Synopsis Orphaned in the old world after taking care of his irresponsible and sick mother for years on end, Kyle finds his life turned upside down.
His already dim world turns even gloomier and coupled with his trauma from losing her, Kyle felt like he had lost his purpose in life.
Living day by day, akin to a soulless puppet, he struggled to keep his suicidal thoughts in check, all whilst trying to make ends meet as a cabbie.
During those dark times, Kyle slowly begins to find solace in the world of music and movies. Even though it had always been there, it truly became something as a bloodline of sorts for him because, individually, both pieces of media, transported him to another world, one where he could feel happy, if even for a fleeting moment.
And, as if the universe wanted even more for him, Kyle met some lovely old people, all of whom treated him as the son they never had, making him feel like he had a family after so long.
This eventually, helped him let go of his trauma and turned him into the lovely soul he was always meant to be.
But as fate would have it, these same people, wanted for Kyle to pursue his dreams because they saw the potential for greatness in him and the wonderous things he could go on to do, even if Kyle himself was oblivious to it.
So, in an effort to make his dreams come true, they ended up gifting him a brand new chance, one that Kyle himself would only go on to realize after his untimely death in a fatal car accident.
Now awake in the new world, still orphaned but with a brighter perspective on life, Kyle, armed with a System, another gift from his loved ones in the previous world, decides to take the chance to pursue his dreams of being a star, one that he was unable to pursue in his previous life due to his lack of talent.
This is the story of a man who will go on to become the most versatile and renowned superstar all over the world... and it starts, just as he takes his first step into the cutthroat world of fame and fortune by registering for the popular singing reality TV competition, 'Rising Voices'.
Known to be a fiercely competitive TV show, Kyle will meet with top contestants from around the world, go up against them, level up and become better, and ultimately, battle with them for the number one spot in the show as a dark horse!
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|AUTHOR NOTE|
Just wanted to make it clear, that the singing competition which will be the first arc of the novel, will end around the late twenty-ish or early thirty-ish chapters.
After that, you can expect so much more from the story so look forward to it!
Also, although the setting is in a parallel world, all the songs, scripts and movies (although I will draw inspiration here and there), will be originals penned by yours truly (-??).
- Chapter 1: Typical, Not So Typical Beginning
- Chapter 101: Rush of Blood
- Chapter 104: Snubbed
- Chapter 107: Hype
- Chapter 11: A Tribute To You, An Ode For Me
- Chapter 112: Spoilers
- Chapter 115: What's on The Menu?
- Chapter 118: Mixed Reception
- Chapter 120: Bootstrap Paradox
- Chapter 123: Where Do You Wanna Start?
- Chapter 126: Passing on The Torch
- Chapter 129: ???????? (Impossible) ?????? (Man)
- Chapter 131: Crème Brûlée
- Chapter 134: Phenomenal
- Chapter 137: Behold! They Stand At The Gates!
- Chapter 14: L.A, Conversations & First Episode!
- Chapter 142: Just Business
- Chapter 145: New CEO?
- Chapter 148: Homemade
- Chapter 150: Cheeseburger
- Chapter 153: Dolled-up
- Chapter 156: Happy Drunk
- Chapter 159: Veiled Words, Heartfelt Farewells
- Chapter 161: Gala Preparations
- Chapter 164: No Chance
- Chapter 167: Daring As Ever
- Chapter 17: A Visually-Pleasing Upgrade
- Chapter 172: Splash!
- Chapter 175: All Aboard
- Chapter 178: Straight Outta Broadway!
- Chapter 180: In Reverse
- Chapter 183: Meet Cute
- Chapter 186: Pint In The Ocean
- Chapter 189: Bachelorette Economy
- Chapter 191: Karma's Boyfriend
- Chapter 194: Electrified!
- Chapter 197: Mainstream
- Chapter 2: Parallel World
- Chapter 201: Games Con
- Chapter 204: Peculiar Offer
- Chapter 207: Atlas International
- Chapter 21: Group Interview
- Chapter 212: Evergarden
- Chapter 215: Another Door
- Chapter 218: Super Bowl in 5.. 4.. 3.. 2.. 1..
