Natural Echo Writes

Customize your MC. From appearance, personality, to motivations. Your character is yours to make.

Rich relationship dynamics. With eleven other contestants and the cameras always rolling, things are bound to get messy. It's up to you whether you want to keep it platonic, find your person, or hook up in the pantry. Nobody's judging...except the audience.

Multiple endings. Your time in the mountains can leave quite an impression. How will your story end?

Anjali Lal | She/Her, 25, Model/Skincare Entrepreneur

Polished, poised, and unapologetically high-maintenance, Anjali doesn’t suffer fools or wrinkles. Her sharp tongue and cold exterior might scare some off, but if you make her crack, she just might surprise you. [FULL BIO] | [PINTEREST BOARD]

Dmitry Volkov | He/Him, 30, Private Wealth Manager

Outwardly, Dmitry comes off as too perfect. But he’s more than just good manners and a strong jawline. Quietly protective and endlessly thoughtful, he’ll always strive to put you first. [BIO] | [PINTEREST BOARD]

Jong-woo Kim | He/Him, 23, Fitness Influencer

Bubbly, bright, and built like a Greek statue, Jong-woo brings the sunshine wherever he goes. He’s a little awkward, endlessly enthusiastic, and surprisingly wise for someone who still calls his mom every day. Whether he’s working out or working the room, you can’t help but smile when he’s around. [BIO] | [PINTEREST BOARD]

Kailee Blake | She/Her, 26, Interior Designer

Kailee's all smiles and sweet touches, but it's clear she knows how to play the game. While her affection might feel genuine at times, her true motives stay tucked behind that charming facade. If you’re not careful, you’ll think she’s on your side right up until she twists the knife with a smile. [BIO] | [PINTEREST BOARD]

Kalea Mahelona | She/Her, 22, Student

Kalea is candy personified: sweet, soft, and easy to break if you’re not careful. She’s clumsy, shy, and easily flustered, but once she warms up to you, she’s all in. [BIO] | [PINTEREST BOARD]

Linden Craft | They/Them, 31, Café Owner

Grounded and honest, Linden is the breath of fresh air you didn’t know you needed. A little quiet and unreadable, they offer comfort by simply being. With their steady presence and emotional maturity, they make it easy to be exactly who you are. [BIO] | [PINTEREST BOARD]

Luca/Lucia Gigliotti | He/Him OR She/Her, 28, Luxury Art Curator

Cunning, cultured, seductive: Lu thrives on tension and desire. With them, love—if it exists at all—is a just game. Whether you join in is your choice. Either way, you’re in for one hell of a ride. [BIO] | [PINTEREST BOARD - Lucia / Luca]

Makai Jones | He/Him, 27, High School History Teacher

Aloof, unreadable, and hard to impress, Makai keeps his guard sky-high. He’s cautious and most people don’t get past the walls he’s built. But if you do manage to earn his trust, you’ll find someone loyal, grounded, and quietly ride-or-die in a way that never asks for recognition. [BIO] | [PINTEREST BOARD]

Marcel Toussaint | They/He, 29, Mixologist

Flamboyant, passionate, and just a touch unhinged, Marcel refuses to be ignored. They flirt for sport and love watching people fall for them, whether or not they plan to catch them. But sometimes, even a wildcard wants something real…it just might take a while. A very long while. [BIO] | [PINTEREST BOARD]

Misty Delgado | She/Her, 26, Park Ranger

Misty is the epitome of cool and always in control. She takes life one day at a time and is definitely not one to rise to the drama. Sometimes, she’s so laid-back it makes you wonder if she’s here to make a real connection…or just enjoy the view. [BIO] | [PINTEREST BOARD]

Santiago/Santina Reyes | He/Him OR She/Her, 28, Tattoo Artist/Small Business Owner

Smooth, unflappable, and devastatingly charismatic, Santi is hard to resist. They’ve got a magnetic presence and always seem to know the perfect moment to tease, to comfort, or to challenge you. And their heart? It’s big. So big, you start to wonder if there might be room in there for you, too. [BIO] | [PINTEREST BOARD - Santina / Santiago]

Dmitry

Just candid moments where he absolutely adores you.

Jong-woo

The two of you in your most natural states, just happily enjoying each other's company.

Kailee

Posed for sure, but still organic. A little cheeky shot every now and then to show it's not all serious all the time.

Kalea

Surrounded by nature, ideally. Her completely attached and loved up in every shot.

Lu

Anything that shows it's official. The two of you wrapped up close, showing off your new rings.

Makai

Anything that catches him slipping emotionally or moments of pure, relaxed love.

