This was SO fun, I loved playing through this and experimenting with all the different choices to get the different endings! The story was set up really cleverly to give SIX endings within the 1000 word limit! I really liked the set up of the text at the beginning especially - how it played out in NOVL format, with each block of text turning to red after you played through it - it really contributed to that somewhat off-putting vibe. The whole aesthetic was so cohesive, with a slightly magical and creepy air (a bit Halloween-y?), and I really enjoyed the BGM as well! It was so atmospheric!
SLIGHT SPOILERS
I liked how some of the endings were "positive" and some were "negative," but most of them benefited the Crooked Man in some way or another! The Crooked Man is certainly a shrewd businessman!
I really loved the design of the Crooked Man - will become his magical apprentice any day of the week!! (The final ending card was gorgeous!)
Really great O2A2 entry :)