Aidan's Mystic Adventures
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Project Description (Refined Draft)
Several years ago, a tomboyish, introverted girl named Aidan was severely bullied at school. One day she stumbled upon a strange journal that felt unsettling, so she hid it away. When her family moved, the journal followed her into their new home. Years later, now in college, Aidan is jolted awake one night by the journal calling to her in her sleep. Inside she discovers a glowing purple crystal orb. Curious, she begins writing in its pages, drawing from the fanfiction she once created as a teenager where she was the main character.
The next morning, her psychology class feels different. At first she does not realize anything has changed, but slowly she begins to notice subtle details that do not fit. The professor she had the day before has vanished, replaced by Dr. Jonathan Phillips Hypnos, a respected figure with a PhD in psychology and a degree in hypnotherapy. Hypnos is calm, articulate, and professional, with a hypnotic cadence in his voice and an unsettling aura that commands attention. Beneath his polished exterior lies a calculating mind, always several steps ahead, fascinated by control and drawn to those who resist him.
During class, Hypnos conducts a test of suggestibility, using subtle rhythms and pacing to see which students are easily influenced and which resist. Most of the class bends under his methods, but Aidan cannot be cracked easily. Her resistance makes her stand out, and from that moment she becomes his target. Whether he is after the journal’s power or after Aidan herself, his presence begins to loom over her life.
What Aidan does not yet realize is that the journal is alive. It does not simply bring her words to life; it can alter them, twist them, and reshape her reality in ways she never intended. What began as an escape from bullying and loneliness now threatens to consume her, as both Hypnos and the journal itself close in on her future.
Just want to Note This is a Passion Project at the moment. If I could get enough people, I'd be down to write a script and do a cold table read. Besides voice actors, I'd be down for someone to help me with writing out a script for like a Collab. Again this is just a passion project is just for fun. But i do eventually want to turn this into a video game. Telltale Style ( kind of like the walking dead, where all decisions affect game play)
Dr. Jonathan Phillips Hypnos is a psychology professor in his late 30s–40s, calm and calculating with a hypnotic aura. He dresses sharply in a red velvet shirt, black vest, and formal black pants, reflecting his controlled, refined demeanor.
His voice is low, resonant, and deliberate a Midwest American accent layered with professional sophistication. He speaks slowly ( in a low voice), with hypnotic cadence, designed to draw listeners in and unsettle them.
Hypnos is strategic, resourceful, and intimidating. He reads people with precision, manipulates vulnerabilities, and plants self‑doubt in even the strong‑willed. In class, he paces with metronome‑like rhythm, clicking a pen or using subtle cues to establish control.
Outside the classroom, he’s drawn to psychology, poetry, languages, chess, Rubik’s cubes, and blacksmithing. His music tastes lean toward classical, trance, and Eurodance, favoring rhythm and hypnotic repetition.
Motivated by control and challenge, Hypnos thrives on resistance, seeing it as a puzzle to solve. His presence blends charm with quiet menace, making him both magnetic and unsettling.
( Just going to put this here. I do have a Rough Draft Profile for those that are interested in knowing more about this character its 4 pages long)
- general american (natural)
- Controlled
- american (midwest)
- Dry Humor
- Little bit of Harsh Humor
- Calculating
- Menacing
- Dark Humor
- Sophisticated
- general american (midwest)
- calm
- Hypnotic
- Soft- spoken
- very rare Outbursts
- authoritative
- Meticulous
- Low
- male adult
- computer
- laptop
That’s it! You fear… it… don’t you? That’s your secret. That’s why you’ve been able to resist. Because you fear it, don’t you, Aidan.”ething you think would fit*
Foolish girl, do you really think you won? That you have me cornered. You're surely mistaken.
That’s It! (This is Hypnos’s Eureka moment/ His Ah-ha moment.) That's what makes you tick! That’s why you’ve been able to resist. Because you fear it! Don’t you, Aidan.
Aidan’s Rival is a former high‑school bully now attending the same college, carrying his cocky, intimidating energy into adulthood. He thrives on mocking others, especially Aidan, and knows exactly how to push her buttons like calling her “Adrianna,” a name she hates.
