It was a few days ago when Luna and Miso were at the Pre-Filming event. And it was finally the first day of shooting for masquerade of hearts. Miso was happy for Luna but she hung her up at the entrance of the shooting site for an hour before letting her leave. And finally Luna paved her steps on the stone tiles furnished leading to the door of the villa.
The villa was like something out of a dream…a sprawling mansion, hidden from the world by dense woods, nestled atop a hill that overlooked endless fields. It was hard to believe anyone knew where they were,no maps or phones were allowed here. A golden sun hung overhead, casting light through the vines and creating patterns that danced across the worn stone walls and arched windows. The only sound was the hum of a gentle breeze as it passed through the nearby forest, carrying with it a sense of something… enchanted.
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LIST OF CONTESTANTS
Luna Parker (Female)
A young female writer
Noah Walker (Male)
Sports star, National Basketball champion
Ryu Voss (Male)
Actor, Hot topic in headlines
Rosalie White (Female)
A young Writer, commercial actor
Quinn Hill (Female)
Social media influencer, Model
Dew Scott (Male)
Role: Heart rob, A-list Musician
Inside, the contestants entered the grand hall one by one, each clad in their fine attire.They were yet to be revealed to each other. Each of them left in a different room. This was The Masquerade of Hearts, and none of them fully knew what they'd signed up for.
At the heart of the villa, hidden behind a pair of double doors, lay a dimly lit chamber…a room bathed in candlelight and shadows, known to the contestants only as The Fate Room.
Soon the host made an announcement, "Welcome to the masquerade of hearts. Each of you will be guided to THE FATE ROOM one by one. There you have to make an important choice. You will be revealed four masks to choose from.
Don't get shocked, those extra masks are for the future contestant who will make a special entrance.
Each contestant is allowed to choose a mask even though it has been chosen before.
Since a few contestants revealed their identities at the pre filming event, all masks have been shuffled and now belong to another contestant.
The mask you'll choose has to solely depend upon your heart.
At the end of this show, the choice you made…will be revealed."
Later the contestants were guided one by one to the FATE ROOM.
The atmosphere thickens with anticipation as Ryu steps forward as the first one, his heart pounding with excitement. He gazes at the masks and closes his eyes as if he was asking for guidance. With a determined grin, he reaches for the crimson red mask…Luna's. He places it in a golden box in front of him.
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Next, Dew strolls in, his laid-back demeanor. He surveys the choices before him, then closes his eyes and gathers all the masks in his hand and starts by throwing those one by on the table.One left in his hand was the light pink mask. Then he slides it in the empty box in front of him.
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Luna enters, her heart racing as she takes in the scene. As she approaches the male masks, she spots the silver mask, she glares at it with her furrowed eyebrows. And just simply placed it in the box in front of her.
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Rosalie glides into the room, her sharp eyes scanning the masks with calculated precision. She was determined to make an impression, and without hesitation, she reaches for the dark blue mask…Ryu's choice. A confident smirk spreads across her face as she puts it in the box
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Quinn enters, her curiosity piqued by the vibrant masks that promise new connections. After a moment of consideration, she selects the green mask…Noah's. With a smile of determination, she places it in the box.
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Finally, Noah steps into the room,He scans the available female masks, drawn to the crimson red mask…Luna's. Without fully understanding why, he places it in the box without a second thought.
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The contestants are gathered in the lounge area of the villa, seated on plush sofas arranged in a semicircle. The energy in the room was both charged and hesitant.
Luna seemed distracted and bothered and Rosalie took her chance and decided to break the ice.
"So… here we are. Since we'll be seeing a lot of each other, I'll kick things off. I'm Rosalie , and I'm probably a bit of a cliché…a lover of fashion and, yes, a little drama now and then."
Her words were light-hearted, hinted at charm without arrogance.
Ryu raises an eyebrow, a slight smirk on his face, clearly amused by her confidence.
"A little drama? Now you've got my attention. I'm Ryu, the guy you'll probably hear too much about." He leans back, his tone was flirtatious. "Just here to keep things… interesting."
Rosalie tilted her head and smiled covering her smile, even if she didn't seem much flustered by him.
In an instant, someone coughed, after choking on water it was none other than Luna.
Suddenly Rosalie offers her a tissue to wipe her chin.
Luna was taken aback by the thoughtful gesture but then she remembered, This thing is called Rosalie.
Quinn, sitting next to Rosalie , grins and chimes in with a wave."I'm Quinn, and if there's drama, I'll be live-tweeting it…too bad…we don't have our cell phones."
Noah chuckles, looking at Quinn.
"Oh well, I'm-."
"And Noah! The national basketball star," Rosalie remarked with a slight tilt of her head. "I think every sports headline last year had your name in it. Honestly, I'm surprised and glad you even had the time to be here."
The episode was getting streamed live since it was the first episode, and it was calm but soon it was filled with continuous comments.
Mostly were the compliments for Rosalie.
(she is so prettyyyy)
(Rosalie….she is my type back off)
(eww)
(Luna seems like she will not get along)
(How can you compare, commoner with celebrities)
"Had to see what all the fuss was about, right? Besides, even athletes need a change of pace." Noah glanced around the room. "Though I don't think I'm going to be as charming as the elites here."
Ryu rolled his eyes, crossing his arms with a smirk as he lounged back on the sofa. "Speak for yourself, Noah. A bit of fame never hurt anyone," he said, flashing his confident grin. "And it looks like we've got a room full of interesting faces. This is shaping up to be... fun." His gaze settled on Luna for a moment.
Rosalie raised an eyebrow, turning to Ryu with an amused glint in her eye. "And who could forget you, the king of scandals?" she teased, though her tone remained light. "I guess it's true what they say…bad boys have all the luck."
Ryu shrugged, being modest. "I prefer the term 'misunderstood,' but sure, bad boys have good girls, you see Miss Rosalie…" His glance then shifted to Luna who was furrowing her brows as if she was loading…
"Well, I'm Dew-
"The guy who practically has a fan club waiting outside every concert?" She chuckled.
Although dew was taken aback since Rosalie didn't even let him introduce, it was even easier for him so he was glad.
Rosalie ,leans in with curiosity. "Dew, you're a musician,That's amazing. Maybe you'll serenade us sometime." She flashes him a kind smile.
She was carefully engaging with everyone, giving each person a moment in the spotlight, but in a way that felt genuine rather than scripted.
(she is silly hahaha… she interrupts everybody)
(honestly ,she is cute,I heard she knows ryu…)
As the others finish, Luna realizes it's her turn. She meets Rosalie 's gaze.
"I'm Luna, I only work behind the camera, but I'll get used to it. Although I'm not looking for much, I hope I'll get along with everyone."
Rosalie 's eyes sparkle, and she leans in slightly.
"Sometimes, those who aren't looking for anything find the best things." Her words' depth catches the attention of the group.
Luna passed an expired honeyed smile to her.
Rosalie realized that it was not easy to let Luna's guard down.
Clearly impressed by her, everyone naturally gets comfortable with Rosalie as she leads the conversation further.
Luna was feeling out of place, although she was glancing around the hall and everybody seemed to have blended in but she was missing Miso, then she remembered her words.. "Maybe you'll find your knight in shining Armor" , she had a smile on her face.
Suddenly Ryu stands up " shall we go for our villa tour in two groups." Ryu lends out his hand to Luna who was sitting cut off for quite a time. "I shall show you my charm, Miss Luna."
Before she could respond, Noah stepped up between both, throwing Ryu a challenging smile as he turned to Luna. "I'd love to join you, too," he said, offering his hand with a warm smile. "It wouldn't feel right letting her explore without proper company you see."