Welcome to These Kids Wear Crowns, a weekly teen drama in the vein of Euphoria and The O.C. in part one, our characters enter the debaucherous island of Club Thorn.
If you, like me and the one friend who suggested I should do this, harbour fond memories of the drama and emotion of formative teen romances like The O.C. and One Tree Hill, which evolved later in life to include such recent gems as Euphoria and The White Lotus, then this creative AI project is for you.
I, a proud and unashamed lover of teen dramas, have just come from an extensive pitch session with ChatGPT, where, over a series of drafts and brainstorms, developed a weekly serialised romance story called These Kids Wear Crowns. If you enjoy what you see here, please tell your friends about it, eventually we’d love to expand this to allow fan and audience voting on plot decisions.
And now, without further ado, These Kids Wear Crowns, Part 1:
As Zoe, Piper, and Leo step onto the sun-drenched shores of Club Thorn, a sense of anticipation electrifies the air. The legendary island paradise, known for its non-stop parties and A-list crowd, promises an unforgettable summer of adventure and self-discovery.
The trio quickly finds their way to the heart of the island, where they can’t help but be swept up in the vibrant energy that pulses through the streets. This is a place where anything goes, and they’re more than ready to test the limits of their newfound freedom.
It isn’t long before they cross paths with Lila and Isla, two glamorous socialites who seem to have the keys to Club Thorn’s most exclusive doors. Intrigued by their confident allure, Zoe, Piper, and Leo can’t resist the opportunity to join their inner circle.
As the five of them grow closer, they begin to explore the island’s many hidden gems together. From sun-kissed beaches to moonlit rooftop bars, every day brings new experiences that forge the bonds of friendship between them. But beneath the surface, the first sparks of attraction are quietly igniting.
In the midst of it all, Zoe is drawn to the enigmatic Julian, a wealthy stranger whose intense gaze hints at secrets waiting to be discovered. Piper and Lila, meanwhile, find themselves sharing laughter and lingering looks that suggest something deeper may be brewing. And Leo, the charming bartender, starts to catch the eyes of both Piper and Isla, setting the stage for a complicated dance of desire.
Yet, as the days and nights blur together in a haze of pleasure, the darker side of Club Thorn begins to emerge. Kane, the cunning club owner with ties to the criminal underworld, casts a shadow over their idyllic summer, hinting at a web of secrets and intrigue just beneath the surface.
The five friends are still basking in the warm afterglow of their first week on the island when they stumble upon a scene they never expected. In a hidden corner of a moonlit beach, two familiar figures share a stolen kiss, revealing a secret connection that leaves the group speechless.
Before they can even begin to process this shocking revelation, an eerie scream echoes through the night. The once carefree days on Club Thorn have taken a chilling turn, and the group can’t shake the feeling that their island paradise is hiding something sinister. With their hearts racing and questions swirling, they’re left to wonder what twists and turns lie ahead in the weeks to come.
Stay tuned for part two, next Thursday…
The Characters:
Zoe, Piper and Lila
Isla, Lana and Brooke
Julian, Kane and Ethan
Mason and Leo
