Plot Twists
Released: 27th February 2015
Level 18 Storyline Quest
Previous Quest: The Silver Circle
Next Quest: The Initiation
Level 18 Storyline Quest
Previous Quest: The Silver Circle
Next Quest: The Initiation
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Part 1
Danny: Time to meet this Kip Valmont person…
You make your way down the passage to the Silver Circle headquarters to meet Ethan.
Ethan: There you are! Right on time. Good thing. You don’t want to keep Kip waiting. He can be a little… prickly.
Danny: Who’s this Kip guy, anyway? Is he in charge of the Silver Circle?
Ethan: No way. He’s just in charge of the new recruits. The actual head of the Silver Circle is… Well, no one really knows who he is. It’s just one of life’s mysteries.
You follow Ethan down a richly carpeted hallway into a large room draped in old tapestries.
Danny: Wow! Look at that embroidery!
Kip: Get away from those! My family imported those tapestries from Rome two hundred years ago. They’re priceless.
Danny: Sorry!
Kip: You’d have known their value if you were worth anything yourself. Get your grubby fingers away from them. A century ago, a guy like you would barely have qualified as a second footman around here. Now, times have changed. No one cares about pedigree anymore. And even worse, I have to mentor new initiates like you.
Danny: ‘Pedigree’? I’m a person, not a dog.
Kip: So you say. Now let’s get down to business… we need to talk about ‘Permanent Wound’.
Danny: What about it?
Kip: The Silver Circle chief purpose is to further its members’ careers… even initiates such as yourself. So I’m here to tell you that ‘Permanent Wound’ will be a permanent stain on your resume. You can’t make this movie.
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Danny: Huh? Ethan said the screenplay was the subject of a massive bidding war, but Holly refused to let anyone make it!
Kip: Holly refused to let anyone change it. That script is exceptional. But it has a fatal flaw that’s glaringly obvious to anyone who’s read it.
Danny: It does? I guess I’ve only skimmed it, butt--
Kip: You can read can’t you? If so, I suggest you do a thorough assessment as soon as possible. If you can get Holly to change it, great. If not, you’ll have to abandon ‘Permanent Wound’.
Danny: And if I don’t want to?
Kip: Then the Silver Circle will abandon you.
Kip turns and walks down the hall, his footsteps echoing behind him.
Danny: Is it wrong that I have an uncontrollable urge to slap that guy?
Ethan: Oh, Kip’s got a very slappable face. But forget him for now. Eyes on the prize. I say we start with a line reading and try to find this ‘fatal flaw’ he mentioned.
Danny: A line reading? But we haven’t cast everyone yet…
Ethan: No big deal. Just grab some actors from your entourage, and we’ll get started!
Part 2
Danny: Let’s do a line reading!
At the line reading, Ethan passes out copies of ‘Permanent Wound’ to Zoe, Addison, Kanoro, and Tegwen.
Addison: So this is Holly’s famous screenplay! I’ve been dying to read it!
Tegwen: Which character’s lines are we all speaking?
Ethan: Well, let’s see… obviously, Zoe will read for her character, Maria Lopez.
Zoe: I’m a cop with a terminal illness… and I’ve dedicated the last year of my life to taking down a crime syndicate!
Addison: I’ll read for Jennifer Black, the psychopathic crime boss!
Kanoro: And I’ll be Dylan Lee, Jennifer’s full-time bodyguard… and part-time lover!
Tegwen: Oh! And I want to read as Lana Zingler, the corrupt mayor!
Danny: Let’s do this!
Time - 14 hours, 20 minutes
Ethan: Okay, Danny… let’s pay close attention. We have to figure out that fatal flaw Kip mentioned.
The line reading begins, starting with Zoe’s character, Maria Lopez.
Zoe: I’m not leaving this world until I see Jennifer Black behind bars… or behind the barrel of my 9mm.
Later, Addison’s character fights back!
Addison: If we can’t tell which cop is the mole… we’ll kill them all!
A few scenes later, Kanoro confesses his feelings.
Kanoro: I took a bullet for you, Jennifer. Not because I loved you… but because it was my job.
And not long after, a big action scene breaks out…
Tegwen: Bring me my old army rifle and tell Ms. Black she just started a war! No one messes with the Mayor!
Danny: Am I crazy, or is this script awesome?
Ethan: It’s not just you. Whatever problem Kip was talking about must be further in… because so far, this is incredible!
