The following weeks pass in a blur of rehearsals, meetings, and performances. My schedule is fuller than ever, and although I'm grateful for the opportunities, the pressure is starting to wear me down. I can feel the exhaustion creeping in, but I keep pushing forward, not wanting to let anyone down.
One evening, after a particularly long day, I find myself staring at my reflection in the mirror. The person looking back at me feels distant-like a version of myself I don't fully recognize. The excitement I used to feel about performing is slowly being replaced by anxiety.
I sit down on my bed, trying to clear my mind. I know I need a break, but every time I think about taking one, I'm overwhelmed by the fear of losing momentum. My phone buzzes with a new message-it's from my manager, reminding me of an important event tomorrow.
I sigh, forcing myself to get up and prepare. There's no time to rest. Not yet.
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HEART'S IN THE SHADOWS
FantasyLila has always been the forgotten child, overshadowed by her parents' attention toward her half-siblings and younger brother. Despite her love and dedication, she is treated as little more than a servant in her own home-unseen, unheard, and unloved...
