SummmerDaze

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Due to unfortunate circumstances, "Ari" Ariel Matisse lived in the slums of Los Angeles, also known as Skid Row.

One night, on his way home, he was killed while witnessing an old man getting beaten.

When he woke up, he had been thrown into a dumpster, and a strange screen flashed across his eyes, and no matter how he looked at it, it reminded him of a status window in a game.

[System Integration Complete!]
[Become a Global Music Superstar!]

For some reason, he gained a system that wanted him to join a survival show and become a globally famous idol.

If he refused to complete his given tasks, he would die.

But if he succeeded, he would have the money and power to change his life as well as get revenge against the person who killed him.

P.s. this story is kind of a love letter to LA and the amazing blend of cultures (American, Asian, Hispanic, African, etc) that can be found there. I hope you all fall in love with the area as much as I love it.

From Skid Row to Superstardom: An Idol System Novel

Still expecting Ari's team to be next, Grace was shocked when the screen suddenly turned dark, before a circular spotlight came on, showing the shadow of a person wearing a trench coat with a hat.

The face of the person was heavily shadowed as they seemed to be performing martial arts-type moves before they froze.

Then, like a spy movie, more and more people appeared in trench coats as the guitar intro to Back Door sounded before the boys began singing and dancing in a spy-like sequence that looked like it was ripped out of an old noir film with the play of intense white lighting and shadows.

When they finished and the judges gave resounding praise to the team, Grace was amazed, and so was the chat.

- Dang. Theater kids are really winning. I felt like I just watched a movie!

- The stage staff are the real MVPs here.

- hearing about the concept and seeing the execution…wow

Episode 3 (2)