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MSA, formerly known as "My Story Animated," is a dynamic YouTube channel that brings real-life stories to life through engaging and visually captivating animations. Specializing in personal drama, emotional journeys, and life-changing experiences, MSA transforms viewers' submissions into powerful animated narratives that resonate deeply with its audience. Each video tackles a wide range of topics, including relationship struggles, overcoming adversity, and self-discovery, making it a platform where real-life events are depicted with creativity and authenticity.
The channel's content is crafted to be relatable and inspirational, offering viewers a blend of entertainment and life lessons. Through animated storytelling, MSA explores complex social dynamics, personal growth, and the challenges of everyday life, providing viewers with stories that are not only entertaining but also thought-provoking and emotionally engaging.
**Disclaimer:** The stories presented on this channel are based on personal submissions and are animated for entertainment purposes. While the narratives are inspired by real events, the characters and specific details may be fictionalized to protect the privacy of the individuals involved. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. The opinions and experiences expressed in the videos are those of the individuals submitting the stories and do not necessarily reflect the views of MSA. Viewer discretion is advised.
MSA, formerly known as "My Story Animated," is a dynamic YouTube channel that brings real-life stories to life through engaging and visually captivating animations. Specializing in personal drama, emotional journeys, and life-changing experiences, MSA transforms viewers' submissions into powerful animated narratives that resonate deeply with its audience. Each video tackles a wide range of topics, including relationship struggles, overcoming adversity, and self-discovery, making it a platform where real-life events are depicted with creativity and authenticity.
The channel's content is crafted to be relatable and inspirational, offering viewers a blend of entertainment and life lessons. Through animated storytelling, MSA explores complex social dynamics, personal growth, and the challenges of everyday life, providing viewers with stories that are not only entertaining but also thought-provoking and emotionally engaging.
**Disclaimer:** The stories presented on this channel are based on personal submissions and are animated for entertainment purposes. While the narratives are inspired by real events, the characters and specific details may be fictionalized to protect the privacy of the individuals involved. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. The opinions and experiences expressed in the videos are those of the individuals submitting the stories and do not necessarily reflect the views of MSA. Viewer discretion is advised.
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00:00Have you ever woken up from a dream so wild and vivid that it made you question reality?
00:06Well, I had one of those.
00:09Except, mine wasn't a dream.
00:11It actually happened.
00:14Believe it or not.
00:17Hi, I'm Avery, a young billionaire pilot.
00:21And this is my story of how I ended up in the creepiest and most mysterious place in the world.
00:28Before I continue, please like and subscribe.
00:31Let's take it from the top.
00:33It all started when my best friend Mila and I were getting ready for some party on one of my private islands.
00:39And while I was picking which jet to fly, she was busy ranting about how I just rejected my 8th millionaire suitor on that same day.
00:47I swear you reject men like it's your natural reflex.
00:51A-listers, heirs, young CEOs, that prince from somewhere I can't pronounce.
00:56Girl, what exactly are you looking for?
00:59I slid my hand along the wing of jet number 3 like it was a Greek god.
01:05I don't know.
01:06Maybe I'm just looking for something more.
01:09Someone who can make my heart feel like it's about to jump off a cliff, maybe?
01:13That sounds like an arrhythmia.
01:15Exactly.
01:16The world's too big to settle just because someone has a yacht named after me.
01:20Maybe you just haven't met the right one yet.
01:23Who knows?
01:24He could be hiding in the most unexpected place.
01:27Ew.
01:28I like the sound of that.
01:30Just then, my head bodyguard stormed in with the other walking muscle towers.
01:35Miss Avery, your father strictly said, no flights without a pilot or protection team.
01:40I've been flying since I was 4.
01:43Not to brag or anything, but I've probably spent more hours in the sky than in math class.
01:48With supervision, Miss Avery.
01:50Oh, please.
01:51Just this once?
01:52Ma'am, this is serious.
01:54You can't just...
01:55We're gonna be late for the party.
01:56Sorry, boys.
01:58Mila scrambled in after me, ripping her matcha tea like it was holy water.
02:03Are we actually doing this?
02:04Yep.
02:05I'm cutting trackers and signals.
02:07So don't scream.
02:08Why do I hang out with you again?
02:10Because you love me.
02:11And I got you that gold-plated PS5.
02:14Mila was only interested in three things.
02:17Parties.
02:17Video games.
02:18And me.
02:19Fair enough.
02:20We were up in the clouds in under a minute.
02:23You ever wonder what the edge of the world looks like?
02:26No.
02:27Normal people wonder about movie endings, skin care routines, and what their cats are thinking.
02:32While you wonder about edges and wormholes and flying into unmapped airspace.
02:39Be careful what you wish for, aviator Barbie.
