. I mean, the guy was ALWAYS around her! Kinda creepy, right?"
"I still have a few more songs later, but...you wanna head to my place after this? It'll be fun..."
Singer
Nicholas Watson (Singing)
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Unpaid
Refer to Nicholas's character profile under his VA role.
please sing any song in english. (minimum 30 seconds) make sure your file is raw vocals and that there is no background noise.
Voice Actor
Rainier Williams
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Unpaid
Role assigned to:
alexmitts
Rainier Williams (he/him, 22)
Antisocial and fairly awkward, Rainier Williams is a bright young man with big aspirations. Well...maybe not his own aspirations. Since his early childhood, Rainier's parents have pushed for him to pursue academics, to play instruments, and to partake in sports he never had an interest in. Being the cousin of Alistair and Amelia of the rich Pierce family, his life has always been comfortable, and even now, as a 22 year old Astrophysics Major, he is paid allowance by his wealthy mother. His attitude seems distant yet snarky, and no one can seem to figure this guy out. He's always got some witty and sassy remark to make, and if not that, he's correcting and criticising you on everything. Being the condescending smartass he is, Rainier Williams doesn't have any close friends because of his know-it-all personality, yet he's willing to let you talk to him about Annabelle without interrupting your every word. Ever since her death, he's been even more antisocial and rude. What significance does Annabelle's death hold to him, and why does he seem to have a soft spot for someone like you?
Rainier's voice is nasally and can be described as "dorky". He's the typical nerdy kid, but he's mature and independent despite this. Please record 3 takes per line.
[Jamie approaches him to ask about the book he's reading] “Oh, it’s just a study comparing the gravitational oscillations-- actually, nevermind, I don’t have time to explain this to some kid. Do you want something? I’m kind of busy.” [with a snarky and condescending tone]
"Okay, listen here, you- you- [he struggles to say it:] asshole- you have no right to make these demands of me! I am but a student who visits this place to get away from my bothersome roommate! So go screw yourself! ...I'm sorry, was that too harsh?-"
“Sorry, you really think I actually killed this random girl? I’m a bit busy here trying to, you know, pass the hardest class offered at the university. If you want some real suspects, maybe try talking to someone who’s actually seen this dead girl first. (short snarky chuckle) Some detective you are—I don’t even know what she looks like.”
Voice Actor
Benjamin Lee
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Unpaid
Benjamin Lee (he/him, 28)
Lighthearted and kind, Benjamin Lee is one of the nicest guys you'll meet. Not only is he the bartender for the Nightshade Nightclub, he and Annabelle were childhood friends, and they've been close for what seems like forever. Ben was devastated at the news of her death and is unsure of how to grieve. He hasn't cried since the day of the news, and he feels guilty for being emotionless. Many see him as a shell of a person. One with no feelings or heart. But what Jamie sees is the opposite. Ben truly is broken inside, and desperately needs someone to fix him. Can Jamie mend his broken heart, or will Ben eventually snap?
Benjamin has a very warm and gentle voice, yet assertive when needed. He's very smooth with the way he speaks. Please record 3 takes per line.
"So...you come here often? *laughing* Just kidding. I'm not desperate enough to start with that. That brings me to: Hi! My name is Benjamin, but call me Ben, alright? *chuckle* It's nice to get to know you."
"Normally I'd charge $11.65 for that drink, but...this one's on the house. You trying to help get justice for Annabelle...it's admirable. So, drink up! *chuckle*"
"M-me?? You think- You think I killed her? Please, no, never- Annabelle was everything to me! Everything! How could you..."
Voice Actor
Damien Ardon
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Unpaid
Damien Ardon (he/him, 22)
A lover of all things floral, Damien Ardon is a true romantic. He will present you with flowers on the first date, and ensure that the flowers he chooses perfectly reflect his feelings for you through their language of emotions. Be it a rose, an orchid, or a lily, Damien can always be counted on to brighten your mood with gentle gestures such as these. He's come to this establishment to find love after being dumped by his boyfriend 2 months ago. He meets Jamie, and falls deep in love. But is this romantic exterior just a front for a different side of him?
Damien has a deep, smooth, and charming voice. Please record 3 takes per line.
