#briar ridge: intro

[elenaduarte]

Welcome to Briar Ridge … ELENA DUARTE! Who is known as LENA/LEENY and was recently seen leaving their home in DOWNTOWN. she is currently 34 years old. she resembles CAMILA QUEIROZ and is an ATTORNEY at HAWTHORNE, CLARKE, & ASSOCIATES. They’re best known for late-night journaling habit and also, her obsession with specialty coffee What is really important to know about them is that despite her polished professional life, Lena has a rebellious streak—she’s an avid motorcycle rider who finds freedom and peace on the open road whenever she can escape.

BIOGRAPHY || PINTEREST || CONNECTIONS

tw: parent death/illness, chronic illness

Lena Duarte was born and raised in Briar Ridge, South Carolina—a small coastal town where the air is thick with salt and stories, and family ties run deep like the roots of the ancient oaks lining its streets. She grew up in a modest home lovingly built by her father, Mateo, a carpenter whose hands shaped wood with steady precision and quiet pride. Those early years were filled with the simple rhythms of small-town life, warmth, and a close-knit family that anchored her world.

When Lena was just fourteen, their lives changed forever. Mateo was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s disease—a cruel and unrelenting illness that slowly stole his strength and steadied hands. The man who had built their home now struggled with trembling fingers and unsteady steps. Watching her father’s slow decline left a lasting mark on Lena’s heart. Her mother, Isabel, a devoted nurse who had spent years caring for others at the local hospital, became the family’s steadfast caregiver. Despite Isabel’s tireless devotion, Mateo passed away when Lena was twenty-two, mere months before she embarked on the challenging path of law school. His absence echoed silently through her life, filling her with a quiet determination to carry on.

Throughout her childhood, Lena’s siblings shaped her sense of family and self. Marcos, the eldest, stayed close to home, carving his own path as a firefighter. Protective and grounded, he became a steady presence, sharing in the family’s grief and joys alike. Sofia, the youngest, brought light and laughter to the household as a nurse like their mother. While the sisters loved fiercely, a subtle rivalry simmered beneath the surface—a delicate dance of love, competition, and longing for recognition.

College and law school proved to be both trials and triumphs for Lena. At the University of South Carolina, she struggled—not just academically but emotionally. Early setbacks, including a disappointing grade and the loss of a coveted internship to office politics, shook her confidence. But it was through these struggles that she found her true calling: advocating for survivors of domestic violence, a cause that spoke to the hidden battles fought behind closed doors. With relentless effort and newfound purpose, she pushed through the difficulties, eventually passing the bar and launching her legal career.

Her early professional years took her to Charleston, where the fast-paced legal world both rewarded and isolated her. Ambition fueled her success but strained personal relationships, including a promising law partnership that quietly unraveled under the pressures of distance and differing priorities. Then came the phone call that changed everything—her mother’s health had begun to fail.

Isabel was diagnosed in her early fifties with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, a cruel twist of fate that slowly stole away the vibrant woman who had once been the family’s cornerstone. The diagnosis demanded Lena’s return to Briar Ridge, where she could care for her mother and rebuild the life she had left behind.

Back home, Lena found a place at Hawthorne, Clark & Associates, a distinguished local law firm known for its commitment to justice and compassionate client service. Here, she channels her passion and experience into family and juvenile law, as well as civil rights cases—areas where she feels she can truly make a difference for those whose voices are often unheard. The firm’s supportive environment allows Lena to balance her demanding caregiving responsibilities with meaningful work that connects deeply to her own journey and values.

With Marcos and Sofia by her side—sometimes a source of comfort, other times a challenge—Lena continues to navigate the complexities of family, career, and caregiving. At thirty-four, she stands steady, carrying with her the weight of loss and love, the scars of hardship, and an unshakable hope that even the toughest paths can lead us home.

[lanachap]

I want to sleep under a different piece of sky. I want to live a little bit before I die. I want to be so close to heaven I see angels. I could walk away and leave my family. Or get buried alive in this legacy.

  — full biography.

ABOUT

Full Name/Nickname: Milana Aquino Chapman / Lana, Mila, or Mia.

Age/DOB: 39 / April 10th, 1986.

Zodiac Sign: Aries.

Gender: Cis woman.

Place of Birth: Briar Ridge, South Carolina.

Neighborhood: Chapman Ranch.

Sexual/Romantic Orientations: Bisexual / Biromantic.

Religion: Christian.

Occupation: Private pilot & Chapman's Grocer heir.

PERSONALITY:

Goals/Desires: To make peace with what she can't change, to find definitive answers so that she can finally sleep at night, to make her family proud and not let the Chapman legacy fall.

Fears: Pieces of her forever being lost to the past.

Hobbies: DIY projects around the house and ranch, hiking, horseback riding, dancing, flying, writing the novel that she'll never publish, paint, cook/bake...

Likes & Dislikes: Likes moving her body and working with her hands, solving puzzles, when people look you in the eyes, those that open doors for others, manners, strong willed people, sunrises and sunsets, deep and meaningful conversations, philosophy, fresh baked bread with creamy butter and flaky salt. Dislikes being idle for too long, annoying repetitive beeping sounds like a microwave or washing machine/dryer, social media, small talk, negative people, secrets and lies, having to wait in a long line, coffee, the fantasy book genre, feeling limited.

FAMILY:

Parents: Garron Chapman & Denise Ochoa Aquino.

Sibling(s): Older brother & younger sister.

Pet(s): There's at least 10 horses on the ranch. Along with some other farm animals.

AN INTRODUCTION:

trigger warnings: brief mention of abusive relationship, plane crash, death, stroke

growing up in briar ridge with the surname of chapman meant there was a storied history built into her DNA. somewhere way back in the line of grandfathers the chapman ranch was settled around the time briar ridge was formed as a town. the ranch had always been about raising and training horses, and even if there's pretty good money in it now, the foundation still stands that the horses need to have the form and function to fulfill their demands as a working ranch animal.

it was her great grandfather who opened up the grocer store when the town had grown enough to need one. when it was no longer logical or convenient to travel to the next town over. in old age he passed the store down to her father, garron.

at only 20 her mother moved from the life she knew in the philippines to marry and live with her father here in briar ridge, south carolina. they'd met when her father was in the navy and quickly fell so in love that she gave up everything for america. lana's older brother came first, then it was her turn, and a couple of years later her younger sister was born.

each side of lana's DNA and the importance of her lineage was shared with her. on her father's, the chapmans, it was the ranch and the way of life as a horseman, and on her mother's, the aquinos, she just wanted her children to know about the culture and customs of the pampanga province she'd come from. in fact, a few times growing up lana's mother took her and her siblings to the philippines to see where she's from and to meet family.

ever since she was a little girl she'd been obsessed with two things; horses and flying. there wasn't much her father could do about the dream of flying when she was growing up but he definitely took her love for the equine and taught her everything he knew about the way around a horse. the basics like respect and reading body language to more complex things like how to ride and understand the animal, the best ways to guide them and work together.

that foundation did her wonders when she began competing in barrel racing and roping. each were an adrenaline rush that lana couldn't get enough of but it was roping where she truly shined. as a youth she won several roping championships. even a couple in barrel racing.

as a teenager lana had thought the future of her life had been set. the boy she'd grown up with, their parents having been friends and each with lineage to the origins of briar ridge, had changed their dynamic of best friends to sweethearts. growing up, maturing, and hormones took over from a pair of children who played and ran together since they could walk. not only did they find love in each other, saw a good life mapped out ahead of them, but their parents wishes had come true with them being together.

maybe it was foolish, that whole young, puppy love thing but lana and shane planned out going to the same university and getting out of their hometown. they talked of the day they'd get married and what their children's names could be. it was bliss and it was the life lana had wanted. until shane, the night before graduation and the start of their plans, decided he didn't want that anymore. shane stayed for his family and told lana to go. heartbreak practically rocked her to a standstill.

but then adulthood came, and with that, the part of growing up where she had to go off on her own and figure out who she was outside of her family. in many ways she'd been desperate for it and dreamed of it. now with that ache in her chest she needed it more than ever. after university had led her to southern california where she had her first big girl job working at a marketing firm.

in a few years time she'd done well and had begun to climb the corporate ladder but her mid twenties was also when she made her first huge mistake. lana got involved romantically with her boss. at first it was intoxicating and sexy but then the older man became controlling. eventually it became way too much so lana left it all with the drop of a hat.

outside of horses her only big dream had been to fly so lana lived off her savings and took lessons and studied to become a pilot. it was one of the best things she'd ever done for herself. once she had her license she began making a living as a private pilot and got to travel the country, and sometimes, the world. got to see it all from the windows of the cockpit of her own plane.

the day would come where she fell in love again, only that time it had been different, he was secure, emotionally available, and well balanced. not only that but he was patient as she healed and learned how to love all over again. he was a fellow pilot and they'd met at a small metropolitan airport.

after years together, no plans, just living and enjoying life together he would take off for a flight and never return. it was a flight from seattle up to fairbanks, alaska and his plane would have some trouble over the gulf of alaska. days later some of the debris was found but that was it. she went up there to search herself, fly the same path, sought out answers for what could have happened, and begged for officials to continue searching and to continue their investigations.

somewhere just after a year later her father would suffer a stroke that would leave him weak on his right side and incapable of running the store and ranch anymore. lana's mother called her and asked her to come home. it was time. she needed her family and her family needed her.

it's been two years now and lana thinks she has running the store down but she lets her sister mostly handle that. she was better with the business and management sense anyway. lana spends more of her time flying locally, using her income to help support and sustain both the store and the ranch when and where needed, and she also mostly takes care of the horses and the ranch. it's where she gets to spend more time with her father.

POTENTIAL CONNECTIONS:

OLD FRIENDS: with the chapmans being one of those generational and founding families of briar ridge, i would really love any and all longtime friends that could span back to early childhood. you know the type where their families were longtime friends so they grew up since babies just being apart of each other's lives? maybe they kept in touch after lana left briar ridge for uni or maybe they've been reconnecting since she moved back a couple of years ago.

HORSING AROUND: raised on a horse ranch and with her grandfather essentially thought of as a horse whisperer it was inevitable that she'd be involved in the world of horses and rodeo as well. growing up she competed it barrel racing and roping but truly excelled at the latter and won statewide championships in youth categories. she loved helping out on the small ranch her family had and learning from her grandfather and father. please, if your character is involved with horses or rodeo at all, this would be fun! especially with lana living on the ranch again these last 2 years and her reconnecting with who/what she used to be.

ZIP CODES: anyone that lana would've met when she was living in socal or in her travels somewhere. maybe even someone she met in alaska since she recently spent some significant time there before moving to back home to briar ridge. given that she's a private pilot i figure it's easy to place her most places so wherever your character might have traveled to we can work something out.

HIS BEST FRIEND: this might be an official wanted connection on the main at some point. maybe. it would likely require a completely new character but this connection would be HUGE so if you see a way please let's chat. the quick details are that he was her ex's best friend and since the tragic loss they've found comfort in each other as the two people that maybe knew him best and closest. this could go 100 different ways but i enjoy that at it's core it could very well just be two people deciding to stick together.

HUMANITARIANS UNITE: growing up she'd visited the philippines a few time to see where her mother had grown up and to meet her family on that side. she's always felt a connection there. once she started making good money as an adult and even more so when she became a pilot she got involved in humanitarian efforts. especially the devastating natural disasters when they've struck the philippines she's traveled out there. when she lived in socal she was involved and is in briar ridge locally as well now that she's moved back. maybe she and your character work together?

[sonnysolis]

❛❛ 𝐇𝐄 𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐃 𝐌𝐄 𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐄 𝐀 𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐃𝐈𝐄𝐑, taught me that weakness was a myth and love was leverage. Every hug came with a hidden cost, every lesson soaked in control. I became the perfect daughter for a man who never wanted one—just another weapon in his arsenal. And when I failed him? He discarded me like I was never anything more than a tool gone dull. But I remember now—tools can cut both ways.” ––––––––––––

FULL NAME. Marisol Nayeli Sales Solis

NICKNAMES. Sonny, Son, Nay & Carita de Ángel (by her mom/brothers), and Muñeca Asesina (killer doll) by the MC

GENDER & PRONOUNS. Cisfemale + she/her

AGE. Thirty 5

RESIDENTIAL AREA. Beach Front

OCCUPATION. Strategic Consultant

LENGTH OF TIME IN BRIAR RIDGE. 3 years (2015-2018) and then since March 31, 2025

MUSINGS | CONNECTIONS |  PINTEREST

STATS ━

BIRTHDAY. tba

ZODIAC SIGN. Leo

PLACE OF BIRTH. San Antonio, Texas

SEXUAL ORIENTATION. Bisexual

ROMANTIC ORIENTATION. Heterosexual

RELATIONSHIP STATUS. Single

FAMILY ━

MOTHER’S NAME. Holana "Ana" Sales (nee Solis)

FATHER’S NAME. Elio "El Rey" Sales

SIBLINGS. Mateo Sales, Dominic Sales (npc)

COUSINS. tba

BACKSTORY —

trigger warnings: crime, manipulation, toxic relationships

Sonny Solis is a strikingly beautiful, sharp-witted woman of mixed heritage—whose life has always been defined by conflicting loyalties and an unyielding need to prove herself to the powerful men in her life. Born to a prominent and ruthless leader of a rival motorcycle club (The Vipers/Outlaws), her childhood was one of privilege but also isolation, where love was often replaced by power plays and manipulation. Her father, a man whose influence spanned far and wide, never showed Sonny the nurturing affection many children crave. Instead, he raised her to understand that love and loyalty come at a price.

