Findinghervoice Stories

Stella Cameron had always been a walking contradiction. On one hand, she has this amazing natural talent for singing, while on the other, she is too shy and timid to actually take a step in the direction she wants. She just sits and watches the world go past; she watches as others achieve their big break through social media, and she watches as her own dreams start to fade away. However, when her friend mentions a singing competition where the winner gets to be featured on the next album of the world famous R&B artist, Rowan Hates, she couldn't turn this opportunity down. If she wins then her voice will be heard by people around the world while new windows of opportunities will be opened just for her; she will finally get the fame she has been waiting for. However, it is nearly everyone's dream to be globally known, to have fans surround them, and to have powerful people next to them, but what price does one have to pay to be famous?

"You say you love me, yet you try to rip me apart limb by limb. I may not break easily, but the way you keep wearing me out all the time - well - I might as well just be made of paper. That way you wouldn't have to try hard to break me. One tear with your fingers and that's it. I'd be done for. Too bad that's not going to happen." *** "I want a kiss." He leans in a little, just enough to touch my hair. "Did you dye your hair purple?" he smirks, his famous smirk. I smack his hand away and he steps back. "It looks nice." He says softly. It sounded genuine. Like, 'the Carter Daniels' was actually giving me a compliment. He laughs, knowing I didn't expect him to say that to me. "Thanks." I say softly. Then, I casually lean into him, so close I can feel his breath hitch and his heart race. "Do you still want that kiss?" I whisper, seductively. Carter is frozen in place. I guess he wasn't expecting me to tease him back. I wasn't either. Now, it's like my body and mind aren't the same. But, I had to admit, it was fun teasing him like this. *** On the surface Lila seems like your everyday teenager in her junior year of high school, but if you look a little deeper, you will see something dark and uncertain lingering in the depths of Lila's life. Lila has always gotten out of her conflicts with her shyness, whether it be with her 'friends' and their abuse or Kevin's (Lila's older brother) best friend, Carter and his constant tormenting. But, when she decides to finally fight back against the binds that trap her from freedom, will Lila cower under the fear of her 'friends' or will she finally find her voice and free herself from the darkness that never wants to leave her? Finding Her Voice focuses in on a teenage girl's life named Lila. Follow her story as she gets into rancid blood baths with her (sort of) friends, trades insults with her older brother's best friend, and takes advice from her smarter, younger brother.

Haerin's heart raced as she rummaged through her bag, realizing her phone was missing. Panic set in, but a small part of her was intrigued by the sudden disconnect from the digital world. With no other option, she ventured out to socialize. Caught between boredom and curiosity, Haerin reluctantly attended gatherings and met new people. Conversations flowed, connections formed, and she began to see the value in face-to-face interactions. Days turned into weeks, and Haerin's determination to find her phone wavered. Instead, she embraced her newfound friendships, the laughter, and shared stories. It was liberating to live in the moment. Then, one day, her phone resurfaced. But there was a catch. The person who found it, Minji, refused to return it until Haerin could admit she had fallen in love with her. Stubborn and amused by Minji's audacity, Haerin accepted the challenge. As they spent more time together, Haerin discovered Minji's depth, kindness, and the way her eyes sparkled when she talked about her passions. Their moments together were filled with laughter and vulnerability, making Haerin's heart race for a different reason now. With each passing day, Haerin found herself drawn to Minji, her walls crumbling as their connection deepened. And as Haerin's feelings grew stronger, she realized that Minji had been right all along. She was indeed in love. In a quiet moment under the stars, Haerin confessed her feelings to Minji, her heart pounding. Minji's eyes softened, and she finally handed over the long-lost phone, revealing that it had all been a clever plan to nudge Haerin out of her comfort zone. The story of Haerin's lost phone became a tale of two souls finding each other in the most unexpected of ways. A modern love story that began with a misplaced device and blossomed into a connection stronger than any Wi-Fi signal.