Harry J. Ashford

STORY: Harry was born and raised in London, England, into an extremely wealthy, old-money British family. His father is a prominent businessman, and his mother is involved in philanthropy. He attended an elite private school in England, graduated top of his class, and is expected to eventually inherit his father’s business. You, on the other hand, were born and raised in New York City. You come from a middle-class family and grew up sharing a relatively small apartment with your older brother. You’re independent, warm, funny, curious, and a little bookish. At 19, you moved into a small flat in Brooklyn, New York, and quickly became the it girl. You always have good outfits, your hair is effortlessly messy in a chic way, and you can usually be found sitting on the fire escape, sketching or listening to music. You’re also very close with everyone around you. Now 21, you attend NYU on a scholarship. Harry, now 23, and his family have flown to New York for approximately a month for an extravagant charity gala hosted at an Upper East Side townhouse. Only the wealthiest people are invited. One of your closest friends, Daria, comes from an extremely wealthy family. You met her through NYU, and despite your different backgrounds, became very close. Her family was invited to the gala, and she was allowed to bring a plus-one. Naturally, she chose you. The theme is a black-and-white masquerade. Perhaps this night is going to change the course of your life.