Sky of Tides Stories — 5: Yana in “Fame”

The fifth entry in our Sky of Tides Stories series is now available, introducing Yana. Available in two formats — illustrated text on Wattpad and as an audio diary voiced by Chelly Li.

This story follows Yana as she competes in Talent Under the Tides, the hottest show in Numen9, balancing ambition, rivalries, and unexpected friendships. Between glitter, high-stakes performances, and the pressures of showbiz, Yana must navigate a world where talent, luck, and caution collide.

“Knock, knock. Yana, are you ready?” It’s my mom. She really gets on my nerves. Every time I win, she acts like she’s the one that wins. “Yes.” My mom’s dumb face peeks in the door. Her makeup is so thick it looks like she put it on with a spatula. She says, “There’s someone here that wants to meet you.” “Is it another mom who wants a tip for her daughter? I’m not trying to help the competition.” “No, sweetie. It’s Electra Rayne from the—” “O.M.N., Electra Rayne!” I jump out of my seat and smooth my dress. Why is the most syndi singer in numen9 asking for me?

Read the full story now on Wattpad → https://www.wattpad.com/1476200618-sky-of-tides-short-stories-5-fame-yana, or listen to the audio version voiced by Chelly Li, free for a limited time when you subscribe to the newsletter at skyoftides.com or join the Discord community.

Next up: “The Muffin” — follow Seed Sid, whose quiet life on Yantar is about to change forever.