[Showbiz] Sunset Stardom

Some say Sylvie Griffin is the first new star since the glittering stars of Hollywood's Golden Age to rule over Hollywood in a new era. Unlike so many child stars who shoot to fame overnight, her light has never been fleeting. She takes one steady step after another, always ahead of her contemporaries. Clear-eyed and captivating, free-spirited and frank, she burns brightly in the present, like a breeze that brings the gentlest caress but never lingers. She is perfectly suited to Hollywood, yet somehow an outsider there, like a beam of light in the darkness. Everyone is drawn to chase after her, willing to lose themselves in her spell. [Author's warnings] 1. I'm a new writer (but please don't offer writing advice), and I'm not a seasoned Hollywood fan. I'm writing this for love, so please don't judge. If it's not for you, click the upper-left corner to leave. 2. There are both romance and career storylines. I only know a little about American entertainment, so please treat any inaccuracies as author-created details. There's no logic or basis to any of this, I'm just making things up! Everything serves the plot. I'm a slow typist, so updates will be irregular, but I'll do my best not to abandon the story. 3. This is a parallel world, with no transmigration. Everyone is treated with respect and seen through an eight-hundredfold rose-colored filter. Don't conflate it with reality. Peace and love. 4. The heroine is a heartthrob in every sense. If you don't like Mary Sue characters, please skip this. Moral crusaders, please stay away. 5. No internet ventures or business dealings. The heroine focuses on acting. The movie timeline is all over the place, and the story does whatever it wants. She'll probably produce films later, but I might not cover that much. 6. One more reminder! The writing may be a little bland, and it's all flaws with no redeeming qualities. It's full of plot holes and makes no sense. You can tell from the first glance: this is a magical realism novel with a realistic feel (serene smile). I've put up this many warnings. If you still open it, you can't blame the author afterward. Theme: Live in the present and stay true to yourself