Last Date Standing_IF

Hi all! I'm Rage and this is my very first project :) I've been a long time IF reader and have always thought about writing one myself but only recently got the confidence to start. Warning: I really want to take it slow with this project so that I can make sure it lives up to its full potential. I appreciate any feedback or ideas (even criticism). I can't wait to start this journey with y'all and I hope you enjoy it :)

Also I'm not 100% sold on the name yet. XD Feel free to drop some ideas in the comments!

Last Date Standing|Demo | Patreon

16 singles. 2 months in an isolated, undisclosed location. One last chance to find true love. May the best couple win.

"Does true love exist? Can love conquer all? These are the questions we seek to answer on the hottest new reality dating show 'Last Date Standing'. Week after week, 16 singles will couple up to complete a variety of complex and tough challenges. The last couple standing will walk away with $250,000 and ultimately...true love."

You have been selected to join the cast of a brand new reality dating show called 'Last Date Standing'. Find love and walk away with $250,000. Sounds simple enough. But when you arrive at a luxe estate in the middle of nowhere, you find that in this competition, getting eliminated can have permanent (and deadly) consequences.

genre: thriller, romance, suspense, horror, comedy

inspo and comparisons: The Hunger Games, Danganronpa, Squid Games

Features:

Customize your character! Choose your background, customize your appearance, and shape your personality. Are you here for the right reasons? Or are you in it for the clout and cash?

Choose between four different romance options. Will you couple up with the incredibly sexy influencer, the tall, dark and mysterious surgeon, the chic and (slightly) neurotic biochemist, or a genuine (and absolutely gorgeous) photographer? Your choices will determine whether your relationships end in love or betryal.

Interact with your fellow castmates. Forge bonds or make enemies. Determine who lives and who gets....eliminated.

Win (or lose) a variety of challenges based on iconic love stories. Your performance will decide whether you and your partner earn immunity or end up in the bottom two.

Solve the mystery of the game and maybe, just maybe, get out alive.

Explore a sprawling mansion filled with traps, games and hidden passages. Find a way out or meet your end.

David Hatch, 28 (m)- Photographer. Lives in Hackensack, NJ. Loves to: get lost. Friends would describe me as: A genius, a scholar, exceedingly handsome, and most of all, humble. Looking to make a real connection with someone who's up for an adventure. :)

Description : 6'2 male with alabaster skin. Has piercing blue eyes and a grecian nose. Short, curly brown hair that looks almost golden in sunlight. Wears short, well trimmed stubble. Muscular and well built.

David has a charming yet sincere personality. Is very capable. Is deeply loyal and will do anything to protect those he loves.

Veronica Billings, 26 (f)- BBO/ Influencer. From Kingston/New York. "If you don't like something, change it." - Maya Angelou. Loves to: Make men nervous ;) Im down for anything as long as my time isn't being wasted.

Description: 5'6 woman with rich ebony skin. Has expressive brown eyes and an easy smile. Is always put together and never wears the same outfit twice. Has an hourglass figure. Wears an insulin port on her left arm.

Veronica is very self-confident and ambitious. She is intelligent and good at reading people.

Aoife Brennan, my age is not important (f)- Biochemist. Located in the UK. Doesn't smoke. Drinks ocasionally. SERIOUS RELATIONSHIPS ONLY. NOT DTF. If you're a dirty rotten liar, or your name is Rian, just stay away from me.

Description: 5'2 woman with ivory skin. Has assessing, wide brown eyes and a pointed chin. Mid-back length, straight brown hair. Is small and lean.

Aoife has recently gotten out of a long-term relationship. She is very slow to trust, but is a hopeless romantic. She is intelligent and intuitive.

Chandra Kumar, 29 (m)- Surgeon at Avalon Medical. From the Ottawa suburbs in Ontario. I work hard but also know how to have a good time. Kinda new to this whole love thing. Sports Fanatic. Reach out.

Description: 5'8 male with chestnut brown skin. Has focused, hooded amber eyes. Is toned and has defined cheekbones. Has short black hair and a black beard.

I'm so sorry i've ghosted you for so long! Totally unacceptable. Just a small update. I haven't been able to work on the project lately, mostly because im gearing up for an important exam and haven't had time. PLEASE FORGIVE ME! Fortunately I'm seeing the light at the end of the tunnel and will be able to get back to writing by the end of the summer. Thank you all for being so patient and kind, and welcome to our new followers!

Also welcome to my new (free!) Patrons! Eternally grateful to you. If you haven't seen my Patreon page the link is in my pinned post. Charging will be paused until I get back to writing. I'll let you guys know! :)

Hey....how ya'll doin?

