We can't express enough how excited we are for this project and we're thrilled that you guys are too!
We promised we'd keep you updated and our Art team have been working hard on deciding how we want to spend the summer. Let's set the scene and check out the vibes, shall we?
You've not had much luck when it comes to love, but an opportunity arises for you to sign up to a reality television show. An opportunity to find the love you've been missing. A summer of sun, sea and sexy singles is on the horizon.
But that summer isn't complete without a romantic atmosphere. From fountains and fruit trees to hidden places, the villa is the perfect spot for you to spend time with that special someone.
We hope you enjoy it and find what you're looking for!
[Image description:
Image is of a moodboard-style picture and in the centre there is neon pink lettering that reads “villa concept.” The image contains a collage of eight photographs - four above the caption and four below. The first is of an arched, open doorway, taken in a corridor containing two old-fashioned chests on either side. The corridor leads to an outside courtyard, where there is a stone fountain, decorated with potted plants and hedges.
The second photograph is taken outside, under the shade of some tree branches. In the foreground of the image, there is a planted up area filled with different bushes and flowers. Behind it, there is an old, run-down building with two archways. The one on the right leads down a path onto a darkened area and the one on the left is held up by four white pillars. Further on the left of that, there are two more pillars in front of a view of the ocean.
The image next to it is underneath a canopy, covered in greenery. In the background, there is a view of the ocean with white boats scattered around the area. In front of the view, there is a cream coloured sofa, decorated with patterned cushions. In front of the sofa, on beige tiled flooring there is a small rectangular coffee table.
The fourth photo shows a similar concept. It is a brighter photo underneath a canopy of overgrown greenery. There is a sofad seating area, decorated with brightly coloured cushions, with a view of the sea in the background. The flooring is also tiled, with two tables in front of the seating. In the centre, there is a person sitting on the middle sofa, sideways, looking out at the view. She is wearing a brown and cream maxi dress and has dark brown hair, styled into a bob.
The first image on the second row is of an outdoor corridor. There is patterned tiling used as the flooring and there is a tree on the right and a hedge on the left. There is a beige archway in the centre with three visible pillars that have shadows cast on the ground. Under the archway, there is a person standing sideways, looking out to the sea in the background. They are wearing a white shirt and black jeans and they have short, dark hair.
The next photo is of an outdoor kitchen/bar area, underneath a wooden canopy with leaves overgrowing under it. The bar itself is a curved shape and is made of stone. The surface is marble and decorated with a variety of plant pots. Five wooden stools are placed around it and in the background there is a grassed area and the sea can be seen in the distance.
The third image on the second row is of an outdoor swimming pool area. In the foreground, the swimming pool can be seen and the water is dark turquoise in colour. On the left side, there is an outdoor chair decorated with white cushions. On the left and right side, there are stone steps leading up to different levels. On the second level, there is a black sofa with white cushions and a small table in front of it. Above the second level, on the left, there are more stone steps leading up into a garden area with many trees in the background.
The final image is of a small room. In the centre, there is an old stone basin with water inside and there is a rectangle of light surrounding it on the floor, caused by the sunlight. There are two large open doors leading out to a balcony and outside there is grass and hedges. The wall decoration is made up of different paintings. The first has been made to look like the doorway of a house, with a rectangular shape and a triangle above it, built outwards from the wall. Inside the rectangle there is a purple double door that has been painted on, with a person in a white and green dress peeking their head out. Next to it, there is another painting of another person wearing a silver and purple satin dress, holding a guitar-like instrument. End ID.]
We can't thank you guys enough for all the love you've given this project. We've been so overwhelmed by how well it's being recieved, and it's not even out yet! Every bit of support acts a motivator, and we're more excited than ever to produce this story and share the journey with you!
Our social team have a lot of fun revealing secrets and answering your questions, and this time we're here to deliver something different. Here's some behind-the-scenes content from SOS's most chaotic team. After all, what are we good for, if we can't turn our characters into memes?
Sorry, Raph
Bonus:
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4 screenshots of a discord messaging chain.
The first message from #1 [Redacted] Stan?? reads, “Everyone: Who’s [Redacted]??”
The second, from poll bitch - not so [Redacted] :(, “Legit. “Ummmm… we don’t care but ok” “Where’s Ralph” RALPH”
🌱: “sos sensation ralph” The message has three laughing emotes attached.
poll bitch - not so [Redacted]: “Like where’s Wally but it’s ‘Rediscovering Ralph… Why Everyone Misnames Raphael Blanco’”
ashleigh: “Ahh yes, my favourite character, looks at smudged writing on hand Rasputin Blanchard”
poll bitch - not so [Redacted] responds with three laughing emotes in a row
#1 [Redacted] Stan??: “RASPUTIN”
🌱 sends an edited image.