02:42But that's the thing.
02:43I liked the unknown.
02:45I liked chasing the things that most people were too scared to look at.
02:49Maybe it was the curious cat in me.
02:52The sun was already setting as we neared the island.
02:54I practically felt the music blasting from the party below.
02:57And honestly, I'd rather keep flying than partying with a bunch of basic guys.
03:04How about we go somewhere else?
03:06Where?
03:07The edge of the freaking world?
03:09Exactly.
03:10You're joking, right?
03:11Tell me you're joking.
03:13Just a few more loops, okay?
03:15Girl, I swear on my last will, you're gonna regret this one day.
03:19Oh, come on.
03:20My parents won't be back for three days.
03:22I have to make the most of it.
03:24Do you know how long I've been waiting for this chance?
03:27Ugh, fine.
03:28But we better not miss the party.
03:30Or else.
03:31Don't worry, girl.
03:32I got you.
03:33I whipped a U-turn midair and just let loose.
03:38I was flying, not just with wings, but with freedom.
03:45No rules, no schedules, no rich parents breathing down my neck.
03:50It was just me, the sky, and my best girl screaming her lungs out beside me.
03:59Just then, I spotted a massive flock of birds charging straight at us like feathered missiles.
04:06And they did not look friendly at all.
04:10Uh-oh.
04:11Uh, Avery?
04:13Hold on.
04:14I tried staring away, but it was too late.
04:20When I opened my eyes, I wasn't in my jet anymore.
04:29I was lying on the grass, in the middle of nowhere.
04:33I sat up and looked around with my heart pounding in my ears.
04:38No Mila, no jet.
04:40Just weird-looking trees, starlit ruins, and some moon statues everywhere.
04:48Where am I?
04:49If something happened to Mila, I swear to God, I couldn't forgive myself.
04:54I reached for my phone, and my stomach instantly dropped when I realized that it wasn't in my pocket.
05:01It was probably still inside the jet.
05:03If it still existed, I scrambled up and immediately heard the saddest squish under my designer boots.
05:11Please don't be poop.
05:12Please don't be poop.
05:13Yep.
05:14Probably poop.
05:16Great.
05:17Love that for me.
05:17But no time to emotionally process that right now.
05:21I needed to find Mila.
05:23Or my jet.
05:24Or a working cell tower.
05:26Or anyone I could beg for help.
05:29I mean, I didn't survive boarding school and etiquette class just to die lost in an unfamiliar place.
05:36I took a shaky step forward and glanced up.
05:39Then froze at the sight of the massive moon.
05:43It was hanging so low I felt like I could high-five it.
05:46Its bluish-purple light drenched the place, making everything feel strangely off.
05:54I tensed up the moment I heard rustling nearby.
05:57I spun around and gasped when I saw a deer.
06:00And it wasn't just any deer.
06:02It was tall, glowing, and elegant.
06:05And it was staring right at my soul.
06:08It then turned and pranced away into the mist.
06:11And of course, being the curious little disaster that I was, I followed it.
06:17As I walked, I noticed even more moon statues around.
06:21And giant deer sculptures peeking out from behind blowing bushes like they were quietly watching me.
06:28What even is this place?
06:30For a moment, I actually hoped that I was at the edge of the world.
06:34I was terrified and weirdly curious at the same time.
06:40Eventually, the deer stopped at some ruins on a low cliff,
06:44where old stone shrines and ancient relics that my dad would probably be interested in were scattered around.
06:51My heart jumped in relief when I spotted someone.
06:54A woman.
06:55But something was off with her.
06:57She was kneeling in front of one of the shrines, arms lifted toward the glowing moon,
07:03like she was in the middle of some ritual or something.
07:07I was about to call out to her, when she suddenly rose,
07:10her long, ethereal purple hair spilling over her shoulders and shimmering under the moonlight.
07:17Wait, were those elf ears?
07:20And what was up with the antlers on her head?
07:23It was probably just a fancy headband, right?
07:26Or some kind of fashion here?
07:29Before I could even say hi, the deer walked up to her.
07:36And she smiled and leaned her forehead against its nose,
07:40like they'd been besties since birth.
07:44Weird, but sweet.
07:46Like nature therapy.
07:48And I almost didn't want to interrupt.
07:50As the deer backed away and trotted down the slope,
07:53the woman suddenly spoke.
07:55The forest whispers when someone new arrives.
07:59She then turned to face me and started glowing.
08:03And did she seriously just turn into another deer right in front of me?
08:09So shapeshifters were indeed real?
08:12Okay.
08:14Either I was dreaming, or I hit my head really, really hard.
08:18She, I mean, the creature, just started galloping down the slope and across the terrain,
08:24like it was totally normal behavior.
08:27Hey, wait!
