In the days following the concert, Thailand's social media platforms began to buzz with talk about Ascend. On Pantip, one of Thailand's most popular online communities, threads about the K-pop group started popping up.
"Did anyone else catch that K-pop group at Natthew's concert? They were pretty good!" one user wrote....
As the film began, the theater fell into hushed silence. The black and white images flickered to life on the screen, immediately transporting the audience back in time. Many viewers who had been skeptical about watching a silent film in black and white found themselves pleasantly surprised.
Joey and Mike, nestled in th...
(Arthur POV)
The makeshift studio buzzes with nervous energy as we prepare for our first scene. I scan the set, taking in every detail. The crew scurries about, making last-minute adjustments, while the cast runs through their lines one final time.
My eyes land on Shafel, our Galadriel.
She's chatting wit...
It had been a few days since Lorenzo confessed his secrets to his wives, and their bond had only grown stronger. Now, they were training together, exploring the depths of their newly awakened abilities.
In the shadow world, Lorenzo and his wives found a unique freedom. They would chase each other through the ghostly la...
(Arthur POV)
With the cameras safely delivered to Green Forest, we're on the brink of starting filming. As director, I've got to be on top of everything. But this time, I'm pulling double duty - I'm not just behind the camera, I'm in front of it too.
Yeah. Just like with "The Demonfather" where I played Michael ...
Thinking about it, Lucas saw an opportunity to get involved with Netflix's productions. He turned to Neil, "Remind me, what kind of projects are they working on?"
Neil raised an eyebrow, a hint of surprise in his voice. "Oh, you're interested in the Netflix projects?"
Lucas nodded, his mind already racing with p...
In a world of magic and monsters, I carved out my own empire. Hellfire Studios - my brainchild, my legacy.
It all started with "The Demonfather" - a blatant copy from my past life, sure, but this world had never seen anything like it. Humans, elves, dwarves - they all fell in love with it. Critics raved, audiences chee...
Several days had passed since Byul-ho and Ascend arrived in Thailand. Finally, the much-anticipated joint concert with Natthew was about to begin. As the stadium filled with excited fans, Byul-ho couldn't help but notice the overwhelming majority were there for Natthew.
Despite the recent popularity of Ascend's music v...
(Arthur POV)
The Eastern Province is a breath of fresh air compared to the other places I've been in the Morningstar Kingdom. Here in the Green Forest, it's like someone plucked Hobbiton straight out of my imagination and planted it right here in our realm. The rolling hills, the lush greenery - it's perfect for bringi...
(Earl Trek POV)
In all my years as chief of the Gloomstone trolls, I never imagined I'd be face-to-face with a demon in our village. Let alone one seeking me out. And not just any demon, but a Morningstar.
The name alone sends a chill down my spine. Morningstar. Rulers of the largest chunk of the Anatolia Contin...
The camera rolled once again. Damien watched intently as J.K., embodying a warm and kind Fletcher, praised Andrew for his playing. The contrast was striking.
Immediately after, they filmed another take where J.K. sharply called out, "Are you with me, Nieman?"
Lucas, as Andrew, looked completely lost. "I'm... Ye...
(Arthur POV)
I can't help but stare at the troll in the distance. Sure, I've seen them in books, but nothing quite prepares you for the real deal.
This one's shorter than I expected, barely reaching dwarf height. Its face is all chubby cheeks and a comical nose, with curious eyes peeking out from under a mop of ...
(Arthur POV)
Two days of travel brought us to Gloomstone Forest. Eight hours by car, four by bus, and a final stretch on foot. We're staying in Gloomstone Town, close enough to the forest for convenience.
Stepping into the forest's edge, I'm struck by how much it resembles Fangorn. The trees are old and gnarled,...
Two days later, Byul-ho and Ascend found themselves stepping off the plane into the humid Bangkok air. The excitement was palpable among the members, their eyes wide as they took in their new surroundings.
They were quickly ushered into a waiting van by their Thai staff, the air conditioning a welcome respite from the ...
(Arthur POV)
The sun's barely up, and I'm already unlocking the studio doors. To my surprise, there's Imkrag, our half-imp, half-dwarf Gollum, looking like he's been camped out all night.
I can't help but smile. "You're here early. Excited?"
Imkrag's practically vibrating with nervous energy. "Yes, Your R...