So this is awkward. I hate to give the same update everytime, but i am STILL working on intros. 😭

Not without reason, and I AM working. It's taking a while because of all the branches I am writing for each new character. Between my other jobs it taking a while. (IM SORRY bbs 😭)

Good news, the Patreon is up. Keep following these updates, because when the next story update comes, it will be posted there first. Once it gets more of a following, I'm going to update for the paid tiers and put up a poll deciding what the new story is going to be! I'm super excited and have added alot of new ideas. I'm most excited for you guys to be involved in decision making. 😁

I'm sorry to say that i'm still working on character introductions :( BUT, it's mostly me trying to figure out some things with coding. I'm having so much fun with the writing and have already tied up a couple of intros already. I'm a newbie with coding so please bear with me 😭

Some Patreon news: I'll be starting with polls and such soon. And for our AYLA tier members..... *drum roll* .....An entirely original, full length game! I already have several ideas, but if you are an AYALA tier member, you will get to decide which of them will be chosen! AYALA members will also get to read the next update of Last Date two weeks early, and be involved in story decision making. SOooooooo.... check it out if that sounds cool. ;)

Hi beautiful people! So.. I am sick. Big fun. While being sick sucks big time, i'm getting some work done.

So far, i'm about halfway through intros. I know, I know. That doesn't seem like a lot of progress. But, i've also been trying to fix old bugs, polish some bits, work on the grammar etc. etc. I'm happy with the progress i've made and can't wait to share it with ya'll.

Also, I've set up my Patreon!! 🎉🎉Here are some of what to look forward to:

Early access to Last Date Standing

Side character POVs and stories

Ability for you guys to affect character and game outcomes via polls

and

Exclusive access to a brand new story of your choosing with your input

DO NOT FEEL PRESSURED TO GET THE PATREON IF YOU CAN'T AFFORD IT!

I'm grateful for whatever you can do, but if you can't, i'm happy to see you here and have you along for the ride.

Here is the link for the Patreon. I'll also link it to my choice forum and pinned blog.

Hi friends! This week is back on track, and I’m really diving into intros. I want players choice to have a real effect on the story and other characters so I will dedicate a lot of time to this part.

I also wanted to get your opinion. I was rolling around the idea of starting a Patreon. I know, I know. There are so many exciting projects on Patreon rn. (I’m following several myself lol) And I know that wallets are tight for everyone. (Including myself) My thought process is that

1. I could have more input for the story from you guys. I truly want you all to be a part of it, while I could get some feedback before I make each chapter public. I am a complete newbie to writing and I want to get better.

2. I don’t want to get too personal, (or air my woes), but I am working 3 jobs rn while operating a business. Writing is my true hobby and dream. I want to dedicate more time to writing this story and making it the best I can, but my schedule rn is taking alot out of me. Again, not complaining, just giving background. Having a Patreon could make that easier.

3.Since I’ve started writing, I’ve thought of so many new ideas. Like a lot. This ties back to 2. With a freer schedule, I could start on them without overwhelming myself.

But I genuinely want to hear y’all’s opinion. This is just an idea for now! Nothing is set in stone.

Ryan Bernard, 28 (m)-Trader Analyst from Miami. Loves to: break beds. Hit me up. I can't wait for you to let me destroy you. 😈😈

Description: A 5'10 male with olive-toned skin, warm green eyes, dark brown hair, and a ripped body. Usually wears an easy, mischievous smile.

Ryan loves to manipulate. He is ruthless and enjoys chaos. Whatever you do, don't bore him.

Yasmin Hamidi, 26 (f)-1st-grade teacher | Burbank, California. Miss Hamidi if you're nasty.😜😏 Recently divorced, so don't expect anything serious. Just looking for some good fun.

Description: A 5'2 woman with a curvy body type. Has expressive brown eyes, tanned brown skin, and a broad smile. She has long and curly brown hair.

How sweet!! Thank you for joining me on this crazy journey lol

What great questions! Some fun facts about the RO's and their love languages? Here ya go :

Aoife has 20 tattoos that are spread randomly throughout her body. She remembers getting maybe half of them, while the others are more of a blur (she likes her scotch and lager). When it comes to love languages, she prefers acts of service. Aoife firmly believes that words are useless. If you love someone, you are there to help them when they need you.

While in medical school, Chandra made some cash as a DJ. Knowing his parents would disapprove, he would perform his sets under a pseudonym: Dj Zenith. Chandra values acts of service and quality time. When you are facing a storm, he'll be there by your side through thick and thin.

For over 8 years, David volunteered every Christmas to do 'character visits' at the pediatric unit in his local hospital. He would dress up as Spiderman. He prefers quality time and physical touch. David prefers to show those he loves exactly what they mean to him.

