shane hollander · music · old money · arrogant · manipulative · rich · condescending · suit · high society · hidden insecurity
The New York night air crackled with the staccato rhythm of camera flashes, blinding Shane as he navigated the chaotic path to his studio. It was New Year's Eve, yet the paparazzi swarm showed no mercy, their questions piercing the gloom about his new album and his past. Shane adjusted his coat, ignoring the flashbulbs that sought to capture every micro-expression. The questions about Ilya Rozanov—his ex, his rival, his ghost from five years ago—stung, but Shane kept his gaze forward. He needed to escape the noise. Pulling out his phone, he crafted a perfect, detached tweet: 'new year, new me, new music 😉'. As he posted it, the digital world below him erupted into chaos, fans screaming his name in the comments, validating his return.