Melanie B, Melanie C, Geri, Emma - Real estate agents (Each own their own real estate company now. Used to be a quintet when they were younger and worked for the same company, hasn’t really been the same since.) - 48, 51, 53 and 49
Lars, Aaliyah, Diego, Layla, Raj, Fiona, Kwame, Enrique, Ji-ah, Jake, Marisol, Liam, Mina, Nour, Isabella, Patrick, Qasim, Rania, Samar, Camila, Uzoma, Vidya, William, Xiang, Yasmin, Kofi, Amara, Ben, Chloe, and Danelle - Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Casting Director, Cinematographer, Costume Designer, Film Editor, Stunt Coordinator, Production Designer, Sound Engineer, Makeup Artist, Visual Effects Supervisor, Music Supervisor, Location Manager, Set Decorator, Prop Master, Gaffer, Script Supervisor, Talent Agent, Unit Production Manager, Film Publicist, Studio Executive, Animation Director, Post-Production Supervisor, Key Grip, Best Boy, Art Director, SFX Technician, Dolly Grip, Lighting Technician - (Director Lars secretly hates watching films, Producer Aaliyah loves low-budget indie films, Screenwriter Diego has writer's block, Casting Director Layla can't remember actors' names, Cinematographer Raj prefers still photography, and Costume Designer Fiona wears only black. Film Editor Kwame can't stand short films, Stunt Coordinator Enrique avoids the gym, Production Designer Ji-ah loves minimalist spaces, Sound Engineer Jake enjoys silence, Makeup Artist Marisol prefers the natural look, and VFX Supervisor Liam can't use Photoshop. Music Supervisor Mina is tone-deaf, Location Manager Nour has a terrible sense of direction, Set Decorator Isabella adores plain walls, Prop Master Patrick keeps a tidy home, Gaffer Qasim fears the dark, and Script Supervisor Rania dislikes reading. Talent Agent Samar shies away from the spotlight, Unit Production Manager Camila thrives in chaos, Film Publicist Uzoma is painfully shy, Studio Executive Vidya detests business suits, Animation Director William can't draw, and Post-Production Supervisor Xiang loves watching raw footage. Key Grip Yasmin has weak hands, Best Boy Kofi likes to work alone, Art Director Amara favours an all-white palette, SFX Technician Ben enjoys silent films, Dolly Grip Chloe has motion sickness, and Lighting Technician Danelle prefers candlelight.) - 45, 40, 38, 36, 34, 32, 41, 47, 39, 35, 33, 37, 40, 45, 34, 42, 38, 36, 39, 37, 35, 46, 33, 43, 38, 34, 40, 31, 29 and 36
Robert aka "Bobby" and Barbara (3rd Wife) - Retired News Reporter and Retired Secretary - 77 and 66
Ryan - Car Mechanic and Go-Kart Driver (Had F1 dreams, but was always the car's fault.) - 23
Eunice - Small Business Owner (Cracks the same joke 50 times per day with 50 different customers.) - 37
Karen - Primary School Teacher (Hoping for a holiday romance.) - 47
Larry - Janitor (ex-convict finally on the straight and narrow, decided to go clean for his daughter. Used help “Big Dave” out with his "pension” for retirement with a brown envelope every 3-4 weeks.) - 55
Patricia - Accountant (Made partner young, now works part time and loves gardening at her 2nd home in the country. Never married but many short term partners, mostly 15-20 years younger.) - 57
Edward aka “Eddy” - Football Referee - (Is so controversial, he once penalised a team for excessive sportsmanship. "Too polite," he said.) - 44
Griffin aka “G” - Architectural Manager (Spends his days passionately promoting open-plan spaces and glass facades, yet he cherishes his evenings in a cramped, dimly-lit basement flat that hasn't seen sunlight since the 90s.) - 38
Murat - Owner of a Car Wash - (Runs his car wash with a strict "no questions asked" policy, making it the go-to spot for everyone from muddy dog owners to those with suspiciously muddy boots. 'No right to work? No problem'—cash in hand it is. Everything operates under the unspoken agreement of mutual discretion.) - 27
Steve - Handyman (Never seen a model like this before.) - 39
David aka “Big Dave” - Security Guard (Retired Police Superintendent, four ex-wives and six kids.) - 61
