Kayden Nolan is a talented artist with a tragic past. Losing his mother and brother at just 12 years old and abandoned by his father, Kayden had to become self-sufficient and live a minimalistic lifestyle. Despite the lack of proper care, he has honed his artistic skills to a level of mastery that has earned him a small following under the pseudonym "Soulcaster".
Kayden's reputation is built on his ability to create emotional pieces that deeply connect with his subjects. He pours his soul into every piece, going as far as hiring a private investigator to delve into his client's life story. His works are renowned for their ability to create a visceral experience for the client, but mediocre to others.
One day, a wealthy prospect seeks out Kayden's services for a special painting. The painting not only needs to be magnificent, but it must communicate the prospect's true feelings towards his friend crush who is about to marry someone else in 12 months. Kayden takes on the challenge, empathetic to the prospect's story, and asks for a large sum of money in return.
With the help of his private investigator, Kayden creates a masterpiece that is a hit at the wedding. But three months later, the newlyweds' home burns down, and evidence suggests a suicidal event. The client is stunned, questioning whether Kayden's art has such a negative impact or if it's just a coincidence.
The client continues to commission "curse" pieces from Kayden, paying him handsomely. Kayden obliges, but the lucrative gigs start to take a toll on him as he doesn't feel good about carrying negative energy in his art. Little does he know, all of these paintings are part of a larger scheme.
The series of seemingly random paintings commissioned by "different" customers are designed to set a grand scheme in motion, one that will propel the anonymous client to the peak of his career success. The client has been carefully selecting individuals and using the power of Kayden's cursed paintings to manipulate and control them, ultimately leading to his own ascent. Kayden remains unaware of the true intentions behind the commissions, and continues to paint these pieces without realizing their true impact. Little does he know, his art has become a tool for the client's ambitious plans.
中文：
凯顿·诺兰是一位拥有悲惨过去的才华艺术家。12岁时失去母亲和兄弟，并被父亲遗弃，凯顿不得不变得自给自足，过着简约的生活。尽管缺乏适当的照顾，他将自己的艺术技巧磨练到了一个达到精湛水平，以假名“灵魂绘者”（Soulistrator）赢得了一小批追随者。
凯顿的声誉建立在他创作出与客户深刻联系的情感作品的能力上。他将灵魂倾注到每一件作品中，甚至雇佣私人调查员深入了解客户的生活故事。他的作品以创造客户的身临其境的体验而闻名，但在其他人眼中却平凡无奇。
有一天，一个富有的潜在客户寻求凯顿的服务，要求一幅特别的画作。这幅画不仅需要是壮观的，而且还必须传达潜在客户对他的好友暗恋的真实感受，后者将在12个月内与其他人结婚。凯顿接受了这个挑战，对潜在客户的故事表示同情，并要求一大笔钱作为回报。
在私人调查员的帮助下，凯顿创作了一件杰作，在婚礼上大受欢迎。但三个月后，新婚夫妇的家被烧毁，证据表明是自杀事件。潜在客户感到震惊，质疑凯顿的艺术是否会产生如此消极的影响，或者这只是巧合。
潜在客户继续委托凯顿创作“诅咒”作品，并慷慨地支付他报酬。凯顿履行了承诺，但这些赚钱的工作开始对他产生影响，因为他并不喜欢在艺术中承载负面能量。他不知道这些画作都是一个更大的计划的一部分。
在这个大计划中，匿名客户精心挑选了特定的人，并利用凯顿的被诅咒画作的力量来操纵和控制他们，最终导致自己的上升。这一系列看似随机的画作都是为了实现一个更大的计划，将客户推向事业成功的巅峰。凯顿对这些委托背后真正的意图一无所知，继续绘制着这些画作，却不知道它们真正的影响。他并不知道，他的艺术作品已经成为客户雄心壮志计划的一个工具。
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