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Second Chance, Final Draft Chapter 8
My father had already arrived in Lynford ahead of us and arranged for someone to pick us up at the airport."Kobi really got set up this time. I asked around at every monastery I could find back home and finally tracked down an abbot. It's too late to head up the mountain tonight, and the roads are rough. We'll go at first light."I nodded. There was no need to rush a few extra hours.By the time we checked into the hotel, dawn was only a short while away.I lay on the bed, scrolling through reels on my phone. A book reviewer I followed had just posted something new, so I tapped in.It was an exposé on Bryan.The reviewer claimed Bryan's viral video scripts were never written by him, that his agency had been feeding him everything behind the scenes.He also said Bryan's ten-year silence wasn't random. Back then, Bryan had gone overseas because of plagiarism scandals. The internet just wasn't as developed at the time, so it never blew up."I have every reason to believe those no
Second Chance, Final Draft Chapter 7
After that incident, Samuel never brought up screenwriting again.I gave up on the idea as well and threw myself into learning the craft from my father, working without complaint.Over the next few months, Bryan released three new books, and every single one blew up. His novels were printed in massive runs, and the merch tied to them sold out the moment it dropped.Around the same time, Paige posted a video officially announcing her relationship with him.[Ahh, my favorite couple is finally real!][I'm screaming! They're perfect together! Please stay like this forever!][So when's the wedding? We're all waiting on our invites!]LED billboards across the business district looped ads for Bryan's latest release. I pulled my coat tighter and walked past without a second glance.When I got home, my mother was in the living room, watching TV. On the screen, Bryan was being interviewed by reporters.She froze when she saw me, then reached for the remote to turn it off. She was worrie
Second Chance, Final Draft Chapter 6
I shook my head. "You've seen it yourself. My dad's craft needs to be passed down, and there's a lot for me to learn. I'm so busy that I fall asleep the second my head hits the pillow, so there's no way I can take on writing a script right now."Samuel looked stuck.I watched him for a moment before asking carefully, "Samuel, be honest with me. Did you come here with a specific assignment?"He glanced around at the wall covered in handcrafted pieces, then clicked his tongue. "Alright, I won't dance around it. You know Jaden King, right?"I nodded.His expression sharpened. "His agency wants to build a male-led series around him, tailor-made. He's already said publicly he wants to star in one of your stories. Whoever gets your script, he signs with them. Our company's sitting on a ton of IP, and upper management has been looking for a way into film and TV. This is too good an opportunity to pass up, so they pushed me to come out here."As he spoke, everything that had been sca
Second Chance, Final Draft Chapter 5
Three days later, my mother and I set out on a trip.In Aurelion, I stood before ancient temples and listened as guides spoke of the prophecies left behind by long-dead kings. In a fog-choked castle somewhere in Eldermoor, I heard locals whisper about the legend of the Gray Lady.Everything I saw and heard lit up my mind with ideas, but I never once picked up a pen.At a small café near Virell Square, I watched the crowds rush past while my mother reached over and took my hand."Life isn't just about that one thing you're chasing," she said softly. "A cup of hot coffee and a bite of cake can be happiness, too. Just remember, your dad and I will always have your back."After four months on the road, my head finally felt clear again. I went home to learn the family craft from my dad.I stayed so busy, I barely had time to breathe. My father walked around smiling, as though he had just won the lottery.One night, he took me to a gathering with a few of his old friends when my phone
Second Chance, Final Draft Chapter 4
I told Samuel I was done writing.He looked torn. "You still owe the publisher two books, and you've got five years left on your platform contract. You're their cash cow. They're not going to let you walk that easily. Are you sure you don't want to reconsider?"I shook my head.This path was a dead end for me. If I kept going, I would just relive everything that destroyed me last time. I might as well try something different.Seeing I wasn't going to change my mind, Samuel let it go."Alright. You've got your own path to follow. I'm not going to stand in your way. I just hope we get the chance to work together again someday."As I took his hand, I felt the weight lift off my chest.A few days later, I posted on X that I was retiring for good. The people who had been tearing me apart online celebrated like they had won something.[He's definitely the plagiarist Bryan was talking about. Otherwise, why would he suddenly quit?][Wasn't he trying to embarrass Bryan on that livestre
Second Chance, Final Draft Chapter 3
Samuel's words hit like a bucket of cold water, snuffing out the hope I had just managed to build.Why couldn't I change anything, even after getting a second chance? Was I supposed to spend the rest of my life living under Bryan's shadow, unable to write a single thing of my own?To avoid any unnecessary risks, I left my main phone out on the balcony and stayed off my computer entirely. So how was Bryan still getting his hands on my work?On X, Bryan blew up overnight after dropping two mystery novels back to back.Content farms pushed his stories everywhere. Readers flooded the comments, urging studios to buy the rights and turn them into films as soon as possible.Someone asked him where his ideas came from.He replied, [I haven't written in years, and the first book I start gets copied. That caught me off guard. Good thing I released mine early, or I would have no way to prove the truth. This story is a warning to plagiarists. What goes around comes around. My talent and idea
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