Fate

Swipe Right on Chaos

You couldn’t remember exactly what you’d been thinking when you agreed to go on Tana’s podcast, Cancelled. Tana was known for her zero-filter approach, and that night, you knew things were bound to get intense—especially with Brooke there, too. Brooke had been quiet on social media lately, but you knew the reason: she’d been through a brutal public breakup with Clinton Clane, one of the internet’s most famous “nice guys.” Well, he was famous for that—until the truth came out.

As you walked into the studio, Brooke was already settled across from Tana, arms crossed and looking tense. Tana flashed you a mischievous grin as you took your seat. “Hey, Y/N, ready to get into some drama?” she asked, eyes glinting.

“More than ready,” you replied, glancing at Brooke, who gave you a small, appreciative smile. She looked like she had a lot on her mind, and you could tell she’d been holding back for too long.

Once the mics were live, Tana wasted no time. “Alright, everyone,” she began. “Today we’re diving into some real tea. Brooke, I know you’ve been wanting to stay quiet, but… are you finally ready to talk about Clinton Clane?”

Brooke took a deep breath, visibly steeling herself. “Yeah,” she said softly, but with determination. “I think it’s time. People deserve to know what kind of person he really is.”

The room grew quiet as she started to speak, and you leaned in, wanting to support her through this. Brooke and Clinton had been together for over a year, with their relationship splashed all over social media. Fans adored them, calling them a “power couple” and flooding their pages with support. But behind the scenes, things had been far from perfect.

Brooke’s voice shook slightly. “He… he lied to me, constantly. Turns out he was seeing other people the entire time we were together, and I had no idea. He’d show up, smiling for our couple photos, telling me he loved me—then go out and hook up with random girls. And I found out because one of them messaged me. She had no idea we were together, and when she found out, she felt horrible.”

Tana shook her head, her expression full of sympathy. “That’s just disgusting. And the way he presented himself online—like this sweet, faithful, respectful guy—was a total act.”

Brooke’s face darkened. “Exactly. He used that whole ‘nice guy’ image to keep up the lie. Anytime I’d try to confront him, he’d manipulate the conversation, make me feel like I was paranoid, or tell me I was being ‘insecure.’ I’d apologize to him by the end of it.” She paused, taking a breath. “It wasn’t until I had proof that I really realized how deep his lies went.”

Your anger simmered, and you couldn’t hold back. “It’s just disgusting. All those posts he’d make about ‘healthy relationships’ and ‘being there for each other’—while he’s sneaking around behind your back. It’s like he built a brand on the very thing he wasn’t doing.”

Brooke looked at you, visibly grateful for the support. “Yeah. And when I tried to speak up, he played the victim. He put out some vague ‘apology’ video, crying about ‘personal struggles’ and how ‘hard it is to be in the public eye.’ And people actually bought it.”

Tana scoffed. “Of course they did. He’s a pro at playing the ‘poor me’ card. Meanwhile, you’re sitting here with actual proof of what he did.”

The three of you continued, going deeper into Brooke’s experience. You could feel the tension building in the room as the truth finally came out, layer by painful layer. By the end of the episode, Brooke looked lighter, like a weight had finally been lifted off her shoulders.

When the episode aired, the response was immediate and overwhelming. Clips from the podcast flooded social media, and people were shocked to hear the full story. Some fans defended Clinton, but the majority were furious on Brooke’s behalf, with many calling him out for his betrayal.

Then, something surprising happened: your notifications blew up with people suggesting you get on Raya, a dating app known for its high-profile users. Maybe it was people wanting to see you “move on,” or maybe they thought it was a fun way for you to enter the dating world without the drama Clinton brought. Either way, you figured it was worth a shot.

After a few days, you were approved. Swiping through profiles was surreal—you saw musicians, actors, and influencers you’d only ever seen on screens. But then you saw her.

Imane.

Pokimane herself, looking effortlessly beautiful in her profile photo. Her bio read, Here for good vibes and real connections.

You didn’t even think twice—you swiped right immediately. And then, to your amazement, your screen lit up. It’s a match!

Your heart raced as a notification popped up.

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Imane: So… I take it you’re not a Clinton Clane fan? I saw that clip, and honestly, I think we’re soulmates.

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You laughed, feeling a rush of excitement as you typed back. Whatever came next, you had a feeling this was the beginning of something new—and a whole lot better.