Ethan, Ava, Emily, Caleb, Xander, Jacob, Madison, Emma “Em’s”, Tyler, Jordan, Hannah, Hayden, Lily, Abigail “Abi with an I”, Abigail “Abby with a Y” Dylan, Gabriel, Isabella “Izzy”, Samantha “Sam”, Cameron, Patrick “Paddy”, Kayla, Elizabeth “Lizzy”, Mia, Isabella “Bella”, and Daniel “Danny Boy” - Student Counsel (Campaigning for higher taxes, yet to enter the workforce.) - 20, 22, 20, 18, 18, 22, 20, 21, 23, 23, 21, 21, 20, 19, 22, 18, 19, 18, 18, 22, 23, 22, 19, 21, 23 and 19
Mustapha - Mechanic - (Restores classic cars, but ironically, he drives a notoriously unreliable old scooter that he’s too sentimental to fix.) - 37
Malik - Pro Surfer - (Wipeouts are so epic, they look like they have been choreographed by Michael Bay.) - 21
Jai-Marie - Barista - (Her coffee art is so intricate, customers don’t know whether to drink it or frame it.) - 33
Eric - Nurse (Laughs at jokes about him being a male nurse, but it really cuts him up inside. Goes out of his way to demonstrate his masculine side.) - 45
Giovanni, Bianca, Marco, Sofia, Luca and Serena - Chief Security Officer, Head of Sustainability Initiatives, IT Support Manager, Corporate Wellness Coordinator, Lead Graphic Designer, Financial Auditor - (In a delightful twist of irony, the company’s security chief Giovanni sticks passwords on his monitor, sustainability head Bianca enjoys gas-guzzling drives, IT manager Marco avoids technology after hours, wellness coordinator Sofia thrives on stress, minimalist designer Luca surrounds himself with clutter, and financial auditor Serena's own finances are a disorganised mess.) - 48, 42, 37, 33, 35 and 39
Beatrix - Maths Tutor (Could have achieved anything, but just loves teaching and the simple life.) - 58
Mathilde - Childcare Worker (Loves all “her” children like they are her own, unable to have kids.) - 52
Julien and Jacqueline - Psychiatrist and Flight Attendant (Unconventional match, met online but have amazing chemistry. This is their 2nd and 3rd marriage. Good friends with Claude and Pierre.) - 49 and 53
Blake - Fitness Influencer and part-time security guard (His “revolutionary" fitness program consists mostly of lifting his ego and jumping to conclusions, hasn't had a proper erection in 9 months now, tells himself "it's not the juice! anyway, sex depletes your energy levels for the workouts".) - 29
Martin and Zoe - Antique Book Dealer and Tech Startup Founder (They bridge centuries over dinner—one coding, the other decoding.) - 60 and 33
Camila - Personal TV and Movie Extra - (Gets paid and fed, easiest gig in town.) - 32
Theo - Unemployed (But has the highest household expenditure.) - 20 months
Johann - Conman - (So smooth, he once sold a comb to a bald man.) - 50
Omar and Noor - Bankruptcy Lawyer and Wedding Planner - (Their life together is a blend of 'for richer or poorer.’) - 55 and 37
Emmanuel aka “Manny” - Hotel Handyman (Keeps items left by guests for keepsakes.) - 51
Marion - Chef (You can never use enough butter, lives for cigarette breaks.) - 46
Mary - Horticulturist (Grows more than just Hydrangeas. Sells her “excess” to Beatrix to help her unwind after a week of teaching entitled teenagers.) - 64
Collins - Police Chief Inspector - (His dedication is so intense, even the criminals consider turning themselves in for a quieter life.) - 50
Charlie “Charles to change his class” - Local Radio Host (Reminds people he is “famous” at every chance, falling listening numbers, but 82-year-old mum never misses his segment.) - 58
Yasmin - Pharmacist (Recently divorced, everything that reminds her of her ex has to go.) - 48
Maame - Entrepreneur - (Retired at the peak of her career to 'just enjoy nature,' yet spends more time at tech expos and looking at business opportunities than in the great outdoors.) - 64
Hank - Bar Owner - (Hank's bar is so divey, even the rats refuse to eat the snacks.) - 51
Klaus - Furniture Designer/Carpenter (Thinks he is better than Hans, also believes Hans is unoriginal and overrated.) - 45
Adrien - Small Businesses Owner (Owns the Village Post Office and Liquor Store, looking to sell up and move to somewhere hot.) - 59
Ms. Descamps (Dying to be made a Mrs) - Art Teacher (Visits elderly parents 2-3 times per week to help out.) - 41
Aisha - Union Advisor - (Leads negotiations with passion, she once threatened to unleash Karl Marx's ghost.) - 46
Denise and Debra (Twins, married to two brothers) - Hairdresser and Hairdresser (Both have “feet” influencer accounts.) - 44 and 44
