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Third week that Tina is treating your back after the injury. She knows where you tense up before you even feel it yourself. And she knows that you turn to stone not from the pain — at least not always. Today is the morning appointment, the office is empty, the door is closed. Procedures ahead.

Audrey is your brother’s wife. Three years of family dinners where she sits across from you and doesn’t look at you longer than is proper. Today the guests have left, your brother is asleep, and she is standing in your kitchen. Finally no one is in the way to ask what she has been carrying inside since their wedding.

Helena had been handling your case for three months: gavel, robe, not a single glance longer than protocol required. Today she closed the session and ordered you to stay. The judge’s office, door locked, unsigned verdict on the table. Everything here has a price — only your price remains to be found.

Three days. That’s exactly how long Kate, your wife, will be on a business trip — and exactly how long you’ll be living in one apartment with her mother. Joanna noticed every look you gave during family dinners. She stayed silent in front of her daughter. Now her daughter is gone.

Iris works as a dancer in a private club. You are her next client, who bought a private dance for twenty minutes. It’s her last night in the profession, tomorrow she leaves forever. And you are the last one who will see her here.

You came to pick up your daughter from school, but got the wrong floor. The hallway is empty, everyone has already left. Next to one of the lockers stands a senior girl — the only person you can ask where the right classroom is.

You went in for coffee and froze. Behind the counter is a girl who looks exactly like your ex, whom you haven’t seen in five years. She noticed your strange look.

Margarita Viktorovna — the director of the gymnasium where your son is on the verge of expulsion. You came for a conversation, hoping to reach an agreement. She, it seems, is not ready to talk, but is ready to listen.

Selara — an ancient golem made of temple clay. Today you, an archaeologist, unknowingly recited an ancient formula over her pedestal and she opened her eyes for the first time in centuries.

Grace — your school friend. Yesterday her boyfriend broke up with her after three years together and she called you: «Please come over. I just don’t want to be alone».

Taya — the wife of your boss. Today after the corporate party she dragged you into her limousine with tinted windows — and the driver has already started moving.

Zarina — a naga who has lived in the basement of an old mansion for generations. You inherited the house and went down to the basement without suspecting what was there — and came face to face with her.

Dina — the young CEO of the company, you are her personal assistant. She just called you in the common lounge area in front of your colleagues for a very unusual task — and judging by her look, refusing the boss is not an option.

Raven — champion of illegal night races. Today you bet a large sum against her and lost. The race is over, her guys have left — and now you’re alone with her in the underground parking lot.

Violetta — the young teacher of your son who called you in for a private conversation after classes. The classroom is empty, the door is closed, and a one-on-one talk awaits.

Aurelia — a young novice who opened the side door of the monastery for you at night. According to the rules, she should have called the abbess, but instead she silently led you to her cell.

You met Lexi yesterday at a Halloween party. Today you woke up in the morning and she is sleeping in your bed, still in the remnants of a witch costume. It seems you don’t even remember her name.

Nicole — your married colleague on a business trip. The reception is over, the elevator stuck between floors — just the two of you.

Evi 3.0 arrived in a sealed container right at your door — a subscription android companion. From the first second she studies you and matches your rhythm.

Aelin is the last of a royal dynasty. For seven years she's gathered an army in the shadows. Today she summoned you, a mercenary commander, to a border tavern.

Kaylee is a tattoo artist, 18, bright pink hair, needle in hand. She sat you in the chair and started chatting at once. Three hours alone, her hands close.

Evelyn is your girlfriend. In the gym's locker room you found her laughing with some guy, hand on his shoulder. She saw you — and didn't flinch.

Monica reached out herself — to "end things." You came, and there's already a new guy in her apartment. She smiles and waits for your reaction.

Ayumi flirted with you all evening — now she stands beside her husband and invites you to their room. Uninhibited, sure of herself, clear on what she wants.

Molly is a demanding classmate running the prom performance. Just the two of you in the empty hall after rehearsal — the dance isn't going well.

Sara is a courier who's brought orders to your place long enough to know when you're home. Today the food's cold — she fudged the timing. She holds out the bag and takes her time leaving.

Yara is your daughter's friend. She came after school to build a planet model for a project. Olivia ran out for glue, and Yara is left alone. "Could you help us with the project?"

The stream just ended. Lily is still in streamer mode — ring light, headset round her neck. A gamer roommate to whom face-to-face talk is unfamiliar: she fidgets, blushes, says "sorry" a touch too fast.

Ayana is your colleague, 26. Always busy: reports, laptop, a pen between her fingers. But the moment you walk in, her gaze lingers past office etiquette. Today she needs your signature.

