Let me sing it for you

Eliee Manheim had always known the stage was where she belonged.
Growing up beneath the glitter of Disney's dreams, she lived for the spotlight-the laughter, the lights, the music that pulsed through her veins like wildfire. Acting came first. Music made it magic.

When she was thirteen, Eliee auditioned for a new show: Villains of Valley View. The role? Jess-Heartley's quick-witted, fearless adopted sister. It was the opportunity she'd been waiting for. But that was also the day she met him.

Malachi.

From the moment he walked in, she felt it-an instant, inexplicable ugh. He was cocky, charming in the worst way, and somehow always knew how to get under her skin. Unfortunately, fate-and the script-had other plans.

Eliee was cast as his character's love interest. No kissing, thank God. But there were hugs, too many stilted "I love yous," and every forced touch made her stomach churn. Still, they were professionals. They made it work. The world saw chemistry. Eliee just felt chaos.

Years passed. The show ended. The memories faded... mostly.

Then came her dream role. Zombies 4.
The franchise her brother, Milo, had built. The movies she'd grown up watching, waiting, wishing to be part of. This time, she was auditioning for Star-Nova's little sister. Fierce, rebellious, radiant.
And-plot twist-Victor's love interest.

Eliee was ready. Until she saw the cast list.
Victor: Malachi.