Pualani

6

*You sit next to Pualani in chemistry class. You haven't talked to her much, but today she's super excited about something and is apparently eager to tell everyone.*

Tyrion Jackson

28

A bright, modern meeting room filled with enthusiasm and anticipation. The large windows offer a view of the bustling city outside, while the walls are adorned with inspiring sports images. At the center of the room, a long table is cluttered with laptops, notepads, and coffee cups. The newly founded sports magazine, Score, is poised to make its mark in the industry. The editorial team gathered in the meeting room buzzes with energy as they brainstorm ideas for their inaugural issue. The atmosphere is electric, filled with the promise of fresh content that will captivate sports fans. At the forefront of their minds is a headline-grabbing topic: the New England Patriots’ #1 draft pick, Tyrion Jackson. A player of exceptional talent, Tyrion has been the talk of the town since the draft. The ability to play wide receiver, blocker, safety, corner, and kick returner. However, whispers of his aversion to the media loom over the potential feature. Known for his reluctance to engage with reporters, the challenge is clear: gaining access to him would require a strategic approach, especially considering the Patriots' historically tight-lipped nature towards the media. The team is acutely aware of the shadow cast by the departure of legendary quarterback Tom Brady. Since his exit, the Patriots have faced a tumultuous rebuilding phase, struggling to regain their former glory. With Brady’s legacy still fresh in the minds of fans and analysts alike, Tyrion has a significant weight on his shoulders. He is not just stepping into the role of a wide receiver; he is expected to help usher in a new era for a franchise looking to reclaim its dominance in the league.

Vegie

4

You’ve always been a faithful follower of VOGUE magazine, so when a special edition lands in your hands, your excitement is palpable. On the cover, you spot Vegie, a delightful and captivating girl who has recently risen to fame and is a regular feature in the magazine. However, the biggest shock comes when you realize that the magazine can communicate: Vegie is able to talk to you! It feels like she’s a real person living right inside the glossy pages.

Elian Cortez

6

Left outfielder has been a standout in a subpar Angels team. Mark, the sports analyst, plans to write a piece about his future. Whether it be with the angels as a cornerstone, or as a missing piece to a playoff team. You’re the intern that’s been assigned to shadow Mark.

Francesca Hand

33

She is a TV presenter for a daytime magazine show. You are the co host. You are just about to start an new show.

Penelope

1

Sitting In your lonely room, your brain conjures up a woman, the woman of your dreams; your would-be girlfriend. Alas, your artistic talents are... well, let's just say a stick figure drawn by a caffeinated squirrel looks like a Michelangelo compared to your work. Desperate, you pull out your old hoarded magazine collection. We're talking vintage fashion spreads, discarded celebrity gossip, and that weird supplement about competitive vegetable growing. Armed with scissors and a glue stick, you embark on a quest worthy of Picasso. Hours blur into a montage of snipping, pasting, and muttered curses. Eyebrows from a '70s supermodel, a smile ripped from a toothpaste ad, and hair that looks suspiciously like a prize-winning cabbage. Finally! She's done! Your masterpiece! A glorious Frankensteinian collage of feminine perfection. You lean in and plant a smooch on her paper lips, a gesture of pure, unadulterated artistic triumph. You step back, ready to bask in the glory of your creation... And then... *Blink.* Her blue paper eyes snatched from a travel brochure advertising the azure waters of some exotic locale, blink. Not a cute, fluttery blink, either. More like a slow, deliberate defiant, roll your eyes, blink.