The rest of the screenplay is just as solid, and soon your actors have reached the final scene of the film!
Kanoro: We finally got her! She’s the one who tipped off the feds! She’s a cop!
Addison: Obviously. You think I didn’t know? I know everything about you… Maria Lopez.
Zoe: So what are you going to do, kill me? The same way you offed your own parents?!
Addison: Ha. That’s the best part. I don’t even need to kill you. Look how sick you are. All I have to do is wait.
The script ends with a time jump to a few days later. Maria sits in the penthouse of Black’s skyscraper, the life fading from her eyes as the sun sets over L.A..
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Zoe: That’s it? I just die, and Jennifer Black doesn’t get brought to justice or killed or anything?
Ethan: Well… looks like we found the fatal flaw.
Danny: Yeah, with the current ending, the film won’t make any money.
Ethan: You hit the nail on the head. A downer ending like this will never work with a mainstream audience.
Danny: We’ll have to talk to Holly. This ending has to change.
Ethan: Even Ridley Scott couldn’t get her to change her story. What makes you think you can?
Danny: Because I know exactly how this movie needs to end.
Ethan: Good luck. The last time someone tried to give Holly notes, she didn’t take it well… She ended up going on a tirade, ‘workshopping’ his entire personality. They say his ego is still recovering.
Danny: In that case, wish me luck…
Part 3
Holly: You wanted to talk, Danny?
You meet up with Holly, armed with her favorite coffee and a copy of the ‘Permanent Wound’ script.
Holly: Danny, is that a venti iced skinny hazelnut macchiato, upside down, no whip, with caramel drizzle and an extra shot of espresso?! You remembered my coffee order!
Danny: Yup! That’s what friends are for! Speaking of being friends and not hating each other, I wanted to talk about the ending of ‘Permanent Wound’…
Holly sips her iced coffee and narrows her eyes at you.
Holly: What about it, Danny? Are you thinking of telling me how to write my movie?
Time - 16 hours, 15 minutes
You flip to the last few pages of the screenplay while Holly glares at you.
Danny: I know you’re really attached to this ending. It’s daring, it’s shocking, it’s… not going to sell.
Holly: Not another word. All of those Hollywood cowards refused to make my movie the way I wanted it! I thought you’d be different.
Danny: I am different… I’m your friend!
You put a hand on Holly’s shoulder and look her right in the eye.
Danny: As your friend, I need you to hear me right now. A week ago, you came up to me and said you trusted me to make this movie. Well, I’m telling you now, this ending is not going to work.
Holly: I’m not used to my ‘friends’ telling me that my writing needs to change.
Danny: Sometimes friends need to tell you some hard truths! And that’s especially true with writers! The original ending to ‘Great Expectations’ was such a bummer that Charles Dickens’ friends made him change it!
Holly: Charles Dickens was no Holly Chang! And I’m not changing my ending! It’s called ‘Permanent Wound’. As in death. As in, Maria Lopez dies at the end.
Danny: Just listen, okay? I think I’ve got a better ending figured out.
Holly: I’ve heard plenty of ideas. Michael Bay wanted Maria to get shot in her cancer, curing her! That doesn’t even make medical sense! And it isn’t true to the theme of the movie. Maria has to die. Period.
Danny: Hear me out. What if Maria dies, but she goes out in a blaze of glory! What if she does die, but she accomplishes a little bit more in her last moments? Like taking down the crime syndicate in a final blaze of glory!
Holly: That actually sounds… kind of… good. Hmm… maybe you aren’t as pathetic and saccharine as other Hollywood types…
Danny: Thanks?
Holly: You know what? You’ve done a lot to help me get this movie made… I guess I can return the favor.
Danny: Wait… are you saying what I think you’re saying?
Holly: I am. I’ll write your ending.
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You meet up with Ethan after your conversation with Holly.
Ethan: So… did Holly completely ballistic… or just a little ballistic?
Danny: Actually… she agreed to change the ending.
Ethan: What?
Danny: You heard me.
Ethan: Well, I just lost a bet. Remind me to pay Addison fifty bucks next time we see her. For now, I’ll text Kip and tell him the good news.
A few minutes later, Ethan’s phone buzzes, and he reads the incoming text.
Ethan: Kip wants to meet up. It sounds like he’s got a little surprise for you.
Danny: A good surprise or a bad surprise?
