Stardom - Logan Williams

[System, how do I level up and what are the benefits of increasing your level?]

[Every 5 levels, the speed of skill assimilation increase 2 folds]

[E.g. If host takes 100 days to learn a skill, then after level 5, host will be able to learn the same skill in 50 days.]

[At level 10, in 25 days and so on. Please note than there are only 30 levels.]

Logan had already purchased 'computer and programming skill' from the system. His eyes had bled when he purchased it for 1000 star points. Now he was left with a big zero in his balance. It had been a month since he had finished his studies with Evelyn. He had been constantly studying computer and programming skills and his level had increased from AMATEUR to STUDENT. He was better than most college students now in programming.

He had already started taking some small programming and coding jobs on the internet. He had earned around one grand from these jobs. He still needed more to start his grand adventure. Also he was still learning. Those well paid ,high end jobs were still out of his capability.

The next thing he wanted to do was set up a YouTube account. This world had Youtube. All the major social media platforms were the same as his old world. First was the account handle. He tried everything but he could only settle on Theknight285. 28 May was Mia's birthday. All the stars in these world were the ones he had never heard of. The songs, films, tv series were all different. He had studied all of entertainment from his past world. He had successfully recreated all the songs in his past life by studying the composition. He would use the knowledge from his past world to sweep through the entertainment circle in this world.

He had already written 5 songs and submitted to the US Entertainment patent office or USEPO. After the USEPO searched through their database for similar songs, they would give him the copyright of the song. This was new for him but it was convenient. The USEPO came under the central administration so there was no influence of the 5 bigs. He didn't need to worry about his work being stolen.

He had already tried and tested the song he wanted to be his first. Helen had heard him sing once while passing by his room and came in to listen. She had applauded at the end and asked him:"Baby, since when have been interested in singing?"

"Just trying it out Mum. I do love singing though", Logan had been vague about it. He was not ready yet to tell his parents that he wanted to be a entertainer. A superstar.

Today was the day. He was going to record his first song and post it on YouTube. He had taken his father's high end video camera, set it up on a tripod. He kept it facing a piano which he had asked his parents to move to his room from the hall. He started the video and then sat on the stool. He closed his eyes and thought of all the failures he had in his past life. He had been given a new chance at this. With determination, he opened his eyes and started playing the piano, which was followed by his words.

I'm holdin' on a rope

Got me ten feet off the ground

I'm hearing what you say

But I just can't make a sound (Oh yea..)

They tell me that you mean it

Then you go and cut me down

But wait

You tell me that your sorry

Didn't think I'd turn around

And say

That it's too late to apologize

It's too late

Said it's too late to apologize

It's too late

Logan life had been pretty much filled with failure. But he had never given up hope. He had studied composing, music , lyrics without much success commercially. But he had never given up hope. He always thought positively. But what hurt him the most was the betrayal by his love. He had truly loved her. But she had stabbed his heart with an icy knife. All those emotions came out when he started singing the song. He had loved this song when he heard it in the past life.

His fingers ran across the piano elegantly. It was as though a maestro at work. His voice sounded tender and full of sadness. He continued to sing,

I take another chance, take a fall, take a shot from you

I need you like a heart needs a beat

It's not from you (Yeaaaa)

I loved you with a fire red and I was turnin' blue

And to say

Sorry like the angel

Heaven let me think was you

But I'm afraid

It's too late to apologize

It's too late

Said it's too late to apologize

It's too late.

He continued to sing. He did not notice Bella at the door. He was immersed in the feelings of the song and his past life. The song lasted 3 mins 10secs. As he finished his song, he composed himself and with a big ,dazzling smile he said,"Hello everyone I am Logan Williams. Please like and comment if you liked the song. And subscribe to my channel. Thank you for watching." We got up and played pause on the video. He still hadn't noticed Bella at the door.

She came inside from behind and held his hand. Logan sensed that it was Bella. He said," Hi silly girl."

"Big brother. What happened? Why are you so sad? And that smile at the end ,that was so fake. Even if no one else would find out, as your family we will know it's fake."

"It's nothing silly girl. And since when do little girls question their elder brothers?"

"I am already 15 now. And brother don't change the subject", she said with a pout.

Looking at how cute she was, he pinched her cheeks and said,"So tell me, did you like the song?"

"It was really good. I never thought you could sing this good. You are amazing big brother."

"It's me. Ofcourse I can sing well",he said with a smirk.

Let's see what happens on YouTube. He uploaded the video and said to Bella," Come ,lets go have ice cream. I am happy now." They took Mia and then went to a nearby ice cream shop.

He just had wait and see how the song was received by the public. Fingers crossed.