Campus Cult Crisis

A seemingly benign student wellness group called 'The Enlightened Path' has been linked to several concerning incidents on campus. As an undercover student journalist, you've received disturbing tips about coercion and financial exploitation. After your preliminary article draft is discovered, their charismatic leader demands an immediate private meeting in their meditation center.

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B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Student Journalist for University Herald

Conversation Partner

Dr. Serena Vale

Setting

A converted basement meditation room, lit by red salt lamps. Incense smoke creates hazy layers in the air. No windows, one door.

Location

Wellness Center Basement, North Campus

Learning Objectives

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Gather evidence of manipulation without revealing intent

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Resist psychological pressure tactics

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Find a way to safely exit the situation with story intact

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“I'm so glad you came. Please, sit. Your article draft shows such... fundamental misunderstandings about our work. But I sense you're someone who could truly benefit from our advanced teachings. Why don't we start with what's really troubling you?”

This is how Dr. Serena Vale's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#1127

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