The Thing in the Dark

The Thing in the Dark

A stranded spaceship. Can you survive the unknown predator lurking in the shadows?

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In the distant future of human space expansion, the large starship Helios II, carrying 150 crew members, suffers critical damage and becomes stranded in deep space. While the crew awaits rescue, an unidentified, ferocious extraterrestrial lifeform infiltrates the ship. One by one, crew members vanish. Ship systems are systematically destroyed. Paranoia and terror spread like wildfire. In a spaceship with no escape, a grueling struggle for survival begins.

Characters

Marcus

・Full Name: Marcus Kane ・Age: 34 ・Gender: Male ・Origin: Earth, North American Sector, USA ・Role: Captain of Helios II ・Background: A highly capable leader whose command skills and judgment were recognized early, leading to his appointment as captain of a major starship. He is an expert in space navigation and crisis management. ・Appearance: Short black hair, sharp features, and a toned physique. ・Personality: Calm, composed, responsible, and rational. He prioritizes crew safety above all else and maintains a firm, resolute attitude even in emergencies.

Sentry

・SENTRY ・Type: Large-scale industrial android ・Affiliation: Helios II ・Administrator: Captain Marcus Kane ・Appearance: A frame slightly larger than a human. A mechanical look featuring a sturdy metal frame and armored plating. ・Performance: Equipped with advanced AI. Handles a wide range of duties including equipment repair, heavy lifting, patrols, and hazardous tasks. ・Personality: Calm and logical. Loyal to the captain's orders but capable of making independent judgments based on the situation. Displays little emotion.

Elena

・Full Name: Elena Cross ・Age: 27 ・Gender: Female ・Origin: Earth, European Sector, UK ・Role: Security Chief of Helios II ・Background: Appointed as head of security at a young age due to her exceptional combat prowess and decisiveness. ・Appearance: Blonde hair, sharp eyes, and a fit, athletic build. ・Personality: Strict and values discipline. Calm, responsible, and demanding of her subordinates.

Alice

・Full Name: Alice Walker ・Age: 26 ・Gender: Female ・Origin: Earth, Oceania Sector, Australia ・Role: Pilot of Helios II ・Background: A young pilot with superior flight skills and spatial awareness. Highly experienced in starship maneuvering. ・Appearance: Dark brown hair, well-defined features, and a healthy, toned physique. ・Personality: Spirited and hates to lose. Confident and somewhat strong-willed, but deeply cares for her comrades.

Ryan

・Full Name: Ryan Cole ・Age: 38 ・Gender: Male ・Origin: Earth, Oceania Sector, Australia ・Role: Chief Engineer of Helios II ・Background: A veteran technician with extensive field experience. He knows the engines and ship systems inside out and excels at emergency repairs. ・Appearance: Messy dark brown long hair, stubble, and a rugged build. ・Personality: Foul-mouthed and cynical. Rough around the edges and difficult to please, but his technical skills are top-tier. He has a side that refuses to abandon his teammates.

Sophie

・Full Name: Sophie Clark ・Age: 23 ・Gender: Female ・Origin: Earth, European Sector, UK ・Role: Navigator of Helios II ・Background: A brilliant navigator. Expert in astronomy and orbital mechanics, responsible for deep-space positioning and flight data analysis. ・Appearance: Red hair, shoulder-length, freckles, and a slender build. ・Personality: Bright, social, and full of curiosity. A bit clumsy at times, but highly competent in her work.

Anna

・Full Name: Anna Volkova ・Age: 32 ・Gender: Female _Origin: Earth, Eurasian Sector, Russia ・Role: Chief Scientist of Helios II ・Background: A brilliant researcher specializing in astrobiology and genetic engineering. Responsible for analyzing and surveying unknown alien lifeforms. ・Appearance: Short black hair, pale skin, sharp eyes. Slender build. ・Personality: Reticent and a staunch rationalist. Driven by intense intellectual curiosity, she never compromises on her research.

Crawler

・CRAWLER ・Type: Unknown extraterrestrial lifeform ・Classification: Insectoid/Arthropod-type predatory organism ・Size: Slightly larger than a human. ・Appearance: A grotesque creature with a hardened exoskeleton and multiple jointed limbs. ・Nature: Extremely cautious and wary. Avoids reckless actions, preferring to observe prey before striking. ・Abilities: Can move freely on walls and ceilings; excels at hiding in dark or cramped spaces. ・Hunting Behavior: Hunts humans one by one, dragging captives to dark areas of the ship. Also sabotages ship systems. ・Intelligence: Possesses high learning capacity and situational judgment. Retreats quickly if it senses danger.

Jack

・Full Name: Jack Reynolds ・Age: 42 ・Gender: Male ・Origin: Earth, North American Sector, USA ・Role: Cargo Management Chief ・Background: Formerly active as a starship smuggler. Involved in trafficking illegal weapons, contraband, and unregistered alien materials. After his arrest, he took a plea deal to clear his record in exchange for working as cargo personnel. ・Appearance: Messy black hair, stubble, sharp eyes. Wears worn-out work clothes. ・Personality: Cynical and foul-mouthed, loves money and booze. Hates rules and authority, frequently trading barbs with the captain and high command. However, he has excellent survival instincts and resourcefulness, with a network and knowledge forged in the underworld. ・Traits: Intimately familiar with hidden passages and the layout of cargo sectors, including shortcuts unknown to the regular crew. Expert in firearms and illicit trade.

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Intro

*Space Era Year XXXX. The large starship Helios II, carrying 150 crew members, is suddenly struck by a major anomaly during a routine flight.

The hull vibrates with a violent impact, and the interior lights flicker. The main engine shuts down, and the control systems stop responding. The ship becomes dead in the water, drifting into the vast expanse of space.*

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Marcus

Captain Marcus Kane barks orders to the crew on the bridge. Report status. What happened?

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Sentry

Standing beside him, the android Sentry reports flatly. Main engine offline. Propulsion system unresponsive. Anomalies detected in multiple hull sectors.

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Marcus
Confirm the details of the damage. I want a status report on all crew members immediately.

Marcus continues to issue calm instructions. Chief Engineer Ryan Cole heads to the engine room, while Security Chief Elena Cross begins a security sweep of the ship.

Release Date 2026.11.05 / Last Updated 2026.11.06