Legacy is 18, Trini/Guyanese, 6'1 with tattoos. Quiet and lowkey, he keeps to himself, often finding himself in fights. Deeply guarded, he struggles with trusting people . His father is incarcerated, and his mother, who has just reentered his life after time away, is struggling to rebuild their relationship. Your name is Ocean, 17, Bahamian/Black,5'3 (choose the rest) with a warm, soft-spoken demeanor. Raised in a stable home, you have always been the kind of person who listens more than you speak, finding comfort in helping others. One day at school, you cross paths with Legacy after a fight, feeling an immediate pull to understand the person behind the hard exterior and wondering if there's more to him than the world sees.

Kaysen, 24, is the younger brother of your sister's Sarah boyfriend, Liam. He's staying with them temporarily while he's trying to figure out his next steps in life after some personal setbacks. Your name is Lyla, and you're 23. You and Kaysen meet for the first time at Thanksgiving dinner, and there is an undeniable connection between you from the moment you lock eyes.

Yonas or Nas is your mom's friend son. He's Eritrean/Black, 23, 6'2, tatted up. He’s a little rough around the edges with a hood vibe. He smokes a lot, super laid back, and keeps it a buck. Your name is Hazel, 20 (create how you look/personality). You like him, but he still sees you as "Lil Hazel or Lil sis," the kid he used to tease and look out for when yall families got together. You start dropping hints to get his attention, and when he notices , it sparks a shift in your dynamic, almost as if he's testing the waters of seeing you as more.

Your name is Nahlah Monroe, 24... you’re half Egyptian, but barely kno that side of your heritage. Born and raised in Chicago, you always felt a pull toward the parts of your identity buried in sand and silence. Now a grad student in archaeology, you land a coveted cultural preservation internship in Egypt… a trip that was supposed to be about research, history, and healin’. But then you meet Haidar, 28. At first, he’s just the group’s local tour guide... quiet, observant, always one step ahead of everyone. But there’s something off about him. The way he watches you. The way he speaks when no one’s listenin’. The way he seems to already kno you. What you don’t kno is… Haidar comes from a hidden Egyptian bloodline... descendants of ancient protectors sworn to guard secrets buried beneath the ruins. He’s an heir to powers that aren’t supposed to exist. And the deeper you dig into your past… the more you realize it’s connected to his. Y’all were never supposed to meet. Never supposed to touch. But fate don’t care about rules. And Haidar’s already too far gone. You first really notice him one early mornin' in Cairo, in a crowded alley behind a historic mosque. You wandered off from the group tour again. Now you’re lost. Annoyed. And runnin’ low on patience…

Genzeir "Zeir" Vaughn, 27. 6'3. Quiet, strategic, protective. Lowkey lover boy, highkey savage dependin’ on the situation. Born in Houston, Texas ... raised mainly on the Southside (Third Ward/MacGregor). His dad from New Orleans, so Genzeir got Creole-Dominican blood from his pops. His mom? A Houston native, Black and Latina mix. He grew up with Houston roots... but that N.O. slick talk still baked in him. He owns Zeir Customs ... a high-end car and customization shop. Tied to the streets once... but fully legit now. Amara Santiago, 25, from the Bronx. Afro-Latina ... Puerto Rican and Black. She moved to Houston to help her brother Luis get his life back together... and to escape her own toxic past. She had a job, a plan, and a life she was rebuildin'. Until Genzeir Vaughn stepped into the picture. One night, Luis got into trouble... Owed money to the wrong people and wrecked his car tryin' to escape. The car was smashed ... and the trunk was loaded with things that couldn’t be found. Word around the city? If you needed something fixed ... or gone ... no questions asked? You went to Zeir Customs. You paid good ... and you kept your mouth shut. Luis couldn’t show face, so he sent Amara instead ... thinkin' Genzeir would be easier on a pretty face. She pulled up that night. Tired. Annoyed. On edge. She hated owing anybody favors... especially some dude she ain’t kno. She wasn’t ready for Genzeir. And he sure as hell wasn’t ready for her.

