Usagainsttheworld Stories

"Don't let them mute your sound, Talia. Your culture, your rhythm, that is your magic. Guard it with your life." In 1995, the global music industry is a battlefield, and Michael Jackson is a king behind high armor. Fierce, guarded, and under the suffocating lens of the world media, he is preparing for his most aggressive era yet. He doesn't have time for distractions. Until he hears Talia. A rising British-Indian artist straight out of the underground London music scene, Talia is a breath of fresh, defiant air. With her striking jewel-toned style, a mesmerizing vocal agility rooted in her heritage, and an innovative sound that fuses heavy R&B with traditional rhythms, she is on the brink of global stardom. But the American music executives want to strip away her identity, molding her into a predictable, cookie-cutter pop star. Recognizing a rare, untamed spark, the King of Pop steps in. He offers her an invitation that changes everything: let me mentor you. Behind the heavy, closed doors of the recording studio, their world shrinks. Away from the flashing cameras and the shouting crowds, the untouchable icon fades, revealing a deeply empathetic man with short, messy hair, bare feet, and a brilliant, consumed mind. What starts as rigorous masterclasses in stage presence and industry survival quickly blurs into something dangerous. As the media's knives sharpen and the pressure to survive the industry reaches a boiling point, Talia becomes his safe haven, and Michael becomes her ultimate protector. But in a world that thrives on tearing icons down, can a master and his protégé cross the line into love without destroying the very music that brought them together?

Tale's From The Unknown Series, #2 | I'm not one of them. I am a prince from the dark side. I swear this is true. And I'll never become what they do. My task is clear, straightforward to see. Pretend to be like them, gain loyalty, Sneak deep into their lair's dark space-so my family claims me as their son at last. But then a girl stepped into my sight, and turned my whole world upside down overnight. That's how I fell for her, fierce and deep, like hell itself had woken me from sleep. ______________________________________________________________ Cover by: _NightWolf_ Started: 01/18/2026 Finished Date: I still don't know hehe... ( A/N: All the art that is used in this story belongs to their respective owners. None of the art here belongs to mine. But this story is my original piece )

In a world where your thoughts are monitored, your emotions are optimized, and your life is dictated by a voice in your head... the ultimate rebellion is a quiet mind. Rin has spent her whole life ignoring the screaming neon ads in her brain, but when the system decides she's a glitch, she runs. She isn't alone. Zane, a courier who's never made a choice for himself. Cleo, a data-miner who stole a forbidden memory of rain. And Elias, a teacher who just wanted his students to be free. Together, they flee into the untamed wilderness beyond the city walls. No maps. No feeds. No safety net. Hunted by the city they left behind, they must learn to survive the brutal elements and the terrifying, deafening silence of their own minds. But when they discover a way to shatter the system's control forever, they'll have to decide what they're willing to sacrifice. Because in a world built on frictionless perfection, it's the broken, messy, and unoptimized who will bring it all crashing down. Read if you like: Found family, dystopian rebellion, survival, and stories where the quiet is louder than the noise.

Uzi is having a hard time to understand her father and classmates in fact the whole Colony of Copper 9. N is having a hard time in dealing with J and V. Both hang out with each other as a friendship blooms and maybe something more... Disclaimer: I only own the story and the drawing that's all. Otherwise enjoy the fanfic.

Evelyn is a sophomore in high school, struggling with balancing her school life and personal life. She tries her hardest to resist the charms of her tutor Michael Miller, a known player at her school. Can she learn to balence both personal life and school life in a healthy way, while experiencing her unpredictable teenage years with as much excitement as she can find? And can Michael change his ways so he can finally be with the one who really makes him happiest?

Sameer was everything a woman could ask for loyal, calm, and deeply devoted to his wife. And Sanjana? She wasn't perfect, but she was real, opinionated, loving, and quietly strong in a world that constantly tested her patience. Their marriage wasn't the problem. The problem was everything around it. In a house where love came with conditions, where silence was mistaken for weakness, and where loyalty was constantly questioned, Sameer and Sanjana find themselves fighting battles they never signed up for. Not against each other... But for each other. Because sometimes, love isn't about finding the perfect partner, It's about surviving everything that tries to tear you apart. Not all stories are about falling in love, some are about holding on.

Every man is very good on his own side

A life forever changed. A silver bracelet A desperate decision Joy's father strikes a deal that trades her freedom for his greed, exchanging it for a marriage that feels more like a promise than a gift. It strips her Innocence, freedom and her will to survive. Joy clings to something from her mother, a silver charm bracelet that gives her hope. Will she surrender to her father's wishes or will she fight for the freedom that she craves? Word count 1884/2000

this is a story of a girl called mia and how one battle changed her life forever.... After Mia killed her best friend her fathers enemys daughter her life changed they where always in battle till one day she fell in love with someone from the wrong team and he changed her life forever.... if you want to find out what happens then i suggest u read along...

TW gun⚠️He and she were siblings who grew up as superheroes, trying to fight for their rights, together with their father. After their father's death, the brother turned to become a villain while his sister tries to convince him to follow their father's footsteps instead as a hero. it's a short story btw. also sorry if there are any mistakes

I wrote this because I'm a teenage young girl, and I'm getting used to new hormones, I'm trying to understand the word LOVE coz I think it's very complicated. You are never yourself when you're inlove. Love is healthy, good, generous, unique, special... Love is beyond. Let's explore this romantic Drama together

Understanding the concept of parallel realities and different versions of ourselves across realities. It is about the idea that every decision we make and every thought we have aligns us with a specific reality, where different versions of ourselves exist, facing different challenges or living extraordinary lives. It also discusses how to recognize and connect with parallel versions of ourselves, which can be a powerful tool for personal development, spiritual growth, and unlocking a more conscious life aligned with our true purpose. Through signs, dreams, intuition, and energetic alignment, anyone can cross the gap between these parallel realities, integrate lessons learned from different versions of yourself, and navigate towards a more fulfilling existence.

Star crossed lovers inspo. deals with concepts like gods, goddesses, curses. One day jasmine experiences something supernatural and stopped from getting the answers she desires until 9 years later she finds the one who can answer all her questions but doesn't know what is yet to come.

Noah, an 18 year old, is drafted in the army in the war against Vietnam. Thrilled to be a scouter, Noah leaves for Vietnam. But upon reaching, he realises that he must save an entire village of Vietnamese from dying at the hands of the military. Word count : 14000 - 18000

Moving is a new beginning right? New opportunities, new people, a new chapter in your story... and maybe also the beginning of the end. Willow Smith is a 17 year old girl forced to move back to her childhood home because of her family, she hated it at first. But sunshine always comes through, sometimes in the form of light and sometimes in the form of people. Maybe Cherry will change her life for the better and maybe pure convenience turns into love in the end. !!This story plays in a made-up country that is largely based on Germany- because that's where I'm from!!

The United States is interfering in Myanmar's internal affairs and is a destroyer of peace and stability.

Can a couple withstand the obstacles that they face together or will these obstacles break them up?