HOW TO BREATHE

How to Breathe (HTB) is a real life, city roleplay based in the fictional city of Ashwick Valley, CA (Bay area). 14+ years active! We’d love to have you join our HTBFam!

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Ship Spotlight

For the month of June, Lincoln Beauregard & Steph Moretti have been selected by the members as the ship that deserves Ship of the Month. We are pleased to give them a little extra recognition this month, and well-deserved appreciation.

Brief Description: Steph is a 26-year-old personal shopper and fashion critic YouTuber. Lincoln is a 33-year-old science professor at Harding University. Steph is currently in a complicated relationship with Lincoln's best friend, and Lincoln is the best friend just trying to look out for his friend. Can they ever learn to co-exist or does someone need to go?

Face Claims: Tobias Reuter & Cindy Kimberly

The Writers: Ann & Relle

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Character(s) Spotlight

For the month of June, Scar Calderon & Michael Foster Jr. have been voted by the members as characters that deserve Character Of the Month. We are pleased to give them (and the writers) a little extra recognition this month, and some well-deserved appreciation.

About the Characters

Scar Calderon Age: 34 Occupation: Manipulating people Face Claim: Maverick McConnell The Writer: Reg Michael Foster Jr. Age: 37 Occupation: Mechanic Face Claim: Brandon Sklenar The Writer: Migz

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Ship Spotlight

For the month of May, Jasmine Hydes and Tyrese Carver have been selected by the members as the ship that deserves Ship of the Month. We are pleased to give them a little extra recognition this month, and well-deserved appreciation.

Brief Description: Jay is a 33-year-old supervisor at Victoria's Secret. Tyrese is a 34-year-old street racer and bouncer at Matahari's Strip Club. Forced to deal with each other because of a shared child, these former exes are prone to get kicked out of every place they go. If you see them together, turn the other way.

Face Claims: Nadia Mejia & Jimmy Butler

The Writers: Reg & Ann

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Character Spotlight

For the month of May, Steph Moretti has been selected by the members as someone that deserves Character of the Month. We are pleased to give him a little extra recognition this month, and well-deserved appreciation.

Age: 26

Occupation: Personal Shopper & Fashion Critic Youtuber

Brief Description: Currently, this former fire starter is trying to make amends with her girlfriend after an uncontrollable fire took her girl's house. Can she abandon her love of fire and turn over a new leaf or will she be held to the chains of her addiction?

Face Claim: Cindy Kimberly

The Writer: Relle

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Character Spotlight

For the month of May, Gianni Cabrera has been selected by the members as someone who deserves Character of the Month. We are pleased to give him a little extra recognition this month, and well-deserved appreciation!

Age: 26

Occupation: Director (film)

Brief Description: This young entrepreneurial director had a film at the Sundance Festival and has received a few awards for his films. Currently, he's breaking and making hearts around Ashwick Valley. Is he set on a path to becoming the next big thing director, or is he going to be distracted by all the pretty faces?

Face claim: Reed Woehrle

The Writer: Rai

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⦅ guidebook ⦆ ⦅ app guide ⦆ ⦅ faces ⦆ ⦅ requests ⦆ ⦅ discord ⦆

3 / 3 / 3 Rating -- JCINK Premium -- Profile Apps

Summer is just around the corner and we'd love for you to be the next member to join the HTBFam. While HTB has been around for over a decade, we're always looking for more writers to join us in this shared hobby!

Welcome to Ashwick Valley, rated as the number one growing city in America by Forbes Magazine. Located in California’s Bay Area, right across the river from San Francisco, Ashwick is a popular destination for college students, young families, entrepreneurs, creatives, adventurers, and anyone looking for a good time or trying to find their path. Over the past decade, Ashwick has transformed from a small, cozy town into a vibrant and continuously expanding city. Visit for the stunning views, diversity, and abundant opportunities, and stay for the good life.

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⦅ guidebook ⦆ ⦅ app guide ⦆ ⦅ faces ⦆ ⦅ requests ⦆ ⦅ discord ⦆

Welcome to HTB, a site that has been around for 14 years. HTB is located in Ashwick Valley, CA. With monthly challenges, seasonal events, and open creativity within the RL realm, there's something for everyone. So come swing back, check us out, and see if you want to join the HTBFam.

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⦅ guidebook ⦆ ⦅ app guide ⦆ ⦅ faces ⦆ ⦅ requests ⦆ ⦅ discord ⦆

How to Breathe is a 3/3/3 rated jcink premium site located in the fictional (growing) city of Ashwick Valley, CA. While we understand it can be intimidating joining a site that has been around for so long, we are always looking for more people to join the HTBFam to talk, plot, and write together. Please send an ask if you have any questions!

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⦅ guidebook ⦆ ⦅ app guide ⦆ ⦅ faces ⦆ ⦅ requests ⦆ ⦅ discord ⦆

Hello rp friends! Summer fun is right around the corner and we'd love for YOU to join us! HTB takes place in a fictional (growing) city in CA. We have profile apps, character challenges, site events, and a whole guidebook on each of the neighborhoods in our fictional city [only reading the rules is mandatory ;) ]. We are always looking for new writers (or even returning ones) to join our HTBFam!

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⦅ guidebook ⦆ ⦅ app guide ⦆ ⦅ faces ⦆ ⦅ requests ⦆ ⦅ discord ⦆ 

HTB is a site that has been around for a very long time - but don't let that intimidate you! We are always looking for more writers to join our HTBFam. We are a 3-3-3 jcink premium site, and welcome all kinds of your creative plots and story building. We are always looking for ways to grow HTB (even though tbh, we really suck at consistently advertising). Come by for a visit and see if this can be your next RP-home!