His voice should be harsh, confident, and sharp dripping with arrogance but not cartoonish. He’s intelligent enough to sound believable, with a tone that’s smug, sarcastic, and taunting.
- english
- Bully
- confident
- taunting
- american (midwest)
- Intimidating
- psa
- Cocky
- general american (midwest)
- harsh
- Smug
- Sharp
- Adult Male
- Any kind of setup
- audacity
(After Aidan fires back with a witty comment) “No one cares about your Winter Soldier fetish.” (snapping back, sarcastic clamp‑down)
“Well, well, well… if it isn’t Adrianna.” (mocking, knowing she hates being called that, dripping with arrogance)
Get back here so I can kick your butt.” (taunting, aggressive confidence)
A supportive classmate who helps ground her, offering moments of levity and trust as the world shifts. Voice Direction: Bubbly, upbeat, and nerdy. Think Ned Leeds from Spider‑Man, SpongeBob’s cheerful tone, Ron Stoppable from Kim Possible, or Nick Apostolides’ approachable delivery in Resident Evil 2 Remake. Should feel genuine, excitable, and a little geeky someone who nerds out alongside Aidan and reflects her own Peter Parker‑like energy. (depending on whether the friend is cast as male or female both work since the personality is bubbly/nerdy)
- english
- female young adult
- upbeat
- explainer
- male young adult
- nerdy
- Humorus
- male adult
- american (midwest)
- smart
- Bubbly
- female adult
- lighthearted
- general american (midwest)
- genuine
- Excitable
- supportive
- Serious when needed
- Any
- audacity
*Say so“Are you serious right now? Come on, snap out of it.” (urgent, shaking her shoulders after she mutters about Hypnos’s homework in a trance)mething you think would fit*
“Okay, Aidan, this is officially my Black Widow moment — cognitive recalibration time!” (playful Marvel reference, said while trying to snap her out of it)
The only other person in the college who resists Hypnos’s influence. A mentor figure who may become an ally in Aidan’s fight. Voice Direction: Natural, grounded, and intelligent. Should sound like a normal adult professor steady, thoughtful, and believable. No exaggerated cadence, just a voice that conveys wisdom and resilience.
- english
- reassuring
- goodhearted
- smart
- male adult
- Thoughtful
- Urgent when needed
- neutral
- tactful
- Resourceful
- general american (midwest)
- steady
- professional
- Kind Hearted
- american (midwest)
- Mentorlike
- Grounded
- Intelligent
- Believable
- Any kind
- audacity
(Out of breath, speaking urgently to Aidan’s friend) “He hypnotized all the other professors, so to play it safe I pretended as well… to draw away any suspicion. Now quick come with me!”
Looking for a Partner Writer to bounce ideas off of. so like a second writer. Again keep in mind this is a Passion project
- english
- Any kind
*Say something you think would fit*
Looking for an animator with experience in 2D or 3D character animation. Must be comfortable working with Blender, Maya, or Toon Boom, and ideally have familiarity with Unity/Unreal for game integration. Strong hardware setup (dedicated GPU, tablet) preferred.
- english
- Maya
- Powerful PC
- after effects
- Dual Monitors
- unity
- drawing tablet
- toon boom harmony
- Anything that would make the graphics and the characters most realistic
- blender
- Unreal Engine ( Newest Version)
*Say something you think would fit*
Looking for a concept artist to design characters, environments, and supernatural elements for Aidan’s Mystic Adventures, a suspenseful project with long‑term plans for a video game adaptation.
Responsibilities: • Create character sheets (Hypnos, Aidan, supporting cast) • Illustrate supernatural items (journal, crystal orb) • Develop atmospheric art for classrooms, hypnosis scenes, and tension‑filled settings • Help establish the project’s visual identity
Preferred: Experience with digital art software (Clip Studio Paint, Photoshop, Procreate, Krita). Bonus if familiar with Unity/Unreal or sprite animation.
( Again wanting to make this realistic.)
- english
- Huion
- procreate
- adobe photoshop
- drawing tablet
- character design
- lighting and atmosphere
- Storytelling through visuals
- xp-pen
- concept art
- blue snowball
- clip art studio paint
- PC/ Ipad capable of running digital art software
- Enviormental art
*Say something you think would fit*
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