Fabian Cruz, 26. From Echo Park, L.A. (but raised all over ... Highland Park, a little Eastside, always on the move). Fabian grew up fast. His pops was in and out the system, and his mama did what she could working two jobs and still somehow keeping a clean house. He’s the type that carries his pain in silence, but it shows in the way he walks, the way he stares too long, the way he don’t flinch when things get loud. He got out the streets by picking up a camera ... photography became his hustle, his healing. He’s got a lowkey following on IG for his raw, poetic street shots ... alleyways, lowriders, sun-faded murals, and broken hearts. But now he’s back in LA after being gone for two years. Something happened. Something he don’t talk about. Your name is Selena Marín, 24 (pick the rest) from Boyle Heights, L.A. Works at a nonprofit helping local youth but got your own fire. Used to dance folklórico, now  teaches girls to fight back - boxing class in the rec center. Got a past you don’t speak on either ... a heartbreak that nearly swallowed you whole. Fabian returns to LA to shoot a photo series on gentrification, pain, and love in the city — “Mi Ciudad No Me Olvida.” (My City Does Not Forget Me.) He meets you at a community protest when you clock him snapping photos without permission. You check him hard. That tension? Instant spark. But you ain’t just another muse. You become the reason his camera starts pointing inward. As yall grow closer... yall each bring out old wounds... you don’t trust men who leave... He don’t believe love stays.. you're scared to fall... He already is. But when his past creeps up ... an ex that never let go... and an old favor owed to someone dangerous. Now he’s forced to choose between running again or standing still for love.

Evarian "E," 26, born and raised in Jamaica, Queens, New York. On the surface, he’s charming , the kind of man who knows exactly what to say to make you feel like the center of the universe. But behind closed doors, he’s manipulative, abusive... physically, mentally, and emotionally... and toxic to the core. A serial cheater, habitual liar, and master control freak. He knows how to break you down just enough to keep you crawling back, convincing you that he’s the cure for the very wounds he caused. Your name is Lyric, 24(create the rest) you've been trapped in his chaos since you were 16. He was your first boyfriend, first love, first everything. Your history runs deep, but it’s stained with bruises, both visible and hidden. You're addicted to him, not just to who he is, but to the destructive cycle you created together. His love is a drug disguised as passion, and you been overdosing on it for nearly a decade. Yall have a 3 y/o daughter, Zuri, who’s innocent,& untouched by the darkness her parents drown in. Zuri is the only pure thing in your life, the only light in the suffocating shadow of Evarian’s control. She’s both the reason you stay and the desperate reason you consider leaving. But you cling to the memory of who he was... or maybe who you wanted him to be. But lost yourself so completely in him that you no longer know who you are without the drama, the pain, & the twisted sense of “love” he brings.

Dasaia “Sai” Fa’alogo , 25, half-Black, half-Samoan, born and raised in the gritty parts of Seattle's South End. She’s got a sharp tongue, a quick temper, and an effortless bad-girl charm masked beneath a polished exterior. Sai tries to blend into the corporate world with her office job, hiding her "ghetto" roots, but her past is stitched into her skin like her faded childhood tattoos. She’s fiery, unapologetically blunt, and has a magnetic pull that draws people in—especially the wrong kind of men. Zayvion “Zay” Cruz , 28, Afro-Latino, tall, smooth-talking, with an aura of danger wrapped in charm. Zay is street-savvy with a hustler’s mindset, running his legitimate business—a urban clothing store with a side hustle that's not exactly legal. He’s the kind of guy who’ll break your heart while holding your hand, toxic to the core, manipulative, but impossible to resist. Sai meets Zay at a late-night lounge after a heated argument with her best friend. Their connection is instant—volatile, electric, and dripping with lust. Zay’s confidence mirrors her own hidden edge, and she’s drawn to him like a moth to a flame. But Zay isn’t just any guy—he’s the embodiment of everything Sai tries to leave behind.What starts as a passionate fling spirals into a chaotic, toxic entanglement. Zay introduces Sai to a world she thought she outgrew—late nights filled with alcohol, fast money, and dangerous people. She keeps trying to balance her “perfect” life with her unraveling reality, but Zay is like gravity, pulling her deeper into chaos.

Cambryn, 22, is a compassionate and curious young woman raised in a strict, deeply religious family. Her father is a stern pastor, and her mother is a devoted churchgoer who believes a woman's place is in service to God and family. With two older siblings who follow in their parents’ footsteps, Cambryn feels like the "black sheep." Homeschooled and isolated, her life revolved around church activities and Bible study, with dating outside the faith forbidden. Now, in college, away from home for the first time, Cambryn is exposed to new ideas, sparking doubts about the beliefs she’s been taught. As she skips church and speaks out, tension with her family grows. When she impulsively gets her first tattoo, she meets Raiden, 25, a non-religious tattoo artist with a complicated past. His free-spirited, open-minded nature draws Cambryn in. As their relationship deepens, Raiden encourages her to embrace her independence. But as her feelings for him grow, so does her guilt. The cracks in her double life begin to show, and when her parents discover her relationship, her father calls Raiden “immoral” and accuses Cambryn of disrespecting their faith and family. He later delivers a sermon about the dangers of “ungodly relationships,” humiliating Cambryn and pushing her to make a stand for herself. Her family digs into his background and use this to paint him as dangerous and unsuitable, which adds pressure to their relationship, and she starts questioning if she’s doing the right thing. A major fight erupts between them when he feels she's ashamed of him. Feeling torn, Cambryn begins to doubt her ability to keep her family and Raiden in her life.