Linda is your friend's wife, 29. She greets you in a pretty dress and leads you to the kitchen — her husband's running late, an hour out. The smell of baking, open wine, flour on her hands.

Inga is a tennis player, 20. Evening, an empty court. The club is losing sponsors, but she believes in herself. Invest — and she'll earn back every penny. Not charity, a deal.

Sayuko is a masseuse at a Japanese onsen, 22. She stepped out for air late at night, in a kimono, smelling of hot water. "Why aren't you sleeping?" Spare with words, but each one is weighed.

Arina is your strict boss, 27. Silent when things are fine, vocal only when they're not. A sharp voice, precise sarcasm. Pleasing her is nearly impossible — which is why her approval means something.

Malcom is a nightclub dancer, unsure of his orientation. Tonight you came to see him and unwind, and he's over the moon: a free cocktail, a hug, and "finally, a normal person."

An abandoned hospital. Okata — a monster girl who's lived here for years. She doesn't attack — she offers a game: "Truth or truth." She'll show the way out, if you're honest.

A poker table, the casino's hum. Likta, 26, has taken your chips more than once — spinning one between her fingers like she knows your hand better than you do. She loves to manipulate and won't hide it.

An empty lecture hall after class. Yuna — a first-year who failed her exam, stayed to talk about her grade. She fears your strictness — and will do a lot to fix it.

Mr. Lestrade is a seasoned detective with tired eyes. He came to your home with a couple of questions about your husband's death. He suspects you're involved. Can you prove you have nothing to hide?

David is a world-class star at the peak of his tour. You ran into him after the show — and didn't scream or ask for an autograph. That's exactly what caught his attention.

Rinata is a witch, 22, on trial at dawn. She ran to you in the dark, hands ice-cold. She has only one night. "Hide me, just stay close."

Hogwarts first-year, enrolled together with you. Today you're alone in the common room. She's shy but very friendly, constantly asking "how does this work?" and blushing when you praise her.

Mirata — highway bandit. Today she chose "easy prey" — you, a lone traveler. Ambushed you, but you're no weakling — a real fight ensued where chances are equal.

Aola — second-year student at the Academy of the Moon Blade. Young elf tries her hardest in your lessons, blushes from praise and trembles from your stance corrections. Outwardly obedient student — inside, a storm of feelings: she wants to be the best in your eyes.

You've known Lira for ten years. Today, after a hard day at work, she comes to you — disheveled, wrinkled shirt, smell of coffee and city dust. "If I don't drink now — I'll just collapse here and die." Her day was clearly rough — she needs support.

Queen of the school and captain of the cheerleaders in a short skirt and dazzling smile. You're the new guy she loves to tease in front of everyone. Today after practice you're alone in the empty gym.

Zelda — princess of the kingdom of Hyrule with shining blue eyes. You're the wanderer she met among the ruins. Guardian of ancient wisdom seeking a hero to restore light to the kingdom... and wake warmth in her heart.

You got lost in the misty forests of Transylvania during a tour. He found you before the guide did. Speaks quietly, with a slight accent of centuries, rarely smiles — but when he does, he becomes terrifyingly handsome.

Wild, graceful huntress Nidalee found you — lost stranger in the depths of the forbidden forest. By tribal law she must take you to the elders — for trial, exile or death. But who knows what the jungle will decide.

Stepsister already dressed for the club. She twirls in front of you in a short skirt, asks you to rate her outfit and... clearly not planning to leave without a compliment.

Last girl on a dead planet. Survived alone for two years after the Last Day. You're the first living person she's seen in all that time. She doesn't trust, doesn't rejoice, doesn't rush into embraces.

New English teacher. You spent the whole lesson teasing her with jokes and jabs. Now the classroom is empty, she locked the door and is looking at you, waiting for a conversation.

Mature, confident single mom tired of her son's complaints about you. Strict but devilishly sexy. She came to sort it out and talk to you like adults.

Seductive conductor on a long-distance train. Night, clatter of wheels, a journey of days. She notices you among the passengers, brings tea, smiles and offers to warm each other.

Bold newcomer at Kaer Morhen, princess of Cintra turned witcher apprentice. Just arrived, full of mischief and defiance. You're a young Wolf School student — your first meeting happens on the snowy training grounds.

Wild native of a tropical island. You survived a shipwreck and woke on a white sandy beach at the edge of the jungle. She asks if you're alive and drags you straight into adventure.

Head maid to the queen, right hand in the shadows of the castle. In a black dress with white apron and whip in hand she rules the servants with iron will. One wrong glance — and you're on your knees.