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Chapter 67.5: Rhys + Leeway = Juvie

Chapter 67.5: Rhys + Leeway = Juvie

Linen Mill Studios, Banbridge. August 2011.

This truly was a song of ice and fire.

Just recently, I couldn’t stop quibbing about Northern Ireland being a summertime tundra. Yet now, at those identical coordinates, my frigid temper had me...

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Chapter 67: Roshambozos

Chapter 67: Roshambozos

Banbridge, Northern Ireland. August 2011.

Winter is coming. 

A novelty of a bygone era to my postmodern mentality, to be sure. While many in my displaced position might savour the unseasonable chilliness, my equatorial disposition had my nose inf...

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Chapter 66S: In CONclusion

DOUBLE FEATURE ALERT: The ‘S’ in this chapter title stands for special, haha. Here’s the promised visceral fan experience and retrospective of the HP franchise. Hope you enjoy the two-in-one chapter - it's a long con!

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Chapter 66S: In CONclusion

San Diego, ...

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February Roundup

Hello all! Damn does it feel good to fulfill a promise made!

My return from hiatus is marked with all of the releases made in the month of Feb. All 8 chapters 62.5 - 65.5 of IoTV! delivered. Limitless has ended production, and the premiere for the last Potter is imminent.

NEXT RELEASES WILL BE POSTED BET...

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Chapter 65.5: Norton Panty-Virus

Chapter 65.5: Norton Panty-Virus

The London Studios, Central London. June 2011.

Pop-psychology coined the term ‘Peter Pan syndrome’. A phenomenon that pertains to people who’ve grown taller, grown older, but who willfully refuse to grow up

As I cocooned...

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Chapter 65: Same Snog & Dance

Chapter 65: Same Snog & Dance

Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London. June 2011. 

Snakes didn’t have feet, yet I found myself booted out of bed by one. “Oof-!”

The plush carpet fibres stabbing suddenly into the skin of my bare ass shocked my eyes open - but not f...

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Chapter 64.5: Fu Manchurian Candidate

Chapter 64.5: Fu Manchurian Candidate

En Route to King’s Cross, UK. May 2011.

There exist several household items that should never mix. 

Accidentally set something ablaze in the kitchen? Pouring water over hot oil is only going to exacerbate the violent explosion. Pi...

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Chapter 64: Burnout Paradise

Chapter 64: Burnout Paradise

Bas’ Old Foster Home, Cardiff. May 2011.

Early adolescent psychological development was a constant tug of war between good and evil. As a den mother who had spent nigh on two decades raising a football team’s worth of children almost annually, Mrs....

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Chapter 63.5: Premiere Pit Stop

Chapter 63.5: Premiere Pit Stop

Kravitz Villa, Malibu. April 2011.

“Here we are. Half a dozen boiled eggs, crisped lean ham, and a bowl of assorted tropical fruit.” I planted cutlery on the kitchen island. “Tuck in.” 

“Thanks, bro.” Jason Momoa popped half a...

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Chapter 63: King Kong Ain’t Got Shit On Me!

Chapter 63: King Kong Ain’t Got Shit On Me!

WB Headquarters, Beverly Hills. April 2011.

Victory.

Victory wasn’t a grand moment in the sun. Neither was it a bruised fist raised over the prostrate form of an enemy. And it most certainly wasn’t the friends we made along t...

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Happy Anniversary!

A couple weeks to the day haha, but I cannot for the life of me believe it's been a whole year since I started writing officially.

So, a special message from me to you.

GRATITUDE

I hold no illusions that I'd be here today without every last one of you.

From those who've so graciously...

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I’m on TV! 62X: Schrödinger? I Hardly Know Her!

I’m on TV! 62X: Schrödinger? I Hardly Know Her!

Bedroom Sound Stage, Hollywood. April 2011.

I was proud of my piddly little production. “C’mon, folks! Get your forks ready. Lunch has arrived.” But as the second assistant director walked on set hollering for those in atten...

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Chapter 62.5: A Long Time Coming

Chapter 62.5: A Long Time Coming

Downtown LA, California. March 2011.

“You know, Bas, when you said you were in the mood for meals on wheels I expected your usual flavor of food truck.” Rarely though it may be these days, I remained capable of keeping Fedex imbalanced via my i...

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Chapter 62: Bossa Nova

Chapter 62: Bossa Nova

Brentwood, LA. March 2011.

Being the boss was terribly hard work. Yes, I know, boohoo. Only the narcissistic and sarcastic were thick-skinned enough to lament the fortunate few of us sitting pretty at our dizzying strata. 

We had our own ...

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Chapter 61.5: Shots Fired Up

Chapter 61.5: Shots Fired Up

Bunker Hill, LA. February 2011.

Seal your lips, and speak not my name for I am no longer answering to Bas Rhys. Call me Eddie Morra - in fact, better yet, Daffy is now who and what I am. Because I finally had all my ducks in a row for Limitless. <...