Misty

Nothing but smiles and laughter in every photo.

Santi

Equal parts playful and loving.

Jong-woo: "Why are you crying?" His hands fly to his face. "Don't cry." The second you say you missed him, he makes this awful little wounded sound and folds himself into you, face buried against your neck. "I hated it," he mumbles. "I hated being away from you. Don't make me do that again."

Kailee: Starts off watching fully invested, prepared for drama. Unfortunately, your voice breaks, and her whole face changes before she can stop it. By the time the clip ends, she's dabbing at her eyes and shoving your shoulder like this is somehow your fault. "What the hell, MC." She says through a watery laugh. "Why are you so sweet?"

Kalea: Starts crying the second you start crying. It doesn't even matter if the clip is about her. The second your voice breaks, she's done for. She doesn't hear half of it because she's already launching herself into your arms, face pressed into your chest. What she says is mostly muffled, but you catch enough. "I missed you too. I missed you so much."

Linden: Tries not to react too much or give the cameras what they're waiting for. But their face softens when you say you missed them, and eventually, their hand finds yours without looking. Their thumb traces slow shapes over your skin while the rest of the clip plays. Later, when you're alone, they say, "I wish I could've been there when you felt like that." Their fingers squeeze yours. "I'm here now."

Lu: Looks smug at first. You missing them? Saying they're the only one? Beautiful. Correct. The only response you should have. It's when you start crying that all that smugness falters into something they clearly don't intend to show on camera. By the time the clip ends, they've forced their expression back into place, smile sharp as they tilt your chin up with two fingers. "You missed me that much?" Their gaze searches your face a second longer than the tease requires. "To the point of tears is a bit much, don't you think?" Their thumb brushes once beneath your chin. "Not that I'm complaining."

Makai: Watches without saying a word. He doesn't like seeing you upset, especially when he couldn't do anything about it. When the clip ends, he looks down for a second before coming to sit beside you, close enough for your shoulders to touch. "Didn't know it was that bad," he murmurs. His knee brushes yours. "Wish I could've been there."

Marcel: Starts out extremely pleased, because of course they enjoy being missed. Then they realize you were actually crying, actually hurting, and the teasing slips enough to show something much softer underneath. "Mon coeur," they say later, thumb brushing under your eye. "If you are going to break my heart on camera, the least you can do is let me hold you after."

Misty: Tries to make a joke at first, something light and stupid, but it doesn't come out right. Seeing you cry knocks her off balance, and for once, she doesn't have anything silly to say. So she just throws an arm around your shoulders, tugging you into her side. "Yeah," she says, voice rougher than usual. "Missed you too."

Anjali: She won't apologize for existing. If you cave because of her, she's flattered, obviously, but she's still arching a brow like this is a failure of discipline and she expects you to own it properly. "You're blaming me?" If you make it to the end, she wants control of the pacing. She wants to savor every second of watching you lose it. You both earned this and she's not rushing it.

Dmitry: Endlessly guilty. An embarrassing amount, honestly. He'd start trying to figure out what he did: "Was it something I said? Did I look at you like--you know?" He pauses to think, and then adds quietly, like it's just occurred to him: "…Is it my morning voice? You've said things about my morning voice before...I could--I don't know, clear my throat more?" If you actually succeed, though, he's going for multiple rounds. He'll be very focused, very attentive, very intent on making sure you don't leave that bed with a single complaint.

Jong-woo: He wouldn't realize he caused it at first. He'd ask what happened, listen to the explanation, then go bright red once it sinks in that just being around him was apparently enough. "Just from--what did I do? Should I do it again?" He'd be too happy and too embarrassed to know what to do with himself. If you make it through the month, he's a little overwhelmed by his own enthusiasm: all hands and questions and is this okay, is this good, loving every second of being someone's undoing for once instead of the other way around.

Kailee: Of course you failed. She definitely won't pretend she didn't enjoy making things difficult. "I told you you wouldn't last. Now, I remember we made a bet and someone owes me." If you succeed, she wants a front-row seat to the aftermath. She'd make you show her exactly how badly you wanted her before she finally decides to help.

Kalea: "Wait, it was me? I didn't even do anything!" She's just so deeply confused and in complete disbelief. If you make it to the end, she'd be surprisingly needier than usual. Being wanted after a whole month would make everything feel more intense for her too.

Linden: They'd be genuinely surprised if you failed because of them, mostly because they don't think of themself as a temptation in that way. They'd feel bad that you lost, but they'd still be flattered realizing you wanted them that badly. If you try again next year, they'll take the support role even more seriously. For the reward: a long makeout session, both of you laughing a little because a month is a long time to miss someone's mouth this much.