08:28I tried to follow it, but I suddenly froze when I heard a lullaby echoing through the trees.
08:33I followed the sound, and just a few feet from where I left the cliff,
08:38I stumbled into a flower field, and in the middle of it was another woman.
08:43And she was twirling under the moon, like she was filming a perfume commercial or something.
08:49God, I hope this one's normal this time.
08:51I hid behind a tree to take a closer look at her, and wow, she looked hauntingly beautiful.
08:59No antlers this time.
09:01Just a lacy eye mask and a stunning dress that was giving Dior her Valentino vibes.
09:07Not gonna lie, she was mesmerizing, and I just couldn't look away.
09:14Just then, she tilted her head toward me and smiled, like she knew I was there all along,
09:20even with her eyes closed all this time.
09:22Hi, sorry, I didn't mean to crash your, um, midnight flower ritual thing.
09:29Super pretty, by the way.
09:30But, yeah, so I just literally fell out of the sky, and I'm lost, and possibly hallucinating.
09:38I was just wondering if you have a phone, or you could at least tell me where I am,
09:43because I would really love to-
09:45You heard it, didn't you?
09:47Uh, heard what exactly?
09:50The moon's lullaby.
09:51Wait, that wasn't you singing?
09:54I used to be the only one who could hear it.
09:57She paused, and in a split second, she was already right in front of me.
10:04Until you showed up.
10:06My soul instantly left my body.
10:09Like, how did she even-
10:11There was no walking involved.
10:13The moment I blinked again, she was gone.
10:17Before I could even process what the heck just happened,
10:20creepy, shadowy, reddish figure suddenly stepped out from the dark
10:24and lunged at me, screaming.
10:28I started running for dear life.
10:30At this point, I was sure I had to be dreaming,
10:33because if I wasn't, then what in the world were those things?
10:38When I finally lost them, I crashed into a mossy statue and ducked behind it.
10:43Through the fog, I saw moon statues, more relics, and gravestones.
10:49Blood drained from my face when I realized that I was in a freaking graveyard.
10:56Just when I thought this place couldn't get any creepier.
11:00Moments later, I saw something bluish-purple flicker ahead.
11:05As it got closer, I realized that it was a guy walking through the dark mist with a lantern.
11:10He had a long, black overcoat, gloves, and boots,
11:15and his lantern pulsed with a cold, steady glow that somehow made the darkness lean back.
11:22Excuse me, sir?
11:24Fog guy?
11:25I'm super lost, and I really need some help.
11:29But he didn't respond.
11:30He just kept walking like he'd stepped out of the underworld.
11:35H-hello?
11:36When he got close, my heart felt like it was about to jump off a cliff.
11:41He had pale skin, a jawline sharper than my sanity, and eyes that looked like he hadn't slept for centuries.
11:49And yet, somehow, he still managed to look hot.
11:53Dangerously hot.
11:55Am I dead and you're the grim reaper assigned to escort me to the afterlife?
11:59I then held my breath when he suddenly leaned in closer, pushing the lantern near my face.
12:05I wish.
12:06Th-then... a vampire?
12:09I hugged my jacket tighter and shielded my neck, just in case.
12:13Ugh, unfortunately, no.
12:16But your neck does look tempting.
12:18My soul screamed at his deep voice.
12:21When he finally backed off, I gasped like I'd just survived a staring contest with Lucifer himself.
12:28S-so...
12:30You're a normal person?
12:32Sorry.
12:33I-I was, um...
12:35Gosh.
12:36Wait.
12:36I think I have something stuck in my throat.
12:39His attractive face has got me malfunctioning so bad.
12:42Probably either a shark's bone or a lobster's claw.
12:46Ahem.
12:47So...
12:48Okay.
12:49Here's my story.
12:50I was flying my jet, crash-landed here, then found myself running away from some creepy moon cult,
12:57with chanting and possibly floating people.
13:00I need to get out of here, and I assume that you can help me with that?
13:05But he just stared at me, but not with annoyance, not even with concern.
13:11More like... calculation.
13:13Like he was trying to decide if I was a threat, a liability, or maybe his next victim.
13:20S-so, you're a local here?
13:23Still nothing.
13:24No answer.
13:26No emotion.
13:27Just...
13:28Aura farming.
13:29He turned around and started walking without any words, and I just found myself following him like a dumb little duckling.
13:37I spotted a tall silhouette, barely visible through the fog.
13:44A towering lighthouse on a hill, and it looked like he was heading straight for it.
13:50So, are you heading towards that lighthouse?
13:53Can I come with you?
13:55I guess not.
13:59So, what's this place called?
14:02Because it's seriously giving Haunted Island vibes.
14:05I kept tossing questions his way, but it basically felt like I was interviewing the air.