[after he walks up to Jamie, who is wearing a marigold in their suit jacket pocket]
"Ah, the marigold. A particularly interesting flower. Beautiful and eye-catching, to be sure, but did you know that it really symbolizes pain and grief? [Jamie looks very uncomfortable]...Ah, my apologies if this wasn't a great way to start our conversation...I'm Damien.”“Ok you know what, I’ve had it up to here. I can sit and take a lot, believe me, but that’s just too far. You can’t toy with someone’s emotions like they’re your puppets. So take your lying, deceiving ass and get the hell out of my face.”
“Ah, a love bouquet? How interesting. I’d suggest starting with some honeysuckle. Beautiful, and they get the message across with their meaning of generous and devoted affection, don’t you think?...Plus, they go with everything. *chuckle*”
Voice Actor
Serena Young
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Unpaid
Role assigned to:
Brooke_YoSh00k
Serena Young (she/her, 21)
Who knew that trying to have just a little fun would result in the worst of consequences? Serena Young is an excitement-loving tennis player with a loving family and sweet exterior. Her birthday happens to fall on the night you meet her, when she is turning 21 and is experiencing the nightclub for the first time. However, on this night, her girlfriend and little sister are on their way to pick her up from the Nightshade Nightclub to bring her to a surprise dinner with her family. On their drive to Serena, they are involved in a tragic car accident, killing not only the two in the other car, but also Serena's closest loved ones. Despite this, Serena doesn't seem to drop her fun-loving and sweet attitude. Is there another person beneath this kind face who is familiar with death, or are you reading too far into her?
Serena has a very warm, gentle, and kind voice. She's easy to upset, however, and we need someone to show her wide range of emotions and sweet attitude. Please record 3 takes per line.
“Hey there, sweetie. You alright? You’re looking a little pale. Here, why don’t you sit down and let’s get you some water. Name’s Serena, by the way.”
[angry-crying] "What, you think that’s a threat? You think I haven’t already lost everything? You think I haven’t stared down the bottom of a bottle and laughed my way out of Hell? You’re nothing. Just another pathetic, small little man who thinks he’s worth something because he calls girls whores when they won’t sleep with him. Get out of my face.”
"My sister, Raven, she's- she's the light of my life. She's so sweet and always wants to be near me, and I honestly feel the same about her. I don't know what I'd do without her."
Voice Actor
Kara Laghari
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Unpaid
Kara Laghari (she/her, 22)
Kara's family has a religious divide, with a christian mother and a muslim father. Growing up between these two faiths, she's always found an interest in religion, so she's decided to study human religion at the local university. Kara has a religious crisis while learning about all of these religions. Her whole life, she's seen her reason to live as faith, and now, she's not sure if she even has faith at all. So she goes to the nightclub to find out other people's purpose in life other than religion, and finds love. Love became her faith, as she will tell you. However, on the same night that Jamie first arrived at this nightclub, Kara was at the club for much longer than usual. Her parents get worried because she's not picking up her phone, and start driving around the city to look for her. While on their search for their daughter, they unfortunately end up in a horrible car accident, which kills both of them, and the two people in the other car involved.
Kara's accent is not very present, yet is there in some particular words. She has a very sweet and kind tone. She doesn't yet know about her parents' accident and will find out later in the week. Please record 3 takes per line.
"Oh, hello...my name is Kara, and, well...I'm here to ask you some questions! First off, what is your one goal in life? Wh- What's that face for? Not a great conversation starter, huh..."
"What..do you mean.. my..my parents?? D-Dead? No...No...no.nononono..."
"Oh, geez, this is gonna sound cheesy, but...I never knew how amazing love could be! Thank you for showing it to me!" *giggle*
Voice Actor
Vanessa (Roselia Clarke)
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Unpaid
Vanessa (Roselia Clarke) (she/her, 24)
She’s been coming to the nightclub since she was 14. No one knows her background, family, home life, or even her last name, only that she appears there at 7 o’clock without the money required for entry yet has paid in full by the end of night. Whether it be by bar brawl, a stealthily won game of pool, or classic flirtation, the bouncers have long since learned not to question her when she says they’ll get the money. Whenever anyone tries to talk to her, she either blows them off or decides to use them to earn the money she needs for the night. So why has she taken such an interest in you, and why has she done so without finagling your money away?
