Stories by @mikeveselov

Onmitsu

Third person action game concept exploring the feudal Japan archetype list, with the game focusing the protagonist role to a five-ninja squad sent by a samurai master to a dangerous stealth intelligence mission.

The Marked

In the ancient halls of Ur, the dust-choked streets of a forgotten empire, and into the clinical cold of the future, a pattern is emerging. Four heroines undergo a shared spiritual awakening. Moving beyond the boundaries of culture and tradition, each heroine must navigate a landscape of shadow and temptation to uncover a higher power that has been hidden in plain sight. While their worlds are vastly different, their struggle is universal: a battle against the seductive pull of institutional rot and personal temptation.

The Last Pharaoh

Everyone knows the story of Cleopatra VII's rise to power, alliance with Rome, her overall enigmatic presence and more, but what is the truth to the story that everyone, including 1960s Hollywood has missed. Let's peel back the layers to go deep into what really happened back then, and uncover her overlooked aspects that shaped the historical events around her, with her nautical skills, courage, and more.

Sailor Moon

A proposed concept for a practiced live action film adapting the first arc into a cinematic IMAX form. Sailor Moon is a sci-fi fantasy superhero IP based on the manga series written by Naoko Takeuchi. Made to be released for all audiences (Primary language: English) Usagi Tsukino is an ordinary, lazy, somewhat clumsy, and whiny Japanese teenager whose life changes forever when she finds a black cat with a crescent moon mark on her forehead, who reveals that she is destined to reawakened as an ancient warrior, a Sailor Senshi, who must face the forces of evil. With the help of a magical amulet, Usagi is able to transform into "Sailor Moon", a beautiful and generous warrior who defends the defenseless in the name of the moon. Special thanks to Doug Walker for inspiration for the project concept.

Metroid Tactics

Mobile Tie-in to Metroid film. The original canceled Wii pitch was created by Paul Tozour for a turn based tactical game inspired by XCOM, set before the events of Metroid. It chronicles Samus' earliest days in the Federation military under your wing as Commander Justin Bailey. Samus would be forced to work with an elite team of Galactic Federation soldiers and other Bounty Hunters to stop a Space Pirate incursion on Federation-controlled planets. I am writing a script to the movie, and for its tie-in game, I figured I should write Tactics, reviving the concept, since the setting of the film gives me the perfect oppurtunity to revive it.

Eye of Ballet

When a life-obsessed ballerina gets fired from her dream job, she struggles to get her second chance to win a competition.

The Twelve Dancing Princesses

In the winter of 1814, a kingdom is home to twelve well-pampered princesses who seem to be exactly what you'd expect, but they carry a secret no one is prepared for. Every morning, their shoes would be worn out by an unknown circumstance. This masterful adaptation of the original fairytale by the Brothers Grimm is brought to life by director Mike Veselov. But their descriptions only told the major story. Experience the ins and outs of the mystery as a lone old soldier uncovers the hidden world beneath the castle, where the princesses dance their nights away. As they delve deeper, they uncover secrets, face challenges, and forge bonds that will change their lives forever.

Bayonetta

The second film adaptation of the iconic Platinum series after Bloody Fate. Bayonetta walks among the remaining humans left on Earth after 144000 blessed were ascended and a series of disasters brought Earth to its knees. A great uprising is underway, and teaming up with a rebellious board skater (Sunny Suljic), she heads towards the heart of the enemy while going on the run from the forces of Heaven and witchhunters alike.

The Eternal Line

A disillusioned writer boards a mysterious train that blurs the lines between reality and fantasy, embarking on a journey that challenges his perception of truth, identity, and the nature of existence.

The Silent Depths

Out in the Oregon Pacific waters, a fisherman accidentally a mermaid in his net. This discovery upends his life and the entire town. While scientists strive to understand the newly discovered enigma, government agents see her as a potential asset. As news of her existence spreads, the community grapples with fear, excitement, and the ethical implications of her captivity. Jake, bound by a promise to his find, finds himself torn between protecting her and the lure of a potential fortune.

Star Guardians

Four season series by Studio Mir and Rebecca Sugar, based on the Star Guardian story and skins created for the League of Legends game. Set after the Sam Raimi trilogy, A group of Runeterrans discover a cosmic power from the First Star.

League of Legends: Arcade

A two-person rail shooter similar to the Terminator Salvation arcade game based on the final battle of the second League movie (see these links to learn more: https://www.mycast.io/stories/league-of-legends-new-realm, and https://www.mycast.io/stories/league-of-legends-98751), where the heroes help the NYPD take down the threats associated with the Jinx and Mordekaiser. For context, the overall plot of the game, split into missions and chapters, is Emily and Lionel Jones, the two sibling protagonists of the film, along with Ahri, Ashe, Braum, Draven, and Katarina being recruited by Vi, Caitlyn and the NYPD, led by Captain Joe Sonner, to find, locate and eliminate the threats posed by the Jinx, and Mordekaiser, the latter of which is summoned into New York via summoning by Elise, which is a similar plot to the final battle in the movie. You two players assume the role of the two siblings, with the player's controllers being magic-augmented guns, (that way the enemies' defeat won't be actual death, save for exceptions, but a stunned collapse).