14:11So, we're somewhere in the US?
14:14Do you guys have an airport here?
14:15A helipad?
14:16And I'm just wondering if I could, you know, buy an aircraft so I could fly my way out of here?
14:22Can I borrow your phone for like five and a half seconds?
14:25I'm 97% sure my bodyguards and assistants are freaking out right now.
14:29I need them to help me locate my friend and pick me up ASAP.
14:33Any chance there's a boba tea place nearby?
14:36And a spa?
14:37Gosh, my feet are killing me.
14:40He totally screamed danger, but I was desperate at this point.
14:44You own this place, don't you?
14:46Finally, he acknowledged my presence again.
14:49I guard the borders of this dying land from outsiders, like you.
14:55Outsiders like me?
14:57Do I look like a serial killer to you?
14:59He scanned me from head to toe and scoffed like I was the worst thing he'd seen all day.
15:05Excuse me?
15:07More like a lost soul stumbling through things she cannot comprehend.
15:12Ouch.
15:13That sounded poetic and insulting.
15:16That was the intention.
15:18Could you at least tell me your name?
15:20Names are a luxury.
15:22Oh my god.
15:24That's exactly what someone named Vladimir would say.
15:28Call me whatever helps you sleep at night.
15:31Okay, sir.
15:32Whatever helps you sleep at night.
15:34Bit long for a name, though.
15:36Maybe I'll just call you.
15:38He shot me at death glare, and I should have been scared.
15:41But I blushed instead.
15:43What in the world is happening to me?
15:46Keep talking, and I'll make you sleep.
15:49Permanently.
15:50Did he just casually threaten my life?
15:53Okay, chill.
15:54Okay, chill.
15:56Zipping it.
15:57Mouth sealed.
15:58Muted.
15:59He glanced back at me again, and this time, he was looking past me, over my shoulder, like
16:05something horrifying was creeping up behind me.
16:08Uh, what's going on?
16:11I slowly turned, and gasped at the sight of those shadow creeps slipping out of the mist.
16:16They were the same entities who had chased me earlier.
16:19But before they could get close, graveyard hottie suddenly stepped in front of me and raised
16:24his lantern like it was a sword.
16:26You're looking for the wrong person.
16:29Now, be gone.
16:31His lantern suddenly lit up, and a cold light cut through the fog, making the creeps scream
16:37and disappear like smoke.
16:39D-did he just save my life?
16:43I was still in shock when he leaned in closer again and whispered something to me.
16:48If you want to stay alive, then stay out of the dark.
16:53Got it?
16:53G-got it.
16:55Before I could even ask him about the context, he suddenly stepped into the fog and disappeared.
17:02Wait!
17:03Hey!
17:04Where are you going?
17:05I ran and searched for him everywhere, but now he was gone-gone.
17:11Ugh.
17:12I didn't even get his name.
17:13Will I ever see that graveyard hottie again?
17:17After a brief mental breakdown, I decided to keep going and wandered until I reached the
17:22edge of the woods.
17:23Where there was a quiet stretch of water and a tiny old rowboat tied to a post.
17:28Oh my god!
17:30Is this finally my getaway ride?
17:32I climbed in and instantly regretted it, because when I tried rowing, it went sideways, then
17:39backwards, then I nearly flipped over.
17:42My muscles were not built for this.
17:44Why didn't I take boating lessons again?
17:47Eventually, the boat bumped against another shore, and I almost kissed the ground out of
17:53relief.
17:54Before I could even explore the place and find some help, a group of terrifying creatures
17:59suddenly appeared out of nowhere and started cornering me.
18:02Okay, at this point, I was 200% sure I was dreaming.
18:08I closed my eyes, held my breath, and braced myself.
18:12Maybe after this, I'd finally wake up from this nightmare.
18:16I woke up to the smell of bleach and metal.
18:22The lights above flickered, and something dripped nearby.
18:26I tried moving, only to realize that I was strapped to a surgical bed in a hospital gown.
18:33Okay, so apparently, those creatures actually hospital-napped me.
18:39Just as I was hoping for the graveyard hottie to come and save me, the door suddenly hissed
18:44open, and a creepy surgeon walked in.
18:47He had slicked-back blue hair and a creepy mask that covered half of his face.
18:53Oh, and he was holding a freaking drill.
18:56Totally normal.
18:58Awake at last.
18:59Who the heck are you?
19:00And why am I dressed like I'm about to get dissected?
19:04Curiosity demands sacrifice, and you should feel honored.
19:09Whatever you say, freak show.
19:12Touch me, and I swear my lawyers will erase your entire bloodline.
19:17From society.
19:19Legally, of course.
19:22You're still young, but already quite stubborn.
19:26He reached for a metal tray, filled with shiny tools and syringes.
