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Storyline
Fight For Life
In a dimension parallel to living human existence is the Specter Zone - storehouse of unrest, undead; journey-interruptis on the road to Heaven or Hell. Overseeing this realm is a morphing abomination called the Gatekeeper; ever watchful for opportunities of amusement. To the luck and skillful this is also a land of hope, for the Gatekeeper has the power of redemption, the power to grant a second chance at life.

You are one of eight ex-mortals traveling unexpectedly from the nightmare that was your life to the torment of an early afterlife. One of eight fighters chosen for their exceptional skills and strong will to live.

Don't expect to make friends. You must defeat each of your companions. You have the attention of the Gatekeeper; please him in the tournaments and he will bestow useful gifts. You must win every match, including the final and most terrifying. There can be only one victor: there will be only one life granted... it must be yours. Good luck.

Fighters
Soldier
Ian Chapter
Son of a streetwalker and a drifter, Ian was educated on the street and in the various penitentiaries he "visited." The army was his only real home; the platoon, his family. A hell of a family to have when you always have to watch your back and fight for what's yours - and he was always fighting.

Ian is still listed as Missing in Action after being separated from his unit during active duty - tracking guerrillas through jungle terrain. After five days of looking for him, the search party abandoned the mission. They did, however, find evidence of torture and a massacre in a clearing littered with body parts; none were identifiable.
Worldwide Girl
Jenny Chapter
Jenny had been everywhere, from Argentina and Bolivia, to Yemen and Zimbabwe, and back again. She trampled across all the continental masses on the world in an attempt to put miles between her and "Hicksville" Arizona.

Jenny kept her identity secret by traveling as a boy, wandering from country to country perfecting her martial arts skills. Tai Chi in Beijing, Kick Boxing in Thailand, Tae Kwon Do in Korea, Jenny could take care of herself. No Romeo with an overdose of testosterone was going to pull a stunt on her again. The last guy that tried had to be scraped off the sidewalk by paramedics.

Jenny was a master of martial arts and fighting, but none of the fancy moves she knew could help her against the ground-to-air missile that took out her light aircraft and sent her straight to the Gatekeeper.
American Mom
Kara Chapter
Kara was your average mom, housewife, cookie baker, and fitness junkie (in fact, she married her fitness instructor) until the day something slipped into her mind. It told her she was destined for something more, something that she had been specially chosen for. It was not that she started vomiting green gunk or anything, she just flipped into Total-World-Domination mode.

Her family got her treated in a psychiatric hospital, but for two years her obsession grew. She worked harder, preparing for "the big fights." She spoke of a shape-changing being who called to her. One day she could stand it no longer, she tried to get back to her family... from the top-floor window of an eight-story high rise.
Japanese Ninja Fighter
Kimura Chapter
The first son of a noble Japanese family, Kimura was highly educated and talented. Trained by his father in the art of Ninjutsu from the age of 4, he remained unbeaten until the time of his death.

Kimura's body was found floating in a restaurant fish tank. How did he get there? Was it a gang murder? He made a lot of enemies in his time, but for this he must have really ticked somebody off. Perhaps it was a case of mistaken identity...?
Chinese Kung Fu Master
Lun Chapter
Sold into factory labor as a child, Lun learned to take care of himself at an early age. It was a case of fight or starve. He chose to fight, and lived to get noticed.

He was recruited by masters who trained him to use his natural fighting skills, as well as Kung Fu. Their creed was harsh - no remorse and no mercy. Fifteen years and a whole heap of trouble later, he was too hot to handle and needed a change of address. He was given a one-way ticket to Miami and a package to deliver once he arrived. Not a smart move!

The package was sent to settle the little matter of a debt to some rivals across the pond. Lun was just the delivery boy. He was given a warm welcome from a couple of automatics in a sleazy back room rendezvous - just before the package took out half the block. Before he died, he swore revenge. His ghost would reach out from Heaven or Hell to avenge his murder. He offered his soul in return for help...
Professional Boxer
Mr. G. Chapter
Mr. G always knew he was going to be a boxer. Fighting was his life. Even as a kid his right cross was awesome. His folks wanted him to be a mechanic, like his father and brothers, but he never changed his mind.

It was tough growing up as the only black guy in his neighborhood who wanted to put on silk shorts and prance around for a living! He made sure that those who mocked him dropped where they stood. When he started as a professional it felt better than good. He proved he could win, and win big.

Mr. G. had one problem - his manager. He was stitched into a contract so tight he could hardly breathe, let alone make a buck! Mr. G. wanted to show the fat leech who was really in charge, so he threw a Las Vegas title fight and lost - for the first time ever. His manager went ape! Later that night, in a bar, some heavies picked a fight with Mr. G. Nobody could see what it was about, but Mr. G. seemed surprised - especially when he wound up dead. Did the Leech get the last laugh?
Arabian Fighter
Muhali Chapter
Muhali was born a Bedouin. He grew up following the water holes across the desert with his tribe as they grazed their herds. As an adult he became a renowned fighter, very popular with his tribe, and very popular with the women. All women to be exact - single or married.

Muhali's six wives generally sought out their rivals following his infidelities and made sure they would not attract their husband again. They were extremely jealous of each other, too. One cooked up a dish to keep him all to herself. It was poisoned, and he died writhing in agony in her arms. She took the poison too, planning to live in the Eternal Afterlife with him, but he went on alone to the Specter Zone - someone had other plans for him.
Dock Worker
Pog Chapter
Found abandoned outside of a convenience store as an infant, Pog spent his early life with foster families playing "Pass the Parcel." Sadly, he was the parcel. The game ended for good when he turned 17, and he was along again.

Pog got a job on the docks, made friends, got a life, got strong and fit, and picked up one hell of a reputation with his fists. That is, until the docks closed down five years ago. He disappeared after that - straight down the neck of a bottle.

Pog was not a quitter (although he did quit the booze). He pulled himself together and managed to find odd jobs at the local orphanage. He also gave lessons in self preservation, which was kind of ironic. He was gunned down on the sidewalk near the same convenience store where he'd been found 27 years earlier, just as folks started saying, "Hey, Pog! Welcome back to the land of the living!"