Nuru - Fashion Designer - (His creations are avant-garde, banned in three countries, some designs leave models questioning their choices.) - 28
Ana - Toddler Social Media Influencer (She has no idea her parents are using her as to make TikTok and YouTube videos to make money and “enjoy the life”.) - 3
Esther - Retired Librarian (Loves a good saucy romance novel.) - 72
Andrew aka “Andy”, Amy (Childhood Sweethearts), Alison, Alexis, and Alyssa - Paramedic, Care Assistant, School pupil and part-time retail assistant, school pupil and influencer, school pupil and unemployed - 42, 39, 17, 14 and 12
Ruby - Jewellery Designer - (Conflict or conflict free, cash or card?.) - 42
Zoran - Part time security guard, part time personal trainer, part time “supplier” (Bitcoin is the future.) - 25
Sana and Leo - University Student/Art Gallery Attendant and College Student/Movie Theatre Usher - (Sana spends her shifts surrounded by inspiring art pieces, but she personally prefers digital art and NFT’s and spends most of her free time creating graphic designs on her iPad. Leo has seen every new release and could write reviews professionally, yet he dreams of being a playwright and seldom watches movies outside of work.) - 21 and 20
Ida - Librarian - (Her shushing is so effective, even whispers are afraid to speak up.) - 74
Nguyen - Camp Counsellor - (Promotes digital detox weekends while secretly selling Wi-Fi hotspots to guests.) - 24
Crystal - Postmaster and Souvenir Shop owner (Literally lives for the new summer season, always new young and fit toy boys to seduce. Husband died 12 years ago.) - 56
Simon - Real Estate Agent - (Sells houses so fast, the previous owners often come home to new people.) - 47
Pamela (Pamela, never ever Pam) and George - Professional housewife (Very cliche, never had a job, looks down on women that work, has a maid come in 4 times per week, fucking her personal trainer), Regional Bank Manager (Boss at work, but has never been the boss at home.) - 46 and 52
Matthew - Construction Project Manager - (He meticulously oversees the construction of cutting-edge, sustainable buildings, yet he lives in a drafty old farmhouse that's a testament to 'historic charm' over efficiency.) - 56
Sophia - Lifestyle Influencer (Life is sooo curated and staged, her followers need a behind-the-scenes tour to find any authenticity. She used to be friends BFF’s with Lily, but they let a boy come between them.) - 24
Kevin and Tracy - Taxi Driver (Hates Uber, plans on signing up as an Uber Driver after the holiday) and Call Centre Representative (The hotel does not look like the brochure.) - 53 and 48
Kristijan, Mislav, and Viktor - Construction Workers (Joke about how lazy their local competitors are, no such thing as weekends or bank holidays, preferred payment method is cash but Bitcoin or Ethereum is better.) - 26, 32 and 29
Harold - Former Spy (Harold’s secrets have secrets; retired after decades where his best disguise was a moustache that fooled no one. Now, he enjoys startling pigeons in the park with his ‘covert’ birdwatching tactics.) - 72
Haruto - Retired Conductor (Once directed orchestras with a flick of his baton. Now, he directs traffic at his grandkids' school drop-off zones.) - 71
Cedric - Private Detective - (Investigations are so covert, even he sometimes forgets who he’s spying on.) - 38
Hussain - Sculptor (Hates the art world, full of vultures.) - 40
Trevor - Former Auctioneer (Could sell ice to Eskimos with his fast-talking skills. In retirement, he’s slowed down to selling the virtues of afternoon naps to his grandkids—with mixed success.) - 73
Sebastian - Sommelier - (Makes pretentious wine recommendations, even the grapes feel inadequate.) - 35
Grace - DIY Influencer - (Uploads videos of craft projects that are a great way to turn all your disposable income into disposable art.) - 35
Mrs Katherine - Kindergarten Teacher - (Is so disciplined, even the crayons line up by colour.) - 39
Marta and Luis - Tax Auditor and Magician - (Together, they balance a life of facts and fiction, where even their dog isn't sure if he's actually been fed.) - 32 and 38