(Roselia Clarke is in parentheses because this is her real name.)
We need a cold and harsh voice for Vanessa. She's very critical and icy, and we need a voice to convey this personality. Please record 3 takes per line.
[Jamie has asked to speak to Vanessa regarding Annabelle's murder, and Vanessa reads Jamie and knows exactly what they want.] "Before you start, either buy me a drink or go talk to someone else because I'm too sober to be interrogated"
"Look, I know you want info, but you're gonna have to pay. Be it your body or your money, I'm gonna require some compensation for every tiny bit of information I give you."
"GET OFF OF ME! Holy shit, do men not have any fucking manners?"
Voice Actor
Yvaine Moraski
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Unpaid
Yvaine Moraski (she/they, 21)
Exactly the opposite of what you’d expect to find in a shady nightclub of wealthy bloodsuckers, Yvaine is a middle class college student who decided to pay the establishment a visit tonight. If you ask her, she’ll tell you she was looking for a change in scenery, or researching the behavior of a specific group of people for some class, or whatever will get you away from them as quickly and politely as possible. But if you pay attention (as the main character does) , you’ll notice the nervous glances they’re throwing around, the way her leg won’t stop bonding under the table, and the empty chair across from them. Who is she meeting?
We need an upbeat, slightly anxious voice for Yvaine. Please submit 3 takes per line.
TO BE UPDATED. DO NOT AUDITION.
Voice Actor
Bouncer
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Unpaid
We need a rough and strong masculine voice for the Bouncer of the Nightshade Nightclub. He has a soft side for some people, including Annabelle, but with most, he's harsh and tough. Please record 3 takes per line.
"Get lost, kid. I shouldn't've let you in here in the first place, but now you've gotten on my nerves."
"That'll be $30, sir. Enjoy your evening."
"Annabelle? You mean...the Harris kid? Yeah. I know her. ...What, did you expect more from me? Nah. That's all you're getting. I know- I mean, I knew her pretty well. But I don't know who killed her. Now get outta my sight."
Voice Actor
Extras
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Unpaid
We need Extras to populate the Nightshade Nightclub, and we need Voice Actors of any gender to do so. Please record 3 takes per line.
"Oh my god, did you hear about the murder?! It's so horrible what happened to Annabelle..."
"Come on, man- Either you give me the money or I give you a beat in."
"You know it's rude to eavesdrop, right?"
Producer
Game Coder/Maker
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Unpaid
Please provide samples of your previous work.
We will need game coders to create:
- Visual Novel text scenes
- Player choices
- Liar's Game minigames
- Interrogation minigames
Say something you think would fit
Writer
Script Writer
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Unpaid
We need scripters to create the script, which will include the different outcomes of choices the player makes.
Please provide samples of your previous work.
Say something you think would fit
Music Composer
BGM composer
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Unpaid
We need many BGM pieces.
- motifs for each character
- nightclub music
- relaxed music
- tense music
- MUCH MORE.
Please provide examples of your work.
Say something you think would fit
Artist
Sprite Artist
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Unpaid
We need a sprite set for each character. Please submit plenty of samples of your work.
Say something you think would fit
Artist
Graphic Artist
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Unpaid
We need:
- a game user interface (text boxes, menu, etc)
- a proper logo
- and more.
Please submit plenty of examples of your work.
Say something you think would fit
Artist
Background Artist
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Unpaid
We will need a selection of scenes for the backgrounds.
- Jamie's bedroom
- The Nightshade Nightclub general area
- The Nightshade Nightclub bathroom
- The Nightshade Nightclub bar
- The Nightshade Nightclub stage area
- The Nightshade Nightclub seating area
Please provide plenty examples of your work.
Say something you think would fit
Artist
Scene Artist
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Unpaid
We will need scenes for special areas in the visual novel including:
- (Some) Character conversations
- Interrogation game
- Liar's game games
- Flashback sequences
Please provide plenty examples of your work.
Say something you think would fit
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