STATISTICS

Riley Anne Phillips

FULL NAME

Riles, Daisy, Sis

AKA

AGE

26. July 1979

BIRTHDAY

Undetermined, but it's there

SEXUALITY

Single

RELATIONSHIP STATUS

Human

SPECIES

A loft apartment in Tarrytown

RESIDENCE

Student at NYU and Media Archive Assistant at ABC7

OCCUPATION

PERSONALITY

Riley is an independent young woman with a free-spirited and creative nature. Having faced significant challenges in her past, she is emotionally resilient, empathetic and compassionate towards others. She is purpose-driven and focused on building a stable and fulfilling future, channeling her energy into her passion for photography.

Riley’s past experiences and her continuous journey of self-discovery have left her questioning and exploring her sexuality. While she has had relationships with men, she doesn’t feel entirely defined by them and remains open to understanding what truly resonates with her. Her adventurous spirit and willingness to push boundaries extend to her personal life, where she is still finding what she is comfortable with and who she is attracted to. She embraces this period of exploration as part of her growth, approaching it with the same curiosity and openness that she brings to her art. While she no longer feels the need to rebel for attention, she still enjoys letting loose and having fun, balancing it with a newfound maturity.

APPEARANCE

Height: 5’2’’
Build: Slender and petite
Hair: Blonde
Eyes: Hazel
Tattoo: A small, delicate star on her wrist, symbolizing her desire to shine and stand out

The first thing you notice: When with her brothers, the first thing you notice is her petite build, though it is contrasted by how much her presence fills. If she’s alone, it’s most likely either her eyes or her lips.

HISTORY

Riley, the youngest sibling in her family, was born as a surprise quite a few years after her brothers. As a child, she was lively and adventurous, always seeking attention and affection. Growing up under the protective watch of her brothers and her strict, military father, she often felt overshadowed and constrained. Unable to pronounce their names correctly when she was little, she affectionately called her brothers "Pip" (Patrick) and "Shae" (Sean).

Her passion for photography started early in her childhood. When Riley was eight, her mother (Mary), gave her an old film camera, which quickly became her prized possession. She took the camera everywhere, documenting everything from family dinners to the changing of seasons in their backyard. Her brothers often found themselves the reluctant subjects of her impromptu photo shoots, and her father frequently reminded her to be careful with the fragile equipment. Her incessant clicking and the need to develop rolls of film constantly kept her parents and brothers on their toes, but it also showcased her emerging talent and passion for photography.

The trauma of her brothers’ attacks and transformation into were-bears when she was 16 only intensified her feelings of being the odd one out, pushing her towards more rebellious behaviors as a means of asserting her identity and coping with her emotional pain. In her teenage years, Riley’s rebellion took center stage. She became defiant and impulsive, frequently engaging in risky behavior such as partying, excessive drinking and sex. Her actions were driven by a desire to escape the emotional turmoil of her family’s situation – seeing her built-as-brick-houses older brothers suddenly hurt and injured – and her own need for attention and validation. Despite this turbulent phase her passion for photography remained a consistent outlet for her creativity and a rare stable element in her life.

The unexpected – or at least unplanned and unwanted – pregnancy at 17 was a turning point for Riley. Choosing to carry the pregnancy to term and opting for adoption made her confront her responsibilities and the consequences of her actions. With the support of the Heart to Heart Adoption Agency, which provided tutoring, counselling and financial support, Riley managed to finish high school on time. The adoption process, where she briefly saw her baby, a little girl, to give her her blessing before the adoptive parents took over, helped her achieve emotional closure without forming a deep attachment.

Post-adoption, Riley emerged more grounded and reflective. She channeled her energy into her education and career, pursuing her education and future career by accepting a scholarship from the Heart to Heart Adoption Agency to pursue a BFA in Photography and Imaging at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. The experience made her emotionally resilient, empathetic and compassionate. While she retained her free-spirited and creative nature, her actions became more purpose-driven, focusing on building a stable and fulfilling future. Her confidence and charisma grew, attracting others with her authenticity and positive outlook. No longer feeling the need to rebel for attention, Riley still does like to let loose and have fun.

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