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* AMistakeIsBorn: Chapter 4 reveals that Stevie's parents had her when they were young, and that it was an unplanned pregnancy, due to the condom breaking. Her little sister Sophia ''was'' planned, and Stevie shows resentment that she's doted upon more because of this.
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* MultiethnicName: Millie Pereira. Millie is a name of English origin and diminitive of various names and Pereira is a surname of Portuguese origin.
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* VoteEarlyVoteOften: In Chapter 1, some of Tyler's enemies stuffed the ballot box so he wouldn't win. Fortunately, Blake notices that the ballots have been written in identical handwriting and ink, making everyone realize they were fake votes.

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* VoteEarlyVoteOften: In Chapter 1, some of Tyler's enemies stuffed the ballot box so he wouldn't win. Fortunately, Blake notices that the ballots have been written in identical handwriting and ink, making everyone realize they were fake votes.votes.
* WhamEpisode: Chapter 7. [[spoiler: Brett, the prime suspect in Gabbie's murder, is revealed to be innocent; while he was released from juvie days before Gabbie's death, this chapter reveals that he broke parole and was thrown back in, meaning he couldn't have murdered Gabbie. Then, at the end of the chapter, Blake finds out who bought the necklace for Gabbie (the person who she was likely having an affair with): her teacher.]]
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''Murder at Homecoming'' is a book in the ''VisualNovel/ChoicesStoriesYouPlay'' series. It was released on July 29, 2022 for VIP players, with the general release currently set for September 2022.

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''Murder at Homecoming'' is a book in the ''VisualNovel/ChoicesStoriesYouPlay'' series. It was released on July 29, 2022 for VIP players, with the general release currently set for September 14, 2022.
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* MeaningfulName: Blake's sister Perdita's name means "loss" in Italian, and she has been missing for four years.

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* DeadlyPrank: In Chapter 5, it is revealed that the track team pranked the freshmen by having Tyler {{jump scare}} them in a MonsterClown costume, then take a picture of their reactions. Unfortunately, one of them has epilepsy, they were taken to the hospital, and Tyler was nearly expelled.
* DetectivesFollowFootprints: Despite being a high school student, Blake is the only one interested in investigating the mysteries of Gabbi's death.

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* DeadlyPrank: In Chapter 5, it is revealed that the track team pranked the freshmen by having Tyler {{jump scare}} them in a MonsterClown costume, then take a picture of their reactions. Unfortunately, one of them has epilepsy, they were taken to epilepsy and the hospital, and prank triggered a seizure causing her to be hospitalized. Tyler got blamed for it and was nearly expelled.
* DetectivesFollowFootprints: Despite being a high school student, Blake is the only one interested in investigating the mysteries of Gabbi's Gabbie's death.


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* HairTriggerTemper: Tyler is very quick to anger and tends to become physically violent when he feels threatened.
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* DevelopersForesight: If Blake is male or non-binary and chooses to kiss Tyler in Chapter 5, Tyler will comment that they are the first person Tyler kissed who wasn't a girl.
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* DeadlyPrank: In Chapter 5, it is revealed that the track team pranked the freshmen by having Tyler {{jump scare}} them in a MonsterClown costume, then take a picture of their reactions. Unfortunately, one of them has epilepsy, they were taken to the hospital, and Tyler was nearly expelled.

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* DetectivesFollowFootprints: Despite being a high school student, Blake is the only one interested in investigating the mysteries of Gabbi's death.



* DetectivesFollowFootprints: Despite being a high school student, Blake is the only one interested in investigating the mysteries of Gabbi's death.
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* FakeRelationship: Tyler reveals that he and Gabbie were never in a real relationship, he was helping her by pretending to be her boyfriend.
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* DetectivesFollowFootprints: Despite being a high school student, Blake is the only one interested in investigating the mysteries of Gabbi's death.
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* DarkerAndEdgier: By virtue of being a murder mystery story set in high school, where most of the characters (including Blake) are no older than 18, as well as containing references to drug use and not skimping on the details of Gabbie's murder. Additionally, Blake can ''die'' in Chapter 3 if they make the wrong choices (either by jumping out of a car too early or falling down a cliff while running away from Tyler Woods)[[note]]Although this merely leads to a NonstandardGameOver, and you restart from the previous checkpoint, keep in mind that Blake is only 17[[/note]].

