The Castmate

Stella liked to think she was a pretty normal girl. She didn't really have any radical opinions, and her intelligence was completely average. Even her job as a waitress is pretty normal.

There was one exception though, she loves making her own clothes. Most of what she wears she made herself. It's her life's dream to become a fashion designer, but there's one big hurdle in her way, anxiety. Thankfully, her family has always been there for her and supported her. They were her biggest fans.

There's one other person who's been a big supporter of hers, David. The two met in community theater, and quickly became friends. She's definitely attracted to him, but has never really considered anything more, for obvious reasons.

Speaking of David, she has to get to rehearsal.

…

This wasn't rehearsal, it was a garden. A garden that has one person she knows really well, two she's seen around, and two she's never seen before.

“Hu, David. Um, David's girlfriend, what's going on?” Hailey snorted as David spoke up before Esmeralda could cut him off.

“Trust me, you wouldn't believe me if I told you.” Stella looked at him in confusion before her eyes went to the banner over her head.

“Harem Hotel. What is that?” Esmeralda took this as a chance to introduce herself.

“Harem Hotel is the reality bending reality show that you’ve been chosen for. You will be one of 8 contestants competing for the heart of the Master.” Stella looked at her with her mouth hanging open.

“What? Do you mean David? But he’s already with someone. Why would I want to join a competition for a prize that I can’t win?” A smirk pulled onto Esmerelda’s lips.

“Who said anything about wanting to do this? Now, there are a few questions that you have to answer, so let's get going with that.” Stella was about to point out that she was never asked any questions when her mouth started working on its own.

“My name is Stacy Jakins, but I go by Stella. I am 22 years old and work as a waitress, although I hope to one day be a fashion designer. I’m bi. The Master and I are friends from community theater. I’ve always thought he was hot and really nice, but I never acted on it due to him being with someone. The last time I had sex was about 2 years ago with some woman I hooked up with.” Once she was done talking, her eyes widened in shock. “Holly shit magic is real.” Esmeralda gave her a sexy wink.

“You bet honey. We’re halfway done now. So let’s bring in number 5.”