Fameandfortune Stories

For most of her life, Desta Cameron had always been under the shoe of the cool kids. Picked last for kickball, the butt of everyone's jokes, even the target of multiple pranks, this small town girl was ready to reinvent herself for her first year of high school. But not even two weeks into the semester, a one-in-a-million chance makes the young nerd's dream of becoming a popular musician a reality. Desta changed drastically - her hair, her style, even her name! - to the point where she could hardly recognize herself solely to further her fame. However, three years later she received an anonymous package from her old school, claiming that someone knew her identity and was asking for her to come back home for senior prom! But she's changed so much! How will her friends react to seeing their old friend after so long? Her enemies? Her teachers? Who was this mystery sender and why were they confessing their love for her now? How will she readjust to life of an average teenager? Desta decided it was time to stop running from the truth and face the music.

A famous American artist is saved by an unexpected stranger and rewards them in an even more unexpected manner

Undercover superstar Miearra Shane wants nothing but to live a normal life. Nathan is tired of his last name defining who he is. Meeting each other at division university may be the best thing that's happened, but will everyone else agree? Will love be able to overpower and trample the desire for just fame and money?

Shadows of the Silver Screen is a haunting exploration of obsession, mystery, and the sinister undercurrents of fame. Emma Dalloway, an avid fan of the charismatic actor Julian Ashford, has devoted years to following his every move, uncovering the most intimate details of his career and life. But when Julian mysteriously disappears, Emma's world is thrown into chaos. Drawn into a dangerous web of secrets, she discovers that his vanishing is just the tip of a much darker conspiracy-one that involves some of Hollywood's most powerful figures, and threatens to tear everything she believes apart. As Emma digs deeper into the shadows beneath the glitzy surface of celebrity culture, she uncovers long-buried truths that could shatter everything-and everyone-connected to Julian's world. With every new revelation, Emma realizes that the more she uncovers, the more perilous the game becomes. The stakes are higher than she ever imagined, and the line between obsession and destruction blurs. In a world where illusions reign and nothing is as it seems, Emma is forced to confront the unsettling truth: fame hides far darker secrets than anyone could fathom. Shadows of the Silver Screen is a suspense-filled thriller, rich with unexpected twists and turns. It delves deep into the perilous allure of fame, obsession, and the hidden forces that drive celebrity culture. With a narrative that constantly challenges the nature of trust, loyalty, and love, this novel explores the fine line between adoration and destruction, leaving readers questioning who is truly in control of their lives-and the price they're willing to pay for the truth.

There is not a word that exists that describes the amount of zeros in my bank account. I make 35 million dollars a day. I invented the Internet. I have everything. Except... Happiness.

Elias Mercer had everything-fame, fortune, and millions of adoring fans. His music resonated with the world, yet no one truly knew him. Beneath the flashing lights and sold-out arenas, he was drowning in loneliness, lost in the industry that once gave him purpose. One night, he walks away from it all. Disappearing to a quiet coastal town, Elias trades the roar of the crowd for the soothing crash of the waves. There, he meets Lillian-a painter with a soul as deep as the ocean. She sees beyond his fame, beyond the songs, to the man behind the music. As Elias rediscovers himself, the world comes knocking again. Will he return to the life he once knew, or choose a path where his heart, not the industry, guides his music? A story of fame, solitude, love, and the search for something real. ✨ Read "Echoes of Solitude" now! ✨

In the whirlwind world of fame, comedian Max Ryder grapples with the chaotic aftermath of a public meltdown fueled by addiction and mental health struggles. When he unexpectedly crosses paths with the determined and insightful therapist, Serena Thompson, he reluctantly embarks on a journey of healing that tests both their limits. As they navigate the highs and lows of his recovery, their professional relationship deepens into a complex romance filled with humor, emotional turmoil, and self-discovery. But as Max's ex-girlfriend re-enters the picture with alarming revelations and the pressures of celebrity life loom large, Max must confront his past and decide whether he can truly embrace the future with Serena. Amidst the flashing cameras and tabloid headlines, can he break free from his unhealthy patterns and find a way to truly connect?

Read to find out.

Mary always believed her voice could move mountains-but chasing stardom reveals that talent alone isn't enough. From late-night open mics in the city's backstreets to dazzling stages that promise fame, Mary battles her way through a world where every smile hides an agenda. Betrayal cuts deep. Friends turn foes. Love gets tangled in ambition. But Mary refuses to break. With grit in her heart and lyrics on her lips, she dares to dream even when the world tries to silence her. This is not just a story about fame. It's about finding your voice when the world tries to steal it. It's about standing tall-on top of the world.

Ella is a nineteen-year old girl living in New York during the 1920s. She has a passion for singing, but parents who don't approve. Lucky for her, someone up high believes in her and gives her a chance to pursue her dreams.

An Indiana Jones universe fanfic starring Short Round. Now in his forties, archaeologist Dr Wan Li (once also known to a very select few as 'Short Round') is still seeking his big break. The find that will net him 'fame and fortune'. Acclaim and credibility amongst his peers, financial freedom and, as for his detractors, nay-sayers, and enemies? Well as they say: 'the best revenge is living well'. The story begins in West Java, Indonesia, where Dr Li is on the cusp of a great discovery, one that could bring him the fabled wealth and reputation he desperately desires. But the rug is about to be swept out from underneath him and his personal goals may just have to wait a little longer. To be published as a serial, I plan to post each chapter as I complete it, and aim to have 20(ish) chapters in all, with each chapter to be posted every 1-2 weeks. I hope you enjoy it as much as I am enjoying writing it and appreciate any (nice) comments and feedback you might have for me. Thanks for taking the time to read it...

Jasen and Ariana have been friends since childhood. Ari has always had a crush on Jasen from the first moment she laid eyes on him at a young age. But is acutely aware that he has never seen her as anything more than a bestfriend. Unexpectedly, Jason gets a deal of a lifetime. Jasen, who has the voice of an angel, gets recognized at a talent show by a recruiter and offered a record deal. Jasen, who lives with his older sister, their parents having passed away, takes the deal even though only being fifteen, knowing that this will help the both of them out of the critical circumstances they are living in. Though it breaks Ariana's heart, Jason ends up having to move with his sister and leave on a world tour. Soon, both of them lose touch with each other. But Ari's heart still very much remembers him. What happens when out of the blue she too gets invited on tour with Jason by mutual friends of theirs eight years later? But Jasen is not alone. . .Can Ariana really compete with another globally known sensation like Jason has now become. . .

I'm everything my sister is and more. In the glittering chaos of Hollywood, Clara chases beauty and escape, only to realize that fame comes with a price far heavier than she ever imagined. Haunted by her sister's death and pulled deeper into a world of excess and toxic desire, she must confront how much she's willing to lose to find herself.

A Hollywood thriller with a twist.. What if you woke up in someone else's body? Sixienne Wolfe had it all-fame, fortune, and the world at her feet. But when a shocking accident leads to her death, a struggling journalist named Ista Rowan wakes up in Sixienne's body... a year before the tragedy. Now, trapped in the life of a star she barely knows, Ista must navigate Hollywood's ruthless world, an unknown stalker, and a man who claims to know her secrets. But how can she survive when she doesn't even remember who she really is? Updated every Wednesday and Saturday.