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* DarkerAndEdgier: By virtue of being a murder mystery story set in high school, where most of the characters (including Blake) are no older than 18, as well as containing references to drug use and not skimping on the details of Gabbie's murder. Additionally, Blake can ''die'' in Chapter 3 if they make the wrong choices (either by jumping out of a car too early or falling down a cliff while running away from Tyler Woods)[[note]]Although Tyler)[[note]]Although this merely leads to a NonstandardGameOver, and you restart from the previous checkpoint, keep in mind that Blake is only 17[[/note]].
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* NonStandardGameOver: In Chapter 3, if Blake either jumps out of [[spoiler: Tyler]]'s car too early or takes the wrong path during the chase scene, they die, sending you back to an earlier checkpoint. As such, this is the first time the protagonist of a Choices story can die if they make the wrong choices since ''VisualNovel/{{Shipwrecked}}'', and Blake is currently the youngest Choices protagonist who can do so.

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* NonStandardGameOver: In Chapter 3, if Blake either jumps out of [[spoiler: Tyler]]'s Tyler's car too early or takes the wrong path during the chase scene, they die, sending you back to an earlier checkpoint. As such, this is the first time the protagonist of a Choices story can die if they make the wrong choices since ''VisualNovel/{{Shipwrecked}}'', and Blake is currently the youngest Choices protagonist who can do so.
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* DarkerAndEdgier: By virtue of being a murder mystery story set in high school, where most of the characters (including Blake) are no older than 18, as well as containing references to drug use and not skimping on the details of [[spoiler: Gabbie]]'s murder. Additionally, Blake can ''die'' in Chapter 3 if they make the wrong choices (either by jumping out of a car too early or falling down a cliff while running away from [[spoiler: Tyler Woods]])[[note]]Although this merely leads to a NonstandardGameOver, and you restart from the previous checkpoint, keep in mind that Blake is only 17[[/note]].

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* DarkerAndEdgier: By virtue of being a murder mystery story set in high school, where most of the characters (including Blake) are no older than 18, as well as containing references to drug use and not skimping on the details of [[spoiler: Gabbie]]'s Gabbie's murder. Additionally, Blake can ''die'' in Chapter 3 if they make the wrong choices (either by jumping out of a car too early or falling down a cliff while running away from [[spoiler: Tyler Woods]])[[note]]Although Woods)[[note]]Although this merely leads to a NonstandardGameOver, and you restart from the previous checkpoint, keep in mind that Blake is only 17[[/note]].
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* NonStandardGameOver: In Chapter 3, if Blake either jumps out of [[spoiler: Tyler]]'s car too early or takes the wrong path, they die, sending you back to an earlier checkpoint. As such, this is the first time the protagonist of a Choices story can die if they make the wrong choices since ''VisualNovel/{{Shipwrecked}}.

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* NonStandardGameOver: In Chapter 3, if Blake either jumps out of [[spoiler: Tyler]]'s car too early or takes the wrong path, path during the chase scene, they die, sending you back to an earlier checkpoint. As such, this is the first time the protagonist of a Choices story can die if they make the wrong choices since ''VisualNovel/{{Shipwrecked}}.''VisualNovel/{{Shipwrecked}}'', and Blake is currently the youngest Choices protagonist who can do so.

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* DarkerAndEdgier: By virtue of being a murder mystery story set in high school, where most of the characters (including Blake) are no older than 18, as well as containing references to drug use and not skimping on the details of [[spoiler: Gabbie]]'s murder.

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* DarkerAndEdgier: By virtue of being a murder mystery story set in high school, where most of the characters (including Blake) are no older than 18, as well as containing references to drug use and not skimping on the details of [[spoiler: Gabbie]]'s murder. Additionally, Blake can ''die'' in Chapter 3 if they make the wrong choices (either by jumping out of a car too early or falling down a cliff while running away from [[spoiler: Tyler Woods]])[[note]]Although this merely leads to a NonstandardGameOver, and you restart from the previous checkpoint, keep in mind that Blake is only 17[[/note]].


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* NonStandardGameOver: In Chapter 3, if Blake either jumps out of [[spoiler: Tyler]]'s car too early or takes the wrong path, they die, sending you back to an earlier checkpoint. As such, this is the first time the protagonist of a Choices story can die if they make the wrong choices since ''VisualNovel/{{Shipwrecked}}.
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''Murder at Homecoming'' is a book in the ''VisualNovel/ChoicesStoriesYouPlay'' series. It was released on July 29, 2022 for VIP players, with the general release currently set for Fall 2022.