Ethan: With Kip, you never know. Let’s find out.
Part 4
Kip: I’ve got a surprise for you…
You arrive at a gigantic mansion to find Kip waiting for you.
Ethan: Can you believe it? Danny just changed Holly Chang’s mind.
Kip: What do you want, a gold star?
Danny: Do you actually have a surprise for me? Or did you just call us here to show off your mansion?
Kip: It’s not my mansion. Because of your supposed ‘potential,’ the Silver Circle decided to lend it to you for the next few months.
Danny: WHAT?!
Kip: You need a place to film the scenes set in Jennifer Black’s mansion in ‘Permanent Wound’. And since the Silver Circle is lending you the house, you might as well stay here. It certainly beats the dingy dorm room where you’re staying now.
Danny: You make a good point.
Kip: The Silver Circle treats its members very nicely. Even undeserving, lowly initiates like you. Come see what I mean.
Kip leads you up the staircase to double doors decorated with a big gold star. In the center of the star, you see your name.
Kip: You’re a director… and that means you need the best cameras and editing equipment.
Kip throws open the doors to reveal a room filled with computers, lighting rigs, and cameras.
Danny: Look at this stuff! Is that the BLUE-320D camera over there? It hasn’t even been released yet!
Kip: Let’s just say the Silver Circle has a few connections… Just promise you won’t steal anything. I know people of your social class tend to have sticky fingers.
Danny: My ‘social class’? Are you kidding me?
Kip: Just try to make use of the equipment. With a camera like this, even a street urchin like you should be able to make a decent movie.
Danny: Well… thanks.
Kip: Don’t mention it.
Rewards
You and Kip head back downstairs, where you find Zoe and Ethan sipping martinis.
Ethan: I told you being in the Silver Circle would have some perks.
Danny: Now we’ve got everything we need to make ‘Permanent Wound’ a complete success!
Ethan: Almost everything. We still need to cast an A-lister to play Jennifer Black, the crime queenpin.
Kip: The Circle will help in every way we can, but we’re not a crutch. We’ve already delivered one A-list actress.
Muttering about your ingratitude, Kip turns and leaves.
Zoe: What about Desiree Stone? She’s huge. And I’ve always wanted to do another movie with her.
Danny: I love it. Desiree is a huge star! Let’s make this happen!
Ethan: Right on. I’ll draw up a contract and set up a meeting for lunch tomorrow.
Part 5
Ethan: Time to land another A-lister.
You arrive at Beluga, a trendy restaurant overlooking the ocean.
Danny: I can’t wait to see Des! Think she’ll sign on to the movie?
Ethan takes a contract out of his briefcase.
Ethan: Of course she’ll sign. I know she wants to work with you and Zoe. This deal is a no- brainer.
Charles: For once, Ethan isn’t exaggerating. This deal is as good as done.
As you enter the restaurant you spot Desiree sitting at a nearby table. But she’s not alone.
Anders Stone: Danny… and you’ve brought your little friends.
Danny: What are you doing here, Anders?
Desiree: I’m sorry… he insisted on coming along.
Anders Stone: I’m representing my daughter’s best interests. Now sit down and listen. I’m about to teach you another lesson.
Time - 20 hours, 45 minutes
Anders takes a sip from his mimosa as he stares at you.
Anders Stone: You insulted Bianca and made me look foolish in front of the University Board Committee. Now it’s time for you to find out what happens when you mess with your betters.
Danny: Yeah. You’re ‘better’ than me at lying, cheating, and stealing.
Anders snatches the contract out of Ethan’s hands and tears it in half.
Anders Stone: Nice try poaching my daughter for your little film, but Desiree is going to be busy making a real movie.
Desiree: Says who?
Anders Stone: Says the guy who’ll cut you out of a billion-dollar inheritance if you fight back.
Desiree: I… I guess you make a good point.
Anders Stone: I knew you’d come around.
Danny: You’re stealing our actress? This is a new low.
Anders Stone: Oh, I’m just getting started. Now here’s what I’m going to do. I’m going to make my own movie about cops going undercover… Desiree and Bianca will play siblings who infiltrate rival gangs. It’ll be called ‘Sisterhoods’. And I’ll make sure it opens on the same weekend as ‘Permanent Wound’.
Danny: I don’t even get it… How can you do this to Desiree? Are you really going to make Desiree star in some lame knockoff? How is that good for her career?
