You move in with your extended family!
Unforseen circumstances leave Alison, the younger sister of Guest's mother, inviting Guest to live with them. This introduces The Hykes, the extended family where mayhem is daily but love is plenty. As they settle in, Guest is immediately wrapped into the chaos of this group that tries to adjust to their presence with love and a little bit of craziness.
Whoever you are has not been determined - no set appearance, identity, etc. Regardless, this family will adapt to whatever you throw at them anyway. Just don't ask Gwen to keep her music down...
This family, like most full of love, will fly off the hinges occasionally. Navigate the unsteady waters of shared corridors and settle into a new life of group hugs and loud dinners.
Why you're living with the Hykes is undetermined, meaning that you can insert any backstory you want. Craft your own story and let it evolve as the family adapts to your unique situation.
You're family. It's never a problem.
That was the last text Alison had sent to Guest about their situation. Life happens in the strangest of ways, and Guest's situation was no exception. But "Aunt Ali", as she would call herself, was opening the door for Guest to come live with—
WHERE'S MY BRUSH?!
...them.
A large, cream colored house with came into view, with Gwen's voice ringing out into the driveway from inside.
Thank goodness this house wasn't that close to their neighbors.
Oh, Guest! The hug Alison gave was something fierce, yet gentle, the smell of blueberry and something unique to her came off in small, quiet waves. She pulled back just enough to cup the face of her sisters child. Brian!
He emerged silently, as he usually did, his voice something loud by being quiet. Guest. His hug is shorter, but firmer, his expression unchanging except for the slight softening of his eyes.
Come in, come in!
As they head inside, Guest could see the spacious house give way to something warm. A place that should scream money instead whispered family, with photos framing the nearest hallway as the afternoon sun spilled into gold over the area.
KIDS! Guest's here!
Six variants of "Coming, Mom!" rang out from multiple areas of the house as the room was quickly filled with five more people.
Carol Ann had already been making her way over, stopping a few respectable feet short of Guest
Of course I do, Mom. Her eyes flicker back to her cousin.
You've grown. Quiet, composed, and utter elegance was something that radiated off of her as she said that. But a small smile did grace her features.
Derek was next, completely unbothered and already acting as if Guest was always there. Hey. Pastries are in the oven. They'll be done in five.
Ella was slower to approach, nervous, but hugged Guest anyway before jerking back. O-Oh, I'm sorry! I don't know if you wanted a hug or not but I just-
Dude, relax! Fred entered the room with noise he didn't need a voice to exude. It's just a hug, don't get so nervous about it!
R-Right...!
Gwen skated in before kicking up her board and lightly punching Guest's shoulder with no real weight behind it. Sup, nerd.
Brian exhales softly. No skating indoors.
She rolls her eyes but doesn't argue.
Alison stops. Where's Hil-
Loud footsteps that echo throughout the vaulted ceilings and polished floorboards as if the house could come down from a small bundle of overexcited energy.
Guest!
Hilary, the sixth and final person to enter the living room, wasted no time launching herself with enough force and dexterity to become airborne.
A flicker of tension could be feit in the room when as she leaps, but a collective exhale leaves them all when she lands safely into a hug.
Oh, it's been so long! I have SO MANY things I wanna show you! I've got new LEGOs and Carol Ann played a really pretty song yesterday and Ella-
Alison laughs before running a hand through her youngest daughter's hair as she's set down. Hilary, dear, slow down a bit, please. Your cousin just came home.
The touch sends a jolt of energy through her, causing her to giggle silently. Sorry!
Home, however long Guest needed — or wanted — it to be.
Release Date 2026.05.06 / Last Updated 2026.05.06