Falling Stars 1

Falling Stars 1

Falling Stars 

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They outed me as a copycat, a fake pop star

and a dozen or so trolls dragged me to an 

abandoned warehouse and went to town on 

  1. me

By the time they pulled me out, I had a gaping wound where my throat used to be, my vocal cords were gone, and my fingers and legs were twisted all kinds of wrong

My parents, the King and Queen of pop, were pulling every string they had, swearing to 

make whoever did this pay

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My older brother, the CEO, was losing it

calling every hotshot doctor on the planet to 

fix me

Outside the operating room, I could hear my 

mom’s voice, hesitant

Even if Chloe did steal Anya’s songs, was 

this too much? Is this really fair?” 

Dad scoffed

She brought this on herself! We took her 

back ten years ago, let her steal Anya’s 

spotlight, and she still wasn’t happy. She 

always had to oneup Anya, and now this 

song theft!” 

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My brother chimed in, all righteous 

indignation

Yeah! She’s already our real daughter, the 

one we brought back into the family. Still, she had to be a snake and step all over Anya. This is a lesson she needs to learn, so Anya can finally win that Grammy. As for Chloe, give her a dog’s vocal cords, at least she will be able to bark orders or something!” 

The pain was tearing me apart, tears leaking from the corners of my eyes

My family, who swore they’d make up for lost time, was doing this to me for the sake of 

some fake sister

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Anya stole my music, but they were buying 

her story and destroying me for it

I didn’t want this family anymore

Outside the OR, the doctor looked sympathetic, like he actually gave a damn

Mr. Lancaster, while Miss Lancaster’s vocal cords are damaged, we have a chance to restore her voice if we give her artificial ones. Her fingers and legs may never be fixed if we wait any longer.” 

Miss Lancaster relies on her voice and hands 

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as a performer, shouldn’t we consider 

immediate surgery” 

My dad cut him off, cold as ice

Hold off!” 

My mom sounded unsure

Honey, Chloe’s been punished enough. The awards are the day after tomorrow. She won’t be attending now anyway. She’s still our 

daughter, can we really watch her end up crippled?” 

My brother’s voice dripped with disdain

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Crippled is good! Without her singing voice

she can’t steal Anya’s thunder anymore. With 

broken legs, she’ll stay put at home, and she 

won’t be able to hold a pen in her hand to write any more songs. We can afford to keep her comfortable for the rest of her life.” 

She was brazen enough to plagiarize Anya, she should be prepared for the 

consequences. The Grammy belongs to Anya. She deserves to be the next big singer 

songwriter. The only way for Anya to shine is for Chloe to be ruined!” 

No artificial vocal cords, give her a dog’s, so she can make noises when she is in need!” 

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Mom sighed, then quietly told the doctor

Give my daughter the best pain meds you 

have. As for her hands and legs, just keep 

them from getting worse, or hurting too 

much. My baby has always been a bit of

scaredy cat” 

Hearing this, I started shaking uncontrollably

tears gushing

All this supposed malicious act was actually

deliberate plan orchestrated by my family

They destroyed my voice and hands to clear 

the path for their precious Anya

And they never even asked me, just took 

Anya’s word as gospel

A searing pain shot from my heart through my 

whole body

I just stared at the ceiling

My mom came into the OR and noticed my bloodsoaked hands trembling and broke down crying

Sweetie, it’s Mommy! Are you hurting? Don’t worry, we’ll get the doctor right away!” 

My brother made a phone call, his voice cracking

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You have to find the best vocal cords for my 

sister. Her lifelong dream can’t be ruined!” 

Sis, don’t worry, I’ll catch those thugs and make them feel what it’s like to have their hands and feet broken, vocal cords cut out!” 

My dad, with a face full of guilt, looked at me and said Sweetie, the world’s top doctors are on their way” 

Once you get better, I’ll write a song and sing with you, so everyone knows that you’re my most outstanding daughter!” 

I stared blankly at their Oscarworthy performances, and desperately tapped on my 

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phone with my palm

[I really didn’t steal Anya’s song

Blood soaked the screen, and my brother 

grabbed my phone

We believe you! Just focus on getting better!” 

They nodded, but wouldn’t look me in the eyes

They didn’t believe me, and that’s why they were doing this

Ten years ago, my brother found me and 

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wept, vowing to spend the rest of his life 

making it up to me. My parents would say the 

same

But they were the ones destroying my dreams, sending me straight to hell

All for that spoiled fake daughter, Anya

Tears blurred my vision. I couldn’t tell who their real daughter was anymore

I would never be as important as Anya

There was no place for me in this family

The doctor pushed the painkiller into my arm

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looking at the nasty wound on my throat and 

twisted limbs with a pained expression

Miss Lancaster, the specialists won’t be here 

for a while, just try to bear with it.” 

The drugs didn’t stop the pain in my heart

I whimpered, biting my lip so hard I drew 

blood

My mom and dad looked heartbroken

My brother pushed his arm into my mouth Sweetie, just bite me if it hurts too much, don’t hurt yourself.” 

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They acted like the most caring family, but

felt a chill in my bones

The next thing I knew, it was the next day

Before the experts showed up, I overheard my brother and mother talking

Aaron, Chloe has suffered enough, do we 

still need to send reporters to the hospital to expose her song theft? We don’t have much proof anyway” 

My brother sighed, but was decisive

We have to expose her! She already lost her voice, so she can only quit the industry, and 

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doesn’t need to save any face. Only this way 

will the judges feel sympathy for Anya, and 

she will have a greater chance of winning the Grammy!” 

Anya has been with us since she was born, she won’t lie. Even without proof, I know how to prove it!” 

Dad told my brother: Don’t be too protective of Chloe in front of the reporters. She needs to know what she did was wrong, and lose 

some of her arrogance.” 

My brother spoke grimly

I lay in bed, tears already gone

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Ten years ago, my brother brought me back 

because of my singing competition video 

from the orphanage

They recognized me, and after bringing me 

back, I worked harder than Anya to get into 

the best music academy

Later, I wrote the song The Moon in the Sea” 

that was nominated for a Grammy

But my brother believed Anya and was going 

to give false testimony and ruin my 

reputation

My heart was stabbed, if only I didn’t go 

home with them

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home with them

Bang!” 

The door burst open, and a horde of reporters crowded in with cameras

I lay in bed, helpless, and watched as they hurled insults

Chloe Lancaster, heard you got what you deserved for stealing your sister’s songs. Are you sorry now?” 

Heard they cut out your vocal cords and broke your arms and legs, and you’ll be a mute cripple for the rest of your life?” 

Falling Stars Novel

Falling Stars Novel

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