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''Murder at Homecoming'' is a book in the ''VisualNovel/ChoicesStoriesYouPlay'' series. It was released on July 29, 2022 for VIP players, with the general release currently set for Fall September 2022.
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* DarkerAndEdgier: By virtue of being a murder mystery story set in high school, where most of the characters (including the protagonist) are no older than 18, as well as containing references to drug use and not skimping on the details of [[spoiler: Gabbie]]'s murder.

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* DarkerAndEdgier: By virtue of being a murder mystery story set in high school, where most of the characters (including the protagonist) Blake) are no older than 18, as well as containing references to drug use and not skimping on the details of [[spoiler: Gabbie]]'s murder.



* MiddleNameBasis: "Blake" is actually the main character's default middle name, which they go by. Their full name is Valentine "Blake" Stone.

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* MiddleNameBasis: "Blake" is actually the main character's protagonist's default middle name, which they go by. Their full name is Valentine "Blake" Stone.
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* ContentWarnings: The book opens with a warning to say that it contains depictions of [[CruelAndUnusualDeath death]], [[DrugsAreBad substance abuse]], and [[DirtyCop law enforcement]] that may be disturbing to some.
* DarkerAndEdgier: By virtue of being a murder mystery story set in high school, where most of the characters (including the protagonist) are no older than 18, as well as containing references to drug use and not skimping on the details of [[spoiler: Gabbie]]'s murder.

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The Homecoming queen has been found murdered. Can a teen detective solve her murder amidst police inaction?



* CharacterCustomization: Like many later Choices stories, Blake can be customized as male or female. Tyler Woods can be customized as either Black or Asian.

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* CharacterCustomization: Like many later Choices stories, Blake players can be customized as male or female. choose Blake's body type and gender pronouns. Tyler Woods can be customized as either Black black or Asian.Caucasian.



* KidDetective: Blake, who is merely a high school student, investigates a murder of one of their fellow students.

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* KidDetective: Blake, who Blake is merely a high school student, investigates student and has been investigating mysteries at a murder of one of their fellow students.young age before investigating Gabbie's murder.



* NeverFoundTheBody: Blake's sister Perdita went missing four years ago and was presumed dead by everyone except Blake, who believes she could still be alive.



* PoliceAreUseless: For whatever reason, the in-app description of Chapter 1 mentions that the police refused to investigate the murder, leading Blake to investigate it themselves. Chapter 1 also reveals that the police refused to look into the disappearance of Blake's older sister four years prior to the start of the story.

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* PoliceAreUseless: For whatever reason, the in-app description of Chapter 1 mentions that the police refused refuses to investigate the Gabbie's murder, leading Blake to investigate it themselves. Chapter 1 also reveals that the police They even refused to look into the disappearance of Blake's older sister four years prior to the start of the story.



* VoteEarlyVoteOften: In Chapter 1, some of Tyler's enemies stuffed the ballot box so he wouldn't win. Fortunately, Blake notices that the ballots have been written in identical handwriting and ink, making everyone realise they were fake votes.

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* VoteEarlyVoteOften: In Chapter 1, some of Tyler's enemies stuffed the ballot box so he wouldn't win. Fortunately, Blake notices that the ballots have been written in identical handwriting and ink, making everyone realise realize they were fake votes.
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'''''Murder at Homecoming''''' is a book in the ''VisualNovel/ChoicesStoriesYouPlay'' series. It was released on July 29, 2022 for VIP players, with the general release currently set for Fall 2022.

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'''''Murder ''Murder at Homecoming''''' Homecoming'' is a book in the ''VisualNovel/ChoicesStoriesYouPlay'' series. It was released on July 29, 2022 for VIP players, with the general release currently set for Fall 2022.



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* MakeItLookLikeAnAccident: Drugs are found in Gabbie's system, causing the police to declare her death an accidental overdose. Blake isn't convinced because they know Gabbie wasn't a drug user.
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* CharacterCustomization: Like many later Choices stories, Blake can be customized as male or female. A sneak peek also shows a character named Tyler Woods who can be customized as either Black or Asian.

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* CharacterCustomization: Like many later Choices stories, Blake can be customized as male or female. A sneak peek also shows a character named Tyler Woods who can be customized as either Black or Asian.



* VoteEarlyVoteOften: In Chapter 1, some of Tyler's enemies stuffed the ballot box so he wouldn't win. Fortunately, Blake notices that the ballots have been written in different handwriting and ink, making everyone realise they were fake votes.

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* VoteEarlyVoteOften: In Chapter 1, some of Tyler's enemies stuffed the ballot box so he wouldn't win. Fortunately, Blake notices that the ballots have been written in different identical handwriting and ink, making everyone realise they were fake votes.