Echoes of the Forgotten Realms

The mystical land of Runeterra faces an unprecedented threat—the fabric of reality is unraveling. Ancient spirits, once guardians of cosmic balance, have been scattered across dimensions. Our heroes must unite to restore harmony, uncover hidden truths, and prevent a cataclysm that could plunge Runeterra into eternal chaos.

Runeterra

This isnt a story per se, but a concept for a theme park segment based on the League of Legends series, including the original games and the concept movies (look here: https://www.mycast.io/stories/league-of-legends-5708 for the first film, and https://www.mycast.io/stories/league-of-legends-98751 for the sequels). # **League of Legends Universe: Earth Nexus** ## **Concept Overview:** The Runeterra zone invites visitors on an otherworldly journey through iconic realms. From serene Ionia to the chaotic streets of Piltover/Zaun, this immersive experience blends cinematic storytelling, cutting-edge technology, and unexpected encounters. 1. **Ionia Gardens**: - *Theme*: Ancient mysticism and natural beauty. - *Highlights*: Cherry blossom groves, meditating monks, and interactions with Ahri. 2. **Noxus Arena**: - *Theme*: Noxian might and theatrical battles. - *Highlights*: Swain's tactical insights, Darius facing rivals, and intense combat. 3. **Piltover/Zaun District**: - *Theme*: Steampunk wonder and urban adventure. - *Highlights*: Jinx's Rocket Ride, neon signs, and holographic billboards. 4. **Earth Nexus (Central Hub)**: - *Theme*: Cosmic convergence and interdimensional travel. - *Highlights*: 4D/AR/VR ride with Aurelion Sol's testing, mysterious portals, and simulated leaps. The Runeterra zone promises an unforgettable adventure—where magic, mystery, and champions converge. Step through the portal and explore Runeterra like never before!

Metroid

Metroid (also known as Metroid: Zero Mission) is a 202X space opera film based on Nintendo's Metroid video game series, from a screenplay written by Derrick Bitner. The film features an origin story for Samus Aran, following her life from residing on the K2-L Colony as a child to becoming a full-fledged soldier for the Galactic Federation as an adult and her conflict with the dread Space Pirates.

Silver and Black

If Gina Prince-Bythewood is seeing this, this is my official proposal for the concept film, now featuring two versions. Since both Tobey Maguire saw his arc come to a resolve in Spider-Man 3 and Tom Holland's came to a resolve in No Way Home, and the latter leaving Marvel, I felt I might present you with this story being a Bourne Legacy type story, depending on which of the two continuities you choose. Concept synopsis: On the verge of having their secret conspiracies exposed, members of a crime syndicate on both ends of the globe, New York (home of Felicia Hardy) and Symkaria (home of Silver Sable) will stop at nothing to erase all evidence of their illegal tech trades. The investigations lead to the attentions of Hardy and Sable crossing paths and flaring tempers as they must find the heart of the operations and finish what Spider-Man started. If they don't kill each other first.

Super Mario

Mike Veselov and Christopher Sande's concept of a live-action Mario movie. After the release and success of the animated Super Mario film in 2023, the concept is archived for viewers to observe. Synopsis of the concept: When an ordinary Italian plumber gets a message from a young princess, he is lured to an adventure of his life, when he discovers a hidden world where mythology runs wild and free. But when the princess (Joey King) herself gets abducted by a mysterious beast (Kenny James), Mario has to untangle the dark side of the web of the new world, and rescue her before it's too late.

Duke Nukem

Nathaniel Esquire is a nobody, he spends all his time watching television, drinking beer, and he thinks he's the biggest thing since sliced bread. He thinks he's all that, but he's only an barely memorable soldier. However, that all changes when a megalomaniacal mad scientist cyborg called Dr. Proton sends his army of Techbots and an alien invasion led by a mysterious Cycloid Emperor. Now, Duke Nukem is the only known man capable of stopping them both.

The Magic Fern

When a mysterious force joins parallel worlds, all that stands between an evil witch and ultimate power is a clue held by a journalist named Kirill Andreev.

Godzilla III: Resurgence

A son of the legendary Alpha titan Godzilla was born and was raised by a symbiotic relationship with Madison Russell (Millie Bobby Brown). Meanwhile, corporations struggle for control over samples of Godzilla's cells. Even worse, a colony of creatures birthed from the US Navy's deployment of the Oxygen Destroyer, known as the Destoroyi emerge from the sea, changing form and terrorizing the American South, forcing Monarch and the government to devise plans revolving on these two new universal threats.