Song Rise Above Novels & Stories

One goal, we will never get tired With a burning spirit, we fight all Rise together, we will never give up The long road we travel, full of colors and stories Every fall, we rise, we will never stop Together we step, holding each other's hands Nothing is impossible, as long as we keep fighting When the storm hits, don't be afraid, don't flinch We are winners, in our hearts are stored Unstoppable strength, dreams that continue to grow Let's make it all happen, together we can Up together, we strong and our steps One goal, we will never get tired With a burning spirit, we fight all Rise together, we will never give up Rise together, we fly higher Reaching for the stars, we will never stop With

"Stop talking nonsense, Lisa! Don't you see how upset Ms. Jones is? Everyone knows she's the top performing salesperson because of her hard work!" "Henry! Am I your wife, or is it Anna?" Lisa snapped, shaking off his hand. She glared at me angrily and continued berating Henry. "You've been working so hard for the past five years, and yet you've never been recognized as an outstanding employee. Meanwhile, she gets promotions and raises! I'll fight for you even if I lose my job!" The surrounding colleagues murmured in agreement, their eyes filled with disdain. "She's right! This isn't fair!"

His words had sealed my fate. My expression must have been too dark as he looked at me in confusion momentarily before he replied to the host, "I don't know what Vanessa is trying to achieve today, but I think Sophia should perform first. This isn't favoritism. I just want to remind Vanessa that the things we desperately chase after often aren't as important as they seem. I hope she'll stay true to her music and focus on creating great music rather than standing on stage and using the vilest intentions to speculate about your opponents." After he finished speaking, the crowd erupted in cheers.

"Not that one again. 'Eternal Darkness' is his best song, hands down." Asmo scoffed. "You can't serious? 'Darkness' is great, but 'Rebel's Cry' is his masterpiece!" The brothers continued to bicker back and forth, each trying to outdo the other in their praise for RN's music. As they argued, the view panned out of the van, showing the beautiful sunrise unfolding outside. The sky turned pink and orange, with the sun slowly rising over the horizon. The van drove off into the distance, the brothers' argument fading into the background as the focus stayed on the stunning view.

Serenity POV I square my shoulders, stand straight, and follow my father's unit up the steps. I feel my unit fall into formation behind me and am proud to call them mine. It came so naturally. I never realised what I had been missing out on growing up by pushing these wolves away. Since I woke up in that hospital, with all my secrets laid bare, I had barely been able to catch a minute alone. I know they are worried about when the penny will drop, and I will crash. I know they all watch me, waiting for my breakdown. But they are doing that to be there to catch me when I fall, and nothing feels better than knowing I have them. I won't fall. I won't crash. I have never been better in my life, n

The atmosphere was peaceful, yet powerful, as strangers became a community, bound together by their shared concern for one person as they sang along to ‘Rise up’, by Andra day. “You’re broken down and tired of living life on a merry go-round…” “And you can’t find the fighter, but I see it in you, so we're gonna walk it out…” “Move… mountain, we're gonna walk it out…” “Move… mountain…” “And I’ll rise up, I’ll rise like the day, I’ll rise up, I’ll rise unafraid, I’ll rise up, and I’ll do it a thousand times again…” “And I’ll rise up, high like the waves, I’ll rise up, in spite of the ache, I’ll rise up, and do it a thousand times again…”

I say, my voice steady despite the ache in my chest. Eden nods, his eyes distant. "Where?" I look to the horizon, where the new storm churns. "Wherever the Maestro's song leads us." He hesitates, then straightens, his resolve hardening. "Together." We walk, the storm at our backs and the unknown ahead. The melody hums, a constant companion, a reminder of the battles we've fought and the ones yet to come. The symphony never ends. It *ascends*. ---

Somewhere over the rainbow Way up high There's a land that I heard of Once in a lullaby Somewhere over the rainbow Skies are blue And the dreams that you dare to dream Really do come true Someday I'll wish upon a star And wake up where the clouds are far Behind me Where troubles melt like lemon drops Away above the chimney tops That's where you'll find me Somewhere over the rainbow Bluebirds fly Birds fly over the rainbow Why then, oh why can't I? If happy little bluebirds fly Beyond the rainbow Why, oh why can't I?

Anjelo fetched his phone. Tears stung my eyes again. I thanked them in a heavy voice but deep within I could already feel myself becoming strong. The time here at college may not be very peaceful for me. I may have to face a rough time but I have two friends. With their support and my own determination, I'll be through. I definitely will. Because this is my second life... And I won't let history repeat. I'll fight. Reborn Carolyn will fight and rise above all the rejection. Tbc...