19:31Since you asked, I'll be frack.
19:34You have nothing to worry about.
19:36Under my care, you'll receive the most advanced and effective treatment.
19:41I will personally supervise your recovery.
19:46What does that even mean?
19:47I'm not sick or broken or whatever.
19:50Ah, but that's where you're wrong.
19:52You're in my sanctuary now.
19:55A facility for correcting flaws.
19:59For perfecting minds.
20:01For studying consciousness.
20:03He picked up syringe, and the second that needle glinted under the light, my soul left the building.
20:10I assure you, you will be my next successful experiment.
20:15Let me go, you psycho!
20:17Let's play around with your brain.
20:19Just a little.
20:21You'll be amazed at what's hiding inside.
20:24Just as he reached for me, the double door suddenly slammed open,
20:28and a young boy wearing a traditional-looking hat and outfit wheeled in a huge oxygen tank.
20:34Apologies, doctor.
20:36I heard you needed more... air.
20:38You!
20:40Without any warning, the tank suddenly exploded, filling the room with smoke and gas.
20:46Through the haze, the boy unstrapped him fast.
20:49They're closing in.
20:50If you want to live, take the window.
20:52Jump.
20:53Wait, what?
20:55Who are you, and why are you helping me?
20:58Someone who used to be his experiment, and survived.
21:02Okay, okay, okay.
21:03But what about you?
21:04Just go.
21:05I've got some unfinished business to take care of here.
21:09You think running away will save her?
21:11She belongs to us now.
21:13The door suddenly burst open, and those same creatures who kidnapped me poured in and charged straight at me with terrifying speed.
21:22Without thinking, I sprinted to the window, launched myself out, and crash-landed onto a moving garbage truck.
21:29As it rumbled through the darkness, I looked up, expecting sunlight, freedom, something.
21:36But to my surprise, the moon was still there, just smaller and duller now.
21:43Eventually, the truck stopped and ejected me like trash.
21:47I rolled into a scrapyard, surrounded by metal heaps and broken machines behind a shady lab facility.
21:54I started looking for something that could help me get out of here.
21:57And while digging through the scrapyard, I finally spotted something.
22:01A busted-up electric scooter.
22:03Just as I was about to hop on, someone blocked my path.
22:07A young girl who looked like an evil porcelain doll.
22:11Where do you think you're going?
22:13Uh, home? Is there any problem with that?
22:17I do have a problem with that.
22:19Hmph.
22:20Great. Another freak.
22:22I see it in your eyes. You're scared and thrilled at the same time.
22:27How did she know that?
22:28You're running on unstable emotions. Easily corruptible.
22:34But don't worry. I'm here to optimize you.
22:38Baby girl, what exactly are you going to do to me?
22:42You look like you're just waiting for your mommy to come pick you up.
22:46That's cute.
22:47But, you see, I don't handle trash myself.
22:52She pressed something on her tablet.
22:54And behind her, a massive silhouette rose from the shadows.
22:59With glowing eyes and whirring joints.
23:02Is that a freaking robot?
23:04My little friend here removes errors.
23:07And you, unfortunately, qualify.
23:11Just as the robot lunged at me, I yeeted the scooter straight at it.
23:16But it only bounced off like a sad little paper plate.
23:19Right as it raised its claw to squash me like a poor little bug,
23:23a long and massive beam bar suddenly crushed its arm with a sickening crunch.
23:28I looked up and instantly forgot how to breathe.
23:32A blonde guy with a face card so powerful,
23:35it could make women across the globe bark.
23:38And a jawline sharp enough to bankrupt the diamond industry.
23:42Oh, my modern knight in shining armor.
23:45Who is this guy?
23:47You alright?
23:48Hang in there.
23:49Let me just finish this real quick.
23:51I opened my mouth, but nothing came out.
23:54My brain was buffering harder than hotel Wi-Fi.
23:58By the time I blinked, the creepy porcelain doll girl and her deathbot had vanished.
24:04Well, gotta give them credit.
24:06Fast feet.
24:07Just when I thought the coast was clear,
24:09those terrifying creatures suddenly emerged from the alleys.
24:13Ugh, can't these weirdos just leave me alone?
24:16I don't think they're here to have a friendly little chat.
24:19Let's move.
24:20Before I could even react,
24:21he scooped me up like a duffel bag and bolted into the fog.
24:25I was screaming my lungs out as they reached for us.
24:28But this guy had insane speed and reflexes.
24:32And somehow, while he was carrying me like I weighed nothing,
24:36he still managed to beat up some of them with his precious bean bar.
24:40When we finally outran them,
24:42I was this close to puking all over his boots.
24:45Alright, we're clear.
24:47You okay?
24:47That was actually such an insane experience.