- Chapter 220: Poaching Failed
- Chapter 223: Your Odyssey
- Chapter 226: Hello Seattle
- Chapter 229: Money Grubber
- Chapter 231: New Trick
- Chapter 234: Overclock
- Chapter 237: Well, Shit
- Chapter 24: Sassy Goth Girls!
- Chapter 242: Malakai Volt
- Chapter 245: How The Turn Tables Have
- Chapter 248: Veil... Unveiled
- Chapter 250: Loving Homage
- Chapter 253: A-Listers
- Chapter 26: Fourth Episode Airs!
- Chapter 29: Theatre Club
- Chapter 31: Little Minxes
- Chapter 34: Sixth Episode Airs!
- Chapter 37: A New Chapter
- Chapter 4: An Agent & A Busker
- Chapter 42: Baby Steps
- Chapter 45: First Filming Set
- Chapter 48: Memes, Memes, Memes!
- Chapter 50: Gratitude
- Chapter 53: Encounter
- Chapter 56: Talk Show
- Chapter 59: Auditioning For 'Alex Hunt'
- Chapter 61: Monster Rookie
- Chapter 64: Orange Juice
- Chapter 67: Friendly Alliance
- Chapter 7: New Skills, Future Contestants
- Chapter 72: Inspiration
- Chapter 75: [Strange Canvas]
- Chapter 78: Cozy
- Chapter 80: Beautiful
- Chapter 83: Congregate! Harmonize! Sing!
- Chapter 86: Rollercoaster
- Chapter 89: Audience Reception
- Chapter 91: Center of Attention
- Chapter 94: Private Screening
- Chapter 97: Fan Mail
- Chapter 10: Second Audition Rounds
- Chapter 102: Payday
- Chapter 105: [Paradox]
- Chapter 108: With A Bang!
- Chapter 110: Time Capsule
- Chapter 113: Infamously Notorious
- Chapter 116: Put On A Show
- Chapter 119: Conjecture!
- Chapter 121: A Bit of Trust
- Chapter 124: The Forgotten Genius
- Chapter 127: Editor's Touch
- Chapter 13: Meeting With An Agent
- Chapter 132: Wedding Bells
- Chapter 135: Fame Surge
- Chapter 138: Ride Through The Worst
- Chapter 140: [Now & Forevermore]
- Chapter 143: Ratings Smashed!
- Chapter 146: Not Just A Figurehead
- Chapter 149: IP Acquisition
- Chapter 151: Peculiar Tune
- Chapter 154: Are You Not Entertained?!
- Chapter 157: $69.99
- Chapter 16: Twenty-Four Slots
- Chapter 162: Spotlights On Kyle
- Chapter 165: Flow
- Chapter 168: Back & Forth
- Chapter 170: Live Your Dreams
- Chapter 173: A Chance Meeting
- Chapter 176: Step By Step
- Chapter 179: Circus
- Chapter 181: Oncoming Avalanche
- Chapter 184: Shatter!
- Chapter 187: Demolition, Destruction, Annihilation
- Chapter 19: Blind Auditions Commence!
- Chapter 192: Calm And Reasonable
- Chapter 195: Light A Fire
- Chapter 198: Showcase
- Chapter 20: A Gift That Keeps On Giving
- Chapter 202: Stealing The Show
- Chapter 205: Den of Nerds
- Chapter 208: MetaReviews
- Chapter 210: Corporate Greed
- Chapter 213: As Planned
- Chapter 216: Madlad
- Chapter 219: Ball of Light
- Chapter 221: Veil
- Chapter 224: Small Detour
- Chapter 227: Meant For This
- Chapter 23: Lightbulb Moment!
- Chapter 232: Cacophony
- Chapter 235: Confetti Falling
- Chapter 238: Run, Nathan. Run!
- Chapter 240: Necessary Risk
- Chapter 243: Nathan North
- Chapter 246 In Clutch
- Chapter 249: Hot Mess
- Chapter 251: Jump!
- Chapter 254: What Next?
- Chapter 27: Recording Studio
- Chapter 3: A Gift, From Us, To You
- Chapter 32: Deep Dive
- Chapter 35: Duet Rounds!
