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Chapter 23: The Command of the Origin of Unknown

Suraj sat alone in the dim, old theater, his mind still processing the encounter with the original Suraj. The boy's words of gratitude echoed in his thoughts, leaving him with a sense of both peace and responsibility. He had gained a family, a purpose, and, as he now realized, an extraordinary opportunity to transform Bharat's film industry. But he had no idea just how unusual that opportunity would become.

As he prepared himself to watch Bloody Commando for what felt like the hundredth time in this strange dream theater, something new appeared on the screen. An unfamiliar message flickered across the dusty projector:

"Origin of Unknown thanks the director Suraj for bringing a part of the bloody blood ties story to your universe."

Suraj sat up, intrigued. The screen continued with an explanation that sent a chill down his spine.

"These are the unknown stories or incidents that happened in other universes or parallel worlds, stories that didn't gain enough attention in their own worlds. For your dedication, you have unlocked access to the Origin of Unknown Theater's commands."

More words filled the screen, cryptic and incomplete:

> "The more attention the story gains, the more ****** will build, which can later be used for ******#$#************************

"****************** (You do not have sufficient access to this information.)"

Below the text, three options appeared on the screen:

Next – to move to a different story

Add – to save the story for later viewing in a "favorites" folder

Recover – to revisit previous stories with their original titles

Suraj let the words sink in, feeling the weight of their meaning. If he played his cards right, this "Origin of Unknown Theater" could be an invaluable resource—a hidden arsenal of stories from alternate worlds that he could bring to life. It was a mystery he couldn't fully grasp, yet the potential it held for storytelling was immense.

This wasn't just a strange phenomenon anymore. It was a gift, one that could help him revolutionize the film industry in Bharat. With the ability to pull untold stories from parallel universes, he could create films that would astonish audiences, unlike anything they'd ever seen.

A sense of calm and purpose settled over him as he thought about the responsibility that came with this gift. He realized that this "Origin of Unknown" theater was not simply about unlocking new content or building a cinematic empire—it was about breathing life into stories that would otherwise remain forgotten, lost to the silence of other worlds.

Suraj decided he wasn't going to rush into this. He wanted to make wise use of this power, to be intentional in his choices. Right now, his focus was still on Bloody Commando; the movie had to succeed if he wanted any hope of reviving Mythic Productions. There was no point in thinking about the next step until he knew Bloody Commando was a financial success.

With a quiet determination, he selected Add for Bloody Blood Ties, saving it to an in-progress folder labeled simply as "Projects." His mind filled with the possibilities of what he could do with this hidden story. If Bloody Commando turned a profit, he could leverage it to make a sequel that might even star Kamal Singh in a leading role—a casting choice that would undoubtedly cost a fortune but could also solidify his reputation as a visionary director.

He reminded himself that the theater's promise came with a condition: the more attention his stories garnered, the more this mysterious energy—represented by ******—would accumulate. This energy, though its purpose was veiled, could be the key to unlocking even greater potential, perhaps more stories or even secrets about this alternate world he now inhabited.

As Bloody Commando began playing on the screen, Suraj watched with renewed pride. The film that had started as a desperate attempt to save Mythic Productions now had the power to change not just his life but the course of Bharat's film industry. He resolved to see it through to its fullest potential.

When the film ended, he lingered in the empty theater, staring at the options on the screen. He wanted to dive into the next story, to see what else this Origin of Unknown Theater held. But he knew that, for now, patience would serve him best. He had to prove himself with Bloody Commando first, let it play out, and then return to this strange theater, where an endless archive of untold stories awaited him.

As he rose to leave, Suraj felt a renewed sense of purpose. He wasn't just the director of a single movie anymore. He was a storyteller with access to worlds beyond his own, a guardian of tales that had never seen the light of day.

With a smile, he whispered a silent promise to the empty theater. "I'll be back. And next time, I'll be ready to take this world by storm."

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Author note: Next chapter as promised will be released at evening

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