24:54Thanks for saving my life.
24:57Not a problem.
24:59I came here for you.
25:02You...
25:03You came for me?
25:04Well, my duty is to save and protect everyone in need.
25:08Of course.
25:10Sorry for all the screaming earlier.
25:13The blood was pooling in my brain and I saw my life flash in 4K.
25:18Fair enough.
25:19Let's get you home.
25:20That's when I noticed we were at a port in front of a ship.
25:25Wait, is this your ship?
25:27Am I finally going home?
25:30That's right.
25:31Come on.
25:32We boarded, but I couldn't shake the paranoia crawling in my chest.
25:36This guy was just too perfect.
25:39Like he was sent here just to save me.
25:42But why?
25:44What's in it for him?
25:46Listen, I've had a rough week with different entities.
25:50So, just to be sure, are you here to actually save me or, I don't know, harvest my organs or something?
25:58I already did the first part, didn't I?
26:00Right.
26:01As we finally boarded his ship, I realized that I needed a full spa day.
26:07I asked him if he had a bathroom and spare clothes because if I didn't get out of this gross hospital gown,
26:13take a bath and brush my teeth ASAP, I swore I was going to lose my mind.
26:20Thankfully, he had some spare clothes, but it was a giant black shirt that swallowed me whole.
26:26So, when I stepped out onto the deck, I walked in on him, bulking up, and oh my holy juicy protein powder.
26:36Look at those muscles and veins.
26:39Wow, my shirt's way too big on you.
26:42But hey, better than nothing, right?
26:45Yeah, but I like it.
26:48It's cozy.
26:49So, are you from here?
26:52Nope.
26:52I came here to reclaim something that was taken from me.
26:57From us.
26:58And protect what's left.
27:00Ooh, interesting.
27:02He then told me his name.
27:04Victor.
27:05A high-ranking military commander.
27:07Apparently leading some kind of expedition through this weird, fog-infested region.
27:13Hopping from island to island.
27:14Chasing ruins, lost history, and something personal he wouldn't talk about.
27:19I met a local in town.
27:21Her name is Nell.
27:22And she told me that this is a lawless region and off the grid.
27:26So it can be pretty chaotic.
27:28But that's all she shared.
27:30That actually made some sense.
27:32But my curiosity was already screaming a hundred more questions.
27:36Victor and I continued to bond.
27:39It was actually warm and laid back.
27:42And the way he kept checking on me, making sure I was okay, was doing something to me.
27:48But of course, just when things were finally looking up, the ship suddenly had engine issues.
27:54So we had to dock again in the nearest land.
27:57We'll rest here for a while and ask around.
27:59Nell told me that the locals here are pretty sneaky and love ripping off passing tourists.
28:04So we just need to be a little careful.
28:06We met up with Nell in a diner, who surprisingly looked like a supermodel with a tattoo on her right eye.
28:13I heard you've had quite a trip.
28:15Eat up.
28:16You look like you haven't eaten in days.
28:19Oh, you bet.
28:20Back home, my dinner usually comes plated like edible museum exhibits.
28:25But this will do, I guess.
28:28So, where exactly is back home?
28:31I told her about my background and how I ended up here.
28:34And she looked extra intrigued.
28:37So you're not exactly the average tourist profile.
28:40People usually come here on ferries, not personal aircrafts.
28:44Oh, speaking of aircrafts, do you know anywhere I can borrow one?
28:49Preferably a jet or a helicopter.
28:52We can try the craft shop.
28:54Might have something experimental.
28:56Craft shop?
28:58Like gadgets?
28:59Machines and stuff?
29:00Everything, babe.
29:02Just name it.
29:02We finally arrived at the craft shop.
29:04And it was full of bizarre inventions and food weapons.
29:09And apparently, it was being run by equally bizarre young girls.
29:15Build a jet in a day?
29:16Please, I could do it in my sleep with one hand.
29:19Honestly, it sounded ridiculous.
29:21But at this point, the only thing that felt impossible was me getting back home.
29:27As the girls geeked out over engines and blueprint jargon, I glanced out the window and saw Victor and Nell talking.
29:35And they looked sus.
29:38Planning to eavesdrop on their little conversation, I stepped outside, only to crash into someone achingly familiar.
29:46Tall, brooding, and unfairly attractive.
29:50Mr. Graveyard Hottie.
29:52God, I missed him.
29:54You're not safe here.
29:56They know who you are now.
29:57All of them.
29:58We need to leave.
29:59What?
30:00What do you mean?
30:01And who's they?
30:03Suddenly, Victor stepped in.
30:05She stays with me.
30:07That's not your call.
30:09Oh, I think it is.
30:11Because I'm responsible for her now.
30:14Two of the hottest men alive?
