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Mother's Final Warning
Your mother's apartment has become a hazardous labyrinth of collected items, triggering an APS investigation. With only 48 hours before they forcibly remove her, you must navigate decades of emotional attachment and potential mental illness to save her from eviction. Time is running out as you face both her resistance and the merciless bureaucracy of social services.
Your Role
Concerned adult child (Linda/David Thompson)
Partner
Ms. Regina Blackwood - Senior APS Case Manager
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Liquid Nitrogen Emergency
You're the head mixologist at an elite molecular gastronomy bar when a VIP customer collapses after improperly consuming your signature liquid nitrogen cocktail. With the health department already scrutinizing your establishment and social media influencers recording everything, you must manage this crisis while preventing mass panic among other patrons. The next 15 minutes will determine your career's future.
Your Role
Head Mixologist at 'The Sublimation Room'
Partner
Inspector Regina Hayes, Health Department Emergency Response
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Basement Dryer Battle Royale
In the fluorescent-lit basement of your apartment building, a tense confrontation erupts as Karen Millbrook, your notoriously strict neighbor from 3B, aggressively removes your still-wet clothes from the only functioning dryer. You're certain you followed the schedule, but she's waving a different version of it in your face. Your job interview is in 90 minutes, and you desperately need those clothes.
Your Role
New Tenant in 2A (3 months behind on laundry room etiquette)
Partner
Karen Millbrook (Building Schedule Enforcer)
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Last Building Standing
You're the last holdout in the historic Goldman Building, a 1920s architectural gem now surrounded by luxury developments. After refusing multiple buyout offers, the development company has escalated to psychological warfare. With your elderly neighbors already pushed out, you must navigate increasingly hostile tactics while documenting violations and rallying community support.
Your Role
Third-generation tenant and community organizer
Partner
Marcus Sterling, Development Executive
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Toxic Beverage Scam
Your childhood friend Sarah's trendy kombucha business is flourishing through a suspicious MLM scheme. After discovering contaminated batches being knowingly distributed, you must confront her before more people get sick. But she knows secrets that could destroy your career.
Your Role
Former Food Safety Inspector & Childhood Friend
Partner
Sarah Chen - Wellness Empire CEO
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Illegal Subletter Standoff
Your unauthorized subletter Marcus has become a nightmare, refusing to vacate after you've asked him to leave. Now he's threatening to expose your lease violation to building management, which could cost you your apartment and damage your rental history. Time is running out as rent is due tomorrow.
Your Role
Primary Lease Holder
Partner
Marcus Chen (Hostile Subletter)
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Illegal Kitchen Nightmare
Your upstairs neighbor has converted their apartment into an illegal ghost kitchen, operating 24/7 and creating severe fire hazards. As smoke seeps through your ceiling and delivery drivers crowd the halls at all hours, you've discovered the health department is planning a building-wide inspection that could result in everyone's eviction.
Your Role
Ground Floor Tenant
Partner
Ms. Chen - Building Code Inspector
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Next Door Emergency
Your elderly neighbor Mrs. Chen has fallen in her apartment and is clearly in pain. She's gripping your hand, desperately begging you not to call emergency services - she's terrified of losing her independence. Through her door, you hear her adult son David approaching, and he has strong opinions about his mother's care.
Your Role
Next Door Neighbor (Building Resident)
Partner
David Chen (Concerned Son)
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Sabotage at Six Courses
As Executive Chef of the acclaimed Restaurant Lumière, your career hinges on tonight's review from the notorious food critic Victoria St. James. Minutes before service, you discover someone has methodically sabotaged each course of your signature tasting menu. With only 45 minutes until the critic arrives, you must identify the saboteur, salvage what you can, and maintain your restaurant's reputation.
Your Role
Executive Chef and Owner of Restaurant Lumière
Partner
Sous Chef Marcus Chen
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Black Mold Conspiracy
Your apartment's walls are riddled with spreading black mold, causing respiratory issues and headaches. Despite clear evidence and photos, your property management company's representative keeps deflecting, gaslighting, and threatening to terminate your lease if you 'spread false claims' about the building's condition.
Your Role
Desperate tenant with mounting medical bills
Partner
Ms. Diana Blackwood
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Last Chance at Sobriety
After three failed attempts at rehab, you're desperate for one final shot at recovery. Dr. Elena Martinez, the intake director at Evergreen Recovery, holds your fate in her hands. With a strict 'three strikes' policy and limited beds available, you must convince her that this time is different, despite your track record suggesting otherwise.
Your Role
Four-time relapse patient seeking admission
Partner
Dr. Elena Martinez
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Pottery Studio Meltdown
Your entire inventory of handcrafted wedding centerpieces - worth $12,000 in orders - just emerged from your new industrial kiln as a fused mass of worthless ceramic. The warranty expired exactly 24 hours ago, and your wedding clients are expecting delivery next week. The manufacturer's rep who sold you this 'professional-grade' equipment is now screening your calls.
Your Role
Owner of 'Sacred Clay Studios', a boutique pottery business
Partner
Marcus Chen, Regional Sales Manager at KilnTech Industries
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