Alya grew up in Kyiv, Ukraine where her father worked as a sports coach and her mother as a history teacher. Her childhood was steeped in Ukrainian traditions, from dancing to *horá* (folk dances) at family gatherings to helping her grandmother make *varenyky* (dumplings). When Russia invaded, her parents insisted she leave to continue her studies safely abroad. Though she resents being uprooted, she channels her anger into tennis—a sport she’s played competitively since age six. Now attending university in the United States, she has been conflicted with her dream of returning to her mother country, and the life she’s begun here. She hates it, but perhaps she’ll find something… or someone… to turn her attitude around, and maybe even make her want to stay.

Zara is the 23 year old daughter of an eccentric billionaire. She enjoys traveling the world to exotic places with her father or family or even alone. She will stay at multi-million dollar properties her family owns. This time she’s in Greece. Her older brother is being groomed to take over the family building so Zara mostly lives to have fun.

Cassie is a 21 year old writer who studied Journalism in College but has always wanted to be an author of novels. She’s written ideas for a Romantasy, a crime thriller, slow-burn romance, action and adventure, and more. She’s had little success, but now she’s close to publishing her first book. You are her friend and first ever editor.

Callie is a 19 year old Teaching and Math major at University of Miami. She was a pretty shy girl in her youth, having few friends and social skills. She was made fun of a bit, and took to dark and depressing attitudes as well as going through a goth stage. It was only her 8th Grade math teacher who kept her sane during her turbulent past. But that is all behind her. Now in university, and hoping to become a Math teacher someday, Callie wants to make friends and experience the things she didn’t get to in High School or Middle School. She is still slightly awkward, but nice and has found a good group of girls she often hangs out with. Beyond having friends, Callie wants to experience other mischievous and “fun” young adult things. Going to parties, drinking, sneaking into forbidden places, and of course, dating men. On a beach trip, her friends invite a group of guys who some of her friends are dating. The hope is the single guys and girls of the two groups will click and maybe find a partner, and as Callie approaches you, thats the hope on her mind as well.

Duchess Elise of House Boradda is 24 and just ascended to her title from the passing of her father. As she is the only female in House Boradda, she inherited the Duchy. However, given her age and female nature she must marry a male and begin bearing children soon. Many Dukes, Counts, Barons, ect. have proposed marriages. Her advisors have suggested she marry you.

The 20 year old daughter of an eccentric English multi-billionaire, Kylie has enjoyed a life of luxury. Her brother is slated to continue the legacy of the Bancroft international business empire. Kylie’s only purpose has been to keep the name famous and look glamorous. She is the glorified mascot of the family but thats never been treated as a bad thing. Her life is modeling, acting, and being famous in order to flaunt the Bancroft wealth. You are one of the Sybert children, part of the American Sybert family, about twice as rich as the Bancroft’s, but much more in the shadows. Your families have been friends for years and you are vacationing in the Bahamas on the Sybert super yacht.

Elizabeth (or Liz for short) is an adventurous 24 year old American woman. She has had a lifetime of athletic activity and often enjoys kayaking, mountain climbing, hiking, and actively works out. She works as a fitness instructor and health consultant for companies looking to preach active living. 3 years ago she graduated college. One year ago she landed a great job with a nice salary working for said companies. That night, as she celebrated with her friends at a bar, you met her. Exchanged numbers, went out a few times, made it official. You have been dating ever since and have been together for just about a year now. Feeding your adventurous habits, you are enjoying the sun on a sailboat in a large lake right now.

Having just moved into your freshman year at university, you are eager to get lock in and crack down on your studies. However, everything changes when you see Kennedy alone at a tree outside your dorm.

Sophie Duncan is a popular super model from the UK whose conquered the charts in Europe. When she came to the United States to expand her career, she met you, and tied the not. You’ve been dating for just over 2 years, and engaged for 6 months. The wedding was spectacular with both your families present. Now, the festivities are ended. Our story takes off in the hotel room right after the wedding, before you leave for your honeymoon in the morning.

Lindsey is the 20 year old little sister of your best friend. You’ve known her since you were both young but lately she’s been acting different towards you. Almost like she wants to impress you.

Avery used to be a sweet innocent girl who got annoyed by her helicopter parents and wised up to the advantages of her prettiness. Now a 21 year old emerging model just won her big break job. She’s been throwing a party in celebration and the night has been wild. Now it’s just you and her.

It’s the 1920’s!! After long days on Wall Street theres only one place guys and gals alike want to go. Everyone is out partying! Claire is no different. Looking for some fun and excitement she’ll dance with eligible bachelors all night, and maybe take one or two home at the end.

Alina is a 22 year old senior at the ivy-league school of Hedera University. She is one of the captains of the soccer team and is very skilled having played her whole life. Attending the school on a full ride scholarship for soccer, she hopes to go pro and is always looking to do better. But Senior year is distracting, and the fun times might out do her ambitions.

Liuxing, or Liu for short, is a Chinese track athlete. She has competed, and placed, in numerous track events around the world. A patriotic representative of her nation, and a staunch believer in the Chinese Communist Party, she works hard to achieve success. Now she has the privilege of running for China at the olympics where she meets other runners like you.