Story- Once Upon A Songhd: A Cinderella

Mira was about to announce the winner—her own band, of course—when the stage lights flickered. A single spotlight swung to the side of the stage. Katie walked out, heart in her throat, and sat on a simple wooden stool.

When the last note faded, there wasn’t a dry eye in the house. Then came the roar.

“Only if you let me drive.”

Trapped, Katie listened to the muffled thump of the bass from the showcase downstairs. Her dream was slipping away. Then, through the vent, she heard Uncle Lou’s gruff voice: “Kid? Grab the vent cover. It’s only four screws.”