Lu: Not surprised. Not sorry. If you fail because of them, that's the natural consequence of attempting self-denial in their presence. "Took you long enough. Come here--we need to make up for lost time." They'd be insufferably pleased about it, especially if they know exactly what pushed you over the edge. If you succeed, though, they're almost worse. All that restraint becomes something they want to test, stretch, and ruin at their own pace.

Makai: He wouldn't gloat if you failed because of him, but there'd be a little flicker of satisfaction he wouldn't bother hiding. "...Guess I did something right. Or wrong...I dunno." If you make it through too, he's rougher, unrestrained, and a lot less patient than usual.

Marcel: If you fail because of them, they're relieved. Finally, some sense has returned to that beautiful head of yours. "Ugh, never again, mon coeur. It was unreasonably cruel." They'd be unbearable about it too; this was inevitable and you're only embarrassing yourself if you try to pretend otherwise. The celebration is excessive on purpose: new things, old favorites, anything that makes the whole month feel worth the wait.

Misty: "I win," she'd say, because she totally did. She'll tease you about it for a while, but never in a way that's cruel. If you make it to the end, she's ready to have fun with all that pent-up energy: messy, eager, laughing between kisses because she can't help herself, and very entertained by how badly you want her.

Santi: "Finally," they'd laugh between kisses to your neck. "I missed this. I missed you." Their hands are already everywhere. "Te voy a devorar." They grin against your skin. "Kidding. Mostly." If you succeed, they're not rushing the celebration. Soft kisses, slower hands, dragging it out until you're begging for it, because they've been waiting for this too and they want to take their time.

Dmitry: His hands keep finding small, unnecessary tasks: straightening mail that's already straight, topping off a glass that's still full, folding a dish towel twice before setting it down. It isn't until you catch him staring, eyes soft and wet, that he finally speaks. "I'm thinking about names." He blurts out before stopping himself. "Sorry. I know it's too soon for that." He clears his throat to reset. "Whatever you decide, I'm with you completely." His eyes stay on you a second too long after he says it, the rest of the sentence sitting behind his teeth. He wants this. He wants it badly.

If you hide it, he won't confront you. That's not how he works. He'll get unnervingly formal instead. Thank you instead of a smile, distance where there used to be a hand on your back. It takes you days to realize he knows, and longer to get him to admit the silence was him trying not to say something he'd regret. "I wasn't angry," he finally says. "I was scared you didn't trust me enough to be with you in this."

Jong-woo: He's the happiest man on the planet! Because you're having a baby! This is amazing! He starts doing the math in his head--due date, due date, due date--and then stops cold. Wait. Is it amazing? Is it too soon? Are you scared? Are you upset? Oh no, he's already crying. "Sorry. Sorry, how do you feel?" His hands hover near your stomach like he wants to hold it but isn't sure he's earned that yet. "Whatever you want, I'm with you, I just--" His voice cracks around the rest of it, watery eyes drifting down. "I already love them."

If you hide it, it isn't anger he's feeling. It's pain and sadness. He'll confront you as soon as he finds out. "Did I make you feel like you couldn't tell me?" He keeps circling back to it for days. He needs to hear, more than once, that it was never because you didn't trust him.

Kailee: She looks down at the test. The tenth test, to be specific. She had to be sure. "You've got to be kidding me. Seriously? MC!" When you enter the bathroom, you find a line of pregnancy tests along the edge of the bathtub. Kailee gestures to them with a sigh. "So. We're having a baby." She swipes a curl out of her face. "God, I hope it's only one. Can you imagine if we had a set of Carries and Taras? We'd never know peace." She's panicking, but she's doing it through logistics, jokes, and immediately trying to figure out what the new plan is.

Kalea: Paces the bathroom, wringing her hands while she waits. The second the positive line fades into view, she starts crying. She's happy. She's terrified. She wanted to wait longer, but if this is happening, she won't take it lightly. She's so overwhelmed she can barely get your name out in one piece. When you come in, she goes straight into your arms, crying into your chest. You can only make out pieces of it. Pregnant. Scared. Happy. Love you.

Linden: Linden doesn't want children and wouldn't be having sex with MC, so if MC were pregnant, it would mean there were already very specific conversations and boundaries in place. Of course they'd want to know if you're okay and what you want. That will always come first. But they're honest enough to admit it also changes what they thought the shared future looked like. Pretending otherwise would just be a kinder-sounding lie.

If you hide it, they don't raise their voice, but the frustration is there. Clear. Hurt. "I know you're feeling a lot right now. I get that." They pause, choosing their words carefully. "But you should've told me. You could've told me. This changes...a lot. We should be able to face that together."