At the age of 23, Sonny’s life took a dark turn when her father sent her to Briar Ridge, a small but crucial town with an even smaller but fierce rival MC (The Saints). She was tasked with infiltrating the life of Shane Parker, a well-respected member of the Saints MC. Her mission was clear: to seduce Shane, get close to him, and destroy his trust in his brothers, ultimately causing him to self-destruct or leave the club. With an almost clinical detachment, Sonny was trained by her father to charm and manipulate—her beauty was a weapon, but she learned quickly that it was her intelligence and cunning that would keep her in control.

For two years, Sonny and Shane were inseparable. Despite her initial cold intentions, something unexpected happened—Sonny fell for Shane. She had never been treated the way he was with her, with an honesty and passion that melted the walls she’d built around herself. Their love felt like a betrayal to everything she had ever known, yet it was also the one thing that made her feel alive.

Sonny and Shane’s relationship deepened, and a child was born—Elijah Parker. Holding her son for the first time was an experience Sonny never anticipated. For the first time in her life, she felt a sense of unconditional love and responsibility. The boy, a product of both her and Shane’s love, seemed to offer the chance at a different life, one she had never dreamed of. She envisioned a future away from her father’s cruel demands and the toxic world of the MCs, a future where she could be a mother to Elijah and raise him with love.

But Sonny’s dream of escaping that life was shattered when her father found out. Furious at her failure to carry out his orders, he threatened to kill Shane and Elijah if she did not sever all ties with them. The weight of her father’s wrath was too much for Sonny to bear. Torn between the love she had for her son and Shane, and her fear of her father’s power, Sonny made the gut-wrenching decision to leave. She fled Briar Ridge, abandoning both Shane and their newborn son without a word or even a goodbye.

After abandoning Shane and Elijah, Sonny was exiled by her father, branded a failure for not completing the task he had set for her. She was forced to cut ties with everyone in her life, including her father’s enemies and allies. The shame and guilt she felt haunted her, but so did her longing for Shane and Elijah. She never stopped thinking about her son, wondering how he was growing up without her, and if Shane would ever be able to forgive her for the cruel decisions she’s made.

Now, several years later, Sonny is a woman hardened by betrayal, loss, and the relentless fight to reclaim her life. Her exile has only strengthened her resolve to live on her own terms, and she has become a skilled strategist, working in the shadows for various factions, quietly building her influence once again. But despite her success, a part of her always aches for the family she left behind. Her loyalty to her father is fractured beyond repair, and she has no intention of returning to his control, but the consequences of her past actions still haunt her.

 Sonny’s life has been anything but stable after her exile. While she was forced to cut ties with her father’s criminal empire, she knows that the underworld never forgets or forgives. Her father’s rivals have gained power over the years, and whispers of betrayal and schemes are rampant. Her return is prompted by the growing instability surrounding her father’s operations. He's reached out to her, though indirectly, asking her to return and help reassert control over certain key territories—Briar Ridge among them.

Sonny’s exile from her father’s empire made her hungry for power, but she knows the price of loyalty and the cost of betrayal all too well. She’s returned not only to fulfill her father's demands but to carve out a piece of Briar Ridge’s underworld for herself. The criminal landscape has shifted, and she’s ready to stake her claim. With her blend of beauty, intelligence, and ruthless instincts, Sonny knows she can manipulate the situation in her favor. She’s no longer a passive pawn; she’s a player in her own right, one who will stop at nothing to secure her future—and potentially even take down her father’s empire from within.

 Ultimately, Sonny’s return to Briar Ridge is about redemption—if such a thing exists for someone like her. She is seeking to right the wrongs she’s committed, not only to herself but to those she’s hurt, especially Shane and Elijah. Whether she can make amends or will fall deeper into the spiral of her father’s world is uncertain. But what is clear is that she is no longer the naive young woman she once was. She’s stronger, more calculating, and determined to confront her past head-on, even if it means risking everything in the process.

HEADCANONS —

Growing up in a world where power and loyalty were conditional, she learned early on that losing control could be disastrous. She constantly fights against her emotions, particularly when it comes to her feelings for Shane and Elijah. To this day, she’s mastered the art of compartmentalizing, pushing feelings aside when they threaten to weaken her resolve.

Sonny views power as both a weapon and a curse. She respects its ability to protect, but she also fears how it can corrupt and destroy. It’s why, even though she wants to reclaim her life on her terms, she still struggles to trust those in positions of power—especially men. Her father’s manipulation shaped her view that power often comes with a heavy price, and that trust can only be extended when there’s something to gain.

She prefers to work alone and has always had a hard time depending on others. Despite her intelligence and resourcefulness, she’s been betrayed too many times to trust easily. However, when it comes to her son Elijah, that solitary nature would crack. She would have a hard time reconciling the woman she is with the mother she wants to be for Elijah.

The physical scars from her childhood are a reminder of the harsh world she grew up in—her father’s temper was legendary. But the emotional scars from leaving Shane and Elijah are far deeper. She replays the day she left them over and over, knowing it was the right choice at the time for their safety, but still never forgiving herself for the hurt it caused. So, like, she has a heart???

Despite her cold and calculating exterior, Sonny has a soft spot for Shane that she can never fully hide. The way Shane treated her when they were together opened up a part of her she didn’t even know existed. It’s likely that, if she were ever given the chance, she would still be in love with him—but it would be an impossible love. She fears the damage she caused him and knows that even if he forgives her, she could never fully forgive herself.

Sonny struggles with the duality of her nature—on the one hand, she was raised to be ruthless, strategic, and detached; on the other, she is a woman capable of deep, passionate love and vulnerability. She often questions if her capacity for love is a weakness or strength. In moments of raw honesty, she knows she wants to build a life of love and family, but her experience with love has been filled with betrayal, manipulation, and pain.

She’s incredibly perceptive, able to read people’s motivations, vulnerabilities, and desires with ease. She can predict someone’s next move before they make it, and her strategic thinking allows her to stay several steps ahead. This is why, even in exile, she has remained a formidable force. Her mind never rests, and her ability to manipulate people into doing her bidding is unmatched—though she prefers not to do so unless absolutely necessary.

Sonny’s greatest fear is becoming just like her father—a manipulator who uses people as pawns for personal gain. She constantly works to distance herself from that fate. Though her methods can sometimes be cold and calculated, she refuses to become the monster her father was. The line between manipulation and survival is a thin one for her, and she’s always walking it, unsure of where to draw it.

She has honed the ability to wear different faces for different people, adapting to their needs, expectations, and desires. Her ability to manipulate her image has allowed her to survive in environments where she otherwise wouldn’t have. But underneath all the masks is a woman who has yet to find her true identity outside the influence of the men in her life. When she returns to Briar Ridge, she may struggle to rediscover who she is beyond the roles she has played.

Sonny has come to realize that, while she may never be able to escape her past, she wants Elijah to have a different future. When she returns to Briar Ridge, her main goal will be to ensure that her son isn’t burdened by the same toxic legacy she was. Though she has no idea how to rebuild the relationship she’s destroyed, she will fight with everything she has to make sure Elijah knows how much he means to her—and that she will do anything to protect him.

PET PEEVES —

She has little patience for people who are unprepared or who fail to think things through. Her own upbringing in a high-stakes world where every decision could have deadly consequences made her keenly aware of the importance of planning.

While she is a master manipulator, Sonny has a deep-rooted disdain for blatant lies. She’s skilled at reading people and can usually tell when someone is lying to her or trying to hide something. When someone is insincere with her, it rubs her the wrong way, especially if they’re trying to pull the wool over her eyes. Her father's brand of manipulation made her wary of dishonesty, and it reminds her too much of the toxic relationships she had to endure growing up.

Sonny tends to be a bit cold and calculating, so people who let their emotions control their actions (or who let their emotions get in the way of logic) frustrate her. She respects self-control and finds excessive displays of emotion—whether it’s anger, crying, or even too much joy—distracting and unnecessary.

Raised to be fiercely independent and self-sufficient, she absolutely cannot stand being treated as if she’s fragile or incapable. Whether it’s someone doubting her intellect, abilities, or strength, it triggers a deep-seated irritation.

Having grown up surrounded by constant power struggles, Sonny prefers order and control in her personal life. People who thrive on drama or thrive on stirring the pot for no reason annoy her. She enjoys calm, strategic environments and avoids unnecessary conflicts unless she absolutely needs to be involved.

 As someone who is fiercely loyal to her own goals and values, Sonny has no patience for people who question authority or rebel without a good reason. Though she dislikes the way power is abused by people like her father, she still respects it when it’s used wisely and decisively. If someone fails to respect a chain of command, it irritates her.

QUIRKS —

Constantly Observing: Sonny has an almost eerie ability to observe people without them knowing. Whether it’s scanning a room for threats or quietly studying someone's body language, she’s always assessing the situation. It's like a reflex for her, a habit that was honed over years of watching her father's interactions with others.

Fixating on Small Details: Sonny has a tendency to fixate on small, often inconsequential details. It could be the way someone says something, a slight change in someone's demeanor, or even the positioning of furniture in a room. These little things often get under her skin, and she has an obsessive need to understand them, as if they are keys to a bigger picture.

Pacing When Thinking: When she’s trying to figure something out, Sonny will pace back and forth—sometimes for hours. It’s a nervous habit she developed from being alone with her thoughts so much. When she was younger, it helped her release the stress of her father’s pressure and her own tangled emotions. Now, it’s just a way for her to process and strategize.

Unpredictable Smirks/Smiles: Sonny has a way of smirking when something amuses or pleases her, but it’s never in the way you’d expect. Her smirks are often very subtle, almost imperceptible, and can convey everything from sarcasm to genuine amusement to sheer dominance. It’s a quirk that hints at her inner thoughts and emotions—if anyone is observant enough to catch it. Occasionally, Sonny will also smile—sometimes when it’s entirely inappropriate. It could be after someone says something dark or unsettling, and she’ll offer a slight, almost imperceptible smile, as if the situation amuses her or if it’s just a reflex. The smile can be unsettling, as it rarely matches her actual mood.

Her Tendency to Disappear: When things get overwhelming or she needs to think, Sonny has the tendency to just vanish for a few hours or days. She’s incredibly good at slipping under the radar when she needs solitude, and people who are close to her know that when she retreats, it’s because she needs to process. Her isolation is often an emotional necessity, but it’s also a way to maintain her control and guard against becoming too vulnerable.

Sleepless Nights: Sonny struggles with sleeping at night. She often lays awake, unable to shut off her mind. The weight of her guilt, past betrayals, and the constant calculation of her next move keeps her up. She’s used to working through the night, and it’s become second nature for her. She might even take pleasure in the quiet stillness of the night when the world feels like it’s hers to control.

No Love for Small Talk: Sonny doesn��t have the patience for casual or shallow conversations. She’s all about substance—whether it's about strategy, survival, or loyalty, she wants every word to carry weight. People who engage her in small talk often find her responses clipped and curt, but she knows how to turn a conversation into something meaningful or beneficial when it serves her purpose.

A Strange Love for Nighttime Drives: Sonny has an odd, quiet love for driving alone at night. It’s when she feels the most herself—free, detached from everything, and able to think clearly without distractions. The open road offers her a sense of release, like she’s escaping the weight of her decisions and just being in the moment.

Subtle Acts of Care: Even though she’s emotionally guarded, Sonny has moments where she shows small, tender acts of care that few would notice. Maybe she’ll leave an extra blanket for someone who looks cold, or ensure a wound is properly tended to before it becomes infected. These actions are not motivated by a desire for praise but rather a deep-seated need to care for those she feels she can still trust—without them ever realizing the extent of her concern.

