The King Must Die

Another k-pop mix story.  Because I can . . .

The King Must Die – Part 1

Many years in the future (Intro), is what seems to be a city (City Lights) of tremendous wealthy and happiness (Beautiful), but which is in truth a rotten canker of injustice (District 9) run by the organization known as Magnolia (Magnolia).

Like everyone else, Purple Max tries to stay anonymous and out of trouble (Keep Your Head Down).  But then, one day his wife is taken from him by the organization (Palace).  Fearing for what might be happening to her (From Way Up There) he begs the authorities to release her (Baby Come Back Home)—and when they refuse, for them to kill him (Shoot Me).

One of his old friends drags him away (Calm Down), but his heart and mind are shattered (No More Dream).  He finally acknowledges what a hell he’s living in (Hellevator), and that he needs to take a stand himself (Can’t Avoid My Destiny) if he wants things to change (Make a Change).

Now fully against Magnolia (Bad Guy), Max turns to the infamous Dr. Bebe for help (Dr. Bebe), and together they plot for Max to break into the palace to assassinate Magnolia’s leaders (The King Must Die).

 

The King Must Die – Part 1

After training to become the perfect killer (Savage), Max infiltrates the palace (Ready or Not) to set things right (Reboot).  At first, he succeeds (Sweet Chaos), but he is brought up short by the sight of his wife (1004 (Angel)).  He barely recognizes her (Beautiful Stranger).  When he goes to rescue her (Electric Kiss), she attacks and nearly kills him (K.O.) and he has to kill her to survive (K.O.). 

Wondering in horror how many other members of Magnolia are brainwashed good guys (Guilty), Max fights on (Fighter).  Mindful of his wife, he offers each enemy a chance to become his ally (Callin’), swearing to save them all (Superhero).  With the many new skills he’s trained (Abracadabra), he kills every member of Magnolia who won’t surrender (Drop) and sets up the survivors for a new and better government (Victory Song).  He becomes the new ruler, bringing the country into an era of peace and justice (Catch Me).

PART 1

1.         Intro – VIXX
2.         City Lights – TVXQ!
3.         Beautiful – Monsta X
4.         District 9 – Stray Kids
5.         Magnolia – TOO
6.         Keep Your Head Down – TVXQ!
7.         Palace – D-CRUNCH
8.         From Way Up There – Leo
9.         Baby Come Back Home – Target
10.       Shoot Me – Day6
11.       Calm Down –  Monsta X
12.       No More Dream – BTS
13.       Hellevator – Stray Kids
14.       Can’t Avoid My Destiny – Ken
15.       Make a Change – TVXQ!
16.       Bad Guy – TOO
17.       Dr. Bebe – Pentagon
18.       The King Must Die – Purple Rain

PART 2
 
1.          Savage – A.C.E.
2.          Ready or Not – Monsta X
3.          Reboot – TVXQ!
4.          Sweet Chaos – Day6
5.          1004 (Angel) – B.A.P.
6.          Beautiful Stranger – TVXQ (Max Solo)
7.          Electric Kiss – EXO
8.          K.O. – SF9
9.          Guilty – TVXQ!
10.       Fighter – Monsta X
11.       Callin’ – A.C.E.
12.       Superhero – VIXX
13.       Abracadabra – TOO
14.       Drop – U-Know
15.       Victory Song – Stray Kids
16.       Catch Me – TVXQ!

 

Carnival of Lunacy

Ooh, I forgot to post the newest stories.  And I'm proud of this one, which uses some carnivalesque musical sounds.  Here we go!

Carnival of Lunacy – Part 1

Gene speeds into orbit above Pentagon, the resort asteroid (Asteroid).  Thinking he’s pretty hot stuff (Super Car), he hops out and demands to see the ringleader (Excuse Me), because he’s had a special invitation (Secret Letter).

The attendant leads Gene back to the ringleader (Guess Who)—Gene’s ex-girlfriend (It’s Hard to Face You).

Gene quickly rallies from his shock, and tries to charm her (I Think I), but she ignores this.  She’s brought him here for a very specific reason (Say Love): to discover what is really going on in the carnival, right under her nose (Jackpot).

Gene agrees (Mr. Secret), and explores, but things get very strange (Neverland).  Carnies begin to threaten him (Stone Heart), and they look unnatural, even creepy (Zombie).  Gene realizes in horror that he’s the only living person on the asteroid (Alive)—and that he’s been brought here to die (No Exit).

 

Carnival of Lunacy – Part 2

Trapped in this nightmare (Dystopia), Gene must escape (NalinA).  He mimics the carnies (Gesture) to sneak past them.  But his ex shows up (Stand Up).

The carnies converge, but he ducks through secret passageways so they can’t find him (Blind).  His only chance is to get back to his fancy spaceship (The Chance of Love).  If he can manage it before his ex kills him (Beautiful Killer).

Gene fights through the insane crowd (Nilili Mambo), only hiding when he’s collapsing with exhaustion (Tearful).  After a short rest, he risk running for it (Breath).  He escapes the zombies only to meet into his ex on the landing pad (Sahara).  She says she’ll zombify him (Rock Ur Body).

Gene distracts her (Chocolate), runs to his spaceship, and takes off.  He aims his ship at the asteroid and escapes in a pod to live another day (Today).  The ship, self-destruct initiated, plummets toward the asteroid (Ticky Tocky).

PART 1

1.             Asteroid – Pentagon

2.             Super Car – SuperM

3.             Excuse Me – B.A.P.

4.             Secret Letter – J-Min

5.             Guess Who – Taemin

6.             It’s Hard to Face You – Ravi

7.             I Think I – Super Junior

8.             Say Love – VIXX

9.             Jackpot – Block B

10.          Mr. Secret – Cross Gene

11.          Neverland – U-Kiss

12.          Stone Heart – Taemin

13.          Zombie – Ravi

14.          Alive – VIXX

15.          No Exit – Monsta X

 

PART 2

1.             Dystopia – B.A.P.

2.             NalinA – Block B

3.             Gesture – Leo

4.             Stand Up – J-Min

5.             Blind – History

6.             The Chance of Love – TVXQ!

7.             Beautiful Killer – VIXX

8.             Nilili Mambo – Block B

9.             Tearful – N

10.          Breath – Beast

11.          Sahara – Dreamcatcher

12.          Rock Ur Body -- VIXX

13.          Chocolate – Max

14.          Today – VIXX LR

15.          Ticky Tocky – Super Junior

 

 

Guess What Happened at Work Today?

Wires gouge deeply,

Connect us; imprison us

As we embrace them.

 

Freed from their power,

We wander—aimless, alone.

What else can there be?

 

Slaves seek out masters,

Extend their wrists for shackles,

Beg them for commands.

 

What’s this?  All rejoice!

Once more, the blue light doth reign!

Vanish, hopes and dreams.

Thinklings, Banking, Updates

So, it should surprise no one that Thinklings has undergone some changes over the last few months.  We've reorganized, and that's given us an opportunity to think about our priorities.  In short, we've temporarily paused taking new submissions so that we can focus on really boosting the books we have.

Since I'm in charge of things like acquisitions, copy-editing, legal documents, and finances (but not marketing), this means I can finish all my tasks for Thinklings in off-hours.  So what do I do during the day?

Finally, after years and years of wanting to, I got a job outside the home, one where I interact with Actual Human Beings in person.  Specifically, I decided to become a bank teller.  

And bank teller must tell tales of banking. :)