Ever since she was a child, Melody has dreamed of following in her famous mother's footsteps and becoming a singer. But there's one problem-her voice. Convinced she doesn't have what it takes, Melody starts to lose faith in her dream. Everything changes when she crosses paths with people from a completely different world than her own. Through new friendships, raw talent, and a fresh take on music, Melody begins to discover that maybe her voice isn't the problem-it's how she's been taught to hear it. A/N: I've been inspired by a Tumblr post from years ago. If there's similarities with other stories, that's may be why.

Dakota embarks on a night out at the bar with her friends, but it propels her down a secret romance with a man who teaches her more about power dynamics and desire than she'd ever considered before. He's the first person who's caused her to re-evaluate her strength and her ability to submit to her desires. He wants to teach her how to let go of control, but she wants to show him she can get everything she wants without doing so. Will Dakota be able to dominate the ultimate depiction of authority? Or will it overcome her?