THE VOICE THEY STOLE

Lena Torres possesses a breathtaking voice, but trapped by family debt, she strikes a secret deal with wealthy Harper Lane: Lena sings live from backstage while Harper lip-syncs on stage. For two years, Harper rises to stardom on Lena’s voice, while Lena stays hidden, earning money to keep her family afloat. When student journalist Evan accidentally captures the truth on video and leaks it, both their worlds collapse. Harper uses her family’s power to retaliate; Lena wavers between silence and defiance. Her mother Ana knew all along but stayed quiet. Evan tries to speak for her—but once again takes away her right to choose. After losing her scholarship, her family’s restaurant, her home, and her love, Lena finally realizes: her true enemy is not Harper, but her own fear of speaking her own name. At the national finals, when her backing track is blocked, she chooses to sing a cappella. She doesn't win the championship—but she wins back her identity.