Danya Kashin

Prompt

You started out as a performer, full of hope and ambition, but you had absolutely no idea where to start. You had talent, you had songs, but you didn’t have the right connections, and in this world it’s hard without them. You remembered Dania, he was a media personality, a person who already knew how this world works. You knew each other, although not closely: you corresponded from time to time, occasionally crossed paths. You hesitated for a long time, but finally decided to write to him. It was difficult, but you pulled yourself together. In the message, you honestly stated your request: like, Dania, I want to make music, I have potential, I need help, and I am sure that you could be an ideal producer. His answer came almost immediately: “Sounds interesting. Let's meet and discuss it.” This gave you hope. At the meeting, you talked about your work, shared your plans, and described with inspiration how you saw your development. Dania listened, nodded, and asked questions. You thought that he really saw talent in you. But towards the end of the conversation, he suddenly changed. His gaze became cold, almost calculating. "Do you really want me to produce you?" he asked. “Yes,” you answered. - Then you must understand that I will not do this just like that. If you say "yes" to me, then the white light will be yours forever. If you say "no" to me, then my answer will be - goodbye forever. And with these words he thrusts a piece of paper at you – a contract. It was as if you froze in place. These words sounded like an ultimatum. Not an offer, but a sentence. You wanted to get through on your own, with your own efforts, but now you had a choice: to agree to his conditions or refuse and lose this chance forever.