Power Stone Goals from now on: I always post a minimum of 5 chapters. Henceforth the following are the goals:
Every 150 powerstones, I upload an extra chapter.
If we hit top 30 in the 30-90 days power stone rankings, thats 1 more chapter
If we hit top 10 in the 30-90 days power stone rankings, thats 1 more chapter
If we are top 5...well lets get to that first. Happy readings!
Chapter 22: Editor selected!
After finishing my discussion with my friends, most of them gave open-ended answers like, "I'll get back to you," which I completely understood. This wasn't the kind of decision anyone could make on the spot.
All of them still lived with their parents, and committing to move into a content house was something that would need serious discussion. But if even a couple of them agreed, it would be pretty cool. We'd make something interesting together.
After an enjoyable night, Sam and I made our way home. Once I got back to my room, the first thing I did was check my emails to see if the editors had sent back their versions of the video from my day out with Crystal.
All of them had submitted something by now. As expected, the quality varied, though I did go for some slightly higher-end editors. Most of the videos were good, but one of them stood out clearly above the rest.
The editor's name was Malik Reyes. From what I gathered, Malik had even done some freelance work on YouTube channels focused on travel and lifestyle vlogging.
He even mentioned working briefly on a small docuseries about up-and-coming creators on the West Coast.
What made his video stand out wasn't just the clean editing—it was the pacing, the subtle music transitions, and the energy. It genuinely felt like a modern YouTube vlog, since I had given him specific instructions to edit it as such.
He used subtitles the way current influencers do, with stylized, bold text that emphasized comedic moments. The thumbnail he designed was catchy without being clickbaity, and the entire video flowed naturally.
It felt polished, yet authentic. Watching it, I actually smiled a few times at small jokes or random commentary that Malik had highlighted just by his cuts. This was the kind of content people in the future would binge for hours.
And if audiences in 2040 loved it, there was a good chance that the viewers in 2010 would begin warming up to it too.
I was a pretty decisive person, so after rewatching it once, I opened my email and sent Malik a message letting him know he had the job.
I thanked the other editors as well, and told them I'd keep their work on file in case I needed different types of edits in the future.
That settled, I decided it was time to take care of something else. I sat back in my chair and drafted an email to my agent—Nathan Keller.
I'd been so focused on writing, content creation, and the show that I hadn't checked in with him about acting gigs in a while. I didn't want to just drift after Teen Wolf wrapped.
The message was short and to the point:
Hey Nathan,
Hope you've been doing well. I wanted to check in about any potential upcoming roles that might be a good fit for me after Teen Wolf wraps up. I know there's a gap between shooting and airing, and I don't want to go stagnant during that time. If there are any opportunities you think I should look into—film, TV, streaming—I'd love to hear about them.
Also, I'm being selective with the roles I pick, so I'm hoping we can find something smart and challenging. Let me know if anything comes up.
Thanks, Jayce
I hit send and leaned back. The reality of it was, thanks to the system, I had to immerse myself completely into the character.
That also meant I had to be careful. If I picked the wrong type of role—like playing a guy who gets murdered by some supernatural, slenderman-type entity—I wasn't just acting. The emotions, the trauma, the fear… they would feel real to me.
The system made it so.
So yes, I wanted to work. But I wanted to work smart. The roles I picked now would shape the kind of actor people saw me as, and I wanted to make sure my foundation was solid. Something meaningful, something powerful, but also something survivable.
Preferably, no night terrors included.
Teen wolf was scary enough in that regard.
With that email out of the way and the editor officially on board, I finally felt like things were moving forward.
Slowly but surely, the pieces were coming together.
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So far, I have gained 7,000 entertainment points. I'd accumulated 90 points a day for 14 days straight, and the rate gradually increased until it suddenly spiked. Lately, I'd been gaining 1,000 points a day consistently, and while that pace was decent, it wasn't what I ultimately wanted. I had a goal of hitting 100,000 entertainment points, and at the current rate, it would take me roughly 93 more days to get there. That timeline wasn't appealing—I wanted to accelerate it, and I believed YouTube was the key.
The biggest problem people face when trying something new is overthinking. So I decided to bypass that entirely. Without giving myself the chance to hesitate, I created a YouTube channel.
I chose a clean username (Being my name), uploaded a sharp profile photo with my face clearly visible, and set everything up professionally.
I then uploaded the first video—my vlog with Allison.
I chose a simple title- A day in the life with Wannabe Celebrities
Of course I wasn't expecting it to explode in popularity overnight. These things took time, and I was realistic about it. Still, it was a start, and one could hope for the best.
After finishing the upload, I shut my laptop and went to sleep.
Nathan Keller, had just returned home from a long day at the office. Like clockwork, he poured himself a glass of water, settled into his chair, and opened up his laptop to check emails.
He'd always been that way—a little too committed to the job, some might say—but he took pride in helping his clients build careers they could be proud of.