Anders Stone: By the time I’m done spinning things, everyone will think your click is the knockoff. No one cares who does an idea first. It’s all about who does it better. Soon, everyone will be calling you a no talent insect who copied me!
Charles: You’ve just gone from self-interested to totally evil.
Danny: Are you happy now?
Anders Stone: I won’t be happy until you’re destitute, boarding a bus to whatever podunk town you crawled out of. I also wanted to let you know that ‘Clash of Sunset’ is opening nationwide soon… And your name won’t be listed in the credits. We don’t want people to think it was made by some nobody, do we?
Ethan: We put out heart and soul into that project!
Anders Stone: Delightful isn’t it? Now buzz off. My daughter and I have business to discuss.
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Back at the mansion, you assemble your team for an emergency meeting.
Danny: I can’t believe Anders completely outmaneuvered us… again!
Ethan: Forget him. You’ve got to keep your cool and figure out this casting situation, ASAP.
Danny: You’re right. We still don’t have an A-list actress to play Jennifer Black, and we’re running out of options.
Ethan: I’ve got a call out to Reese Witherspoon’s gardener, but he hasn’t gotten back to me yet. Looks like she’s a no-go.
Holly: Our summer of plenty has become a winter of discontent.
Danny: Wait a second… Winter. That’s it! We may not know any other big-time actresses, but we know an A-list actor. Chris Winters! What if we change queenpin Jennifer Black into kingpin John Black? Holly… I get that this is another huge change, and I know we just had a big fight over the ending, but--
Holly: You can stop right there. I actually like this change. The new ending will make way more sense if the villain is a man! It’s literally the battle of the sexes!
Danny: You’re agreeing to the change? Just like that?
Holly: When it works, it works. I’ll get going on the rewrite.
Danny: And I’ll set up a meeting with Chris Winters!
Part 6
Danny: Chris would be perfect for the role!
You arrive at Chris’s place to find him out front on the phone. He’s got a worried look on his face.
Chris: …so he just left? What about finals? No… No… I understand. I’ll keep trying Tyler’s cell.
He hangs up.
Chris: Sorry about that, Danny. Just a little… family stuff.
Danny: If this isn’t a good time--
Chris: No. This meeting is important. You’re important to me. So let’s talk about ‘Permanent Wound’.
He takes a deep breath, refocusing.
Chris: I’ve read Holly’s script, and I’ve got to say, it’s something special… But do you really think I’m right for the role of John Black?
Danny: Of course not!
Chris: What?!
Danny: Let’s face it, Chris… you’re America’s golden boy. You always play the hero! But where has that gotten you? A few nominations for some big awards. But zero wins. Anthony Hopkins didn’t get his first big win until he played a serial killer in ‘The Silence of the Lambs’!
Chris: It’s not just about a trophy for me. It’s about being the best actor I can possibly be. If I go against type… tap into my dark side… maybe my critics will finally see my full potential!
Danny: Together, I know we can make it happen!
Chris: In that case… you’ve got yourself a villain!
Rewards
Back at the mansion, Kip and Ethan greet you in the foyer.
Ethan: You did it. I might just have to deputize you as a junior agent.
Kip: Enough cheering. Danny is living up to expectations. You don’t get a trophy for that. Now throw on something nice and get ready to go. You’ve got a Silver Circle event tonight.
Danny: Actually, I should probably get ready for tomorrow… we’re going to start shooting the movie, and--
Kip: This event isn’t optional. Now get dressed and come with me.
Part 7
Kip: Make sure to dress nice…
A few minutes later.
Kip: That outfit is… acceptable.
Ethan: I’ll catch up to you guys later. Have fun, and uh, watch your head.
Danny: Watch my head?
Ethan: Forget I said anything! See you later!
Kip: Ready to go?
Danny: I… I guess so!
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You walk outside, but both Kip and Ethan are gone. An unfamiliar black Mercedes is parked in the driveway.
Danny: Uh… hello? Anyone out here?
You walk up to the car, trying to peer in through the tinted windows.
Danny: Guys?
Suddenly everything goes dark as a bag goes over your head!
Danny: Help! Somebody--
Kip: Say another word and you’ll regret it… initiate!
What’s going on? Will you be okay? Find the answers to these questions and more in the next quest!
Danny: Time to meet this Kip Valmont person…
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You make your way down the passage to the Silver Circle headquarters to meet Ethan.
