My Years as an Actor Using Nonhumans

Main story complete, bonus chapters ongoing Question: What’s it like for nonhumans to watch horror movies? Answer: It’s a wish-fulfillment story! - To save money, rookie director Zhong Jiudao rented a notorious haunted house for filming. The house had been empty for years, though quite a few vengeful ghosts who died before the founding of the country had moved in. They gathered behind Zhong Jiudao, hoping to teach this human who’d trespassed on their territory a lesson. But Zhong Jiudao calmly took out the script and read it aloud to the house’s residents. The ghosts: Huh? Acting as the ghosts in the script is... actually pretty fun! Zhong Jiudao put away the script and asked the group of ghosts, “Would you like to act in a movie? You’ll get paid in burnt spirit money.” The ghosts: “What kind of movie is it?” Zhong Jiudao: “A revenge wish-fulfillment story with a ghost as the lead.” The ghosts all raised their hands. “I want to be in it!” Zhong Jiudao: “It’s a competitive audition. Try out over here.” - Luo Huai, an obscure actor who had just graduated from film school, landed a supporting role in a horror movie. The crew was a little short on money, but the director was nice, the staff were friendly, and the experienced actors playing ghosts were talented and helpful, patiently guiding him through filming. Ghost veteran: “You can’t do it like that. You have to make it believable. If it isn’t believable, how are you supposed to lure those humans into your territory?” Luo Huai: “Huh?” Ghost veteran: “I misspoke. If it feels real, the audience will be drawn into your performance.” Luo Huai: “Thank you, senior! You’re so nice!” - A lighthearted supernatural entertainment-industry story. Zhong Jiudao is the top, Luo Huai is the bottom. A Taoist director who tricks ghosts and gods into working for free × an actor with a light birth chart and a spirit-summoning constitution This is a fictional modern setting. The nonhuman and entertainment-industry details are entirely made up~ New stories available to preorder: Can’t You Be the Top for Once, Master? The Ancient Divine Chirper Theme: Stay true to your work and create a diverse range of art