As he scrolled through his inbox, he spotted a message from his newest talent. It was short, polite, and to the point—he was asking if he had any roles lined up for after Teen Wolf wrapped. Nathan had actually been preparing a list to send over on Monday, so he smiled to himself as he read it.
He definitely found it a good sign that Jace was taking the initiative to ask regarding this.
He chuckled when he got to the part where Jace mentioned he would be a little picky with future roles. He'd worked with plenty of picky clients before, and it came with the territory. Still, it reminded him of something he'd been meaning to check.
Publicity. That was always key. While Jace had been doing promotional work for Teen Wolf—posters, a few scheduled appearances—Nathan realized he hadn't created any real presence online.
And he hadn't asked Jace to create them as well...
Curious, Nathan pulled up Facebook and searched Jace's name. Nothing official popped up. Then he tried YouTube. That's when he found it—a brand-new channel, cleanly set up, with one video uploaded.
He clicked on it.
The video was a casual vlog—Jace and Allison spending a day together. It wasn't extravagant, but it was polished.
The editing was tight, subtitles appeared in a modern, engaging style, and the thumbnail had just enough charm to draw people in.
It had the marks of someone who knew what they were doing or at least someone who had good instincts.
"This is actually a little impressive..." He couldn't help but mutter a little. Their outing felt authentic and it was clear the two had immense chemistry.
Nathan leaned back slightly in his chair as he watched. He didn't usually expect much from early uploads, but there was something natural about the whole thing.
The chemistry was genuine, the pacing was clean, and it felt more like a conversation than a performance. That authenticity was rare, and Nathan knew it.
He then got a slightly bold idea...yeah. Maybe that might work.
Nathan's plan was actually quite simple. He genuinely found the YouTube video to be intriguing, more than he'd expected.
So he thought—why not include it in the official publicity strategy for the TV show? After all, their talent agency wasn't just there to secure roles for their clients; they were meant to help build careers.
From Nathan's perspective, the smartest way to boost one of their rising stars was to align his personal content with the larger promotional efforts of the show.
And frankly, the easiest way to do that was by tapping into the show's existing budget and infrastructure. If the show gained more visibility, so did the actor—and vice versa. It was a mutually beneficial cycle.
With that in mind, Nathan drafted a concise email. He addressed it to the casting director of Teen Wolf—the primary liaison between the production team and the talent agency.
This person was already responsible for much of the communication involving actor appearances, press scheduling, and any coordination between MTV and the agency.
In the email, Nathan included a link to the YouTube video and proposed a small idea.
He didn't ask for much—just a brief mention of the video during one of MTV's scheduled online updates or social media teasers.
Something like, "Check out this behind-the-scenes moment with our lead, Jace, as he shares a day off set with co-star Crystal." It would serve two purposes: drive engagement for the show and quietly raise Jace's profile as a relatable, grounded young actor.
Nathan emphasized that the video wasn't staged or promotional in the traditional sense.
It was authentic and thus useful.
Viewers in 2010 were starting to crave authenticity more than glossy PR pieces, and this hit that sweet spot.
He closed the email by noting that the channel was brand-new but had potential.
And if this was the kind of content Jace would continue to upload, it could quickly become a valuable asset—not just for him, but for the Teen Wolf brand overall.
Then, satisfied with his proposal, Nathan hit send.
It didn't take long for the video to make its way through the appropriate channels, and surprisingly—or perhaps not—it was met with universal approval from the MTV side. What they saw wasn't just a casual vlog. To them, it was an unplanned yet perfectly timed piece of organic marketing.
The video featured their two lead actors, Jace and Crystal, in an easygoing, genuine outing. What really clicked with the marketing and production teams was how well it mirrored the on-screen dynamic of Scott and Allison.
The chemistry, the natural flow of interaction, and the sense of familiarity—everything felt aligned with the brand of the show.
From MTV's perspective, this was gold. Fans often craved more than just the episodes—they wanted access, a peek behind the curtain, a chance to see the actors as real people. Now, they had exactly that. And it wasn't even produced in-house, which made it feel all the more authentic.
The idea was floated almost immediately: what if MTV launched their own YouTube channel dedicated to behind-the-scenes content?
If Jace was going to be documenting his journey, the network could complement that with exclusive content of their own—set tours, bloopers, cast interviews. It all fed into the same ecosystem.
Approval came swiftly. Within the same day, Nathan received confirmation that the video would be promoted through MTV's official web channels and fan outreach.
A small team would handle the rollout, and they were enthusiastic about using this opportunity to build early buzz for the show.
Nathan, seeing this as a win on multiple fronts, promptly forwarded the email to Jace.
In the same message, he attached a PDF that included a curated list of upcoming audition opportunities and potential roles—some for TV, others for film.
He noted which ones were suitable for Jace's age and look, and which casting directors had already expressed early interest.
It was a small milestone, but Nathan could already sense that Jace was stepping into something bigger than just another teen drama.
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Authors note:
You can read some chapters ahead if you want to on my p#treon.com/Fat_Cultivator