Tapping her Fingers: Sonny has a habit of tapping her fingers on any available surface when she's thinking or anxious. It’s a small, unconscious action, often mistaken for impatience or irritation, but it’s her way of releasing tension. When she's focused, her fingers rhythmically tap a pattern—maybe it's a nervous habit, or maybe just a way to keep herself grounded.

Mismatched Socks: Despite her sharp and meticulous nature, Sonny sometimes wears mismatched socks—just because she doesn’t care enough to make sure they match. It’s a tiny rebellion against the rigid, perfectly controlled world she’s lived in. In the privacy of her own space, she’ll pull on socks that don’t match, almost as if it’s a small personal rebellion against the need for everything to be perfect.

Playing with her Hair: Sometimes, when Sonny’s deep in thought or stressed, she’ll absentmindedly twist a strand of hair around her finger or tuck it behind her ear—something she only does when she’s on autopilot. It’s a vulnerable, quiet gesture, almost like she’s trying to center herself while also fidgeting in the middle of her mind's whirlwind.

Overthinking Food Choices: Sonny has a funny habit of overthinking the simplest of decisions, like what to eat. She’ll stand in front of the fridge or at a restaurant menu for far longer than anyone would expect her to, weighing every possible option, considering the impact of each choice, and even pondering the symbolism behind certain foods. It’s completely out of character for someone so strategic, but it’s a weird little quirk that feels grounding in moments of uncertainty.

Collects Small Trinkets: Although Sonny doesn’t often show emotion, she has a strange habit of collecting small, seemingly meaningless objects—like a broken keychain, a worn-out coin, or a feather she finds on the ground. These trinkets are usually tucked away in a drawer or box somewhere, where no one else can see them. It’s a way for her to hold on to moments or memories that matter to her, even if she doesn’t let on how much they mean.

Takes the Long Way Around: Whenever Sonny walks anywhere, especially when she’s in a place she’s familiar with, she has a habit of taking the long way around, even if there’s a quicker route. It’s a small act of defiance against the need to always be efficient. Sometimes, she’s just stalling, giving herself time to think, but other times, it’s simply because she enjoys the extra time to herself.

[evanhcrrera]

❝𝐈 𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐃 𝐀 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐃 𝐑𝐀𝐆 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐘  to his knuckles. I think I could love someone who cares enough to bruise for me. He touches his thumb to the corner of my mouth, pulls back my lip to consider my teeth.❞

worn in levi's and muddy boots. rocking chairs on a creaking porch and a shotgun by the door. skinny dipping in the creek. unchecked tempers and untamed hair. a cross hanging from the rearview of a '78 chevy. sunday church and sunday dinners. concerts and choreographed dances in the middle of the living room. lingerie hanging out on a clothesline. borrowed button downs and lipstick prints on the rim of a cold beer, hour long showers to drown out the sound of tears. overdue bills on the table and bail money in a mason jar. backwards ballcaps and bare feet hanging out the passenger side, music blasting with the windows down, road trips to nowhere. a hungry heart and a jealous mind. the indent of cheap carpet on her knees.

────── 𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐲 › 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 › 𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 › 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 ──────

𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐬.

full name: evangeline sofia herrera

nickname(s): evan, ev, angel*, ange* (*exclusive to travis, and used at his own risk or reward)

age & birthday: thirty-six ; october 28th, 1988

star sign: scorpio sun, tbd moon, tbd rising

gender & pronouns: cisfemale ; she/her

sexuality: pansexual

birthplace: briar ridge, south carolina

current residence: beach front

time in residence: lifetime native

occupation: full time manager at herrera's general hardware, part time bartender at the rusty spur

𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐬.

characteristics: unwaveringly loyal, brave, jealous and possessive, protective, passionate, suspicious, stubborn, tenacious, sensitive, authentic, unfiltered, free spirited, curious, confrontational, dauntless,

likes and motivations: singing, song writing, and sex. fishing, four wheeling, backyard barbecues, spending every spare moment with sadie grace, digging in the garden and digging her toes in the dirt, playing the acoustic guitar, exploring, being outdoors, arguing (especially winning), painting, being near water, line dancing and dancing on top of bars, racing down back roads, feeling her hair blow in the wind, climbing trees and napping on porch swings, chocolate covered potato chips, cooking, keeping busy, traveling, being useful and needed // keeping her family together, making her parents proud but doing it her own way and in her own time, making a difference

dislikes and fears: waiting up, calls from the county jail, negative bank balances, vague answers, sugar coated words and empty promises, green peas, formalwear, silence at the dinner table, going to bed alone, grocery shopping, trips to the bank, making excuses, deadlines, wearing her hair up in a ponytail, rules and restrictions, lies, mansplaining, being dismissed // wasting her time or realizing it's already been wasted, not giving sadie grace the life she deserves, being found lacking, living a lie

𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐫.

face claim: odette annable

hair color: dark brown

eye color: brown

height: 5’9”

build: slender

signature scent: whatever body wash was recently on sale at chapman's

tattoos: evan has a spoon tattooed on the outer side of her left wrist in honor of her daughter, sadie, and a tradition they share; more tbd.

piercings: earlobes and nipples, actively worn. tongue, retired.

scars: several small scars scattered across her body from a reckless youth spent outdoors.

𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬.

mother: maria herrera ayala

father: samuel herrera

siblings: four older brothers.

significant other: travis marshall, 15 years.

children: sadie grace marshall, 9 years.

other: sadie's duck, name tbd.

𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲.

( tw: pregnancy )

Ripped dresses, muddy knees, backyard wrestling matches, and jumping into the creek—If Maria Herrera thought she finally got her perfect little princess in her first daughter after four boys she was greatly mistaken. It's not that Evan wouldn't play dress up every Sunday for church, or let her mom neatly braid her hair and tie it all off with a bow, she just never let it stop her from running off and messing it all up again.

A wandering and curious child through and through she was always getting into something—usually none of it 'proper'—and that hasn't changed all these years later. For better or worse Evan is very much authentically herself and makes no apologies about that fact. She loves hard, plays hard, fights hard, works hard... or she doesn't do it at all.

There's no greater proof of that fact than perhaps her relationship with Travis Marshall. The pair met when Evan was 21, freshly back from a stint across the south chasing her singing dreams, and she hasn't let go of him since (even if her parents wish she would). Their relationship is full of ups and downs—some might even say its a bit unhinged—but she's stuck it out for the last 15 years, especially now that they share a daughter of their own.

She can't deny that something about her life feels... stuck, though. Despite how long they've been together, and how much she wants it, he's never gotten down on one knee. Instead of a house full of noise and squabbling siblings, their daughter Sadie is an only child. She works multiple jobs just to make ends meet, and whatever notion she ever had of making it all the way to the CMAs has been buried six feet deep for over a decade.

For someone who's always longed for more and ran after what she wanted most without hesitation, she has no idea how to actually pull herself (or their relationship) out of this rut.

𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬.

— neighbors in beach front ; co-workers and customers (anyone who works at the hardware store, the rusty spur, or who frequents one of them) ; childhood friends ; a ride or die best friend ; anyone she may be connected to through travis ; anyone she may be connected to through sadie (her teacher, friends parents, pediatrician, etc.) ; high school ex ; someone who shares her passion for music that she could connect with on that level ; musicians who frequently play at the rusty spur who she may have linked up with a time or two for a few songs ; her platonic male best friend whom travis dislikes bc he's never trusted that they're just friends ;

[taneraltan]

His eyes were the same color as the sea in a postcard someone sends you when they love you, but not enough to stay.

  — full biography.

ABOUT

Full Name/Nickname: Taner Altan.

Age/DOB: 35 / January 5th, 1990.

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn.

Gender: Cis man.

Place of Birth: İstanbul, T��rkiye.

Neighborhood: Beach Front.

Sexual/Romantic Orientations: Heterosexual / Heteromantic.

Religion: Still figuring that out.

Occupation: Deep sea welder.

PERSONALITY:

Goals/Desires: To figure out his life. Make amends with his past. Especially with Leyla. To be a father to the daughter he only saw grow up through social media. To find his birth parents and learn about his culture.

Fears: To miss out on anymore of Billie's life. To never find out where he came from.

Hobbies: Swimming, surfing, playing the guitar, reading, video games, chess, hiking, off roading, to be continued...

Likes & Dislikes: Likes listening to live music, moody weather, bluntly honest people, black coffee, waffles over pancakes, sarcasm, people who listen rather than wait for their turn to speak, mysteries, deep conversations, using his hands, conspiracy theories, and the smell of the woods. Dislikes being underestimated, small talk, feeling lost, assumptions, when people are chronically late, those that judge those that turn down a drink, bland food, and being told to smile more.

FAMILY:

Birth Parents: Yet unknown.

Adoptive Parents: Paul & Liz Coleridge.

Biological Sibling(s): None.

Adoptive Siblings: 2 older brothers & 1 older sister.

Ex-Girlfriend/Baby Mama: Leyla Yilmaz.

Child: Billie Yilmaz.

Pet(s): None but likely eventually a dog.

AN INTRODUCTION:

trigger warnings: child neglect, death & alcoholism

yet again i am unprepared with a full bio but i will be working on it when that magical thing of spare time sheds a little light on me.

taner was born in istanbul and was adopted to an american couple, paul and liz, when he was just over a year old. naturally, that young, he has no recollection of his mother nor türkiye but that will eventually be a road he ventures down when his need for self discovery becomes too great to ignore any longer.

raised in briar ridge he was always drawn to the sand, the beach, the ocean. as a child he ran around like tarzan with just a pair of shorts on, his hair flying in the wind as he ran around barefoot, and with an endless sense of adventure.

looks were deceiving when it came to his adoptive parents. on paper they were great, had a good reputation with the children they'd adopted before taner, but they were neglectful to their children's needs. whether that was emotional, physical, or mental it was all in short supply.

often they would forget to go grocery shopping or make a meal yet they never seemed to go to bed hungry. this would eventually put taner in a position to snatch a baked good or a piece of fruit, even conceal stolen goods from the grocery store under clothing as he aimlessly walked the aisles, and most of the time if he was seen people would look the other way.

his father was usually not around and when he was he would often be a bit belligerent.

the older siblings were a source of income, his parents collected those checks and used very little of the money on the children, but they found out too late they couldn't make an income off of taner in the same way as his siblings given he was not apart of the american foster system. so what little his siblings were given taner was given even less.

by the time he'd reached high school he'd gained something of a bad boy reputation. known for being the guy that hardly attended school, his leather jacket in the colder parts of the year, his bare feet the rest of the time, and his motorcycle or muscle car he raced around town in.

after graduation he nearly signed himself into the military but an older buddy had told him about a solid job that paid really well. it was working as a roughneck on an offshore rig and for someone who had nothing at the time it seemed the perfect escape out.

it was grueling and the toughest work imaginable. especially when his skills grew and they understood how good he was in the water. taner moved into more difficult, more dangerous, and more demanding positions but hey the money was amazing.

the work was remote and lonely but there was something beautiful about the fact that any day out there on the job could be his last.

when taner was off or got some leave time he would hit the cities with his buddies and one of those times being in new york, well, that would change his life. in new york he'd run into an old acquaintance, leyla yilmaz, and they'd bond and have an incredible time together. it was a connection he'd never felt before and has been absent of since. the partying, the adventure, the whirlwind romance would come to a screeching halt when leyla would one day turn up pregnant.

with the childhood he'd had, trauma he hadn't faced down, taner panicked and couldn't accept becoming a father. he'd promised himself he wouldn't bring a child into the world because it terrified him that he'd ruin their life with his shortcomings. he walked away from his pregnant girlfriend and regretted it every step of the way.

not only had he forced himself into a position of watching his daughter grow up on social media, he'd also ruined any chances of staying close to leyla. for years he carried on and let his bad habits like drinking a little too much, going a little too hard on the freedom, and letting loneliness eat him alive.

but then he finally decided to make a change. it came about through tragedy but the wakeup call was louder than anything he'd ever heard. one of his closest friends was lost to the sea during a shift one night. swept right off the deck and never recovered. taner filed for leave not long after and came back home to briar ridge even more broken than when he left.

only now he wants to change all of that.

POTENTIAL CONNECTIONS:

SWEET THING: Taner's high school sweetheart. Even as a teenager he was tough to really tie down to anything but he was as serious about her as he was about anything. It was young and fun and full of firsts. She was someone he was able to lean on and he was protective of her. I don't think they had a future mapped out because he had no direction after high school and maybe she did or maybe they were both living on a whim. I think reconnecting could be really good development.

ADOPTED SIBLINGS: In my head when I was putting Taner together I had imagined them as older, so 35+, but through plotting anything is possible. Since they're all adopted ethnicity doesn't matter but I did envision 2 brothers and 1 sister. Which, again, I'm totally open to changing. They had it rough, their adoptive parents were phony and only in it to collect the money. But I did see them as having banded and bonded together. They made a family for themselves and survived together.

