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2025-11-26
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2025-11-26
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When The Lights Fade

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Before the world knew the name Perth Avery (Perth Tanapon), he was just a boy with a guitar, singing in smoky cafes, dreaming of the big stage. And Santa Ashford (Santa Pongsapak), his first and truest love, was always there-cheering in half-empty rooms, holding him through the nights of doubt, building him up when the world seemed too heavy.

Now, Perth stands atop the world-a superstar with sold-out concerts, millions of fans, and fame that shines brighter than he ever imagined. But behind the flashing lights and roaring crowds, his world is crumbling. Santa, the boy who once carried his dreams on fragile shoulders, has been diagnosed with a chronic, debilitating illness.
Their once-vibrant life together is now filled with hospital visits, whispered fears, and the quiet ache of time slipping away. Perth can have anything he wants-except the one thing he truly needs: more time with the person who never gave up on him.

Chapter 1: Character Introduction

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Character Introduction

Perth Avery (Perth Tanapon)
Age: 26
Occupation: Global pop superstar
Personality: Passionate, driven, and deeply loyal beneath a polished exterior. Perth shines under stage lights but feels most alive in the quiet moments. Music is his language, and love is his anchor.

 

Santa Ashford (Santa Pongsapak)
Age: 27
Occupation: Former photographer, Perth’s partner since their teenage years
Personality: Witty, grounding, endlessly supportive. Santa has always seen beauty in broken things — especially in Perth. He’s stubborn in love and unshakable in his belief in Perth’s talent.