Next Realm Studios

Hey, I’m Holland.

That’s my first name, and I’m the person behind Next Realm Studios. I’m in my 30s, I work a full-time job, and I’m building this on the side. Like a lot of you, I grew up with Harry Potter. That world was a huge part of my childhood, and the idea of Draconia and Harry pulled me right back in. The chemistry, the rivalry, the possibility of something neither of them expected — I wanted to see where their story could go.

Storytelling isn’t new to me. As a kid, I made YouTube videos and built a storyline for a different series that reached hundreds of thousands of views. I loved giving people something to come back for. Next Realm Studios is me bringing that creative part of myself back, with a story I genuinely care about.

For the fans who see it too

I’ve spent time experimenting with AI and making fun videos, but Draconia and Harry is my first serious step into telling a story this way. This isn’t just another experiment to me. I’m taking it seriously because I know what you’re here for: those two, their connection, and all the tension that comes with it.

I want to give you the romance, but also the awkward moments, the banter, and a little humor — because falling for someone you’re supposed to dislike shouldn’t be smooth sailing. I want you to laugh, care about these characters, and look forward to what happens next. And I hope you get to know me along the way, too.

Self-funded, and growing

Everything you see here is self-funded, made around my day job. It’s a passion project, not something I’m looking to monetize. Getting the AI right can be tricky and costly; sometimes a scene needs several attempts before it feels right. But I’d rather keep working at it than settle for something that doesn’t do the story justice.

Every view, share, comment, and subscription means something to me. Tell me which moments you loved, what made you laugh, and what you’re hoping to see. If you’re able to support the project, that helps me work toward better-quality, longer episodes and getting them to you faster. Just being here and enjoying the story matters, too.

Seeing this story through

My plan is to see Forbidden Romance through, with the potential for four seasons, always aiming for the highest quality I can give you. There are other worlds I want Next Realm Studios to explore in the future, but right now, Draconia and Harry have my heart — and I want to give their story the care it deserves.

Thanks for being here, for rooting for them, and for giving me a reason to keep creating. I’m glad we get to see where this goes together.

— Holland, Next Realm Studios