Story By Danen Colt
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Danen Colt

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Behind the curtains of fame
Updated at Apr 22, 2025, 09:41
Fame—a dazzling promise of adoration, success, and immortality. But behind the blinding lights and roaring applause lies a haunting truth few are willing to see. Behind the Curtains of Fame peels back the velvet drapes to reveal the raw, unsettling reality behind stardom, as seen through the eyes of Audrey, a quiet, watchful figure who moves unnoticed through the glamour and chaos, bearing witness to the unraveling of lives consumed by fame’s cruel depths.Audrey sees them all:Jayce, the pop sensation, adored by millions yet suffocating under the weight of his carefully constructed image.Tobias, a legendary athlete whose strength on the field masks the crushing pressure of being everyone’s hero.Olivia, a bright new actress tangled in a web of manufactured scandals and whispered lies.Eleanor, an influencer whose digital world offers endless praise but no real connection.Lily, a fierce activist whose passion becomes both her platform and her prison.As their stories unfold, Audrey watches, unseen and unheard, chronicling how fame seduces, warps, and ultimately consumes. She is the thread that ties them all together—a ghost of what was lost, or perhaps a reflection of what could be lost next.Behind the Curtains of Fame is a raw, heart-wrenching meditation on the glittering illusion of celebrity, the fragility of mental health, and the heavy toll of living in the spotlight. Through Audrey’s silent eyes, we’re reminded that the higher the pedestal, the farther the fall.
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Perfection
Updated at Dec 10, 2024, 08:28
In a world where perfection is not just an aspiration but a deadly mandate, over a hundred teenagers are thrust into a virtual game that demands flawless behavior and unerring harmony. Unaware of who or what they're fighting for, these players must navigate a fabricated utopia where even the slightest flaw could lead to their death.Overseeing this "perfect world" is the enigmatic figure known only as Mother. She is not a ruler, but an impartial observer—the creator of this dystopian paradise, meticulously designed to reflect the highest standards and expectations of society."Be perfect or face the cruelty of reality"—this is the game's first and unbreakable rule. Yet, the protagonist dares to defy the system, uncovering a horrifying truth: the game and the real world are two sides of the same coin. The game demands perfection at the cost of life, while reality suffocates individuals under the crushing weight of societal ideals.As alliances form and shatter, and survival becomes a desperate gamble, the protagonist's rebellion sparks a chain of events that threatens to unravel both the game and the ideology behind it.This gripping narrative explores the cost of perfection, the illusion of control, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of impossible expectations.
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Veil of secrets: mortal's quest
Updated at Dec 10, 2024, 05:04
Reina, a skeptic raised in the shadows of faith, thought she had left behind the enigmatic legacy of her ancestors, but when an unexpected inheritance of the Gauthier Manor lands in her hands, she is drawn into a web of secrets too dark to ignore. Seeking respite from the mundane, she steps into the ancient halls of the manor, unaware of the mysteries and rollercoaster of emotions awaiting her.Within the manor's gothic walls, Reina encounters a mysterious ally—a guardian of the night with a hidden past. Together, they unravel the cryptic enigmas that haunt the Gauthier legacy, forging a bond that transcends the boundaries of life and death. As they peel back the layers of deceit and uncover long-buried truths, Reina realizes that her destiny is intricately tied to the shadows she sought to escape.---This intro aims to add more intrigue and a sense of dark mystery to the story...so enjoy ;)
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