It has a green-blue ombré background with palm tree tops on the bottom and pink lens flares on the left side. ‘Ralph’ in all lower case and a plain font rests to the left and up from the direct center to cover up other text. A yellow circle is below it, with a character to the right of both. He has dark eyebrows and medium brown eyes sit above a wide nose and thick parted lips. He has a soft, square jawline and cheekbones, with wide shoulders and a thin torso and limbs. He has light brown skin with a green highlight along the right side of his body, and stands with his feet apart, right leg bent, and his right hand behind his neck. He’s wearing black swim shorts with a yellow stripe through the middle, and a black, short sleeved button up that reveals part of his stomach. He wears an edited on hat that says, “Women want me, Fish fear me, with an outline of a fish on it. The circle to his left reads “Raphael Blanco. Age: 28 years old. Pronouns: He/Him. Height: 5’7”. Sexuality: Asexual; Heteromantically inclined. About: Nurse from Sutton, UK.” A watermark in the bottom left reads “@sinkorswimvn”
ashleigh: “NOOOOOO ”
poll bitch - not so [Redacted]: “KC PLEASE” with a laughing and crying emote. “THE Hat! Women want me Fish fear me”
Bonus:
🌱: “not to worry” with an image attached. It is a further edit of the first, with a cigarette sticking out of his mouth and trails of smoke floating towards the right side of the image. He wears a poorly edited t-shirt that says “Of course I [redacted] fast, I got fish to catch” and has a large green, open mouthed fish on it. Short girls’ jean shorts cover his swim trunks. The text information to his right has been further edited. It now reads, “ralph. Age: 28 years old. Pronouns: He/Him. Height: 5’7”. Sexuality: Asexual; Heteromantically inclined. About: trucky boy from Sutton, UK.”
#1 [Redacted] Stan??: “😭”
ashleigh: “TRUCKY BOY”
poll bitch - not so [Redacted]: “NOOOOOOO IM CRINE about the trucky boy” End ID].
Over the past month of us being here, you guys have shown so much love and appreciation for us, we thought it was time to give a little something back. We've been keeping an eye on your reblogs and we've seen so many comments and tags that were, quite frankly, hilarious. We wanted to share some of those with you in what we're calling the Hall of Fame. You've all been been amazing and we can't thank you enough. So, without further ado, here are some of our favourite moments from you guys, so far.❤️
1. When @wayhavensmasonsbitch expressed their desire to become a mermaid.
[Image Description: A screenshot of a tumblr reblog by @/wayhavensmasonsbitch of the Sink or Swim icon. The tags read “#i barely remember how to swim imma sink so fast #haha jk im a hoe for fictional men imma swim like they swim in h2o if i have to #sink or swim #sink or swim vn #sos #sosvn” End ID.]
2. When @kingkassam realised what we're really about. Save our sanity indeed...
[Image Description: Two tumblr comments from user @/kingkassam, the first reading, “I love the new name — A lot of connotations too!” Followed by, “I saw the sos and was like oh man save our sanity with these games,” with a cry laughing emoji. End ID.]
3. When @crvsh-culture was correct in their assumptions.
[Image Description: A reblog of a blurred image, the outline of a character, Carian, barely visible. With the tags, “#they’re hot i just now they are #of course they are- look at their lil blurry figure #sink or swim #sink or swim vn #sosvn” End ID.]
4. When our team members @ariendiel and @gin-o-clock shared a brain.
[Image Description: Two screenshots, both of more reblog tags. The first, from @/ariendiel, on the SOS icon, includes “#[insert sos by abba lyrics here #sos #sink or swim” The second, a reblog by @/gin-o-clock on a survey, are “So when you’re near me darling can’t you hear me? SOS! #abba has joined the chat #no but fr - HELP US #sink or swim #sos: update” End ID.]
5. This ask about one of our contestants that had us howling. Thank you anon.
[Image Description: A tumblr ask from anonymous, asking “Is number six doing the Debby Ryan?” End ID.]
6. When @boopsandbaking said exactly what we were all thinking.
[Image Description: A tumblr reblog on a blurred teaser picture of Carian, a recently released contestant, reading “#my body is not ready” End ID.]
7. Any time @lookingforsomethingcuzimbored yelled incoherently in the tags. For example:
[Image Description: A screenshot of a tumblr reblog about the SOS character Carian that begins with “#CARIAN” followed by a long keysmash. The rest reads, “#CONFIDENT KING” with another keysmash. The next tags are, “#I LOVE HIM SO MUCH #down there” with another keysmash, ending with “PLS MARRY ME” End ID.]
8. And finally, when a member of our social team, @kiki-the-creator struggled due to something they themselves created.
[Image Description: A reblog of an out of focus image of a character teaser. The background is green and teal, with a silhouette visible. The reblog’s tags read, “#every time i see this i still try to click to unblur like reddit” ending with a keysmash. End ID.]
It's only been a month but it's been an absolute blast sharing this project with you all. Keep being funny and keep being amazing❤️