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⦅ guidebook ⦆ ⦅ app guide ⦆ ⦅ faces ⦆ ⦅ requests ⦆ ⦅ discord ⦆ 

14 years active ★ 3-3-3

Are you looking for a place to call your RP home ? A place to have plots last for years and years to come, a place where writing is fun and all sorts of plots are encouraged? Come, join us at HTB, where plenty of plots, requests, and faces are just waiting for some love❢

Welcome to Ashwick Valley, rated as the number one growing city in America by Forbes Magazine. Located in California’s Bay Area, right across the river from San Francisco, Ashwick is a popular destination for college students, young families, entrepreneurs, creatives, adventurers, and anyone looking for a good time or trying to find their path. Over the past decade, Ashwick has transformed from a small, cozy town into a vibrant and continuously expanding city. Visit for the stunning views, diversity, and abundant opportunities, and stay for the good life.

no wc ★ profile apps ★ quarterly events ★ dev challenges

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SHIP SPOTLIGHT

For the month of April, Indio Ayers and Ben Coleman have been selected by the members as the ship that deserves Ship of the Month. We are pleased to give them a little extra recognition this month, and well-deserved appreciation.

Brief Description: Indio is a 24-year old Teacher's Assistant at the local Harding University. Ben is a 22-year-old aspiring doctor, working on his degree at the same university. Watch out for Indio's fiancé, Ben - homewrecking is not always a good look for one's future.

Face Claims: Timothée Chalamet & Hayden Greene

The Writers: Channy & Reg

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CHARACTER SPOTLIGHT

For the month of April, Kieran Hackett has been selected by the members as someone that deserves Character of the Month. We are pleased to give him a little extra recognition this month, and well-deserved appreciation.

Age: 42

Occupation: City Council Representative

Brief Description: Currently on a quest to run for mayor now that the previous mayor unexpectedly resign, he is out campaigning and trying to get the city to see that he would best suit the position for the years to come. Does he have what it takes to win out on top or will secrets come out to play?

Face Claim: Sebastian Stan

The Writer: Channy

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CHARACTER SPOTLIGHT

For the month of April, Avion Gordy has been selected by the members as someone that deserves Character of the Month. We are pleased to give him a little extra recognition this month, and well-deserved appreciation.

Age: 29

Occupation: ex-cartel, currently unemployed

Brief Description: Currently living in the Plaines neighborhood, Avion Gordy is "back from the dead" after faking his death years ago and already wrecking havoc on relationships. Can he make amends for the past or is he set on a path of heartbreak and disappointment?

Face Claim: Algee Smith

The Writer: T.C

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14 years active ★ 3-3-3

Are you looking for a place to call your RP home ? A place to have plots last for years and years to come, a place where writing is fun and all sorts of plots are encouraged? Come, join us at HTB, where plenty of plots, requests, and faces are just waiting for some love❢

Welcome to Ashwick Valley, rated as the number one growing city in America by Forbes Magazine. Located in California’s Bay Area, right across the river from San Francisco, Ashwick is a popular destination for college students, young families, entrepreneurs, creatives, adventurers, and anyone looking for a good time or trying to find their path. Over the past decade, Ashwick has transformed from a small, cozy town into a vibrant and continuously expanding city. Visit for the stunning views, diversity, and abundant opportunities, and stay for the good life.

no wc ★ profile apps ★ quarterly events ★ dev challenges

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⦅ guidebook ⦆ ⦅app guide ⦆ ⦅ faces ⦆ ⦅ canon requests ⦆ ⦅ requests ⦆ ⦅ discord ⦆

14 years active ★ 3-3-3

Are you looking for a place to call your RP home ? A place to have plots last for years and years to come, a place where writing is fun and all sorts of plots are encouraged? Come, join us at HTB, where plenty of plots, requests, and faces are just waiting for some love❢

Welcome to Ashwick Valley, rated as the number one growing city in America by Forbes Magazine. Located in California’s Bay Area, right across the river from San Francisco, Ashwick is a popular destination for college students, young families, entrepreneurs, creatives, adventurers, and anyone looking for a good time or trying to find their path. Over the past decade, Ashwick has transformed from a small, cozy town into a vibrant and continuously expanding city. Visit for the stunning views, diversity, and abundant opportunities, and stay for the good life.

no wc ★ profile apps ★ quarterly events ★ dev challenges

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⦅ guidebook ⦆ ⦅ app guide ⦆ ⦅ faces ⦆ ⦅ canon requests ⦆ ⦅ requests ⦆ ⦅ discord ⦆

14 years active ★ 3-3-3

Are you looking for a place to call your RP home ? A place to have plots last for years and years to come, a place where writing is fun and all sorts of plots are encouraged? Come, join us at HTB, where plenty of plots, requests, and faces are just waiting for some love❢

Welcome to Ashwick Valley, rated as the number one growing city in America by Forbes Magazine. Located in California's Bay Area, right across the river from San Francisco, Ashwick is a popular destination for college students, young families, entrepreneurs, creatives, adventurers, and anyone looking for a good time or trying to find their path. Over the past decade, Ashwick has transformed from a small, cozy town into a vibrant and continuously expanding city. Visit for the stunning views, diversity, and abundant opportunities, and stay for the good life.

no wc ★ profile apps ★ quarterly events ★ dev challenges