Fictional Constellations

She went looking for fame under the stage lights, but she found a love that would change her life forever. Read "Love, A Ray of Light," a 1950s romance I wrote when I was just 15.

She thought she was just writing a story to pass the stormy night, but someone else was already writing her fate. Read this suspenseful throwback story straight from the archives.

After a magical night together, Son makes the hardest choice: leaving Rodrigo a goodbye note before he wakes up. Though her heart aches, she knows they can't be together. Focusing on her future, she discovers an unexpected acceptance to a writing program in London. As graduation arrives, Son isn't just closing the chapter on high school—she's stepping into a brand new life.

Son went to Rodrigo's apartment to say goodbye forever. She insisted they must go separate ways. But Rodrigo challenged her to look him in the eye and deny her feelings. Tearfully, Son admitted the truth: "You're all I think about, but this cannot be." Yet, the undeniable pull between them was too strong. The forbidden finally became reality in a passionate kiss that was both a long-awaited moment and a heartbreaking farewell.

Facing Erika’s icy stare in her bedroom, Son's explanations hit a wall. Erika revealed Rodrigo had already confessed to Lizzy, admitting he was the one who persisted while Son rejected him. Yet, this truth didn't mend the damage. The hardest blow was Erika’s painful admission: "What hurts me the most is that you didn't tell me... I feel like you betrayed me." Son realized that keeping the secret had shattered the foundation of their friendship.

After returning home, Son found herself deeply affected by everything that had happened in Cancun. Although her main goal upon returning was to talk to her mom and seek advice, the reality was that the words wouldn't come out. Sadness overwhelmed her, and her eyes filled with tears every time she thought about Rodrigo and the way she had let down her best friend, Erika. She felt guilty for having gone against her own principles, even if it had all been "just a kiss," because

Rodrigo also pulled away from Son, turned to look out at the sea, and told her, “Look, Son, things are a little more complicated than they seem. I really do have feelings for you, but I can’t leave Lizzy. It would break her heart. She’s going through a difficult time right now. What kind of person would I be if I abandoned her when she needs me the most?” Son turned to look at him and said, “No, Rodrigo. Rather, what kind of person are you for lying to her like that?” Son ran

Son was very upset. It bothered her that she felt this attraction to him, but at the same time, she wanted to be with him. And well, by this point, it was very obvious that he felt something for her too. What she didn't understand was, if he felt so strongly about her, why was he still with Lizzy? Erika and Son were getting ready to go out. They were in Cancun—no parents, surrounded by trusted friends, and in a way, celebrating Son’s birthday, as she had just turned 18. So, t

Audio Version is Here! :) They were already on the plane, the last passengers were boarding, and while Son was looking out the airplane window, she heard someone greeting her. "Hi Son, what a surprise to see you here. Erika, hi to you too." Son turned red. The two girls smiled. Erika asked Rodrigo what he was doing on the plane, to which Rodrigo replied, "Well, the same as you. I decided at the last minute to come on the trip. Let's just say a text message from last night mad

Audio Version is here! :) The school year passed. Son stuck with her friends—no crushes or romances—and she heard nothing about Rodrigo. Son was starting her second year of high school; she was walking and chatting with Erika when she thought she saw someone she knew in the distance. Erika kept talking, but Son was distracted, trying to remember who the person reminded her of. Just then, the guy turned, and she realized it was Rodrigo. Son's heart sped up; she couldn't believ

Audio Version is here : ) This is a story in which the life of a young woman named Son changes completely. The story takes place in New York. Son was a 16-year-old girl who lived with her parents and was in her freshman year of high school. She was friendly, cheerful, and open to any idea. She had many friends, but the only thing she was missing was that special person, that young man who would make her feel loved and appreciated, that person who is there through thick and th