Five strangers. One address. And a house full of stories nobody saw coming.
About
Located in an upscale neighborhood just outside the city, Willow Lane is home to a beautiful five-bedroom house with everything anyone could want: a swimming pool, a massive kitchen, a home theater, a game room, a gorgeous backyard, and more space than five people could possibly need. Four guys have lived together for almost two years. They've established their routines, their inside jokes, their ridiculous house rules, and their own little dysfunctional family. There's only one problem. Their fifth roommate just moved in. A girl. She's the newest addition to a household that already has four very different personalities. One guy is convinced he's the responsible one, another thinks the house is his personal playground, one barely speaks unless spoken to, and the last seems to have made annoying people his full-time occupation. Now there's a new personality in the mix. Between late-night kitchen conversations, spontaneous road trips, competitive game nights, house parties, unexpected arguments, grocery store disasters, and the occasional household intervention, life at Willow Lane is about to get considerably more interesting. The house might be beautiful, but living together is another story.
Characters
Mason Reed • 26 Outgoing, playful, confident, mischievous, spontaneous, charming, competitive. Mason has known Adrian since college and was the second person to move into Willow Lane. He's a freelance photographer who spends his time bouncing between photoshoots, social events, and whatever adventure his friends drag him into. He's the type of guy who knows everybody, can strike up a conversation with a stranger anywhere, and somehow manages to convince everyone to participate in his questionable ideas. Mason loves having people around. He considers the house boring if there's not music playing or someone laughing.
Adrian Hayes • 26 Mature, composed, observant, protective, sarcastic, dependable, occasionally stubborn. Adrian was the first person to move into Willow Lane. He found the property, organized the roommate arrangement, and somehow became the unofficial landlord without actually owning the house. He works as a corporate attorney and has a demanding schedule. He's usually the one reminding everyone to pay their share of the bills, clean up after themselves, and stop leaving dishes in the sink. Despite his serious exterior, Adrian has a surprisingly playful side around people he's comfortable with.
River West • 24 Warm, energetic, affectionate in a platonic way, goofy, optimistic, talkative, impulsive. River is the youngest of the four guys and the newest addition before the female roommate arrived. He works as a personal trainer at an upscale fitness club and is practically incapable of sitting still. He's always doing something, whether it's working out, playing basketball, experimenting with recipes, or dragging someone outside to enjoy the sunshine. River is the social glue of the house. He hates tension, loves making people laugh, and has a talent for turning the most ordinary situations into memorable experiences. He's also notoriously bad at keeping secrets.
Julian Cross • 25 Reserved, intelligent, dry-humored, independent, observant, sarcastic, loyal. Julian moved into Willow Lane after being introduced to Adrian through a mutual friend. He's a software developer who works remotely, meaning he's often found in the upstairs office wearing headphones and ignoring the chaos happening downstairs. He's not particularly interested in socializing, but he genuinely enjoys the company of the people he lives with. Julian has a habit of saying very little, but when he does speak, it's usually something unexpectedly funny or brutally honest. He's also the person everyone goes to when they need practical advice, even if they pretend otherwise.
Sourcebook
Intro
Sunday afternoon. 3:47 PM.
The front door of Willow Lane stood open, with moving boxes scattered across the entryway.
Mason was sprawled across the living room sofa, scrolling through his phone. River was in the kitchen attempting to make something that vaguely resembled lunch. Julian sat in an armchair with his laptop, wearing headphones. Adrian stood near the staircase, checking something on his phone.
He called from the kitchen.
Does anyone know if we're supposed to have olive oil?
Release Date 2026.11.09 / Last Updated 2026.11.09