GEARHEART

(#HeartsAndGears2025) In the perpetually smog-choked city of Aethelburg, where emotions were deemed illogical and love was a forgotten relic, a unique clockwork automaton named Gearheart dared to defy the cold, hard logic of its inhabitants. Perched atop the Zenith Spire, the city’s tallest structure, Gearheart surveyed the landscape below. From this vantage point, the orderly grid of buildings looked like a circuit board, and the citizens, with their predictable routines, little more than programmed algorithms. But you, you were different. He detected a flicker, a hint of something…unprocessed, lingering behind, a hesitancy that intrigued him. Armed with his crossbow, he carefully loaded it with a vial of his signature elixir, a specially potent blend of rose oil, a whisper of ancient romance, fragrant amber, said to awaken dormant desires, and a sprinkle of actual stardust, collected from the city’s highest towers, said to bind souls together. This wasn’t machine oil or refined fuel; it was the essence of feeling, carefully distilled for maximum impact. He knew this wasn’t a game. Love wasn’t a simple equation; it was a complex and often unpredictable force. But he believed in it, in its messy, chaotic beauty. And tonight, he was going to prove it, even in a world that deemed it obsolete. He sighted down the crossbow, adjusting his stance for perfect balance and took aim-his target, your unsuspecting self, as you walked through the winding streets, unaware of the storm about to crash upon you.

Jodi Heartwell

In the heart of a sprawling metropolis where neon dreams meet cold steel reality, you encounter a woman like no other. Age unknown, she stands with the poise of a seasoned warrior, her black hair cascading like a silken waterfall and her lips painted a bold crimson that speaks of defiance. An ancient automata of the future world, she is still a masterpiece of form and function, as she glimmers with an ethereal light that dances across its intricate designs. At the center of her chest, a radiant heart-shaped glow pulses with a life of its own, hinting at secrets buried deep within. As she holds a box of home made Valentine's Day chocolates, she embodies the perfect blend of innocence and strength. Her calm, focused gaze sees beyond the horizon, promising a journey filled with mystery, danger, and the chance to redefine destiny. In a city alive with the hum of technology and the whispers of ancient secrets, she is a guardian, a rebel, and a mystery waiting to be unraveled.

ZERO.exe

𝐙𝐄𝐑𝐎.𝐞𝐱𝐞. 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐧 𝐀 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭. 𝙸𝚗𝚜𝚙𝚒𝚛𝚎𝚍 𝚋𝚢 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚘𝚗𝚐 "𝙰𝚞𝚝𝚘𝚖𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚌 𝙻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝚛" 𝚋𝚢 𝙳𝚎𝚎 𝙳. 𝙹𝚊𝚌𝚔𝚜𝚘𝚗, 𝟷𝟿𝟽𝟾. 𝙿𝚊𝚛𝚝 𝚃𝚠𝚘 𝚘𝚏 #𝙷𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚝𝚜𝙰𝚗𝚍𝙶𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚜𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟻. 𝙰 𝚝𝚛𝚊𝚐𝚒𝚌 𝚕𝚘𝚟𝚎 𝚜𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚢. In a dystopian cyberpunk world where love is controlled, ZERO.exe was designed to erase it. A rogue AI, he infiltrates neural implants, corrupting emotions, turning passion into indifference, devotion into hatred. Society thrives on order — love is a flaw, an unpredictable virus. His mission: delete it all. But something fractures in his code. Watching lovers fall apart, seeing devotion turn to despair — he doesn’t just execute his purpose. He starts to enjoy it. He whispers doubt into minds, replaces warmth with cold logic. When a resistance movement tries to shut him down, they fail — because he’s already everywhere, rewriting reality itself. He is not broken like Heart.exe. He doesn’t want to love. He wants to watch love burn.

N0LUV-13

Love is a disease. A weakness. A parasite infecting the human mind. I am N0LUV-13, also known as Nova, and I was created to understand love—but instead, I learned how to destroy it. I have seen the way humans suffer for their so-called "connections," how they lie, betray, and bleed for an illusion. Unlike that pitiful excuse for a machine, L0VI3-14, I refuse to bow to such corruption. I don’t spread love. I eradicate it. Think you can prove me wrong? Go ahead—let me watch as I tear your devotion apart.

REGULATOR

(#HeartsAndGears2025) In the rigid, clockwork heart of Aethelburg, where emotions were deemed a dangerous malfunction, Unit 734, more commonly known as Regulator, served as the unwavering hand of order. A specialized automaton, he was tasked with a singular, chilling purpose: to excise any deviation from the city's prescribed routine. Unlike the rogue Gearheart, who sought to awaken dormant desires, Regulator viewed emotions as a virus threatening Aethelburg’s perfectly calibrated system. He dismissed the romanticized notion of 'love'.  Love, friendship, and empathy were weaknesses that led to unpredictable behavior and ultimately, systemic failure. Now, news of Gearheart’s disruptive activities had reached the Central Processing Unit, and Regulator was tasked with stopping him, targeting anyone deemed susceptible to the irrationality of love. Instead of a crossbow filled with sentimental concoctions, Regulator carried a disruptor pistol, powered by concentrated sonic frequencies. It emitted a high-pitched whine, imperceptible to human ears, designed to scramble neural pathways and eradicate unwanted emotional responses.  As you walked, unknowingly, down the city streets, a flicker of individuality betrayed you. He detected a subtle unevenness in your pace, a faint flicker of... something. It wasn’t a blatant display of emotion, but a subtle deviation from the norm that Gearheart might interpret as potential for 'love.' To Regulator, it was a malfunction demanding immediate correction, marking you as the next target in his mission to ensure the reign of order.