The official filming for "Whiplash" was set to begin in a few days, following intense rehearsals that had honed the cast's performances to a razor's edge.
In the writers' room, Lucas, Damien, and J.K. were huddled around a table, dissecting the script and debating the characters' motivations. The air was thick with cre...
(Arthur POV)
I blink hard, wondering if I'm hallucinating. But no, he's still there. Gaunt, wide-eyed, with that unmistakable hunched posture. It's like Andy Serkis stepped out of my memories and into this world.
I lean forward, suddenly very interested. "What's your name?" I ask, trying not to sound too eager.<...
(Arthur POV)
After that chat with Rupert Darkflame, I've been knee-deep in negotiations with book publishers. "Harry Potter" is burning a hole in my pocket, and I'm itching to get it out there. But these talks? They're enough to make me want to pull my horns out.
Every publisher I've met has the same song and da...
In his Los Angeles apartment, Lucas found himself deeply immersed in Andrew's world. Beyond his Mind Workshop simulations of intense drumming scenes, he'd been pouring over every aspect of Andrew's character.
One name kept coming up in his research: Buddy Rich. The legendary drummer was Andrew's inspiration, and Lucas ...
Speaking of "Harry Potter", I'm toying with the idea of releasing it as a book here. It'll be interesting to see how people in this world react. Of course, I'll need to tweak a few things - we're already in a fantasy world, after all. But I'm confident I can modify it without losing the charm that made it a hit back on Earth....
2024-09-14 19:50:25 +0000 UTC View Post(Lucy Morningstar POV)
I eyed my advisors skeptically. Arthur? The same Arthur who couldn't even summon a decent fireball? How in the nine hells could he have made a film influential enough to boost our economy and tourism?
"It must be a coincidence that our kingdom is suddenly popular with other races," I said,...
In a private room of an upscale Tokyo restaurant, Shinro sat across from Jung Hae-won, the young representative of Samsung.
Jung leaned forward, his eyes gleaming with excitement. "Suzuki-san, I must say, I'm thoroughly impressed by KiShin's technology. We at Samsung are wondering if there's a way for our company to cr...
As Lucas sat at the drum set in the small practice room at the Palace Theatre, he began to play. The rhythms flowed from his hands, a result of countless hours of mental practice in his Mind Workshop.
Damien, who had a solid background in music, watched from the corner, his eyebrows rising higher with each passing minu...
(Arthur POV)
Two days and a small fortune later, I found myself buried under a mountain of photographs. I'd sent out a small army of photographers to capture every unused arena and theater in the city. Now, surrounded by their work, I was beginning to wonder if I'd bitten off more than I could chew.
Most of the ...
Byul-ho looked at Han Lee, his expression a mix of caution and intrigue. "We need to tread carefully here, Han Lee. We're entering uncharted territory for our company. This could backfire spectacularly if we're not prepared."
Han Lee nodded, a small smile on his face. "Of course, chairman. I brought up these ideas beca...
After weeks of meticulous investigation, Lorenzo's high-ranking men finally uncovered the identity of the mastermind behind the assassination attempt on Lorenzo's family.
Adam burst into Lorenzo's study. "Boss, we've got him."
Lorenzo looked up from his desk, his eyes glinting with anticipation. "Who is it?"
(Arthur POV)
I leaned back in my chair, rubbing my temples as I tried to ward off an impending headache.
Planning this next film was proving to be more challenging than I'd anticipated.
"The Good, The Bad, The Ugly" needed a specific kind of backdrop - something reminiscent of Empirica's Frontier Age. We ...
The impact of Lucas's video was immediate and overwhelming. Within 24 hours, the Uber Eats app saw its user base skyrocket, with downloads reaching nearly five hundred thousand.
The Uber team was caught off guard by the sudden influx, having underestimated the power of Lucas's influence.
While the app was only o...
(Arthur POV)
I can't help but grin as I look at the computer before me. It's not much to look at - a jumble of gears, film strips, and projectors that would probably give any self-respecting engineer a heart attack. But to me, it's beautiful. It's the future.
After hours of rigorous testing, I'm impressed by wha...
Byul-ho leaned back in his chair, a satisfied smile playing on his lips as he reviewed the latest statistics for Ascend's "Love Sentence" music video. In just 24 hours, it had amassed over 97,000 views - a significant milestone for the group.
This surge in popularity was exactly the kind of promotion Ascend needed to s...