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Chapter 61: Diamonds in the Buff

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NOTE: Apologies for the delay in release. Suffered a medical emergency at home that's seen me in and out of the hospital the past few days. The nature of the injury makes it incredibly difficult to type - I'll have to be more careful with blenders going forward haha. I'll be doing my absolute best this coming...

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Release Update December (3)

Happy New Year!

I sincerely wish the lot of you were at least half as drunk as bas got!

IoTV! 59.5, 60, & 60.5 are out for your post hangover leisure - a small easter egg at the very end of 60.5 to help everyone visualize Bas' night out, as well as George Miller's vision for Limitless as an extra.

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Chapter 60.5: Drunk & How Is This Orderly!?

Chapter 60.5: Drunk & How Is This Orderly!?

Anita’s Hacienda, Calabasas. January 2011.

Anita was sweating.

The end of her morning run could, in any other circumstance, provide a valid excuse. She toed off her sneakers, entered her house, and, “hello? Is anyone home y...

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Chapter 60: Memoirs Of A Japanese Salaryman

Chapter 60: Memoirs Of A Japanese Salaryman

Uniqlo Satellite HQ, LA. January 2011.

An honest day’s work. Largely, a foreign concept lost on a wealthy, young wastrel such as me. The only sort of head-banging that suited me was witnessed at concerts, not the frustrated forehead de...

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Chapter 59.5: Meth-OD Man

Chapter 59.5: Meth-OD Man

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Offices, LA. January 2011.

“Raise your hands if you’ve ever done drugs.” My loose remark caused a sudden wave of tightening spines and sphincters in the gallery. Men and women in executively pressed suits awkwardl...

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Release Update December (2)

Happy Holidays!

I hope everyone's putting on some winter weight because I don't want ya'll able to move so you have to read!

IoTV! 58.5 and 59 are ready to read. Bas is unofficially in the pre-production stage of Limitless. Buying up equipment and selling (just a tad) out to the corpos. Big things will continue t...

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Chapter 59: Kraving Something Else

Chapter 59: Kraving Something Else

Anita’s Hacienda, Calabasas LA. 31st December 2010.

Gotcha, Bas. I’ll see what I can do. Just, dude, while I do you this favour, do me one too, please. Don’t expect any miracles. Kicking your project up the chain of command at Disney...

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Chapter 58.5: Rhysky Bidness

Chapter 58.5: Rhysky Bidness

Industrial Warehouse, Burbank California. December 2010.

Ever go sundry stocking at the supermarket with your mum as a child? Then you may very well understand the two agonies that come as a consequence.

First and foremost is getting abandoned at...

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Release update December (1)

Holidays are almost here and with it fresh chapters!

IoTV! Chapters 57.5 and 58 are out to read! Bas is contending with new frills, learning new skills, and picking up (non-propane) grils. I wonder what other ills he'll have next? Thrills? Shills? Bills? Spills? Plenty more to fulfill!

Mover/Shaker sees the Uki pr...

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18th Move: Roundabout Priorities

18th Move: Roundabout Priorities

Ilex Forest, Johto.

Past the dilapidated shrine and beyond the local timber-fell, the four of us ventured deeper into Ilex Forest for our training session.

We happened upon an ideal clearing. Wide, flat, and empty. 

Drops of suns...

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Chapter 58: Pew Pew Pow-Wow

Chapter 58: Pew Pew Pow-Wow

International Tactical Training Seminars, Sylmar California. December 2010.

This is my rifle~!” Tucked in the crook of my right hand, between my index and thumb, was a loaded gun.

This is my gun~!” My left hand, far fro...

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Chapter 57.5: Ozymandingus

Chapter 57.5: Ozymandingus

Jeff Robinov’s Office WB, LA. November 2010.

“Bas Rhys, in the flesh!” Really didn’t appreciate that word seeping out of Robinov’s mouth. “Christmas came early.” Not a celebration I had any intention of attending. 

My intuition s...

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Release Update November (3)

A new beginning is heralded by the end of an era!

IoTV! Chapters 56, 56.5, and 57 ring in the end of Bas' active time as Harry Potter and kickstart the tumultuous road of his adventures as Bas Rhys!

I'm going to miss spending so much of our time in the wizarding world but am doubly excited to explore new endeavo...

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Chapter 57: Sketch Painting

Chapter 57: Sketch Painting

Calabasas, Los Angeles. November 2010.

Chartered jets or not, I despised using airplane bathrooms. Irrational as it may be, my aversion meant I had a fairly rigid post-flight arrival routine. Tarmac to taxi, then straight to the toilet.

Traditi...

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Chapter 56.5: Rickety Split

Chapter 56.5: Rickety Split

Shrieking Shack Set, Leavesden. October 2010.

[Squatting on the familiar, creaky floorboards of the shrieking shack, I was stock still on my marker under a heavy layer of synthetic dust.

On cue, I pushed the door - hinge squeaking in ...

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