Lucia: The second the positive line appears, she throws the test into the bin. "Fuck." Pregnant? Right now? What is she supposed to do with a whole baby? Despite how put together she may seem, Lucia barely knows how to take care of herself some days. She sits on the toilet, hands braced on either side of her, staring at nothing for a few seconds too long. "MC. Get in here." When you appear in the doorway, she looks at you flatly. "I'm pregnant." It comes out too blunt, because if she lets it come out soft, she might fall apart.

Luca: Well. It was bound to happen with how fast and loose the two of you have been with protection. Kids are definitely not at the top of his priority list, but even Luca knows better than to make his panic your problem. He pulls you into him, one arm firm around your shoulders, lips pressed to your temple. "We'll figure it out."

If you hide it from him, he wouldn't get angry. Especially if you're not married. Your body, your choice. He understands that. What stings is realizing you thought he might be unreasonable about it. Or worse, that you didn't trust him not to make it about himself. "I don't care that you didn't tell me right away," he says. "I care that some part of you decided I'd make it harder. When have I ever done that to you? Why would I do that to you?"

Makai: Makai's questions aren't only about the pregnancy. They're about you. "Are you okay? Have you eaten? Do you want to sit down?" He asks too many at once, realizes it, and forces himself to slow down. "Sorry. One thing at a time." Beneath all of that are the questions he won't ask out loud yet. Could I actually do this? What if I get it wrong? He watched his father raise him alone and still isn't sure he learned the right lessons from it. But he wouldn't put that on you. So he pulls out a chair, waits until you're sitting, and asks again if you've eaten.

If you hide it, he's upset, frustrated, and scared and it makes everything sound much harsher than intended. "Why didn't you tell me?" He rubs a hand over his mouth, trying to rein himself back in. "We should be able to talk about this stuff. Together. Like we always do." He'll leave to calm down and after that, he won't push. He'll wait for you to come to him, even if waiting hurts.

Marcel: Marcel doesn't want children. Ever. So if MC were unexpectedly pregnant, Marcel wouldn't try to pretend they're secretly excited or waiting to be convinced. They'd panic, yes, but more than that, they'd need an honest conversation, like, yesterday. "Mon coeur. I love you. I need you to know that before I say anything else." They take a breath. "But I don't want to be a parent. You know this." They love MC, but they also know themself. Parenting is not a life they want, and they wouldn't lie just to make the moment easier.

If you hid it, they'd be hurt at first, then irritated underneath it, because it means you already knew this could change everything and deliberately chose not to tell them. "I already told you how I feel about children, non? So explain to me--" they hold up a hand before you can answer "--explain to me what part of honesty you thought didn't apply here. Don't I deserve that much?"

Misty: She's incredibly nervous. She's lost all her cool and you're not sure why. Her laughs are half-hearted. Her smiles don't reach as far. Whenever she thinks you're not looking, she worries her lower lip so hard you worry she'll break skin. You have to sit her down and ask what's going on before she caves. "Ha...I'm, uh, pregnant. Crazy, right?" She tries to laugh again. It doesn't work. "I'll be a horrible mom." That's her real fear. The idea that someone could need her that much and she might not be enough.

Santina: She checks the test again. Yep. Positive. She scratches her head, staring at it another second before calling out, "Mi vida! Ven acá, porfa!" She hides it behind her back when you come in, which is very suspicious because Santina isn't even trying to look normal. "Question," she says. "You like babies, right? Like, in theory. Or maybe not in theory." She's been around babies, pregnancy, childcare all her life. She knows how this works. She just needs to know where your heart is before she lets herself get excited.

Santiago: Goes extremely quiet in a way that doesn't really suit him. No jokes or teasing, not even his usual deflection. It's almost unsettling. "Ay, mi vida, I should've been more careful." He presses a kiss to your cheek, one hand hovering near your stomach without touching until he's sure it's okay. "What do you want, hm? We'll do whatever you want." Days later, you'll catch him lingering a little too long at a shop window full of baby shoes, and he'll pretend he wasn't looking.

If you hide it, he notices something's off before he knows what it is. He doesn't push. But once he finds out, the hurt is plain. "You didn't owe me an answer right away," he says. "I just hate that you were scared alone. You know I would've dropped everything for you."

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I've also written answered a couple of asks about pregnancy and the ROs general thoughts about children which will play into the reactions, in case you're curious/haven't seen them!

(How ROs feel about kids here)

(M!RO reactions to finding out MC's pregnant here)

(Pregnant F!RO reactions to doting MC here)