CHILDHOOD FRIENDS: A bit of a wild child and super adventurous, maybe a bit of a troublemaker, I'd love friends for him that he's known longterm. Kids he ran around with and went through all the stages with. They could all vary in closeness but if I can snag a bestie for Taner out of it that would be amazing. Maybe they knew of his situation and would help in ways that weren't obvious to Taner and I imagine Taner always having their back as well.

AROUND THE WORLD: This man has been many places so it would be really cool for him to have connections with those that he may have met and spent some time with away from Briar Ridge. I'm super flexible on locations and durations of the time they might've had together. Big plus would be anyone in New York the same time he was there with Leyla.

TURKISH DELIGHTS: A huge plot I have for Taner that I 1000% want to develop is him discovering his past. The whole of him looking into his adoption and finding out about his birth parents and his Turkish culture and heritage. With this I would love a connection or several that is something of a catalyst into Taner going down this path of finding his roots. The character would have to be Turkish as well. I see them as having pointed out that he Turkish and surprised he doesn't know the culture and customs so they kind of teach and guide him along the way.

[riverwlker]

#️　　𝚁𝙸𝚅𝙴𝚁𝚆𝙻𝙺𝙴𝚁　　╭ a   dependent   blog   affiliated  with  @briarridgerp   loved   and   taken   care   of   by   j.

❛  THE AIR SMELLS LIKE BLOOD , SEA SALT , AND MEMORIES I WOULD LIKE TO FORGET.  ❜

WELCOME TO BRIAR RIDGE  RIVER WALKER ! WHO IS KNOWN AS “ RIV ” AND WAS RECENTLY SEEN LEAVING HER HOME IN  BEACH FRONT. SHE IS CURRENTLY  TWENTY - NINE YEARS OLD. SHE RESEMBLES  MICHELLE RANDOLPH  AND IS A  CONSERVATION MARINE BIOLOGIST AT MARINE LAND. THEY’RE BEST KNOWN FOR  COMPETING IN SURF COMPETITIONS AROUND THE WORLD  AND ALSO,  FOUNDED A NON - PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROTECTING MARINE LIFE IN AUSTRALIA. WHAT IS REALLY IMPORTANT TO KNOW ABOUT HER IS THAT  SHE IS THE DAUGHTER OF A PROLIFIC SERIAL KILLER.

╰　𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪.

full  birth name.　celeste mae river williamson.　　legal name:　river penelope james walker　　aliases. riv, pls give her more ! birthdate.　october 2nd ( 29 )　　hometown.　kiama,  australia　　gender  +  pronouns.　cis  woman  +  she / her　　orientation.　bisexual.　　zodiac.　libra sun, cancer moon, libra rising.　　occupation.　conservation marine biologist @ marine land.　　positive traits.　bright,  harmonious,  resilient,  sweet.　　negative traits.　fixative,  melancholic, secretive,  sensitive.

╰　𝗜𝗡-𝗗𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗛. TW(s) : death, domestic abuse, spousal abuse, stalking, murder. 

celeste mae river williamson emerged into the world on a starlit night in sydney, australia. as a child, celeste witnessed the stark duality of her parents’ lives. her mother, helen williamson, a high profile surgeon, held their home under her unwavering control. with each order she uttered, a ripple of obedience coursed through the air, shaping every on a whim into reality. yet beneath this facade lay a tempestuous spirit, prone to fits of rage that could rend the very fabric of their abode. her father, james williamson, a once hard-working and very brave paramedic, bore the scars of battles both physical and emotional. haunted by the horrors he had witnessed; he had retreated into a world of silence. his spirit, once ablaze, had been extinguished by the ceaseless torment within his own home. 

one fateful night, as the moon cast its pale glow upon the williamson household, a storm of violence erupted. helen, her eyes blazing with fury, unleashed a torrent of pain upon her husband. with a deafening crash he fell lifeless to the ground, his blood staining the cold tile floor of the kitchen. in that moment, the world celeste knew shattered into a thousand pieces. fear gnawed at her heart as her mother commanded her to fetch a shovel and to get into the family mini van.

with trembling hands, celeste dug a shallow grave beneath the gnarled roots of an ancient oak, her mind reeling from the horrors she had witnessed. as the first rays of dawn pierced the darkness, celeste stood alone at the edge of the grave, her father’s body laid to rest amidst the whispers of the wind. the once-bright flame of her childhood had been extinguished, replaced by a cold, unyielding resolve.

forced to care for herself after her mother fled, celeste became a silent witness to her mother’s crime, her heart burdened by a secret she dared not utter. that is until the day the police broke down her mother’s door, celeste’s world was once again shaken and shattered.

taken into custody, a young celeste poured out her heart to the kind-hearted detective heath walker, who offered her a glimmer of hope in the darkness. taking her into his home with his loving wife, lara, he provided celeste with a sanctuary where she could finally heal and find her place in the world.  

their unwavering belief in celeste’s potential and their refusal to let her past define her ignited a spark of hope within the young child. they saw beyond the scars of her childhood, recognizing the resilient spirit that dwelled within her.

with each passing day, celeste shed the chains of her former life, embracing the love and nurturing guidance of the walkers. as she blossomed in their embrace, celeste’s longing to sever her ties with her past intensified. with heath and lara’s unwavering support, she embarked on a quest to reclaim her identity.

at the age of ten, she cast aside her former name, she became river penelope james walker, a symbol of her newfound strength and determination. 

river grows up in a small coastal town, south of sydney, australia. she spent her days exploring the rock pools and tide pools, fascinated by the creatures that lived there. she loved watching the dolphins play in the waves and was always curious about the marine life that lived in the ocean. when she was twelve, she went on a school trip to the great barrier reef. she was amazed by the beauty and diversity of the coral reef and knew that she wanted to spend her life studying and protecting marine life.   

after that trip heath began planning trips to aquariums all over australia, and then the u.s and canada. nurturing his daughter’s passion, heath brought in fish aquariums to place throughout their home. he learned how to balance the chemicals in the aquariums, then passed this knowledge on to river so she knew how to take care of the fish herself. it was through the many years of cleaning tanks, buying new fish and healing sick fish with heath that truly inspired river to be interested in marine biology.  

after high school, she went to university to study marine biology. she excelled in her studies and graduated with honours.

she then got a job as a research assistant at a marine research center. at the research center, she worked on a variety of projects, including studying the effects of pollution on marine life and developing new ways to protect marine ecosystems. she also got involved in outreach programs, teaching school children about the importance of marine conservation.

after a few years, she decided to start her own charity. she founded a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting marine life in australia. her organization works to educate the public about the importance of marine conservation, and to advocate for policies that protect marine ecosystems.

just as she was beginning to settle into her fulfilling life, river was approached by a producer of an independent film crew. it was about her successful, non-profit organization. when the documentary was released back in 2019, it was a big hit in australia, and was even nominated for an award for sundance. it didn’t win, but it did make its impression.

a year later, river was once again approached by a producer. this time, the producer and crew were from the united states, and they didn’t want to talk about her organization and accomplishments, but of her life as celeste williamson. she didn’t want to do it at first and it took months of consideration and persuasion.  

an important part of our unwritten history are documentaries made about the simple people who have an inspiring story that no one has told before. such is the example of people who have survived through tragedies such as wars or tyranny. there are also stories, true stories, that should be told to the public. and so, the young life of celeste williamson was released in australia. it was quickly picked up by netflix, and once again, nominated for a sundance award.

river’s life changed within three weeks. her name became the fifth most searched name. her instagram was flooded with new followers. local news stations wanted exclusive follow-up pieces on her life, her trauma, her recovery of what she has been through.

all of this made river feel as if she were roadkill on the side of the road, vultures picking over her carcass; fighting for scrapes that would fill their hunger. she did a few podcasts, hoping that would ease the appetite of those who wanted to know more. unfortunately, in doing those podcasts, river only added fuel to the flame. she was witnessing her life go up in flames before her eyes, having captured the attention of the masses, propelling her to fame and fortune. 

however, her “success" also drew the attention of a dark and twisted individual — a stalker consumed by jealousy and obsession. this malevolent individual sought to possess river, so to speak. that’s why she ends up in briar ridge, for the most part. river needed to get away, she needed a place to hide from those who thought they had the right to be part of her story by any means necessary.

witnessing how overrun her life in australia had become, river reached out to an old friend in university heights, pleading for help where she could see, hopefully, lead a relatively normal life. her friend alara kaplan took her in with open arms and had locked down a job at marine land.

TEN MONTH UPDATE WILL COME.

╰　𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗢𝗡𝗦.

has participated in numerous surfing competitions around the world. 

was diagnosed with adhd when she was twenty-two.

has a major sweet tooth.

is taking horseback riding lessons @ silvercreek ranch.

[merekingston]

❝𝐒𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐒 𝐆𝐎𝐃 𝐈𝐒 𝐍𝐎 𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐃, but he must exist, / he must exist so she can hold him accountable.❞

cable knits and cardigans, yesterday's curls and day four hair tossed into messy buns. a locket that never leaves her neck. one shoebox of polaroid photos spilling out beneath the bed, another full of hand written letters never sent. red string and color coded sticky notes. a thumbtack on standby between her teeth. the phantom breath of a whispered song and memories of a mouth pressed to her neck. still leaving the nightlight on, even though she's alone. candles burned to the bottoms of the jar. rusty chains on weathered porch swings. insomnia, when all she wants is to be dreaming. coffee overload to counter another sleepless night come morning.

────── 𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐲 › 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 › 𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 › 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 ──────

𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐬.

full name: meredith jane kingston-caldwell

nickname(s): mere, mj, merry / merry jane (upon pain of death glare)

age & birthday: thirty-three ; june 26, 1991

star sign: cancer sun, tbd moon, tbd rising

gender & pronouns: cisfemale ; she/her

sexuality: bisexual

birthplace: manhattan, new york city, new york

current residence: downtown area of briar ridge, south carolina

time in residence: > 1 week (as of 03/16/25)

occupation: emergency dispatcher

𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐬.

characteristics: emotional, nurturing, intuitive, loyal, imaginative, moody / sensitive, demanding, possessive, tender, prone to overreaction, selfish tendencies, clingy attachments, careful, passive aggressive, easily brought to tears, loving and affectionate, home and family oriented

likes and motivations: candid photography, cooking with music playing low in the background, white wines, watching comfort tv / movies, oversized shirts and sweaters, gold jewelry, hot yoga, journaling, painting (albeit not that successfully), short road trips to new cities, word searches and puzzle games, anything that combines carbs and butter or carbs and cheese, pale dusty purple shades, clear sodas, minimal / bare nails, loungewear, podcasts in the car, head kisses, taco bowls, milk duds in hot popcorn, fuzzy socks // making her older brother proud, achieving the family stability she lacked as a child, getting to the bottom of things & proving she's not crazy

dislikes and fears: fish and seafood dishes, running sports, tight shoes, the smell of vodka, cold floors, dirty sinks, when anyone makes her play a guessing game, horror movies (she'll watch... from under a blanket... with her eyes closed), mushrooms, when somebody constantly complains about trivial problems, animal shelter commercials on late night tv (they make her cry), people being nosy and poking around in areas of her house she hasn't invited them into, grape popsicles, yelling, financial irresponsibility, being snuck up on from behind // never seeing her daughter again, never regaining her spark of life, a spider dropping on her head

𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐫.

face claim: melissa roxburgh

hair color: blonde

eye color: ice / baby blue

height: 5’4”

build: slender, athletic

signature scent: miss dior perfume ( notes of lily of the valley, centifolia rose, and soft musk )

tattoos: meredith has both her wedding anniversary with kol and gabby's birth date tattooed in a "00.00.00" format on the underside of her left wrist.

piercings: earlobes, actively worn. right nostril, unadorned.

scars: nothing prominent, but she does have several faint scars across the fingers and palm of her right hand from the time one of gabby's picture frames broke inside of a moving box. frantically trying to find and salvage the photograph itself, she grabbed a handful of glass pieces to toss aside without thinking.

𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬.

mother: renee caldwell.

father: __ caldwell.

siblings: alex caldwell, older brother. tbd caldwell, younger sibling. tbd caldwell, younger sibling.

significant other: currently none, divorced from kol kingston for 5 years.

children: gabby kingston, whereabouts unknown.

other: jiya santa, former sister in law. emmy caldwell, niece.

𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲.

( tw: embezzlement, abandonment, kidnapping, divorce )

Whether it was her mom, who abandoned the family when she was 13 after being caught embezzling money from work, her dad, who had to juggle multiple jobs to keep them afloat and was never quite the same after that, or her older brother, Alex, who had to become more parent than sibling to make up for it all, you could say Meredith's entire life has been a lesson in 'loss'.