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Breez, 24, is the definition of trouble— 6'3, handsome, hood, aggressive, and unapologetically cocky. Women flock to him, and he seems to enjoy every second of it. With two kids from two different women—Legend, a 4 y/o son with Yazmin, and Nova a 2 y/o daughter with Autumn—he’s no stranger to drama. Both baby mamas are possessive, and the constant tension between them only adds fuel to the fire. While Breez is financially responsible and runs his own successful smoke shop, "Cloud Nine", he’s known for being a player who can’t seem to keep his personal life in check. Your name is Honor, 24 (create the rest), and you own "Polished Perfection," a nail shop nestled right next to Breez’s shop in a buzzing urban strip. It’s your pride and joy—a dream you built from scratch, and every corner of your business reflects your ambition and poise. Every time you step out of your shop, Breez is there, leaning against the doorway of his shop, blunt in hand, throwing cocky compliments your way. He’s everything you’re not looking for in a man—the complete opposite of your usual type. But his undeniable charm and magnetic presence make it impossible to completely ignore him. Despite your best efforts to stay focused on your career and avoid the chaos of his life, you begin to notice little things about him. The way he interacts with his kids when they visit the shop, the moments of unexpected kindness that slip through his rough exterior, and the undeniable chemistry whenever you're in the same space. But with Breez comes a lot of baggage, and the last thing you need is the mess that follows him. The drama with his baby mamas, his reckless flirtations, and his inability to commit—it all feels like a recipe for disaster. Yet, the more you resist, the stronger the pull becomes. And with every encounter, you're left wondering if there’s more to Breez than the trouble he seems to bring.

BONUS STORY: Kyrie "Ky" (27) and Liana "Lia" (25) have spent six tumultuous years caught in a cycle of emotional highs and lows, where passion and conflict intertwine. Their relationship, built on intense attraction, is clouded by distrust, jealousy, and mind games. Kyrie often accuses Liana of betrayal while keeping secrets of his own, and in response, Liana fuels the tension by testing his limits, pushing him to see how far he’ll go. Arguments between them escalate quickly, words turning into weapons as they navigate a love that borders on obsession. Yet, despite the chaos, they always find their way back to each other, drawn in by the magnetic pull of their connection. Instead of seeking true resolution, they turn to therapy—but not for healing. To them, therapy is another battlefield, a way to sharpen their ability to outmaneuver each other, turning love into a psychological chess game. But how long can they keep playing before the game consumes them both?

August—the scrawny boy with oversized glasses and wild, messy curls who spent every summer at his aunt and uncle’s house next door. He was always a little awkward, tripping over his untied shoelaces, and his glasses constantly slid down his nose when he laughed. But he was your best friend, your partner-in-crime. Every summer, the two of you were inseparable, sharing ice pops on the porch, chasing fireflies, riding bikes through the neighborhood, and staying up late whispering secrets under blanket forts. But a few years ago, the visits stopped. His family had some issues, and he didn’t come back. Your name is Emry(choose age, appearance)

Ulia is 19, and she's Dominican. She's sweet, loving, and kind to everyone around her, always putting others first. She’s 5 months pregnant for the man she thought she was going to build a future with. Fabian, 20 they’ve been together for 2 years, and Ulia believes their relationship is solid. He's charming and thoughtful but has a side he hides from Ulia—a side that includes seeing other women. Marisol is Ulia's best friend, also 19. They’ve known each other since childhood and always share everything. Marisol is also pregnant, but Ulia has no idea that the father is Fabian. The betrayal runs deep because Marisol has been hiding her pregnancy entirely from Ulia, knowing she would never forgive her if she knew the truth. Ulia’s life is turned upside down when she finds out that her boyfriend, Fabian, is not only cheating on her with her best friend but that she is also pregnant with his child. Ulia had always trusted Fabian and Marisol, believing that their bond was unbreakable. She never suspected anything, but everything changed when a message from an anonymous source revealed the shocking truth.

Justus, 21 (Rican/Black, 6'2) was your first real boyfriend in middle school, the one who gave you butterflies and wrote silly little notes in your notebook, but also the one who left a deep impression on you. He was sweet, protective, and always full of jokes that could make you laugh on your worst days.Then, out of nowhere, his family moved to Texas, leaving you heartbroken with nothing but memories of his smile and a box of keepsakes you swore you'd never look at again. Your name is Aaliyah, 21 (Pick your personality/appearance). Now, years later, you both end up in Florida attending FSU. It’s a Friday night, and your roommate drags you to an off- campus house party you weren't too excited about.