30:16Fighting over me?
30:18In the middle of a creepy, fog-covered mystery land?
30:20Now it felt like a Wattpad fever dream.
30:23And Mila would be frothing at the mouth when she hears about this.
30:27You need to come with me.
30:28You need muscle.
30:29Not some emo lantern guy, Avery.
30:32I've led troops through war zones.
30:35While he's guarding trees and graveyards.
30:39You do the math.
30:40Honestly, it was impossible to choose.
30:43So I suggested playing rock-paper-scissor.
30:45And to my shock, they actually went for it.
30:48But it turned into an endless, awkward loop of ties.
30:53I considered flipping a coin.
30:54Until we realized none of us even had one.
30:58I'd gladly come with both of you anyway, so...
31:00Did I just say that out loud?
31:03Before they could react, a red flash in the alley snagged my attention.
31:07A glamorous woman with sleek glasses, a stylish hat, and a banner
31:11stood there like a fashion model turned CEO.
31:15She pressed a finger to her lips and raised the banner.
31:18If you want real answers, follow me.
31:22She winked at me, then vanished into the shadows.
31:25Okay, definitely not suspicious at all.
31:29But my feet had a mind of their own.
31:31So I ditched the boys and followed her straight into a cafe and...
31:35Holy stepmother of boba tea!
31:38I wasn't expecting this to exist here.
31:40I immediately barged in, only to find that it was completely empty.
31:46Except for that woman.
31:48She was sitting there, like a seductive riddle, with endless legs,
31:52casually sipping her drink like this was a date.
31:56It's self-service.
31:58Oh, love that.
31:59Real classy.
32:01Now, about those answers.
32:02Why don't you throw a question first?
32:06Just a little suggestion.
32:09Okay, fair.
32:11So, where the heck am I?
32:14Spill the boba tea?
32:16I mean, where, where?
32:18Like, exact location?
32:19GPS?
32:20How do I escape?
32:22She sipped her tea louder and even more dramatically.
32:25Hmm.
32:25They surely have the best boba tea around here.
32:29It tastes so divine.
32:31And sweet.
32:33And creamy.
32:34It's probably laced with...
32:37Something drippy.
32:38Like a special honey made from paradise and...
32:42Look, I'm here because you promised me answers.
32:45Not some boba tea review.
32:48As if testing my last nerve,
32:49she started taking selfies with her tea.
32:53Serious question.
32:54Are you trying to help me or mess with me?
32:58Apologies.
32:59Can't a woman have a little fun?
33:01Anyway, before we get serious...
33:05She took her drink and strolled toward me like she had all the time in the universe.
33:10I then held my breath as she leaned in.
33:13Way too close.
33:14Seriously, what was up with this whole town or whatever?
33:18Why was it full of insanely attractive men and women?
33:22Aside from those freaks and psychos, of course.
33:25Try this one first.
33:27I took a sip and realized that she wasn't lying about her boba tea review.
33:32I knew you'd like it.
33:35Anyway, have you considered being a pop idol?
33:39With that face card and body tea, I can make you global.
33:43Are you recruiting me or giving me answers?
33:47Both?
33:48Anyway, I've heard your family owns quite a few islands.
33:52Think I could have, say, three?
33:56Strictly for my child's private playground.
33:58Wait, she has a kid?
34:02And how does she know that?
34:03Miss whoever you are, I'm this close to losing it.
34:07I just want my jet, my best friend, and a 14-hour spa day.
34:12And to go back to a life where my biggest problem was choosing which designer sunglasses to wear.
34:17I got up, ready to leave, when the doors and windows suddenly slammed shut, trapping us in.
34:23It's them.
34:24Which one?
34:25There's a lot of lunatics in this place.
34:28You're probably confused.
34:30Being in a place that promises new secrets and answers long buried in time.
34:35And where people from different places come chasing power, riches, and control.
34:41Everyone wants a piece of you.
34:44Some to protect you and use you at the same time.
34:48Some to own you.
34:49Some to experiment on you.
34:52And others to erase you.
34:55What?
34:56Even the ones who saved me?
34:58The ones I kinda trusted?
35:00Tragic, isn't it?
35:02Then how do I know you're not one of them?
35:04She just sipped her tea again and shrugged.
35:08That's your call, sweetheart.
35:09What is this all about anyway?
35:11And what exactly do they want from me?
35:13Your arrival just made things even... messier.
35:17You're carrying something none of them planned for.
35:21You just made me even more confused.
35:24What even are you?
35:25Spy?
35:26Cult leader?
35:26Crazy vlogger?
35:27Rogue journalist?
35:28Boba witch?
35:30Oh, darling.
35:32I just like knowing how the story ends.
35:35Then I want a jet so I can go home safely.