Claude and Pierre - Flight Attendant and Flight Attendant - (Claude and Pierre cruise the skies in style but lounge at home in tacky pyjamas, bingeing sci-fi series. Pierre loves to remind Claude that Julien and Jacqueline are his friends and he just tolerates them, secretly thinks Julien is gay or at least a bit bi.) - 51 and 39
Pedro - Forklift Driver (Working double shifts to buy a ring.) - 43
Victoria and Geoffrey - Transcriptionist and ex-steel worker, now a truck driver (Only a few years to go to retirement, planning to move somewhere hot.) - 63 and 63
Sascha and Sabine - Rocket Scientist and Organic Farmer - (In their universe, rocket fuel and compost coexist harmoniously.) 56 and 43
Vincent “Vinny” - Farmer (Wanted to be an actor, but the farm has been in the family for five generations.) - 45
Lisa and Ezra - Car Saleswoman and Financial Advisor - (Sells electric cars but drives a vintage gas guzzler for the 'authenticity'. He advises people on how to spend extravagantly, ensuring they'll need more advice on recovery.) - 28 and 41
Derek - Retired Data Analyst (Now works part time in a supermarket.) - 69
Yasir - Professional Backup Singer - (Has a voice that could move mountains, but unfortunately, his face clears concert halls faster than a fire drill.) - 43
Deborah "Debs" - Hairdresser - (Queen of the 'don't worry, I won't tell anyone—your secret is safe with me...' for max 1-2 hours, then it's, 'OMG, did you hear…?') - 34
Jawad - Health and Safety Manager - (Champion of 'safety first, safety always,' yet notorious for recounting tales of his own, surprisingly reckless, youth adventures.) - 43
William aka "Kill Bill" - Drill Sergeant - (Master of discipline and order, yet known for losing his keys at least once a week and abuse from the wife for forgetting the bins.) - 45
Fatou - Divorce Lawyer - (Fatou's divorce settlements are so unfair, even her clients feel guilty.) - 56
Noriko - Former Opera Singer (Her voice could fill theatres. In retirement, it fills community centres, where she leads a singing group with gusto.) - 68
Lily - Fashion Influencer - (Her fashion sense is so 'unique' that even charity stores think twice before accepting her donations. Sophia is dead to me!) - 22
Brian - Traffic Warden (Hates BMW owners, they are the worst.) - 49
Murray - Pawn Broker - (The pawn shop is so shady, even the cockroaches wear sunglasses inside.) - 42
Hans - Furniture Designer/Carpenter - (Makes ergonomic furniture celebrated for its comfort, yet he prefers to unwind on an ancient, lumpy couch that creaks ominously under his weight.) - 33
Mateo - Telenovela Scriptwriter - (The scripts are filled with so many twists, even the characters need flowcharts to keep track of their affairs.) - 35
Ade and Fumiko - Judge and Ex-Government Clerk - (His courtroom is so strict, even the scales of justice stand a little straighter. She knew every bureaucratic loophole. Now, she navigates retirement like a pro, finding loopholes for senior discounts everywhere.) - 65 and 64
Nigel (Never Nige) - Airline Pilot (World population of one, ex-BMW owner, now drives a Tesla. He once had a confrontation with 'Brian' over a parking ticket, during which he became quite aggressive and used clichés like 'I'll have you sacked,' 'Do you know who I am?' and 'You're just jealous because this car costs more than you make in a year.' Both ended up thinking the other was a 'cock.’) - 54
Eduardo - Fraudster - (Eduardo’s scams are so elaborate, he once sold a scam to another scam artist.) - 32
Otto - Priest (Sees himself as an amateur writer, uses all the good confessions for storylines in his unpublished books, also struggling to find a publisher.) - 41
Candy - Sex Worker - (Candy's bedside manner is so disarming, clients often leave wondering if they stumbled into a therapy session, only far more expensive and without the awkward small talk.) - 32
keep it warm, i’ll be back - Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, England, Ghana, Greece, Hong Kong, Kenya, Montenegro, Tanzania, the Netherlands, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam - 2019 - present
Fictional stories about the last person to warm these stools, chairs, or sofas, whether it was a few minutes, weeks, months, or decades ago.