#sinnersevent

The Cupid’s Archery Challenge was all flashing neon hearts and cheaply painted bows, the air thick with the scent of kettle corn and desperation. Bianca should’ve been paying attention—should’ve been watching the targets, the contestants, the ridiculous pageantry of it all—but her gaze was locked onto the dim glow of her phone screen.

The image stared back at her, frozen in time. Her husband—late husband—grinning at her from across a candlelit table, a glass of wine raised in a mock toast. Their last Valentine’s Day together. A lifetime ago.

Her jaw tensed, the moment slipping through her fingers before she killed the screen with a quick tap. By the time she looked up, the carefully curated mask was back in place, lips pulling into something that resembled a smile.

"Care to shoot your shot?" she said, voice dry as she turned to the newcomer. A pause, then a smirk—this one just a touch more real. "Maybe Cupid’s arrow will find your true love." A beat. A slow, knowing tilt of her head.

"—Or a lover for the night."

Cupid's Carnival || Event 006

The gates to the Cupid's Carnival swing open, and everywhere you look, there’s something magical happening: rides spinning with joy, booths offering cuddly prizes, and the soft strains of carnival music floating through the air like a love song. The stage is set but not everything is as it seems. Underneath the feelings of love and excitement there's a tingling sense of mystery, a shiver that makes it way down the spine. It's almost undetectable but if you focus hard enough you may feel it, the sense that something is coming and the evening may not be as cuddly as once believed...

Zai wasn't eager to admit that life at New Olympia was far exceeding the one of splendor he built for himself back on earth. Sure, he was still young, but had worked his ass off to become a formidable South African war criminal. High rise condos, cars, jewels and any other worldly possession was his to claim. The cost; finishing a game that he felt had barely started.

In this place, taking the low road wasn't only a choice, but encouraged. When the followers touched him and dragged him in for kisses, it was because they wanted to, not because they entered his bubble of fear, control, and money. To them, he wasn't only a good person, but the best. For being crude and devastating. Selfish. Some might describe this feeling as being at home, but... this wasn't home. Zai's home was a place he seldom reflected on or planned to soon return.

“Well, if it isn’t my favorite customer.”

Florian’s voice carried a teasing lilt as he smirked, stepping back after colliding—quite literally—into Nero. The unexpected encounter sent a small jolt through him, though he recovered quickly, straightening his posture with a casual ease.

Nero was hard to describe. He wasn’t just a presence; he was a force. He carried himself with an air of quiet authority, a mix of something untamed and utterly intoxicating. The scent of spice and danger clung to him like an invisible signature—warm, heady, and undeniably alluring. It was the kind of scent that lingered even after he was gone, much like the impression he left on people.

And yet, despite everything about Nero that screamed stay away, Florian found himself doing the exact opposite. He couldn’t seem to look anywhere else.

“You should really watch where you’re going,” he added with a playful smirk, tilting his head. “Then again, maybe I should start charging for these little run-ins. You do seem to have a habit of appearing when I least expect it.”

His tone was light, but his gaze lingered a fraction too long, betraying his curiosity—and maybe something more.

JASON MACAVOY || GIOVANNI'S FAREWELL PARTY

Ladies and gentlemen, lovers and dreamers, the moment has arrived! Once again, the season of love is upon us, and this year, you are invited to an evening like no other; a night overflowing with romance, excitement, and pure joy for all! The gates to the 2025 Cupid Carnival are about to swing open, welcoming you into a world of twinkling lights, dreamy pastel hues, and heart-racing thrills. Whether you're here with a lover, a friend, or simply embracing the magic on your own, prepare for an unforgettable journey through love, laughter, and wonder.

— 𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝟎𝟎𝟔 : 𝐂𝐔𝐏𝐈𝐃'𝐒 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐋 ♡

DATE: Lily Qian ( @lionhcartt )

— 𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝟎𝟎𝟔 : 𝐂𝐔𝐏𝐈𝐃'𝐒 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐋 ♡

DATE: Theodore Jameson ( @hedcniist )