Thepriceoffame Stories

Beneath the Spotlight By Israel Praize Fame isn't always glamorous. Behind every glowing stage light lies a shadow. When twenty-two-year-old Amara Daniels lands the lead role in a highly anticipated theatre production, it seems like her dreams are finally coming true. But with fame comes pressure-and secrets long buried beneath her carefully curated image begin to surface. Haunted by a traumatic past and entangled in a forbidden romance with the show's enigmatic director, Amara must navigate a world of ruthless ambition, hidden agendas, and a media circus eager to tear her apart. As her fame rises, so does the danger surrounding her. The spotlight may be bright, but it can't hide everything. Beneath the Spotlight is a gripping drama of love, betrayal, and survival in a world where your greatest performance might just be pretending to hold it all together.

Her name is Avril Walker. And she was star Her name was Avril Walker. And she was quite the character. 2 years after the scandal that ultimately destroyed her career and reputation of the once beloved covergirl, Avril chooses to end her own life in the bathroom of her New York City apartment. As she lays there dying, all she can think about was the events that led up to that moment. From moving to New York from the suburbs with her best friend, to meeting the girl of her dreams. From being the vocalist of a gritty punk band to walking the runways for upscale designer brands. How she went from being the darling of all the tabloids to being painted as disgusting and deranged. All the stuff the press could never get right in a million years. All over one small mistake...

She had the voice. Her sister stole the spotlight. After losing their parents at a young age, Adele Kingston had only one person left in the world-her older sister, Nyla Kingston. Once loving and protective, Nyla sacrificed everything to raise Adele, becoming the only family she had left. But everything changed the moment the world discovered Adele's extraordinary talent. Beautiful. Gifted. Destined for greatness. Adele possessed the kind of voice that could stop hearts. And Nyla noticed. So did everyone else. As Nyla rises to become one of the most famous singers and influencers on Earth-wealthy, adored, and untouchable-jealousy slowly poisons the love she once had for her little sister. Songs are stolen. Dreams are destroyed. Betrayal cuts deeper than blood. From rejection, humiliation, and poverty, Adele is forced to fight for survival while the sister she trusted most shines beneath the spotlight that was never truly hers. But destiny has a way of returning what was stolen. With loyal friends by her side-especially the fearless Zara Mivnick and the supportive Saphira-Adele begins a painful journey from silence to greatness. And when the truth finally comes to light... The world will have to choose between the queen they worshipped- and the forgotten girl whose voice was stolen. In fame, everyone sees the spotlight. Nobody sees the price.

"If you come to fame not understanding who you are, it will define who you are." -Oprah Winfrey From the author of 'Bread: A Hood Love Story' comes the long awaited sequel, 'The Price of Fame'. See how Michael and his friends handle life in the spotlight. Will they reach their dreams, or fall along the wayside? *May be read separately, though some scenes reference the first book*

Brooke Hastings, a struggling YouTube musician, has her world flipped upside down when she meets someone equally stubborn and annoying; Chester Bennington. ⚠️ Warning ⚠️ Beware of cringe, I'm making this up as I go. You've been warned :P Also may contain lots of swearing, alcohol, drugs, mature content, domestic violence, etc. Read at your own risk! I chose CB mainly cuz I love him, but also because he would perfectly fit the role for this story. I don't mean to disrespect him or any other LP members, and if I do, please let me know so I can fix it! Constructive criticism is encouraged! Enjoy!