35:39With my best friend.
35:41That's how my story ends.
35:43Well then, your answers await.
35:45As promised.
35:47It's right beneath us.
35:48She then tapped her heel on the floorboards.
35:51Wait, was she serious?
35:53Quickly now.
35:54They're coming.
35:55And they're not here for the boba tea.
35:58Just then, the whole cafe started to shake.
36:01And that was my cue.
36:02I flung the hatch open, climbed down, and found myself in some kind of underground cave.
36:09I was completely lost until I spotted a jet up ahead.
36:14Finally!
36:15Sweet, glorious escape.
36:17I took off running, only to stop dead in my tracks when I realized that it was just a toy.
36:24A stupid little model jet on a stand.
36:28And then, I heard the echoes of that woman's laughter from above.
36:32I knew she was sus!
36:35She freaking tricked me!
36:37Crazy witch!
36:38Suddenly, a beam of moonlight burst through a crack in the cave ceiling and hit me square on.
36:44I suddenly felt weird.
36:47What's happening?
36:49Just then, everyone started showing up from every direction, completely messing with my head.
36:55The prophecy lied.
36:57It wasn't supposed to be you.
36:59I was chosen to be the new moon, and not you.
37:03I am the true vessel, and that light belongs to me.
37:08You are the perfect subject.
37:10I must know what you truly are.
37:13Utterly risible.
37:14You carry the moonlight, and with it, you can save what's left of us.
37:19Come with me, Avery.
37:20This region's balance depends on you.
37:22Let me protect you before they twist what you are.
37:25Just shut up, all of you!
37:29And don't come any closer!
37:31Just then, I heard another woman whispering in my head.
37:35You don't owe them anything.
37:38Just keep shining, Avery.
37:41And just like that, I snapped back.
37:45I spotted a tunnel tucked into a corner and sprinted like my life depended on it.
37:49Because it did!
37:51When I finally burst out the other side, an actual jet was there.
37:56And Mila was inside.
37:58Girl, let's go!
37:59Hurry up!
37:59We're running out of time!
38:01Miracles do freaking happen, folks!
38:04I jumped in, slammed the hatch, and fired up the engine.
38:08That's when they showed up.
38:10Faces I'd never forget.
38:12Charging toward me.
38:13But they were too late.
38:15I had already launched into the night sky.
38:18No one owns me.
38:20I'm done being told what to do.
38:22I'm my own person.
38:24Not your freaking vessel or whatever.
38:26So guess what?
38:28Bye, freaks.
38:29Freedom.
38:30At last.
38:31I jolted awake to the sound of beeping machines and blinding hospital lights.
38:39Sweetheart?
38:40Oh my god.
38:41Honey?
38:42She's finally awake.
38:43There you are.
38:45You better have a good excuse for scaring us like that, young lady.
38:49While I was still processing the emotional mess of seeing my parents again, someone else walked in.
38:55Mila.
38:56Her arm was in a cast.
38:58Her eyes were glassy.
38:59But she was smiling.
39:01And I felt super relieved.
39:03Welcome back, aviator Barbie.
39:05That's when it hit me.
39:07It was all indeed a dream.
39:08And I finally woke up.
39:11So apparently, I survived the crash but fell into a coma for three months.
39:16And after the crash, Mila got us help, even with a busted arm, and screamed until Rescue found us.
39:24Later, when it was just the two of us, I finally spoke.
39:28I'm sorry, Mila.
39:29What for?
39:31You were right.
39:31I was too curious, too reckless, and it got us here.
39:36But we're alive, aren't we?
39:38Yeah.
39:39And I had the weirdest dream ever.
39:42Oh?
39:43Spill it.
39:44And I did.
39:44And every juicy, terrifying, ridiculous, romantic detail.
39:50Wait a minute.
39:51Your dream sounds familiar.
39:54Uh, you say that like you've had the same one.
39:58Oh, dummy.
39:59Remember the game I've been playing lately?
40:00You play a lot of video games.
40:03Genshin Impact?
40:04We literally watched the trailer of the new update the night before the accident.
40:09The place in your dream?
40:10It sounds like Nod Cry, the newest region in their world.
40:13She opened her phone and played the trailer again.
40:15And my jaw dropped.
40:19The dark mist?
40:20The lighthouse?
40:21The glowing moon?
40:23The town?
40:24Everything?
40:25My whole dream was literally there.
40:30But more than that, so were they.
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41:31I stared at the screen, amazed and traumatized at the same time.
41:36Was it really just a dream?
41:39Or something more?
41:41Either way.
41:43Okay, that's it.
41:44Give me the freaking game.
41:45I need to try it.
41:47I need to meet them again.
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41:51And just like that, I was ready to dive back into all those wild adventures.
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