Stories by @alabasteri

Squid Game USA Version [Seasons 2 and 3]

Hundreds of desperate Americans, drowning in debt and desperation, are invited to a secret competition promising life-changing money. Stripped of their identities and thrust into a high-stakes arena, they compete in deceptively simple childhood games that turn deadly. As alliances form and betrayals mount, players discover the true cost of survival—their humanity. A charismatic but ruthless organizer orchestrates the games from the shadows, while a conflicted insider questions the morality of the operation. Among the players, a determined protagonist fights to expose the conspiracy and protect those they've come to care for, even as the games grow more brutal and psychological. Themes of inequality, greed, and redemption collide as players confront impossible choices: sacrifice others or sacrifice themselves. The competition becomes a mirror reflecting America's darkest impulses—and its capacity for unexpected grace. Each game raises the stakes, each elimination reshapes alliances, and each season peels back another layer of corruption.

The Good Place [2016-2020] [Darker Tone]

Four people and their otherworldly frienemy struggle in the afterlife to define what it means to be good.

Casting James Gunn's DC-Verse

Into the Gunn-verse.

A Series of Unfortunate Events [2004 Film]

Three orphaned siblings—clever Violet, resourceful Klaus, and infant Sunny—are thrust into a nightmare when their parents perish in a mysterious fire. Placed under the guardianship of the sinister Count Olaf, a failed actor obsessed with their inherited fortune, the children must outwit his increasingly elaborate schemes to steal their wealth and eliminate them. As Olaf pursues the orphans across gothic landscapes and crumbling mansions, the siblings rely on ingenuity, research, and each other to survive. Violet invents mechanical solutions, Klaus decodes cryptic clues, and even tiny Sunny contributes her surprising talents. Each escape leads to darker revelations about a shadowy organization called V.F.D. and the true circumstances of their parents' deaths. Darkly comedic yet genuinely suspenseful, this tale weaves mystery, danger, and unexpected humor into a richly atmospheric adventure where childhood innocence collides with adult villainy.

The Odyssey [2026]

Odysseus, king of Ithaca, embarks on a perilous journey to return home after the Trojan War.

Supergirl [2016]

Kara Danvers is an ordinary young woman living an ordinary life in National City—until she reveals the extraordinary secret she's hidden her entire existence. As the last surviving Kryptonian and cousin to Superman, Kara possesses incredible superhuman powers she's finally ready to embrace. Donning a bold new suit, she becomes Supergirl, a beacon of hope fighting to protect her adopted city from alien threats, dangerous criminals, and world-ending catastrophes. Balancing her mild-mannered day job as a media assistant with her dangerous double life, Kara navigates complex relationships, sisterhood with her adoptive sibling, and the weight of her Kryptonian legacy. With unwavering optimism and fierce determination, she proves that true strength comes not just from powers, but from courage, compassion, and standing up for what's right—no matter the cost.

Eragon [2026]

In a world where dragons once ruled the skies, a young farm boy discovers a dragon egg hidden in the mountains. When the egg hatches, Eragon becomes a Dragon Rider—a legendary warrior bonded to his dragon, Saphira. As their connection deepens, Eragon learns he possesses ancient magic and must master it to survive. The tyrannical King Galbatorix, who commands a dark dragon of his own, hunts Eragon relentlessly, determined to crush the last hope of the resistance. Joined by a mysterious swordsman and a rebel elf, Eragon embarks on an epic quest across treacherous lands. He must navigate political intrigue, discover his true heritage, and unlock the secrets of the ancient language that binds all magic. With war looming and his enemies closing in, Eragon races to become powerful enough to challenge a king and restore balance to his realm.

Batman and Robin [2007]

Batman and Robin, the dynamic duo of Gotham City, face their greatest challenge yet when a brilliant but unstable villain emerges from the shadows. As the caped crusader and his young protégé work to protect their city, tensions rise between mentor and student. Batman's rigid methods clash with Robin's youthful idealism, testing their partnership at every turn. Meanwhile, a mysterious threat grows stronger, forcing the heroes to confront not only external enemies but their own doubts and differences. With Gotham's fate hanging in the balance, Batman and Robin must learn to trust each other completely or risk losing everything. Their bond—forged through tragedy and tested by adversity—becomes their greatest weapon against the darkness that threatens to consume their city.

Squid Game [Season 1 only] USA version

456 players walk into the mysterious island facility.....

The Mummy [2009]

Looks to me like you're on the wrong side of the RIVer!

Mad Max: Fury Road [2015] alternate casting

Loner Max joins forces with the mysterious Imperator Furiosa and a group of warrior women as they flee from an evil despot across a sun-parched wasteland.

Actors and actresses who could play the DC supervillains through the decades.

See title.

Superman Returns [2006] alternate cast

As an old enemy plots to destroy him once and for all, Superman returns after a long absence to a completely different world. Lois Lane has moved on with her life, and society has learned to survive without him.

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them [1996-2002].

The year is 1926 and Newt Scamander has just completed a global excursion to find and document an extraordinary array of magical creatures. Arriving in New York for a brief stopover, he might have come and gone without incident...were it not for a No-Maj (American for Muggle) named Jacob, a misplaced magical case, and the escape of some of Newt's fantastic beasts, which could spell trouble for both the wizarding and No-Maj worlds.

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair [2012].

The adventures of Eustace Scrubb and Jill Pole as they embark on a journey to rescue Prince Rilian, the missing heir to the Narnian throne.

Back to the Future, 1985-1989 [alternate cast]

A teenage boy accidentally travels thirty years into the past when his scientist friend's time machine malfunctions. Stranded in 1955, he must ensure his parents fall in love before he's erased from existence—all while avoiding his obsessive mother's romantic advances and navigating the social minefield of high school in a bygone era. Racing against time, he enlists his younger friend's help to repair the machine and return home. The film blends comedy, romance, and adventure as it explores themes of destiny, family, and the consequences of tampering with history. With witty dialogue, memorable set pieces, and genuine heart, this tale of temporal chaos becomes a thrilling journey about understanding your parents and appreciating where you come from.

Super-hero verse characters that Freya Allan could play.

She stands at the precipice of power she never asked for. A young woman discovers abilities that mark her as either salvation or extinction—the line between them razor-thin. Every choice ripples outward, destroying or saving those around her. Mentors demand obedience. Enemies circle closer. Her own body becomes a battleground between control and chaos. She must master forces that terrify her while the world watches, waiting to see if she'll become a hero or a catastrophe. Time is running out. Trust is a luxury she cannot afford. In the darkness between right and wrong, she alone holds the key to everything—and the burden of that knowledge threatens to consume her entirely.

The Percy Jackson saga [2000-2008]

Young Percy Jackson discovers he is a demigod son of Poseidon, the Greek god of the seas, being taken by his mother to a camp dedicated to training young demigods in the art of combat. Upon learning that he is the prime suspect for stealing Zeus' master lightning, Percy sets out on a journey to prove his innocence and prevent a war between the gods.

Project Hail Mary alternate cast.

Ryland Grace, a middle school teacher, awakens aboard an interstellar spacecraft with no memory of how he got there.

Supergirl [2026]

Kara Zor-El celebrates her 23rd birthday by traveling across the galaxy with her dog Krypto. Along the way, she meets the young Ruthye Marye Knoll and encounters a tragedy that leads her on a "murderous quest for revenge''.