- Chapter 38: Perfect Picture
- Chapter 40: Small Achievements
- Chapter 43: Auditioning For [Grow Up]
- Chapter 46: Harry Callagher
- Chapter 49: Music Video Script
- Chapter 51: Impromptu Audition
- Chapter 54: Going Viral
- Chapter 57: Pre-Production
- Chapter 6: First Song, First Audition
- Chapter 62: Shooting Begins!
- Chapter 65: 10-Minute Long Take
- Chapter 68: Bravo Kyle
- Chapter 70: Strong Impressions
- Chapter 73: Electronica
- Chapter 76: Sleeper Hit
- Chapter 79: The Interview
- Chapter 81: Reunion
- Chapter 84: Unexpected Traction
- Chapter 87: Differing Experiences
- Chapter 9: Opposing Contestants
- Chapter 92: Famous
- Chapter 95: Invites
- Chapter 98: Traffic
- Chapter 100: Cages or Wings...
- Chapter 103: Titular Role
- Chapter 106: Eager Anticipation
- Chapter 109: Petition
- Chapter 111: Hello. I'm The Curator.
- Chapter 114: The Void
- Chapter 117: The Impossible Man
- Chapter 12: Interviewing Kyle
- Chapter 122: That Sort Of A Man
- Chapter 125: City of Lights
- Chapter 128: Fury of The Curator
- Chapter 130: And On It Goes...
- Chapter 133: Gingerly Excited
- Chapter 136: Public Apology
- Chapter 139: A Wedding To Remember
- Chapter 141: Bamboozled
- Chapter 144: Future Investment
- Chapter 147: Let It Cook
- Chapter 15: Reactions & The Blind Auditions!
- Chapter 152: Diffidently Impressive
- Chapter 155: A Force of Nature
- Chapter 158: More Fizz
- Chapter 160: A Bit More 'Oomph'
- Chapter 163: Wardrobe Malfunction
- Chapter 166: Cyborg In Motion
- Chapter 169: Sit Still, Look Pretty
- Chapter 171: Promise
- Chapter 174: Sweet Summer Child
- Chapter 177: Quadruple Threat...?
- Chapter 18: Second Episode Airs!
- Chapter 182: Running Tube Men
- Chapter 185: How I Met Your Mother
- Chapter 188: Busy Year
- Chapter 190: Big Night
- Chapter 193: Back To The Start
- Chapter 196: Hazy Night
- Chapter 199: Hotcakes, Paparazzi
- Chapter 200: Kyle The Hermit
- Chapter 203: $39.99
- Chapter 206: Live Shows
- Chapter 209: Awake
- Chapter 211: Dirty Tricks
- Chapter 214: The Start Of Things
- Chapter 217: Overly Friendly
- Chapter 22: Boy Band In A Week!
- Chapter 222: Rain Harder
- Chapter 225: Cinq
- Chapter 228: Lights... Camera... Action!
- Chapter 230: Tardy Two
- Chapter 233: Obstinate Kyle
- Chapter 236: Dive of Faith
- Chapter 239: Cookie Cutter
- Chapter 241: Concrete Proof
- Chapter 244: Lawyer Up
- Chapter 247 A Good Man
- Chapter 25: Boy Bands Are Cool!
- Chapter 252: Worth Every Dollar
- Chapter 255: The End... Is Just The Beginning...
- Chapter 28: Back To College
- Chapter 30: Recap Episode!
- Chapter 33: Lotto Balls
- Chapter 36: Lily Vs Kyle
- Chapter 39: Hello World!
- Chapter 41: A Friendly Conversation
- Chapter 44: Strong Pick
- Chapter 47: New Song, Season Finale
- Chapter 5: Preliminary Audition Rounds
- Chapter 52: Unfair Assessment
- Chapter 55: Surreal
- Chapter 58: Gigs, Gigs, Gigs!
- Chapter 60: Secured Role
- Chapter 63: A Man of Commitment...
- Chapter 66: Alex Hunt
- Chapter 69: High-Profile
- Chapter 71: Home Sweet Home
- Chapter 74: Those Eyes, Chico
- Chapter 77: Dethroned
- Chapter 8: Second Audition Theme
- Chapter 82: Ruined...?
- Chapter 85: Premiere
- Chapter 88: Screening Reviews!
- Chapter 90: Secret Weapon
- Chapter 93: Chaotic Trio
- Chapter 96: Celebration Party
- Chapter 99: Thirst Tweets