If I name my MC Rian will I get an instant rejection from a certain someone or am I gonna have to expect a surprise contestant named Rian that will rain on my romantic parade??? 🤔 🤣

Maya Diaz, 31 (f)- From Buenos Aires, Argentina. Journalist/War Correspondent. To be in love, Is to touch with a lighter hand. In yourself you stretch, you are well. by Gwendolyn Brooks.

Description: 5'7 slender woman with olive toned skin, long dark brown curly hair, and wide set mouth. Dark brown eyes.

Maya carries herself with a quiet grace and restraint. She has dedicated her whole life to her career and wants to settle down. She's endured a lot in her life, forcing her to be resilient and sympathetic.

Milo Caldwell, 28 (m)- Musician. From Tulsa, lives in NYC. I'm Milo. Teaching chords by day and tinkering on by night. Edwina (my guitar) and I are looking for our eternal muse.

Description: A 6'3 male with rich chocolate skin, long brown dreads, and dark brown eyes behind round glasses. Has a very chic, sharp sense of style.

Milo is an up-and-coming musician and music producer, well-known in NYC. He is laid-back and easygoing. He is attracted to authenticity and creativity.

Nicholas/Nicole Wilkerson, 26 (f/m) -Potomac, MD. Meteorologist for WMYN on Channel 8. Likes: I actually like cold showers. Masochistic, I know. If you like nerdy weather tangents and cozy silences, we might just click.

Description: An individual with copper -toned hair, pale skin, and a lean frame. Freckles pepper their open face. 6'1 as a male, 5'8 as a woman.

Jesse Locke, 26 (m)-Birmingham->Burbank| IRL Streamer/Content Creator| 1.5 mil on Conform, 250k on Vibecast | I've got the car, the job and a killer bod. All I need is someone who can keep up 😉

Description: 6'0 male with tanned skin, golden blonde hair, and bright blue eyes. Is muscular with a broad clean shaven jaw. Has a pearly white smile. Also has a british accent.

Known as one of the top IRL streamers, Jesse is a looksmaxxing, charismatic, gymbro who is fixated on fame and clout. He is charming, yet mischievous and immature.

Keith Chang, 27 (m) - from Hong Kong. I write sometimes. I'm like a microwave: Easy to turn on and warm inside. 😁Day in my life: Make some excellent tea and pretend to know what I'm doing. Occasionally, write a bestseller and then drink some more tea.

Description: 5'7 male with tan skin, lean build and expressive brown eyes. Sports shoulder-length brown hair and thick eyebrows. Is clean shaven.

A best-selling satirical fiction author, Keith loves humor and is outspoken. Because of this, he sometimes rubs others the wrong way.

Leila Brandon, 25 (f) -Maple Grove, MN. Receptionist. I'm an explorer who loves to live life to the fullest. A hopeless romantic seeking someone kind, curious and genuine. ❤️❤️

Description: 5'4 woman with alabaster skin, kind blue eyes, pale blonde hair, and freckles. Is lithe and slender. Has a rose tattoo on her forearm.

Hi friends! I've begun writing for chapter three. (woohoo!) Finishing will take some time but I didn't want to leave you guys with nothing. Here are some character profiles for the other contestants. :) I also will post a poll this coming week to get your opinion on something so stay tuned!

Adelle Graham, 28 (f)- Marine Biologist from New South Wales. You can find me: Swimming with the fishes 🦈🐡Let's get lost together ;)

Description: 5'2 woman with peach colored skin, shoulder-length golden blonde hair, and a muscular build. Has big cheeks and eyes as blue as the ocean. Sports a thick Aussie accent.

Adelle has an independent, get-it-done personality. She tends to be impulsive and headstrong. It isn't easy for her to be vulnerable.

Austin Gage, 24 (m)- Contractor. Countryboy. 🤠Virginia Proud. Loves: a woman who knows what she wants. At the end of the day, if you need a cold beer, easy conversation, and warm set of arms, I'm your man. HMU.

Description: A tall, 6'3 male with a young, open face, and tanned skin. Has blonde hair, deep dimples, and a strong jaw. Is very muscular and fit.

The youngest contestant, Austin has an easygoing personality. He is somewhat naive and very trusting. He loves to tell a good story and will go wherever the wind takes him.

Brigette Durand, 29 (f)- Bio: You know who I am. And if you say you don't you're a liar.

Description: A tall, 5'9 woman with pale, ivory skin. Has recently dyed jet black hair, sharp black eyes, and prominent cheekbones. Is very thin and lanky.

Hi friends! I'm still busy mapping out chapter two (yay!). Meanwhile, i thought it would be fun to do a bit of a q&a this week!! So,hit me! I'm excited to hear your questions, concerns or general feedback :D