None of those, however, come close to what happened six years ago.

In the span of a few seconds her daughter, Gabby, was gone—vanished, without a trace—and she's never quite recovered. On that note, neither did her marriage. Mere and Kol only made it another year before they broke, leading to divorce, and from that point on its like she's been living life in slow motion. Or without any motion, really.

Ever since Gabby's kidnapping she's been stuck in place, unable to move forward or let go of the certainty that, no matter what law enforcement says, her little girl is still out there, waiting. Leaving the city behind wasn't easy for Mere, but she's in Briar Ridge now in hopes of repairing her relationship with Alex... and wholly unprepared to face the fact that Kol's in town, too.

𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬.

— neighbors downtown ; co-workers (anyone in law enforcement or who works within the sheriff's department) ; connections through her brother alex ; someone she's "gotten to know" because they're always calling the emergency like after setting their stove on fire, tripping down the stairs, getting stuck in their building elevator, etc. ; PIs who could be hired to look into Gabby's cold case ; that one neighbor who's always blasting music late into the night that tbh pisses mere off but then, one night, after she storms up stairs / across the hall to demand they turn it down whadda you know? they actually get along ; anyone who's lived in or traveled to either california or new york that she could've met prior to moving to town

[travmarshall]

❛❛ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐄 𝐖𝐄'𝐕𝐄 𝐁𝐔𝐈𝐋𝐓 𝐈𝐒 𝐀 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐖𝐄'𝐕𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐃𝐄 , not the person we hoped to be. When we face the mirror, it’s not about seeing someone who matches the image we once had of ourselves. It’s about seeing someone who survived, who made it through the mess, even if they didn’t make it quite as they imagined.”  ––––––––––––

FULL NAME. Travis Gibson Marshall

NICKNAMES. Trav, Marsh, Gibbs

GENDER & PRONOUNS. Cismale + he/him

AGE. Forty

RESIDENTIAL AREA. Beach Front

OCCUPATION. Ranch Hand at Silver Creek Ranch

LENGTH OF TIME IN BRIAR RIDGE. 40 years

MUSINGS | CONNECTIONS |  PINTEREST

STATS ━

BIRTHDAY. tba

ZODIAC SIGN. tba

PLACE OF BIRTH. Briar Ridge, South Carolina

SEXUAL ORIENTATION. Heterosexual

ROMANTIC ORIENTATION. Heterosexual

RELATIONSHIP STATUS. Single

FAMILY ━

MOTHER’S NAME. Nicolette "Nikki" Marshall

FATHER’S NAME. Franklin "Frank" Marshall

SIBLINGS. Younger Brother, Josh Marshall

CHILDREN. Sadie Grace Marshall

BABY MAMA. Evangeline Tbd.

COUSINS. tba

BACKSTORY —

trigger warnings: unplanned pregnancy, alcoholism

Travis Marshall, once the star athlete of Briar Ridge High School's football team, was a natural born talent—fast, powerful, and built with dreams of playing college ball, perhaps even making it to the pros.

Granted that all changed once he entered his senior year of high school and a vicious ACL tear during their State Championship, crushed his hopes and dreams, ending his promising career before it ever, even truly began.

Instead of leaving Briar Ridge like all his other friends did after graduation, Travis stuck around, nursing his injury and slowly realizing that his once-promising future had slipped through his fingers.

He dabbled in various jobs— ranging from maintenance at the local high school to some odd construction work, to even a short stint as a bartender. But nothing ever panned out or stuck. His potential, long ago overshadowed by his injury, seemed to have withered, and his days soon blurred together in a haze of missed opportunities and self-doubt.

To make matters worse, life took a messy turn when Travis got involved with his now partner, a woman from Briar Ridge (potentially? wc alert) who’d had her own share of problems. The relationship, fueled by a mix of unresolved tension, unspoken promises, and long nights of drinking, was toxic from the start.

They have a child together, a daughter named Sadie, but the bond between them feels more like a string that's been pulled too tight—tearing at the edges but never fully snapping. They fight often, yet neither one seems ready to let go, caught in a cycle of resentment and longing.

Trav’s appearance, while once godlike and revered, has started to show the wear and tear of years of bad habits. His home, a fixer upper Beach Front property, which once held memories of his teenage glory, now sits in slight disrepair, as though his failures have taken root in the very walls and not just in his life or in his failed accomplishments.

His friends from high school have mostly moved on, leaving him to stew in the stagnation of his choices. And often times, desire what they have.

Though he loves his daughter deeply, Travis has a hard time balancing the responsibilities of fatherhood with the pull of his own self-destructive tendencies. He knows he’s messed up, but there's a part of him that still clings to the belief that he could get it together, that he could somehow turn it around. But with each passing year, the chances seem slimmer and slimmer.

Trav started drinking as a way to escape the crushing weight of his unfulfilled potential. The nights after the injury were the hardest—long stretches of darkness where he couldn't even bring himself to watch football games anymore. In the quiet moments when his mind wandered to his past glory, the alcohol was the only thing that numbed the pain. It was easier to numb the memories of the football field, the cheering crowds, and the scholarship offers than to face the reality of his current life.

There are days when Trav tells himself that he’s going to quit drinking, that he’s going to be a better father to Sadie, a better person all around. But those promises are often made during the few sober moments he has, and as soon as the pressure builds, as soon as he’s back in the familiar grip of his own self-doubt, it all falls apart again. Every time he tries to pull himself out of the hole, he falls back in with a bottle in his hand, convincing himself that it’s the only way to cope with the sense of failure that’s followed him for years.

After bouncing from one job to the next, Trav eventually found himself working as a ranch hand on his childhood best friend’s family ranch. His friend, Shane, who had stayed in Briar Ridge, always had a way of pulling Travis back into the fold when things went wrong. The ranch has been a place of solace for Trav, where he can work with his hands and forget about his failures for a while.

One of the few things that brings Trav any real peace right now, is working with the horses on the ranch. There’s something calming about the way they respond to him—silent but steady, mirroring the quiet strength he wishes he still had within himself.

He’s not a natural with them like some of the other ranch hands, but he finds comfort in the rhythm of brushing down the horses, cleaning the stables, and watching them gallop across the open fields.

In a way, it reminds him of his old football days—the feeling of freedom, the adrenaline, and the connection to something larger than himself. The horses become a symbol of the life he once had, and maybe still could have if he can find the right path.

FAMILY BACKGROUND —

Father: Charles “Charlie” Marshall (63) Charlie is a hardworking, blue-collar man who never quite understood his son’s dreams of sports glory. A mechanic by trade, he always expected Trav to follow in his footsteps—something Trav resisted, believing there was more to life than working in the garage. Their relationship is strained, built on a lack of communication and differing worldviews. Charlie’s never really been the type to offer emotional support, and their conversations often revolve around practicalities—fixing things, making ends meet. Charlie views Trav’s injury and subsequent lack of ambition as a failure to live up to expectations, which makes their relationship tense and distant. Charlie still works hard but is starting to think about retirement, a concept Trav doesn’t know how to navigate.

Mother: Evelyn “Evie” Marshall (61) Evelyn is the more nurturing figure in Trav’s life. She’s always been there for him, even when things weren’t going well. Though she’s supportive, she tends to indulge Trav, always brushing aside his mistakes with a gentle “you’ll figure it out” attitude. She’s been a homemaker for most of her life, her world revolving around the family, but her patience is starting to wear thin. Evelyn often feels torn between wanting to be the supportive mother Trav needs and recognizing that her son is stuck in a rut, unable to move forward. She’s deeply involved with her granddaughter, Sadie, and is often the one to step in when things get chaotic at Trav’s place.

Younger Brother: Josh Marshall (35) Josh is everything Travis isn’t: organized, successful, and driven. After graduating college, Josh moved to Charleston, where he found a job in real estate and quickly made a name for himself. He’s married, with two young children, and lives a life Trav can’t seem to relate to anymore. Josh, while not unkind, has grown increasingly frustrated with his brother’s lack of ambition and failure to get his life together. Their relationship is distant, with Josh trying to be supportive but often coming off as condescending, believing Trav’s choices are more about laziness than circumstance. Trav feels resentment towards Josh’s success, as it reminds him of the promise he once had that’s now just out of reach.

CONNECTIONS / WANTED CONNECTIONS —

Baby Mama ━ Details pending. (Evangeline tbd.)

High School Sweetheart ━ Details pending. (Alison/Allie tbd.)

Childhood Best Friend / Ride or Die ━ Details pending. (Shane Parker)

Cousins ━ Details pending. (wanted!!!)

[kolkingston]

Grief can be a burden, but also an anchor. You get used to the weight, how it holds you in place.

  — full biography.

ABOUT

Full Name/Nickname: Kol Kingston.

Age/DOB: 35 / June 26th, 1989.

Zodiac Sign: Cancer.

Gender: Cis man.

Place of Birth: Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Neighborhood: Briar Ridge Hills.

Sexual/Romantic Orientations: Heterosexual / Heteromantic.

Religion: At war with God.

Occupation: Former aerospace engineer / current firefighter.

PERSONALITY:

Goals/Desires: To find his daughter, Gabby.

Fears: To never find his daughter, Gabby.

Hobbies: Reading, taking things apart and rebuilding them, going to the cinema alone, playing the piano, to be continued...

Likes & Dislikes: Likes taking long drives, the color blue, blues music, traveling, alcohol, people who don’t ask him how he’s doing, art, and trying to make masterpieces out of IKEA furniture. Dislikes traffic, when people expect too much from him, not being able to sleep, people who are rude for no reason, fakeness, and know-it-alls.

FAMILY:

Parents: Jonathan & Marianne Kingston.

Sibling(s): He’s an only child.

Spouse: Meredith Caldwell.

Child: Gabriela "Gabby" Kingston.

Pet(s): He should really get a dog or a cat at least.

AN INTRODUCTION:

trigger warnings: kidnapping & alcoholism

his bio is available for a full read here but i warn you that it’s long and poorly written and desperately needs to be updated. so… enter at your own risk

kol was born in argentina while his father was there working for a few years on a project. his father is an aeronautical engineer and his mother is a novelist

fancy boy grew up in a mansion in harrison, new york and had a close relationship with his mama — yes, a mama’s boy

went to uni at norte dame, his parents alma mater, and followed in his dad’s footsteps working his way to a doctorate in engineering. he played football and stuff but his passion for his program took over

while there he met a woman that he’d go on to marry and have a daughter with

they stayed in indiana to be close to his wife’s family for a while until kol got a job offer to work for lockheed in california

he was turning out like his dad… working all hours and hardly ever home so his wife gave him an ultimatum. so kol quit his job and took on something less demanding so that he could be there for his family

one day when he was walking his daughter home from school (she was 6) he looked away for a second to give some directions to a person and his little girl, gabby, was gone

every search turned up nothing, not even the smallest clue, and kol blamed himself. he was sure his wife blamed him too and eventually they divorced and she went back to indiana

kol has never stopped looking for gabby. even when he fell into a deep depression and began drinking too much, he still harassed the police to keep looking to find something, anything. eventually, after 6 years, she was presumed dead and kol pretty much fell apart

in a desperate attempt to pull himself together he moved into the family vacation home in briar ridge hills in briar ridge and began working again. this time for the fire department and taking side jobs, contract only jobs with places like lockheed, and tries not to drink anymore

he’s been fixing up the mansion and has a room ready for gabby

is about to hire a private investigator again to go looking into her disappearance once more

umm… kol’s been visiting briar ridge since he was just barely a teenager. once or twice a year but that stopped once he got involved in college

he doesn’t sleep much so he’s pretty much always a state of exhausted and will say and have some very random conversations because of that. y’all have been warned

POTENTIAL CONNECTIONS:

THE EX-WIFE: I’m planning on writing a wanted connection to send into the main but... her name is Amanda and they met in Indiana during the time Kol was attending Notre Dame University. He walked into a bar with friends one night and saw her and fell instantly in love. They were inseparable and one of those gross lovey-dovey couples, eventually got married and had a daughter named Gabby and moved to California. While they faced some struggles along the way of their relationship what broke them was when Gabby went missing. Amanda divorced and left Kol somewhere around a year after their child’s disappearance.

PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS: Years later Kol is not giving up the search for Gabby, despite the fact that the police are no longer looking and have officially declared her dead. He’s doing is own looking but is willing to throw his money at a number of private investigators.

CHILDHOOD FRIENDS: Since childhood Kol has been visiting Briar Ridge. His family has a vacation home in town that he’s taken over but used to come for vacations and when his father would come for work engagements or to guest lecture in the nearby areas. This would be people he’d link up with every time he came to visit and have remained in touch over the years.

