Written for the AI Scary Tapes contest, didn't win so here!

A world built on perfection. A friendship forged in flaws. A secret that could unravel them both.

In a future city governed by flawless algorithms, digital recreations, and absolute order, twenty-four-year-old actor Lucian Vale is a remnant of a bygone era. Obsessed with classic cinema and the beauty of human imperfection, Lucian struggles to make his mark in a theatrical world where actors are expected to perform with machine-like precision. He feels hopelessly outmatched, especially next to his best friend and acting partner, Kai. Kai is charismatic, magnetic, and effortlessly brilliant.

Together, the two embark on a covert rebellion against a society that views original human life as mere collectibles and synthetic perfection as mandatory.