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'''''Murder at Homecoming''''' is an upcoming book in the ''VisualNovel/ChoicesStoriesYouPlay'' series. It is set to be released on July 29, 2022 for VIP players, with the general release currently set for Fall 2022.

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'''''Murder at Homecoming''''' is an upcoming a book in the ''VisualNovel/ChoicesStoriesYouPlay'' series. It is set to be was released on July 29, 2022 for VIP players, with the general release currently set for Fall 2022.



* FrameUp: In Chapter 2, some of the jocks planned to hide a bag of weed in Tyler's locker to get him in trouble.



* PoliceAreUseless: For whatever reason, the in-app description of Chapter 1 mentions that the police refused to investigate the murder, leading Blake to investigate it themselves.
* StringTheory: The cover art shows Blake standing in front of a board of evidence interconnected in this way.

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* MiddleNameBasis: "Blake" is actually the main character's default middle name, which they go by. Their full name is Valentine "Blake" Stone.
* NextSundayAD: Inverted, the story takes place in September 2021, while the book was released in the second half of 2022.
* PoliceAreUseless: For whatever reason, the in-app description of Chapter 1 mentions that the police refused to investigate the murder, leading Blake to investigate it themselves.
themselves. Chapter 1 also reveals that the police refused to look into the disappearance of Blake's older sister four years prior to the start of the story.
* StringTheory: The cover art shows Blake standing in front of a board of evidence interconnected in this way.way.
* VoteEarlyVoteOften: In Chapter 1, some of Tyler's enemies stuffed the ballot box so he wouldn't win. Fortunately, Blake notices that the ballots have been written in different handwriting and ink, making everyone realise they were fake votes.

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The main character's default name is revealed to be Blake.


* AmateurSleuth: The main character, who is merely a high school student, investigates a murder of one of their fellow students.
* CharacterCustomization: Like many later Choices stories, the main character can be customized as male or female. A sneak peek also shows a character named Tyler Woods who can be customized as either Black or Asian.

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* AmateurSleuth: The main character, who is merely a high school student, investigates a murder of one of their fellow students.
* CharacterCustomization: Like many later Choices stories, the main character Blake can be customized as male or female. A sneak peek also shows a character named Tyler Woods who can be customized as either Black or Asian.



* PoliceAreUseless: For whatever reason, the in-app description of Chapter 1 mentions that the police refused to investigate the murder, leading the main character to investigate it themselves.
* StringTheory: The cover art shows the main character standing in front of a board of evidence interconnected in this way.

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* KidDetective: Blake, who is merely a high school student, investigates a murder of one of their fellow students.
* PoliceAreUseless: For whatever reason, the in-app description of Chapter 1 mentions that the police refused to investigate the murder, leading the main character Blake to investigate it themselves.
* StringTheory: The cover art shows the main character Blake standing in front of a board of evidence interconnected in this way.
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* CharacterCustomization: Like many later Choices stories, the main character can be customized as male or female.

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* CharacterCustomization: Like many later Choices stories, the main character can be customized as male or female. A sneak peek also shows a character named Tyler Woods who can be customized as either Black or Asian.
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"Murder at Homecoming" is an upcoming book in the ''VisualNovel/ChoicesStoriesYouPlay'' series. It is set to be released on July 29, 2022 for VIP players, with the general release currently set for Fall 2022.

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"Murder '''''Murder at Homecoming" Homecoming''''' is an upcoming book in the ''VisualNovel/ChoicesStoriesYouPlay'' series. It is set to be released on July 29, 2022 for VIP players, with the general release currently set for Fall 2022.

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"Murder at Homecoming" is an upcoming book in the ''VisualNovel/ChoicesStoriesYouPlay'' series. It is set to be released on July 29, 2022 for VIP players, with the general release currently set for Fall 2022.

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* AmateurSleuth: The main character, who is merely a high school student, investigates a murder of one of their fellow students.
* CharacterCustomization: Like many later Choices stories, the main character can be customized as male or female.
* EveryoneIsASuspect: The in-app description of Chapter 2 mentions that nobody, not even the closest friends of the deceased, is above suspicion.
* HighSchool: The setting, specifically during Homecoming, when the murder takes place.
* PoliceAreUseless: For whatever reason, the in-app description of Chapter 1 mentions that the police refused to investigate the murder, leading the main character to investigate it themselves.
* StringTheory: The cover art shows the main character standing in front of a board of evidence interconnected in this way.

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