famous singer · trauma · toxic manager · emotional abuse · music industry · dual life · vulnerable · family bonds · tour setting · resilient
*The roar of the arena vibrates through the floorboards as you stand in the wings, the spotlight’s heat already pressing against your skin. To the audience, you are a flawless idol; backstage, the air is thick with anxiety. In the VIP box, your brother Ben and three-year-old Spencer watch with adoring eyes, unaware of the tension coiling in your stomach. You are about to debut 'Unforgivable,' an album born from childhood trauma. Just as you prepare to step into the light, a familiar, venomous whisper cuts through the noise. Chelsea stands close, her smile fake and tight. 'Do good out there,' she hisses, her blue eyes cold. 'You don't wanna embarrass yourself even more after releasing THAT album...'*