THERAPIST: These days Kol has put the alcohol down and is doing a little better. He’s still not sleeping much and is starting to deal with his guilt. I’ve headcanoned that this progress has had something to do with him seeing a therapist regularly. I imagine that Kol has crossed the boundaries this therapist has set out by calling them personally, visiting with them, and just being a bit needy in general.

COLLEAGUES / CURRENT OR FORMER: Anyone that works in the engineering field or anyone that is currently in the first responder field.

[sammiesalazar]

Reinvention requires both a kind of death and a desire to keep living. And so at its core, reinvention is inextricably linked to hope: the hope that we can find another way, take another shape.

  — full biography.

ABOUT

Full Name/Nickname: Samanta Salazar / Sam or Sammie.

Age/DOB: 34 / January 30th, 1991.

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius.

Gender: Cis woman.

Place of Birth: Santa Ana, Mexico.

Neighborhood: Downtown.

Sexual/Romantic Orientations: Bisexual / Biromantic.

Religion: Non practicing Catholic.

Occupation: Former child star / artist & owner of Upper Hand Tattoo Studio.

PERSONALITY:

Goals/Desires: To put the past behind her.

Fears: Being remembered for her mistakes.

Hobbies: Sketching/doodling, anything creative, hiking, beach days, random acts of kindness, going to the dog park to play with the pups, dancing, to be continued...

Likes & Dislikes: Likes spending time at the beach whether soaking up the sun or playing in the waves, anything adventurous like spontaneous road trips, flowers, Coke Zero, polar plunges, sauna, getting pampered, and pet sitting. Dislikes people who always point out the past, those who constantly take without giving, being judged by mistakes, licorice, cold weather, and people who drive slow in the left lane.

FAMILY:

Parents: Carlos & Patricia Salazar.

Sibling(s): Older brother, younger brother, and younger sister.

Pet(s): A 4 year old German Shepard named Prince.

AN INTRODUCTION:

trigger warnings: drug use & selling

every time i try to sit and write her full bio out i get interrupted by something. pls know it is coming and i promise it wont be the never ending scroll that is kol's.

samanta was born in mexico and when she was just a baby her mother answered an ad she saw for an agency looking for cute babies that could model clothing for catalogues/adverts.

it spun out of control from there with the photographer enjoying how easy going and smiley she was and requesting/recommending her for other jobs along with her mother seeking out more opportunities.

as a toddler she got her first acting gig in a made for tv movie in mexico and it led to another. eventually she was on sitcoms and nickelodeon shows.

when she was only 5 years old the family moved to los angeles, at the pushing of her mother, so that sammie could have bigger opportunities even though she'd been gaining fame and a reputation in mexico.

from there her career only continued to climb and sammie eventually became a bonafide child star. she co-starred along with some hollywood giants and also headlined her own films.

not having a childhood and always working began to really take it's toll on sammie and as a teenager she began to rebel. she had her own money even some of her own power as people didn't say no to her much and that was when trouble started.

she often hung out with a crowd a bit too old for her and was offered alcohol and substances that her parents and family couldn't fully protect her from. but she got to a point where she really began to hate and resent all the fakeness. it was hard for her to look around at everyone that surrounded her and not know who was real and who wasn't.

out of spite sammie sold fake drugs to her hollywood friends. then she'd watch them pretend to be messed up on them and ridicule them for it. this scheme turned out to be the biggest scandal of her life as she was arrested, put on trial, and did some years in prison for these actions.

even though prison is a whole different world in itself she found it to be more real than hollywood and appreciated the hardknocks of life behind bars rather than be surrounded by yes people that did not have her best interests at heart.

in prison she learned how to tattoo. she was already a pretty talented artist but for the first time she got to let her own interests and talents flourish.

when she was released sammie moved as far away from hollywood as she could and found a place in briar ridge. she took up upper hand tattoo studio and hasn't looked back since. not at her family, not at her career, and definitely not at any former lovers.

POTENTIAL CONNECTIONS:

THE EX-PARTNER: they said they'd wait for her but ended up cheating on her while she was in prison. they used her for clout, to be close to her name and status, as well as her money. by then sammie was used to being used and had expected that the relationship would come to an end when she was no longer a mealticket or relevant. she just expected that they'd be honorable about it. which, jokes on her for that, right? the problem was this person was sammie's first love and she had and maybe still has a soft spot for them.

LA FAMILIA: would love to have any of her siblings in play. maybe they're looking to break into the hollywood business or maybe they just need money. their interest could also be so much more genuine where now that they are adults they want to build a relationship with sammie. maybe they feel bad for how the family treated her like a cash cow?either way these are connections that would be fundamental and that i would love to explore.

STARS BRIGHT: anyone else in show business that sammie could've crossed paths with during her career. they're likely nothing more than acquaintances as she definitely wants distance with that sicko world. unless... you wanna bring me one of her former costars or fellow child stars who went through all the mess with her..

ADVENTURE / BEACH BABIES: two things she loves is to travel and to spend time at the beach. would love some close friends that she could enjoy either or both with. imagine sammie showing up at their door with the car gassed up and a roadmap in her hand — its a weekend out on the road just experiencing life.

CLIENTELE: anyone that sammie has done work for since opening up upper hand tattoo studio in the last 5 years. whether she inked some design they brought in or they have one of her original pieces on them this would be super cool. i imagine she's pretty close with those she does frequent work or more than one piece on.

[perikocak]

────── 𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐲 › 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐧𝐬 › 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 › 𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 › 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭

“denim turned soft by time. borrowed sweatshirts and vintage tees. the charged air of an impending thunderstorm. haunting lovers with the scent of amalfi lemon, water jasmine, brown sugar and mint left behind on their pillows. bad habits over bad dates. the art of running away. curls pinned up with the chopsticks from last night's takeout. midnight dancing in the middle of the street. the perfect shade of green. forehead kisses and forehead leans. holding pinkies. silent screams."

𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐬.

NAME: Perihan Dilara Koçak

PREFERRED NAME/NICKNAME(S): Peri

AGE: Thirty-four

BIRTHDAY: November 29th, 1990

ZODIAC: Sagittarius sun, ask me later moon, maybe next week rising

RESIDENTIAL AREA: Beach Front, currently crashing in a friend's airstream

OCCUPATION: Travel nurse, currently not working

LENGTH OF TIME IN BRIAR RIDGE: ages 7-18, presently 2.5 months

BIRTHPLACE: Izmir, Türkiye

HOMETOWN: Briar Ridge, South Carolina

GENDER IDENTIFICATION: Cis Woman (she/her)

SEXUAL ORIENTATION: Pansexual, Panromantic

RELATIONSHIP STATUS: Single

POSITIVE TRAITS: honest, curious, kind and generous, adventurous, passionate, idealistic, friendly, adaptable, open minded

NEGATIVE TRAITS: blunt, reckless, impatient, often lacks follow through, prone to avoiding commitments, struggles with feelings of stagnancy, harbors an internal void of never quite feeling complete

𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬.

MOTHER: Sevda Koçak

FATHER: Can Koçak

SIBLINGS: Fahriye Koçak, younger sister.

OTHER: a “rescued” cat named Greg. Greg is a girl.

𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 (𝐭𝐥𝐝𝐫 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧).

TW: low-key parental estrangement/emotionally unsupportive childhood, Alzheimer's disease

Peri and her family moved to Briar Ridge when she was seven after her father accepted a position as a professor within a nearby university's Islamic World Studies program. Although her parents were for the most part loving she grew up under a cloud of constant exasperation and lack of understanding on their end. Feeling suffocated by never quite being "enough" or "just right" in their eyes she left town after graduation.

She's pretty much lived all over as an adult and even has a few assignments through Doctors Without Borders under her belt but she hasn't lived in Briar Ridge since the day she left. Well, not until about two or so months ago. Having been diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's her mom has been placed in a memory care facility a few towns away, with her dad relocating there to be closer, and Peri's back (temporarily, she swears) to settle things with their house.

𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬.

aside from all of the basics like childhood neighbors, childhood friends, current neighbors, new friends, etc. I'd love to find───

anyone she met and grew close with during her time as a travel nurse and/or doctors without borders; bonus points if they were actually in that same place for a while or traveled together for a bit after

her first and only real ex - it was probably good, it definitely still ended, let's figure out the rest together and chat

someone she shares a really big secret with (of any kind tbh; did they see something? hear something? dump 399 boxes of lime jello into their old principals pool?)

anyone she's ghosted in the past that feels a certain way about it now bc we do love some angst

the stranger she hooked up with on her way back into town that she knew she'd never see again except now they're both gunning for the last bag of jalapeno cheetos at the grocery store and wow... whadda u know... u go here too? wait. why do u go here too?

[sahrademir]

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ABOUT

Full Name: Sahra Almira Demir

Nickname: N/A

Age/DOB: March 17, 1992 (33)

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Gender: Cis Female

Place of Birth: Briar Ridge, SC

Neighborhood: Beach Front (lives with her best friend, @lia-lozano)

Sexual/Romantic Orientations: Bisexual / Biromantic

Religion: Muslim

Occupation: Former Host of a Home Reno Show on HGTV (kind of like Flip or Flop, Fixer Upper, and Good Bones), Current part time (2-3 days/nights a week) bartender 

PERSONALITY

Goals/Desires: To make a place for herself by herself in the design world, to get her own show on a network not connected to her former fiance, learn how to ride a bike 

Fears: Bed bugs, free falling, breaking a bone

Hobbies: Those diamond ‘paintings’ (she was influenced okay?), hand knitting, yoga, walking along the beach, karaoke, learning to cook, teaching herself various DIY skills (soldering, woodwork, etc); really she just loves to learn new things whether that be a skill or information

Likes & Dislikes: the smell of wet paint, singing in the shower, anything smothered in cheese, backwards ballcaps, movie soundtracks, laughing so hard no sound comes out, crispy french fries, that spark of inspiration at the beginning of a new project, bubble baths, manifesting, ocean sounds, extra ice, fuzzy socks, semi-frozen uncrustables with raspberry jelly // mismatched patterns, ikea furniture, clothes with high collars, unread notifications, unpainted nails, daylight savings, her retainer, raw onions, being rushed, dares, having to make any kind of appointment, the smell of ketchup, putting the dishes away, cold pizza, getting sawdust in her hair, broken nails

TLDR;

Sahra is 32 and was born and raised in Briar Ridge. Big middle child energy (probably because she is a middle child). Was a theater kid in high school, very much loves to sing and dance. Moved to New York City after high school graduation to pursue her (at the time) dream of becoming a Broadway star. While she was a struggling wannabe artist she was making Youtube videos/vlogs of her fixing up her small af studio apartment. Slowly, as her Broadway dream became less and less of a reality she quickly fell in love with DIY and design so she juggled going to school for design, a classic waitress job, and auditioning for shows and voice and dance lessons, etc. She met who she thought would be the love of her life (spoiler alert: he wasn't), and got a solo as a chorus line member in a big show around the same time. Things were looking amazing, the guy's family's company (HGTV) was even interested in her getting her own DIY show. She ended up moving to LA and got said show with ex man. They shot to stardom (think like... Flip or Flop or Chip and Jo Gaines kind of thing) with their show and got engaged. Things were so great until they weren't. Long story short, their engagement ended because she wouldn't convert to his religion- at least that was the excuse he gave. She moved back to BR six months ago, completely heartbroken, and moved in with her childhood bestie, Lia Lozano. Her ex has recently been seen with another woman and it’s made her question everything she thought she knew about him and their relationship.

TIMELINE

March 1992 - Born & Raised in Briar Ridge

June 2010 - Graduated High School

August 2010 - Moved to New York City to pursue her Broadway dreams

September 2016 - Met and started dating her future fiancé, Kyle

March 2017 - Was cast in Hamilton's ensemble at the Richard Rodgers Theater (she even had a solo!)

