Sometimes, it’s not the song that moves us — it’s the voice. This episode blends a fictional story with a personal reflection on how a singer’s tone can reach the parts of us we can’t put into words. Through Ethan’s story and my own, we explore how music becomes a companion through grief — a voice that speaks when ours breaks.

Outro:
"Light Thought var 1" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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In this episode, I share the story of Liam — a quiet soul who found his voice through playlists instead of paragraphs. Alongside his journey, I reflect on how music has carried me through heartbreak, childhood memories, and even grief. From songs that helped me heal to those that helped me remember, this is about how music speaks when we can’t.

Soft Piano Loop #2 by ispeakwaves -- https://freesound.org/s/384935/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
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"Light Thought var 1" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Companions on the Page isn’t just about the stories I wrote — it’s about the friends I created along the way. From Tyler, Hunter, and Yuki’s early adventures, to Alex and her guardian angel, to Miya’s grief and Abraham’s quiet loyalty, every character became more than words. They were companions who arrived when I needed them most, giving me safety, belonging, and a place to explore connection without fear. In this episode of Voices Unwritten, I reflect on how my characters became company — and why they still matter today.

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Outro:
"Light Thought var 1" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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A fictionalized glimpse into living with social anxiety through the story of Noah — the calm exterior hiding a storm of nerves, missed opportunities, and unspoken thoughts. Sometimes silence isn’t a choice; it’s a way to survive. This episode reflects on the quiet struggles that go unseen and reminds us that being quiet doesn’t mean being less.

Outro:
"Light Thought var 1" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"I Drew Her Because I Couldn’t Be Her" is the story of Ari, a quiet girl who sketched a character named Mika during math class — bold, fearless, and everything Ari wished she could be. What started as a doodle became a lifeline: a way to cope with social anxiety, loneliness, and the struggle to belong. Through drawing, Ari created not just characters, but pieces of herself she didn’t yet know how to show. This episode reflects on how creativity becomes therapy, how imaginary people can help us survive real life, and how even the quietest versions of ourselves are worthy of love.

Outro:
"Light Thought var 1" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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In this episode of Voices Unwritten, we meet Elijah — a recent journalism graduate caught between the pride of earning a degree and the quiet frustration of retail shifts that weren’t part of the plan. His story is one of applications sent, doors closed, and the weight of waiting for a chance that hasn’t come yet. But Elijah isn’t just a character — he’s a reflection of my own journey. Seven months after graduation, I’m still navigating the same uncertainty, the same silence between rejections, and the same question: what now? This episode is for anyone living in that in-between space — between “educated” and “employed,” between hope and doubt.

Outro:
"Light Thought var 1" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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In this episode of Voices Unwritten, we slip inside a wandering mind — where classrooms fade into dreamscapes, guardian angels appear, and battles spark from the pages of imagination. Through Alex’s vivid daydream, I reflect on my own life with ADD and how drifting thoughts aren’t just distractions, but doorways into whole new worlds. If you’ve ever been lost in thought when reality called your name, this one’s for you.

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College Hallway ambience by Bexhillcollege -- https://freesound.org/s/274213/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
heartbeat (fast but inconsistent).wav by ultraaxvii -- https://freesound.org/s/533909/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Outro:
"Light Thought var 1" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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One ear in Nashville, the other in Seoul. Country music gave me words. K-pop gave me a mirror.

In this episode, we tune in to Mina's musical love for country after a long day at school and explore how a new genre exploration shaped her voice: Korean pop. I share how two playlists became my voice, helped me navigate social anxiety, and even sparked a lasting friendship over an EXO notebook. Two worlds, one heart — and maybe that’s the most beautiful kind of balance.



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Apartment bedroom ambience, interior, outside traffic and people, rumbling, Greece - Zapslat. https://www.zapsplat.com/music/apartment-bedroom-ambience-interior-outside-traffic-and-people-rumbling-greece/

High school hallway ambience, students and teachers walk, talk close by - Zapslat. https://www.zapsplat.com/music/high-school-hallway-ambience-students-and-teachers-walk-talk-close-by/

Cd player play stop or pause button press - Zapslat. https://www.zapsplat.com/music/cd-player-play-stop-or-pause-button-press/

Words - https://audionautix.com/#google_vignette

Outro:
"Light Thought var 1" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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In this episode, I share a quiet story about working retail while holding onto dreams no one sees. Through the eyes of “Kayla,” an online shopper weaving between aisles and scanner beeps, we explore what it feels like to be overlooked—but not empty. Beneath the barcode numbers and gray carts is a mind still full of stories, even if they’re only told in silence.

Inspired by my own experience working in retail with social anxiety, this reflection is for anyone who’s ever felt invisible at work or disconnected from the dream they’re still quietly chasing.

Music credit:
"Light Thought var 1" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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In the very first episode of Voices Unwritten, I take you back to where it all began—my first story, written at just twelve years old in sixth grade. I read two short chapters from that childhood creation and reflect on what writing meant to me back then. This episode is part storytelling, part personal reflection—an honest look at how writing became more than just a hobby. It became a lifeline through high school, a safe space, and a way to understand myself better.

Whether you're a writer or just someone who remembers what it was like to dream big as a kid, this episode invites you into the roots of creativity and growth.

Music credit:
"Light Thought var 1" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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