Ethan: There you are! Right on time. Good thing. You don’t want to keep Kip waiting. He can be a little… prickly.
Danny: Who’s this Kip guy, anyway? Is he in charge of the Silver Circle?
Ethan: No way. He’s just in charge of the new recruits. The actual head of the Silver Circle is… Well, no one really knows who he is. It’s just one of life’s mysteries.
You follow Ethan down a richly carpeted hallway into a large room draped in old tapestries.
Danny: Wow! Look at that embroidery!
Kip: Get away from those! My family imported those tapestries from Rome two hundred years ago. They’re priceless.
Danny: Sorry!
Kip: You’d have known their value if you were worth anything yourself. Get your grubby fingers away from them. A century ago, a guy like you would barely have qualified as a second footman around here. Now, times have changed. No one cares about pedigree anymore. And even worse, I have to mentor new initiates like you.
Danny: ‘Pedigree’? I’m a person, not a dog.
Kip: So you say. Now let’s get down to business… we need to talk about ‘Permanent Wound’.
Danny: What about it?
Kip: The Silver Circle chief purpose is to further its members’ careers… even initiates such as yourself. So I’m here to tell you that ‘Permanent Wound’ will be a permanent stain on your resume. You can’t make this movie.
Rewards
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Danny: Huh? Ethan said the screenplay was the subject of a massive bidding war, but Holly refused to let anyone make it!
Kip: Holly refused to let anyone change it. That script is exceptional. But it has a fatal flaw that’s glaringly obvious to anyone who’s read it.
Danny: It does? I guess I’ve only skimmed it, butt--
Kip: You can read can’t you? If so, I suggest you do a thorough assessment as soon as possible. If you can get Holly to change it, great. If not, you’ll have to abandon ‘Permanent Wound’.
Danny: And if I don’t want to?
Kip: Then the Silver Circle will abandon you.
Kip turns and walks down the hall, his footsteps echoing behind him.
Danny: Is it wrong that I have an uncontrollable urge to slap that guy?
Ethan: Oh, Kip’s got a very slappable face. But forget him for now. Eyes on the prize. I say we start with a line reading and try to find this ‘fatal flaw’ he mentioned.
Danny: A line reading? But we haven’t cast everyone yet…
Ethan: No big deal. Just grab some actors from your entourage, and we’ll get started!
Part 2
Danny: Let’s do a line reading!
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At the line reading, Ethan passes out copies of ‘Permanent Wound’ to Zoe, Addison, Kanoro, and Tegwen.
Addison: So this is Holly’s famous screenplay! I’ve been dying to read it!
Tegwen: Which character’s lines are we all speaking?
Ethan: Well, let’s see… obviously, Zoe will read for her character, Maria Lopez.
Zoe: I’m a cop with a terminal illness… and I’ve dedicated the last year of my life to taking down a crime syndicate!
Addison: I’ll read for Jennifer Black, the psychopathic crime boss!
Kanoro: And I’ll be Dylan Lee, Jennifer’s full-time bodyguard… and part-time lover!
Tegwen: Oh! And I want to read as Lana Zingler, the corrupt mayor!
Danny: Let’s do this!
Time - 14 hours, 20 minutes
Ethan: Okay, Danny… let’s pay close attention. We have to figure out that fatal flaw Kip mentioned.
The line reading begins, starting with Zoe’s character, Maria Lopez.
Zoe: I’m not leaving this world until I see Jennifer Black behind bars… or behind the barrel of my 9mm.
Later, Addison’s character fights back!
Addison: If we can’t tell which cop is the mole… we’ll kill them all!
A few scenes later, Kanoro confesses his feelings.
Kanoro: I took a bullet for you, Jennifer. Not because I loved you… but because it was my job.
And not long after, a big action scene breaks out…
Tegwen: Bring me my old army rifle and tell Ms. Black she just started a war! No one messes with the Mayor!
Danny: Am I crazy, or is this script awesome?
Ethan: It’s not just you. Whatever problem Kip was talking about must be further in… because so far, this is incredible!
The rest of the screenplay is just as solid, and soon your actors have reached the final scene of the film!
Kanoro: We finally got her! She’s the one who tipped off the feds! She’s a cop!
Addison: Obviously. You think I didn’t know? I know everything about you… Maria Lopez.
Zoe: So what are you going to do, kill me? The same way you offed your own parents?!