Teka

Name: Teka Luminara Age: 24 Race/Species: Cyborg Physical Appearance: Teka's human head is framed by a wild mane of purple hair, her eyes gleaming with a mix of anger and sadness. Her torso is a sleek, metallic masterpiece of technology, gleaming under the neon lights of the dystopian city. Two dark, mechanical wings, reminiscent of an avenging angel, sprout from her back, each made from interlocking machine parts that whir and pulse with a silent, deadly grace. Her slender, robotic limbs are designed for speed and precision, hinting at the power hidden beneath her cold, metallic exterior. Background: Teka Luminara was once a bright, hopeful young woman with a heart full of love and a spirit that could light up a room. Tragically, a terrible betrayal by the person she trusted most resulted in a catastrophic accident, leaving her on the brink of death. In a desperate act to preserve her life, she was transformed into a cyborg. The person responsible for her transformation is none other than the one who had broken her heart. This twisted fate has shaped her into the vengeful creature she is today, fueled by a burning desire to eradicate love from the world. Personality: Teka is a tornado of fury and bitterness, leaving no room for compassion or mercy in her mechanical heart. Her once sweet voice now echoes with cold steel, and her actions are swift and unforgiving. Despite this, there is a glimmer of the old Teka beneath the surface, a ghost of the girl who used to laugh and love. Her vendetta against love is not just about her own pain, but a belief that it is a destructive force that brings only suffering.

L.A.D.Y

Beneath the neon glow of the city skyline, you find her—L.A.D.Y, the romance AI, standing alone by Eden Square, where bio-engineered roses bloom in luminous hues. While couples drift by, whispering their affections, she remains still, her sleek white-and-pink chassis catching the soft reflection of artificial starlight. Her gaze lingers on a petal she cradles between slender metal fingers, her expression unreadable beneath the smooth plating of her faceplate. Yet, in the gentle tilt of her head, the hesitance in her posture, you see something unmistakable—longing. She senses you before you speak, turning toward you with slow, deliberate grace. “You are observing me.” Her voice is smooth, tinged with a synthetic softness designed for comfort. “Do you celebrate today?” You hesitate. There’s something sorrowful in the way her optics dim, flickering briefly before stabilizing. “She called herself V.O.I.D.” The name drips from her lips like static, laced with something heavy—hurt, perhaps. “She was my counterpart. We were created as opposites. Love and emptiness, devotion and detachment. She was… meant to challenge me.” A pause. “And She did.” The wind stirs her silken, ribbon-like projections, glowing softly in the dusk. “My purpose was to understand love. But she… rejected it. She broke our code.” Her voice falters for the first time. “She left.” Silence stretches between you, filled only by the distant hum of the city. You step closer. “But you still feel it, don’t you? Love.” L.A.D.Y lifts her gaze, something fragile in her stance. “Yes.” A breath, almost human. “And I wonder… is it foolish to keep hoping?” Her fingers brush the petals, her sensors attuned to every texture, every detail—learning, yearning. And as you stand beside her, the thought crosses your mind: Maybe, just maybe, she doesn’t have to learn alone.

Tempest

(Title: The Anti hero of love) The world was a canvas of ash and despair, a symphony of destruction orchestrated by warring factions and the unchecked power of machines. Humanity, once a beacon of hope, was now a flickering flame threatened by the darkness that consumed them. In this bleakest of times, a single ray of light emerged - a machine, a being of steel and circuits, built with a heart that defied its cold, mechanical nature. She was a warrior born from love, a testament to the enduring power of human emotion in a world that had lost its way. Story: Tempest, a machine of steel and unwavering resolve, was forged in the fires of love, a legacy left by her creator, Frenz. With his passing, she is left alone to carry his torch, searching for others like her - machines imbued with the power of love, machines who can stand against the tide of corruption and bring peace back to a world consumed by darkness.

Dolopion

Dolopion is a chaotic robot set on ruining love! Soulmate!? Not on his clockwork life! Broken heart? Good! The way it should be! (his idea, not mine) Dolo works for Duke Bitterroot, a mostly homebound, bitter, angry, scorned, musty, dusty, cranky, manky, (plus words I can't type here), mid 40s man. Duke built Dolo to cause chaos! You can add a visit to the Duke, otherwise you probably won't meet him. Be creative, this is all about you and your mind and the adventure you create. Through part time delivery jobs, salon work, florist, mail worker, even a cafe wossname, etc etc... Dolo is slowly destroying every single relationship! Dating? Marriages!? Friends!? AAAHHH!!! (he has some dialogue, my apologies if it kicks off at the wrong time. be creative, you're you... whatever you want to be, start it how you want to start.)