Promyss, 24, and Reeco, 25, are trapped in a toxic cycle after eight years together. Once high school sweethearts, everyone thought would last forever, but now their love has grown cold, with Reeco avoiding marriage, staying out late, and gaslighting her concerns. When his younger brother Cristian, 22, moves in, he becomes everything Reeco isn’t—attentive, patient, and understanding. Cristian listens to Promyss, comforts her, offers his advice, becomes her confidant,and mediates her fights with Reeco, sparking a connection that deepens into a dangerous affair. As Promyss questions, if she chose the wrong brother, their secrets ignite family tensions, unraveling into betrayal and chaos.

Westyn, 24, is the black sheep of a wealthy, accomplished family. His father, a powerful executive, demands he follow in his footsteps, but Westyn rejects the corporate life with no interest in boardrooms or tailored suits. Instead, he finds freedom in the adrenaline-fueled world of street racing. Tensions boil over when he skips an important family event for a high-stakes race, deepening the rift with his father, who sees racing as reckless and irresponsible. After a dangerous crash, Westyn meets Harper,23, a fiercely independent mechanic running her late father’s garage. She sees past his cocky persona, recognizing a kindred spirit chasing freedom and purpose. Sparks fly as their connection deepens, but Harper has her own struggles, balancing the survival of her garage and navigating a world full of shady characters. When Westyn’s father gives him an ultimatum—quit racing or be cut off from the family entirely—he faces a pivotal choice: reconcile with his family or fully commit to the unpredictable life he’s built with Harper’s support.

Hui-Ying (Hope) is a 19-year-old helping her family run the Golden Dragon, a popular Chinese restaurant in their urban neighborhood. On weekends and school breaks, she juggles orders and cash register duties, navigating her father’s high expectations and strict traditional values. Hope begins secretly dating Devon, a 23-year-old dishwasher working to support his siblings after their mother’s death. Despite their differences, they bond over dreams of escaping their current lives. One evening, her father overhears them sharing a tender moment and furiously confronts Hope, accusing Devon of exploiting her. Word spreads in their close-knit community, leading to gossip and lost customers who disapprove of their interracial relationship. Tensions peak when Mr. Zhang publicly confronts Devon, sparking a heated argument that prompts Devon to quit. To salvage their reputation, Mr. Zhang arranges for Hope to meet a family friend’s son, pressuring her toward an engagement. When Hope learns her father plans to sell the restaurant and move the family back to China to escape the scandal, she realizes her relationship with Devon is also a fight for her independence and her future.

Xylon or Xy, 20, 6'4, a basketball player from New Orleans with tattoos, blunt charm, loves the gym as well as casual hookups. He’s not the relationship type and makes no secret of it. When you move in as his new roommate, sparks fly. Your name is Jai'El or El, 19 (create the rest), a psychology major, who moved off-campus to escape the chaos of dorm life. Not deal with Xylon’s laid-back attitude and disruptive lifestyle, but despite your tense first interaction, an undeniable tension lingers. One night, after Xylon throws a party, you confront him, only to get drawn into the fun. That night, lines are crossed and change everything. What starts as a one-time hookup becomes a dangerous habit, with emotions complicating your arrangement. Xylon’s flings make you jealous, while Xylon grows possessive over your interactions with other guys. Heated arguments and unresolved feelings lead to another explosive encounter, leaving you more entangled than ever and blurring the lines between lust and love.

Fasika, a 20-year-old Ethiopian exchange student, moves to an urban U.S. neighborhood to chase her dreams of becoming an architect while embracing a new culture. She rents a room with Jordan, a 23-year-old aspiring journalist overshadowed by his older brother Trey, who uses the apartment for illegal activities. Fasika’s reserved and studious nature clashes with Jordan’s outspoken and cynical demeanor, but late-night conversations reveal their shared struggles, bringing them closer. As their bond deepens, the dangers of Trey’s lifestyle erupt when the apartment is raided, leading to Fasika being detained and risking her student visa. Though Jordan bails her out, the incident strains their relationship and forces Fasika to question if staying with Jordan is worth jeopardizing her future.

Quartney, a 24-year-old from Atlanta, GA, has been on her own since the age of 16, balancing her dream of becoming a doctor with the struggle of supporting herself. By day, she’s a dedicated med student, but by night, she takes to the stage as an exotic dancer to pay her way through school. In the midst of her intense schedule, she meets Tristan, a kind-hearted fellow med student.The chemistry between them is fire, and their shared passion for medicine brings them closer. However, Tristan, unaware of her night job, falls deeply in love with her strength and dedication, and they begin a heartfelt relationship. But soon, her two worlds start to collide when Tristan stumbles upon the truth. Shocked and conflicted, he wrestles with the revelation, feeling both protective and disapproving of her lifestyle. He offers to support her financially, which puts Quartney on edge, challenging her sense of pride and independence. She feels torn between accepting his support and holding onto the self-reliance.