Addison: Ha. That’s the best part. I don’t even need to kill you. Look how sick you are. All I have to do is wait.
The script ends with a time jump to a few days later. Maria sits in the penthouse of Black’s skyscraper, the life fading from her eyes as the sun sets over L.A..
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Zoe: That’s it? I just die, and Jennifer Black doesn’t get brought to justice or killed or anything?
Ethan: Well… looks like we found the fatal flaw.
Danny: Yeah, with the current ending, the film won’t make any money.
Ethan: You hit the nail on the head. A downer ending like this will never work with a mainstream audience.
Danny: We’ll have to talk to Holly. This ending has to change.
Ethan: Even Ridley Scott couldn’t get her to change her story. What makes you think you can?
Danny: Because I know exactly how this movie needs to end.
Ethan: Good luck. The last time someone tried to give Holly notes, she didn’t take it well… She ended up going on a tirade, ‘workshopping’ his entire personality. They say his ego is still recovering.
Danny: In that case, wish me luck…
Part 3
Holly: You wanted to talk, Danny?
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You meet up with Holly, armed with her favorite coffee and a copy of the ‘Permanent Wound’ script.
Holly: Danny, is that a venti iced skinny hazelnut macchiato, upside down, no whip, with caramel drizzle and an extra shot of espresso?! You remembered my coffee order!
Danny: Yup! That’s what friends are for! Speaking of being friends and not hating each other, I wanted to talk about the ending of ‘Permanent Wound’…
Holly sips her iced coffee and narrows her eyes at you.
Holly: What about it, Danny? Are you thinking of telling me how to write my movie?
Time - 16 hours, 15 minutes
You flip to the last few pages of the screenplay while Holly glares at you.
Danny: I know you’re really attached to this ending. It’s daring, it’s shocking, it’s… not going to sell.
Holly: Not another word. All of those Hollywood cowards refused to make my movie the way I wanted it! I thought you’d be different.
Danny: I am different… I’m your friend!
You put a hand on Holly’s shoulder and look her right in the eye.
Danny: As your friend, I need you to hear me right now. A week ago, you came up to me and said you trusted me to make this movie. Well, I’m telling you now, this ending is not going to work.
Holly: I’m not used to my ‘friends’ telling me that my writing needs to change.
Danny: Sometimes friends need to tell you some hard truths! And that’s especially true with writers! The original ending to ‘Great Expectations’ was such a bummer that Charles Dickens’ friends made him change it!
Holly: Charles Dickens was no Holly Chang! And I’m not changing my ending! It’s called ‘Permanent Wound’. As in death. As in, Maria Lopez dies at the end.
Danny: Just listen, okay? I think I’ve got a better ending figured out.
Holly: I’ve heard plenty of ideas. Michael Bay wanted Maria to get shot in her cancer, curing her! That doesn’t even make medical sense! And it isn’t true to the theme of the movie. Maria has to die. Period.
Danny: Hear me out. What if Maria dies, but she goes out in a blaze of glory! What if she does die, but she accomplishes a little bit more in her last moments? Like taking down the crime syndicate in a final blaze of glory!
Holly: That actually sounds… kind of… good. Hmm… maybe you aren’t as pathetic and saccharine as other Hollywood types…
Danny: Thanks?
Holly: You know what? You’ve done a lot to help me get this movie made… I guess I can return the favor.
Danny: Wait… are you saying what I think you’re saying?
Holly: I am. I’ll write your ending.
Rewards
- 5 Diamonds
- 4142 XP
You meet up with Ethan after your conversation with Holly.
Ethan: So… did Holly completely ballistic… or just a little ballistic?
Danny: Actually… she agreed to change the ending.
Ethan: What?
Danny: You heard me.
Ethan: Well, I just lost a bet. Remind me to pay Addison fifty bucks next time we see her. For now, I’ll text Kip and tell him the good news.
A few minutes later, Ethan’s phone buzzes, and he reads the incoming text.
Ethan: Kip wants to meet up. It sounds like he’s got a little surprise for you.
Danny: A good surprise or a bad surprise?
Ethan: With Kip, you never know. Let’s find out.
Part 4
Kip: I’ve got a surprise for you…
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You arrive at a gigantic mansion to find Kip waiting for you.
Ethan: Can you believe it? Danny just changed Holly Chang’s mind.
Kip: What do you want, a gold star?
