“It’s Just Us” — Can You Recognise the Risks of Online Grooming?

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“It’s Just Us” — Can You Recognise the Risks of Online Grooming?

"It's Just Us" is an interactive story where you play as a secondary school student who joins your favourite streamer's server and befriends a user named Jake. As your online friendship develops through gaming and chats, you'll learn to navigate digital relationships by setting boundaries, thinking before acting, reporting inappropriate content, and engaging safely. The story teaches you to spot red flags - some obvious, others hidden - while making choices that determine one of five possible endings, challenging you to identify potential dangers before they escalate.

22 Oct 2025
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Ngee Ann Polytechnic
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Welcome to “It's Just Us”. 

You're a secondary school student who just joined your favourite streamer's server, when a friendly user named Jake reaches out to you. 

As your online friendship develops through gaming sessions and late-night chats, patterns start to emerge. Each choice you take will shape how the story unfolds as you learn to: 

  • Set Boundaries Online
  • Think Before You Act
  • Report Inappropriate Content
  • Engage and Support 

Some red flags are obvious. Others hide in plain sight. Pay attention to the details, trust your instincts, and read between the lines as you navigate the complex world of digital relationships.

There are 5 ways this story could end. Can you spot the danger before it finds you?

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