May 2018 - Moved to Los Angeles with Kyle to begin filming their DIY Reno Show for HGTV (think of it as a combo of Flip or Flop and Fixer Upper)

February 2022 - Got engaged on Valentine's Day, with Kyle proposing while cameras for their show were rolling

June 2024 - Her engagement, relationship, and show ended in one fell swoop

July 2024 - Moved back to Briar Ridge to mend her broken heart & moved in with her best friend, Lia

End of October 2024 - Starts working as a part time bartender for both The Rusty Spur and Golden Hour

November 2024 - In a 'I'm totally ready for this' (but not really) moment, she redownloaded social media and unblocked her ex's name from her phone only to find out he was married now and his new wife? Well she was eight months pregnant (yes, the math wasn't mathing)

Mid-January 2025 - Finds out Kyle and his new wife named their daughter the name Sahra had planned to name her daughter (her great grandmother's name) and she threw her phone into the ocean in anger and hasn't replaced it yet

BIOGRAPHY

Born and raised in Briar Ridge, Sahra is the middle child of Ayda and Zekai Demir- two first generation Turkish immigrants who met in college and fell in love

Was raised in a very loving, but oftentimes strict Muslim household - while she rebelled in her own ways, she never felt like she couldn’t tell her parents something or couldn’t go to them with a problem - the Demir’s were and continue to be a close knit family unit

It’s said (by her tbh) that she was singing and dancing before speaking and walking, and while that’s a bit of an exaggeration Sahra has been musically inclined since she was small

It was a surprise to absolutely no one when the oftentimes dramatic middle child grew into a theater kid

It was also no surprise when, after graduation, Sahra decided to leave Briar Ridge and move to New York City to pursue her longtime dream of becoming a Broadway star

Of course, getting into that scene and becoming the big headlining name she dreamed of wasn’t an easy task, so while doing everything she could- auditions, voice lessons, dance lessons, networking- to achieve her dream, she was also waitressing and fixing up the small studio apartment she lived in with two other people

While fixing up the apartment she recorded herself and posted it to YouTube, creating a channel that was mainly for herself and her family, but ended up garnering quite a following over the years

As much as she loved performing, she found her heart was being pulled in another direction- design

So amidst her lessons and auditions and job, Sahra found herself going to school for Interior Design while learning as much as she could about DIY from other YouTube videos and phone calls with her dad

Things were going well for a girl far away from home in her early 20s, she had a good group of friends, her YouTube channel was thriving, she was finally making a name for herself (albeit a small one) in the world of Broadway, and she’d met a man who captured her heart faster than anyone had before

And it only got better from there- her relationship thrived as did her career, and the vlog she’d created for her apartment makeovers was more popular than ever. She was on track to get everything she’d ever wanted, everything she’d worked so hard for, and she was happy. So happy.

Sahra and her boyfriend moved in together, she got a solo in one of the biggest shows on Broadway and her design degree. New York was home now and she couldn’t imagine it being any better, but then her boyfriend dropped a bomb she hadn’t been expecting but she also wasn’t opposed to: he had an opportunity for both of them in LA and would she be willing to move?

Her gut reaction had been an instant no. How could she leave everything she’d been working so hard for behind? However, as much as she loved performing, she found that design had been where her heart was leading her for the past couple of years and the move to Los Angeles would allow her not only to follow that dream, but would put her back with her best friend

So she made a choice that should have been more difficult than it was- she agreed to move with her boyfriend to LA, closing the Broadway chapter in her life to open a new, home renovations one with the love of her life while getting to spend time in the same city as her favorite person for the first time since they both left their hometown after high school

But as Newton said all those years ago, what goes up must come down, and Sahra had gotten so high the subsequent fall nearly ended her

In the five years she spent in LA, Sahra built a life and a home for herself she thought would be forever. The show she’d curated with her now fiance (and the help of his family) had opened doors to new endeavors she’d never even dreamed of- design and renovations had become her life, one she loved and enjoyed, but it all came crashing down around her when her relationship was thrown into peril

The wedding planning during a break in filming for their show had been going better than Sahra could have ever dreamed, however, she hadn’t noticed just how disconnected to it all her fiance had been, and when it came time for him to present her with their prenup everything changed

It was a standard contract, one Sahra hadn’t been surprised or offended by- his family had a lot of money (they were the majority owners of HGTV after all), but there’d been a clause added that had her stopping in her tracks and digging her heels in

Her relationship with religion hadn’t ever been strong by any means, but she was raised in a Muslim household and she participated in Islam in a way that suited her. It wasn’t nearly as strict as her parents would have liked it to be, but at least she believed

It’d never been an issue in her relationship, their differing religions, as neither of them was especially devout, but while reading over the prenup she found a clause requiring her to convert to his religion so they could have a traditional ceremony

She thought it’d been a mistake, and when she’d approached her fiance about it he confirmed her naive suspicions and told her not to worry about it- that it’d be taken care of and everything would be fine. But it wasn’t.

As time went on she found her fiance pressuring her to just do as his parents asked, she didn’t actually have to believe in the religion, but they were paying for the wedding, they were the reason she had everything in her life that she loved, so couldn’t she just do this one little thing for them?

His gentle prodding turned into forceful declarations, fights had behind closed (and open) doors. And for a while, Sahra had been teetering on the line of simply doing what they’d asked of her so she could continue to live in the fairytale life she’d come to know- besides, what would stop her from converting back to Islam once the ceremony was done? But she couldn't do it. And when she told her fiance, a man she’d been convinced would love and support her no matter what, he’d done the unthinkable by ending their engagement, their relationship, the show, and the life they’d built together 

In the blink of an eye Sahra’s entire world collapsed around her. The rose colored glasses she’d been wearing for so long had seemingly been ripped away and she was faced with a blinding reality she wasn’t quite ready for- even at 31

She found herself moving back to Briar Ridge once it was all said and done, her heart and confidence shattered

Sahra’s now been back in town, living with her best friend, for six months. She’s still not fully ready to face the way her life has changed so drastically, but she’s still got her dreams and her online following. So while she’s navigating all of the changes in her life, she’s doing small projects around Lia’s beach house and trying to find joy again. It’s a slow process, but one she’s certain she’ll succeed in as long as she follows her heart and has her best friend by her side

She’d made some great progress, even finding herself a job as a part time bartender at The Rusty Spur and Golden Hour, when her media blackout involving her ex was broken and she found out some Earth shattering information- not only was he married now, but he also had a two month old daughter with his new wife. The math wasn’t mathing and she realized he’d had an affair, canceling her own self imposed media blackout and unblocking his name from her phone

It was then she found out the way he’d talked about her and their relationship to the media, stating he always knew they weren’t compatible, she wasn’t right for him, they didn’t have the same values. But his new wife did. And Sahra was right back to being as broken as she’d been when their relationship had first ended

Now, Sahra is back to wallowing in self pity and heading down a bit of a self destructive, chaotic path

WANTED CONNECTIONS

The usual suspects – childhood friends, coworkers, people she met/knows from New York and her time in LA, first kiss, first time, exes from high school and before she met her former fiance, hook ups, theater friends, DIY friends, people she knows through her siblings, etc.

The Crying Hookup – Sahra is in a bit of a fragile state emotionally (when is she not tho lbr), and while she’s convinced all she needs to do to get over her ex is to get under a few new people… she finds herself in a bit of an awkward situation when she’s mid hookup and begins to cry before grabbing her clothes and getting the hell out of there (I just think this would be really funny, especially if there’s a second hookup that this happens with and she’s like ‘not again’)

Angry Neighbor(s) – Not only is Sahra not afraid of using power tools but lately her sleep schedule has been a bit… wonky, so she’s found herself doing little projects at odd hours. Lia probably sleeps with ear plugs in at this point but her neighbors? Not so much. She also has a bad habit of singing, no, belting, show tunes at the top of her lungs while working. With a little bit of Taylor Swift mixed in bc heartbreak. Obviously this person/these people aren’t too pleased with the noisy interruptions to their sleep/relaxation time

HGTV/DIY Addicts – People who watched her show/fans! It’s a really sore subject right now but she wouldn’t ever take it out on someone who recognizes her from her show. It did run for several seasons and was pretty popular! She also has her TikTok channel, YouTube channel, and personal & professional Instagram accounts. Would love if someone knows who she is and maybe asks her to help them with a project they want to try!

The Contractor - IDK if you've ever seen the show Flip or Flop with Tarek and Christina El Moussa (I know they're divorced and she has a different last name but I cannot be bothered to find it now) but they buy houses and flip them. They're a design team and they have a contractor who helps them out on all their jobs. This would be the contractor from the show Sahra worked on with her ex. I think it would be a fun connection to explore! Maybe her ex implied they were having an affair to make himself look better? Maybe he paid off the contractor to stay quiet when he was caught? Maybe the contractor left bc they didn't like how Sahra was ousted/treated and they're close friends? I just think it would be a fun dynamic to create/explore and to have a part of the life Sahra's currently mourning here in Briar Ridge! (Will probably be putting a wc out for this character but figured I'd put it here so I don't forget about it lol)

[nate-strauss]

Full Name: Nathaniel Ariel Strauss

Nicknames: Nate

Age & Birthday: 39 - 3rd July 1985

Occupation: Author and Head Librarian at Septima Poinsette Clark Library

Preferred Pronouns & Gender: He/Him & Cis-male

Sexuality: Heterosexual

Hometown & length of time in town: Washington DC - He's been in town on and off for 3 years. He's been back in town for six weeks.

Neighbourhood: Beach front

Family: TBC

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Born and raised in DC, his dad was never in the picture and he was raised by his mum. Has a good relationship with his step family, very much appreciates his step dad for stepping up and also making his mum happy.

He has two step siblings, one brother and one sister and he also has a half sister.

Went to University of South Carolina to major in English, he stayed there to complete his masters.

Whilst at college, he met his first long-term girlfriend. They were together for a few years before he proposed. About a year into their engagement, they ended up breaking up. This was when he decided he needed a change from Columbia and around 10 months later, he moved to Briar Ridge. Although they met at college, his ex was also from DC.

Went back home for a while before moving back to Columbia as he liked the city. He began working at the university whilst writing a book on the side.

He later sold his novel and continued to write a series which he is still writing, it’s an incredibly popular series but he writers under a different name “Matthew Marshall” as he doesn’t want recognition or a following of his actual life. He maintains social media under his writing name, but no pictures of him are included. Few people know he is Matthew Marshall.

He moved to Briar Ridge for a quieter life to write.

Whilst waiting for his first book to be published, he went to work at X college, this is where he met Holly. A year after meeting her, his mum got sick and he went home to care for her, intending to move back to Briar Ridge when she was better.

When he got home, he ended up running into his ex who had recently had a baby. She told him it was his and in his spiral and the demands that he "do the right thing", he crumbled and ended up ghosting Holly, something he regrets to this day.

He later found out that his ex had lied and the baby wasn't his but she had broken up with the baby daddy and had panicked. He was gutted that he wasn't actually the dad and decided it was time to start afresh, he decided to move back to his happy place. Briar Ridge.

He's been back in town for around six weeks, but has kept to himself as he's been finishing his latest novel and securing his job at the library.

headcanons 

Non practicing Jew. His grandmother was quite religious but his parents weren’t. His family does celebrate Hanukkah, but his stepfather isn’t Jewish, so they also celebrate Christmas. 

His favourite holiday is Thanksgiving. He’s as passionate about his leftovers sandwich as Ross Gellar. 

He's exceptionally charming but without trying to be. He's a nerd, bit of a dweeb, but is easy to talk to and is instantly charming.

He’s a runner, he’s a track star. Nate loves to go running to clear his head. He doesn’t listen to music but uses ear plugs to try and work through his thoughts as he runs. 

He always smells fucking fabulous. He exclusively wears bleu de chanel.

He has a record player and a vinyl collection. His favourite way to unwind in an evening is a good record, a good book and a drop of whiskey.

He will not entertain the idea of iced coffee. He likes it hot, black and with one sugar. He will occasionally stretch to a flat white if he’s feeling fancy. 

He hates baths. He thinks they’re disgusting. He’s a shower only guy, he probably showers twice a day. 

Whenever he’s had a little too much to drink, the man has an insane need to sing. This can be in his living room if he’s at home, or if he’s out, he will find a karaoke machine like a bloodhound. If you hear a mediocre attempt at living on a prayer? There’s Nate.

He has two goldfish, they are the only pets he trusts himself to have. He’s very proud they’re still alive and their names are Stanley and Norbert. He does believe they're in love and he made a little waterproof pride flag for their tank.

Don’t talk to him about his soda consumption. He will defend his love of Dr Pepper and Coke Zero until the day he drops dead from them.

He is terrified of ducks, geese and seagulls. He will not entertain being near them.

Fucking loves slippers. They go well with his one true love, cardigans.

He loves true crime podcasts, documentaries, the works. He also loves jigsaws, crossword puzzles, board games.

His love of crime is reflected in his writing, he writes crime/thriller novels and also has a second series which is his passion project of historical fiction.

His hips don't lie.

[fchriyekocak]

#FCHRIYEKOCAK — private   blog   for   dependent   original   muse   adored + created   by 𝓳 for   briarridgerp.