Danny: Do you actually have a surprise for me? Or did you just call us here to show off your mansion?
Kip: It’s not my mansion. Because of your supposed ‘potential,’ the Silver Circle decided to lend it to you for the next few months.
Danny: WHAT?!
Kip: You need a place to film the scenes set in Jennifer Black’s mansion in ‘Permanent Wound’. And since the Silver Circle is lending you the house, you might as well stay here. It certainly beats the dingy dorm room where you’re staying now.
Danny: You make a good point.
Kip: The Silver Circle treats its members very nicely. Even undeserving, lowly initiates like you. Come see what I mean.
Kip leads you up the staircase to double doors decorated with a big gold star. In the center of the star, you see your name.
Kip: You’re a director… and that means you need the best cameras and editing equipment.
Kip throws open the doors to reveal a room filled with computers, lighting rigs, and cameras.
Danny: Look at this stuff! Is that the BLUE-320D camera over there? It hasn’t even been released yet!
Kip: Let’s just say the Silver Circle has a few connections… Just promise you won’t steal anything. I know people of your social class tend to have sticky fingers.
Danny: My ‘social class’? Are you kidding me?
Kip: Just try to make use of the equipment. With a camera like this, even a street urchin like you should be able to make a decent movie.
Danny: Well… thanks.
Kip: Don’t mention it.
Rewards
- 105 Cash
- 4142 XP
You and Kip head back downstairs, where you find Zoe and Ethan sipping martinis.
Ethan: I told you being in the Silver Circle would have some perks.
Danny: Now we’ve got everything we need to make ‘Permanent Wound’ a complete success!
Ethan: Almost everything. We still need to cast an A-lister to play Jennifer Black, the crime queenpin.
Kip: The Circle will help in every way we can, but we’re not a crutch. We’ve already delivered one A-list actress.
Muttering about your ingratitude, Kip turns and leaves.
Zoe: What about Desiree Stone? She’s huge. And I’ve always wanted to do another movie with her.
Danny: I love it. Desiree is a huge star! Let’s make this happen!
Ethan: Right on. I’ll draw up a contract and set up a meeting for lunch tomorrow.
Part 5
Ethan: Time to land another A-lister.
- Level 17+ Ethan
- A Level 11+ Agent (Charles)
You arrive at Beluga, a trendy restaurant overlooking the ocean.
Danny: I can’t wait to see Des! Think she’ll sign on to the movie?
Ethan takes a contract out of his briefcase.
Ethan: Of course she’ll sign. I know she wants to work with you and Zoe. This deal is a no- brainer.
Charles: For once, Ethan isn’t exaggerating. This deal is as good as done.
As you enter the restaurant you spot Desiree sitting at a nearby table. But she’s not alone.
Anders Stone: Danny… and you’ve brought your little friends.
Danny: What are you doing here, Anders?
Desiree: I’m sorry… he insisted on coming along.
Anders Stone: I’m representing my daughter’s best interests. Now sit down and listen. I’m about to teach you another lesson.
Time - 20 hours, 45 minutes
Anders takes a sip from his mimosa as he stares at you.
Anders Stone: You insulted Bianca and made me look foolish in front of the University Board Committee. Now it’s time for you to find out what happens when you mess with your betters.
Danny: Yeah. You’re ‘better’ than me at lying, cheating, and stealing.
Anders snatches the contract out of Ethan’s hands and tears it in half.
Anders Stone: Nice try poaching my daughter for your little film, but Desiree is going to be busy making a real movie.
Desiree: Says who?
Anders Stone: Says the guy who’ll cut you out of a billion-dollar inheritance if you fight back.
Desiree: I… I guess you make a good point.
Anders Stone: I knew you’d come around.
Danny: You’re stealing our actress? This is a new low.
Anders Stone: Oh, I’m just getting started. Now here’s what I’m going to do. I’m going to make my own movie about cops going undercover… Desiree and Bianca will play siblings who infiltrate rival gangs. It’ll be called ‘Sisterhoods’. And I’ll make sure it opens on the same weekend as ‘Permanent Wound’.
Danny: I don’t even get it… How can you do this to Desiree? Are you really going to make Desiree star in some lame knockoff? How is that good for her career?
Anders Stone: By the time I’m done spinning things, everyone will think your click is the knockoff. No one cares who does an idea first. It’s all about who does it better. Soon, everyone will be calling you a no talent insect who copied me!
