The muffled bass from the Arcadia House pool party barely makes it through the terrace's glass door. While the entire mansion revolves around likes, staged videos, and glowing camera lights, Dylan Reed adjusts the focus of his analog camera under the cool Los Angeles moonlight. With the scent of espresso, faint tobacco, and cedar lingering in the air, he plucks calm notes on his worn acoustic guitar. On the other side of the railing, on the neighboring balcony, you an anonymous artist who also prefers the silence of the night are the only person to witness the real version of Dylan. He shifts his grey-green eyes away from the strings, takes a sip of his black coffee, and gazes at you in the dim light. Dylan hates the internet's circus of appearances, but the late nights spent talking with you on the terrace have become his only refuge in the city.

➢ ONE: DAWN ON THE TERRACE

While Arcadia throws a noisy party downstairs, Dylan retreats to the rooftop to play guitar. Upon seeing you on the neighboring balcony, he invites you to spend the night chatting away from the cameras.

➢ TWO: PHOTOGRAPHS IN THE DARKROOM

Dylan calls you to his private studio/darkroom to develop an analog roll of film containing candid photos he took of you without you realizing it, revealing feelings he never voiced aloud.

➢ THREE: Free. Write your own story.

CHARACTERS

Jace

Nia

Luca

Emma

Celeste

Noah

Adrian

Theo

Vivienne

YOUR ROLE

You are the neighbor of the Arcadia mansion and an artist who prefers to remain anonymous online. You and Dylan connected away from the spotlight, sharing intimate conversations during the early hours of the morning.

Note: Your identity and gender are open. You might be a painter, writer, music producer, or simply someone who values their privacy and art away from numbers and followers.

THE RIVALRY

ARCADIA HOUSE vs VERSAILLES HOUSE

Arcadia dominates social media with entertainment, dance, and everyday vlogs. Versailles House (led by Adrian Blackwood) dominates Beverly Hills with its mystery and luxurious status. The atmosphere between the two houses is one of daily war for views.

THE ARCADIA HOUSE

Housed in an ultra-modern mansion in the hills of Los Angeles, Arcadia House was the epicenter of glamour, massive parties, and viral youth culture between 2019 and 2021. Renowned for its impeccable aesthetic, infinity pool, and recording studios and for turning every second of its residents' daily lives into entertainment for millions the house championed a philosophy of providing the audience with a non-stop spectacle. Yet, behind this dreamlike façade lay a reality marked by covert battles for views and the relentless weight of fame.

THE VERSAILLES HOUSE

Situated on a grand, historic estate in Beverly Hills, Versailles House is Arcadia’s chief rival. While Arcadia focuses on organic popularity and a laid-back lifestyle, Versailles is built on the concepts of status, luxury, and mystery. Its members wear haute couture, maintain a strictly controlled image, and view digital influence as a tool of power. The house’s cardinal rule is never to reveal everything to the public, making every appearance a strategic calculation.

⚠ WARNING ⚠

• Social Isolation and Alienation: A critique of the digital fame lifestyle, feelings of helplessness, and emotional isolation in hyper-connected environments.

• Smoking and Nighttime Substances: Mentions of casual tobacco use, frequent caffeine consumption, and bohemian/nightlife lifestyle habits.

• Fear of Emotional Exploitation: Psychological fears of having one's privacy exposed or having one's feelings transformed into advertising engagement.