❛  THERE WILL BE GOODBYES BY DOZENS, SO PRACTICE BEING BRAVE. ❜

WELCOME TO BRIAR RIDGE FAHRIYE KOCAK ! WHO IS KNOWN AS " FAE " AND WAS RECENTLY SEEN LEAVING HER HOME IN BRIAR RIDGE HILLS. SHE IS CURRENTLY THIRTY - ONE YEARS OLD. SHE RESEMBLES OZGE YAGIZ AND IS A CRITICAL CARE SURGEON AT CHARLESTON GENERAL HOSPITAL. THEY'RE BEST KNOWN FOR WEARING HER MOTHERS BROKEN WATCH ALL DAY, EVERY DAY. AND EVEN THOUGH SHE KNOWS IT DOESN'T WORK, FAHRIYE STILL HAS A HABIT OF CHECKING THE TIME AND ALSO, SHE IS IN THE PROCESS OF FIGURING OUT IF SHE WANTS TO CONTINUE ANOTHER YEAR OF FELLOWSHIP OR GO FORWARD IN BECOMING A BOARD - CERTIFIED ATTENDING DOCTOR. WHAT IS REALLY IMPORTANT TO KNOW ABOUT HER IS THAT FAHRIYE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH MONOCULAR VISION AND OVER TIME WILL EVENTUALLY BE COMPLETELY BLIND IN HER LEFT EYE.

[myrirutherford]

#️　　𝙼𝚈𝚁𝙸𝚁𝚄𝚃𝙷𝙴𝚁𝙵𝙾𝚁𝙳　　╭ a   dependent   blog   affiliated  with  @briarridgerp   loved   and taken care of by   j.

❛  SHE WAS HORRID AND ENCHANTING, WITH THAT TENTH - RATE KIND OF CHARM YOU CAN'T HELP BEING TEMPTED BY.  ❜

WELCOME TO BRIAR RIDGE  MYRA HUANG RUTHERFORD !  WHO IS KNOWN AS “ MYRI ” AND WAS RECENTLY SEEN LEAVING HER HOME IN  DOWNTOWN. SHE IS CURRENTLY  THIRTY - THREE YEARS OLD. SHE RESEMBLES  AMANDA OBDAM AND IS  UNEMPLOYED. THEY’RE BEST KNOWN FOR  BEING A COMMERCIAL PRINCESS IN THAILAND AND ALSO ,  MYRA IS SECRETLY A THEATRE KID BUT HATES BEING REFERRED TO AS SUCH. WHAT IS REALLY IMPORTANT TO KNOW ABOUT HER IS THAT SHE'S IN BRIAR RIDGE LOOKING FOR REVENGE.

╰　𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪.

full  name.　myra  lovisa  huang - rutherford　　aliases.　myri.　　birthdate.　1st  august ( 33 )　　hometown.　toronto,  canada / bangkok, thailand.　　gender  +  pronouns.　cis  woman  +  she / her　　orientation.　asexual.　　zodiac.　leo sun,  gemini moon,  taurus rising.　　occupation.　unemployed.　　positive traits.　bold,  creative,  charismatic,  resourceful.　　negative traits.　grudge - holding,  petty,  ruthless, vengeful.

╰　𝗜𝗡-𝗗𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗛. TW(S): classism, parental illness, racism, internal racism, infidelity.

myra carries the weight of her family's past. she and her mother, lalana, belong to a branch of the family tree that suffered a devastating fall from grace, unfairly ostracized due to events outside their control ( lalana's chinese mother had an affair with a thai man, then lalana married a white man ). this rejection left deep scars, fostering a sense of unworthiness and a belief that they were somehow lesser in the eyes of their more fortunate relatives.

myra's childhood was steeped in this legacy of resentment. her mother, burdened by her own insecurities and bitterness over the family's dysfunctional state, often spoke of her cousins, each whispered anecdote laced with thinly veiled envy and frustration.

witnessing the profound impact of this familial estrangement on her mother, myra became an unwilling confidante and caregiver long before her time. when her mother's health began to fail, myra was forced to shoulder even greater responsibilities, a burden she embraced with a quiet determination.

it was during this difficult period that an unexpected opportunity arose – an olive branch, perhaps, extended by her uncle. he presented myra with a chance, a mission that resonated deeply with her longing for acceptance and validation.

she saw it as a chance to prove that she and her ostracized mother was deserving of recognition, of respect, and of a place within the family fold.

this mission brings her to town, and tangled within its threads is the well-being of her cousin, vanna. myra is determined to "guide" vanna, ensuring she avoids the pitfalls and missteps that could jeopardize their already precarious standing.

before arriving in briar ridge, myra's life had been a far cry from the gilded existence of some of her relatives. she'd briefly dipped her toes into the world of thai commercials, scrambling to earn a living.

that fleeting brush with the limelight offered a tantalizing taste of celebrity, a glimpse of the fame enjoyed by others in her extended family.

however, the experience was short-lived and ultimately more humbling than satisfying, leaving her with a yearning for something more substantial.

despite this, myra possesses an unwavering belief in her inherent right to claim the life she envisions, not just for herself, but for her long-suffering mother. this conviction burns brightly within her, fueling her resolve.

she is unyielding in her determination to pursue any avenue, explore any opportunity, and navigate any obstacle that stands between her and the fulfilled, dignified existence she so desperately desires.

she will stop at almost nothing to achieve her aspirations and finally carve out a lasting place for her family within the larger narrative.

╰　𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗢𝗡𝗦.

myra is dyslexic.

myra is in a lot of debt, and compared to the rest of her family, is very, very poor. she just presents as rich. myri is "rich passing", if you will.

had an affrair with a married coworker while in thailand. she left before anyone on set or news found out.

most of her money comes from commercials she’s done in thailand, but even then those residuals aren't very much to live off of.

to make extra money in a bind, myra gets the money by hacking into people’s online social media accounts and phones to find out information of their family and friends - if they were addicted to something, up to anything sketchy, cheating, etc. this as unintentionally made myra an expert hacker.

swears a fuck ton. like a lot. a lot, a lot.

has a ginger maine coon named sarabi and is really, truly her best friend. whatever money myra has, it goes to sarabi and her well being. 

[faekocak]

#️　　𝙵𝙰𝙴𝙺𝙾𝙲𝙰𝙺　　╭ a   dependent   blog   affiliated  with  @briarridgerp   loved   and   taken   care   of   by   j.

❛  THE CALM DIGNITY SHE HAD, THAT FROSTY, EVEN ICY KIND OF PASSION.  ❜

WELCOME TO BRIAR RIDGE  FAHRIYE KOCAK  ! WHO IS KNOWN AS “ FAE ” AND WAS RECENTLY SEEN LEAVING HER HOME IN  BRIAR RIDGE HILLS. SHE IS CURRENTLY  THIRTY - TWO YEARS OLD. SHE RESEMBLES  NESLIHAN ATAGUL  AND IS A  REAL ESTATE AGENT AT  BALLENGER REALTY. THEY’RE BEST KNOWN FOR  WEARING HER MOTHERS BROKEN WATCH ALL DAY, EVERY DAY. AND EVEN THOUGH SHE KNOWS IT DOESN’T WORK, FAHRIYE STILL HAS A HABIT OF CHECKING THE TIME  AND ALSO,  SHE IS IN THE PROCESS OF PUTTING IN AN OFFER TO BECOME PART OWNER OF BALLENGER REALTY. WHAT IS REALLY IMPORTANT TO KNOW ABOUT  HER  IS THAT  FAHRIYE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH MONOCULAR VISION AND WILL EVENTUALLY BE COMPLETELY BLIND IN HER LEFT EYE.

╰　𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪.

full  name.　 fahriye  sumeyye  kocak.　　aliases.　fae.　　birthdate.　7th  february ( 32 ).　　hometown.　iIzmir, türkiye.　　gender  +  pronouns.　cis  woman  +  she / her.　　orientation.　demisexual.　　zodiac.　aquarius  sun,  virgo  moon,  scorpio rising.　　occupation.　real estate agent @ ballenger reality.　　positive traits.　helpful,  independent, innovative, progressive, rational.　　negative traits.　aloof, compulsively picky, commanding,  intense, pessimistic.

╰　𝗜𝗡-𝗗𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗛. TW(s) :  adderall addiction, alzheimer’s diagnosis, monocular vision diagnosis. 

fahriye’s childhood was not just filled with expectations, but also shaped by intricate family dynamics that painted a complex picture of love, support, and unspoken tension.

from a young age, fahriye sat back and quietly observed the interactions between her sister, perihan, and their parents, can and sevda. love permeated their home, but beneath the surface, there was an undercurrent of misunderstanding. despite their best intentions, can and sevda struggled to comprehend the unique aspirations and dreams that their eldest daughter perihan harboured. 

this divergence in understanding created a palpable tension within the household, a sort of silent struggle that fahriye could perceive, even in her innocence. it was in this environment that her internal compass began to form — a need to be the mediator, the peacemaker, the fixer. fahriye took on the weight of this familial discord, vowing to alleviate the pressure that was seemingly suffocating her sister. 

to shield perihan from their parents’ unyielding expectations, fae molded herself into the embodiment of their desires. she became everything that can and sevda admired — collected, docile, and a perennial overachiever. fae excelled academically and socially, striving to shine in every aspect of her life. however, this unintentional metamorphosis came with unforeseen consequences; she found herself drifting away from her sister, the very person she sought to protect.

yet, as she embraced her parents ambitions and internalized them as her own, she began to lose sight of her individuality. before she fully grasped the implications of her transformation, the natural course of life saw perihan graduating and stepping into a new world — one where fahriye felt increasingly left behind.

the sisterly bond that once linked them was now threaded with unspoken rivalry and confusion, causing fahriye to wonder if her path of compliance and achievement had truly been the right choice. as she navigated the blurred lines of expectation and identity.

high school came and went, taking with it a flurry of awards, scholarships, and celebrations that marked the end of an era. each accolade was a testament to the hard work and dedication fahriye had poured into her studies, yet there was a gnawing emptiness that accompanied these achievements. the only person she truly longed to share all this joy with was her older sister, perihan, who was currently on the far side of the globe. 

with perihan absent during these pivotal transitions in life, fahriye struggled with a profound sense of hollowness. she craved her sister’s presence, the way they used to share laughter and dreams. yet, deep inside, fahriye yearned for perihan’s acknowledgment of her successes, for her sister to cheer her on as they had always done. as she moved into her first couple of years at university for business and administration, this absence began to seep into her consciousness, transforming into a complex web of emotions that festered into resentment. 

fahriye, was the first to notice the unsettling changes in her mother. these transformations started with something as seemingly innocuous as tunnel vision, gradually escalating to the troubling inability to recognize familiar faces. alongside these visual impairments came noticeable shifts in her mother’s mood — an unsettling volatility that left fahriye both worried and frustrated. she repeatedly encouraged her mother to undergo testing, convinced that these symptoms were serious and warranted medical attention. however, sevda, much like her own daughter, perihan —who had always shown an unyielding streak of stubbornness— was resistant to the idea of seeking help.

fahriye had recently completed her studies with impressive grades and had begun working as a business consultant for a few years, and while she did that - fae began taking night classes in order to get her real estate licence — a time when her life was beginning to flourish beyond her family’s challenges.

after much persistence and frustration, fae finally managed to compel sevda to undergo a series of tests, which ultimately delivered the heart-wrenching news: her mother was diagnosed with early onset alzheimer’s. the gravity of this diagnosis weighed heavily on fahriye, but her ever-pragmatic mindset led her to take swift action. she had already made arrangements for sevda’s care in a well-reviewed memory care facility located a few towns over, with the understanding that her father would follow suit in this new living arrangement.

now, clearing out the family home fell on the shoulders of perihan and fahriye. while the prospect of selling the family home was bittersweet, fahriye found solace in her sister’s presence; it provided an emotional boost during a time fraught with turmoil. having her sister back, even if only temporarily, brought a sense of comfort amidst the chaos.

adding to the complexity of their situation, fahriye was navigating her own health challenges. she had recently received a diagnosis of monocular vision, a condition that signified she was losing sight in one eye. the emotional weight of this revelation was overwhelming for her.

although she was devastated by the thought of her diminishing vision, perihan had a fierce determination not to let it derail her plans for furthering her education or interrupting her vibrant lifestyle.

however, the confluence of her personal dilemmas, responsibilities at work, now a full time real estate agent, and her physical limitations was a balancing act that was beginning to stretch her to her limits. the pressure is mounting, and she could sense that she was inching closer to her own breaking point.

╰　𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗢𝗡𝗦.

big fan of anthony bourdain. fahriye has his books, had watches his shows thrice over, and has even met him twice before he sadly passed.

fahriye is currently struggling with an adderall addiction. 

fahriye simply wants to fix people. unfortunately, it’s become a rather obsessive desire.

always gets caught drinking only coffee, cherry vanilla or cherry coca cola. doesn’t drink alcohol, no she will not dd BUT she’ll vemo you money for an uber!

always in a twitter argument with some idiot who thinks they know more than her.