Charles: You’ve just gone from self-interested to totally evil.
Danny: Are you happy now?
Anders Stone: I won’t be happy until you’re destitute, boarding a bus to whatever podunk town you crawled out of. I also wanted to let you know that ‘Clash of Sunset’ is opening nationwide soon… And your name won’t be listed in the credits. We don’t want people to think it was made by some nobody, do we?
Ethan: We put out heart and soul into that project!
Anders Stone: Delightful isn’t it? Now buzz off. My daughter and I have business to discuss.
Rewards
- 105 Cash
- 4142 XP
Back at the mansion, you assemble your team for an emergency meeting.
Danny: I can’t believe Anders completely outmaneuvered us… again!
Ethan: Forget him. You’ve got to keep your cool and figure out this casting situation, ASAP.
Danny: You’re right. We still don’t have an A-list actress to play Jennifer Black, and we’re running out of options.
Ethan: I’ve got a call out to Reese Witherspoon’s gardener, but he hasn’t gotten back to me yet. Looks like she’s a no-go.
Holly: Our summer of plenty has become a winter of discontent.
Danny: Wait a second… Winter. That’s it! We may not know any other big-time actresses, but we know an A-list actor. Chris Winters! What if we change queenpin Jennifer Black into kingpin John Black? Holly… I get that this is another huge change, and I know we just had a big fight over the ending, but--
Holly: You can stop right there. I actually like this change. The new ending will make way more sense if the villain is a man! It’s literally the battle of the sexes!
Danny: You’re agreeing to the change? Just like that?
Holly: When it works, it works. I’ll get going on the rewrite.
Danny: And I’ll set up a meeting with Chris Winters!
Part 6
Danny: Chris would be perfect for the role!
- Level Danny
- Spend 15,000 Cash
You arrive at Chris’s place to find him out front on the phone. He’s got a worried look on his face.
Chris: …so he just left? What about finals? No… No… I understand. I’ll keep trying Tyler’s cell.
He hangs up.
Chris: Sorry about that, Danny. Just a little… family stuff.
Danny: If this isn’t a good time--
Chris: No. This meeting is important. You’re important to me. So let’s talk about ‘Permanent Wound’.
He takes a deep breath, refocusing.
Chris: I’ve read Holly’s script, and I’ve got to say, it’s something special… But do you really think I’m right for the role of John Black?
Danny: Of course not!
Chris: What?!
Danny: Let’s face it, Chris… you’re America’s golden boy. You always play the hero! But where has that gotten you? A few nominations for some big awards. But zero wins. Anthony Hopkins didn’t get his first big win until he played a serial killer in ‘The Silence of the Lambs’!
Chris: It’s not just about a trophy for me. It’s about being the best actor I can possibly be. If I go against type… tap into my dark side… maybe my critics will finally see my full potential!
Danny: Together, I know we can make it happen!
Chris: In that case… you’ve got yourself a villain!
Rewards
- 2 Diamonds
- 4142 XP
Back at the mansion, Kip and Ethan greet you in the foyer.
Ethan: You did it. I might just have to deputize you as a junior agent.
Kip: Enough cheering. Danny is living up to expectations. You don’t get a trophy for that. Now throw on something nice and get ready to go. You’ve got a Silver Circle event tonight.
Danny: Actually, I should probably get ready for tomorrow… we’re going to start shooting the movie, and--
Kip: This event isn’t optional. Now get dressed and come with me.
Part 7
Kip: Make sure to dress nice…
- Change Danny’s hairstyle
- Change Danny’s outfit
A few minutes later.
Kip: That outfit is… acceptable.
Ethan: I’ll catch up to you guys later. Have fun, and uh, watch your head.
Danny: Watch my head?
Ethan: Forget I said anything! See you later!
Kip: Ready to go?
Danny: I… I guess so!
Rewards
- 5 Diamonds
- 4148 XP
Rewards
- 4000 Cash
You walk outside, but both Kip and Ethan are gone. An unfamiliar black Mercedes is parked in the driveway.
Danny: Uh… hello? Anyone out here?
You walk up to the car, trying to peer in through the tinted windows.
Danny: Guys?
Suddenly everything goes dark as a bag goes over your head!
Danny: Help! Somebody--
Kip: Say another word and you’ll regret it… initiate!
What’s going on? Will you be okay? Find the answers to these questions and more in the next quest!