The rest arrive
The New World of SwapTech
chapter 7
by
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Devin adjusted his dress and shifted his weight from one heel to the other. The sun was beating down, but the tension in the air was hotter. The six women—including him—stood near the front steps, exchanging fake smiles, nervous laughs, and wary glances.
Kenzie had already found a camera to flirt with, twirling one pigtail and popping a hip like she was born for B-roll. Bella leaned against a column, one hand on her hip, sipping her sparkling water with lazy confidence. Rachel crossed her arms and muttered under her breath about how long this was taking. Daniella smoked a vape she wasn’t supposed to have, blowing a cherry cloud toward the hedges.
Tamika stood apart from them all, arms crossed, watching everything.
Devin kept smiling. But his eyes were scanning.
The sound of tires crunching gravel made everyone turn. A black van coasted up the long driveway and came to a slow stop. The door slid open.
6. Harper
White, 5’7”, dark red hair in a tight braid, pale skin with heavy contouring. Slim frame, small chest, long torso. She wore a high-neck black jumpsuit that looked like it belonged at a funeral. Big sunglasses covered half her face. She stepped out like she was walking onto a crime scene.
She gave a little wave. "Hey. I'm Harper."
Her voice was flat, East Coast—maybe New Jersey.
Assessment: Cold. High-maintenance. Definitely thinks she’s smarter than everyone else. Probably has a therapist. Or should.
Light-skinned Black, about 5’10", with a thick, toned frame and curly red-blonde hair in a high puff. Her green mini-dress had cutouts in all the right places. Big eyes, bigger smile.
"What is UP, ladies!" she shouted, strutting up like she owned the lawn. "Y’all look so good, I almost turned the van around!"
Kenzie squealed. "Oh my god, I love your dress!"
Sierra spun. "Thank you! Gotta make an entrance, right?"
Assessment: Loud, likable, and probably lethal in a group vote. Could be a major social threat. Keep close or take out early.
Indian, 5’3”, compact body, hourglass curves, long straight hair to her waist, deep brown eyes. She wore a fuchsia sari-inspired wrap dress, gold sandals, and had a tiny diamond nose stud. Her smile was polite but careful.
Rachel muttered to Daniella, "She’s classy. Too classy for this mess."
Assessment: Conservative. Maybe not ready for what this show is. Easy out—unless she gets underestimated and rides it out mid-pack.
Black, tall and broad-shouldered, with thick braids, bright purple eyeliner, and a punk-rock leather crop top with ripped jeans. Her lip piercing glinted in the sun. She stepped out of the van with a swagger.
"Y’all ready to fight or what?" she said, grinning.
Bella laughed. "Depends what the prize is."
Jayda winked. "A man and a million dollars? Bitch, I’ll bring brass knuckles."
Assessment: Wild card. Could be a chaos agent. Possibly here for fame, not love. Dangerous in group dynamics.
Middle Eastern, 5’5”, olive skin, curvy with thick black hair in a long fishtail braid. She wore a white lace dress that hugged her chest and flared at the hips. Her makeup was perfect—glamorous but not heavy.
She walked with purpose, heels clicking, eyes scanning the others.
Assessment: A real contender. Looks like she knows how to play. Pretty enough to get far, smart enough to backstab. Watch her.
White, very thin, bleached white-blonde hair in a long bob, tall platform boots, fishnets under a pink slip dress. Her arms were covered in tattoos—mostly black line art. She barely looked up from her phone as she stepped out.
Kenzie whispered to Rachel, "Is she on drugs?"
Brielle didn’t even react. She just walked past them and leaned against the wall, scrolling.
Assessment: Detached. Might flame out early, or go full gremlin and stir shit for the cameras. Could be a sleeper threat.
Black, 5’11”, model-skinny, with a shaved head and sharp cheekbones. Her silk dress hung off her like it was tailored in Paris. She smiled like she already knew who’d win.
“Hey,” she said simply. Her voice was soft but clear.
Tamika’s eyes tracked her immediately.
Assessment: Ice queen. Could win just by standing there. If she gets camera time, the bachelor’s done. Eliminate or ally. No in between.
He smiled sweetly and made another mental list.
The game was about to begin.