When Worries Whisper book cover — moonlit forest, glowing butterflies

TDKSKYES Publishing

When Worries
Whisper

A Story About Anxiety, Courage, and Finding Your Voice

By Octavia Hills & Trinity Aaliyah-Skye

When worries whisper… courage can still speak.

Genre

Middle Grade Fiction

Publisher

TDKSKYES LLC

Authors

Octavia & Trinity

Audience

Ages 8 – 14

The story

She has always been
stronger than her fears

Starting eighth grade was supposed to be a great year for Trinity Hills. But when her school unexpectedly closes, and she must start somewhere new, everything suddenly feels different.

Some of the friends she's always counted on aren't there anymore. Others remain by her side, reminding her she isn't alone. And as her big sister begins college, her big brother's quiet presence becomes a comfort she didn't know she needed.

With so much changing at once, the worries in Trinity's mind grow louder than ever.

When Trinity learns that the Fall Cabaret — a beloved tradition from her previous school — is coming to her new one, she feels a spark of hope. For the first time since everything changed, something familiar feels possible again.

Drama has always been where she feels most like herself. But even the strongest voices can shake when fear takes hold.

Still, with the support of her family, her friends, and one simple reminder from someone who knows her best — she takes a breath. She finds her courage. And when the whispers grow loud, Trinity discovers the truth: she has always been stronger than her fears.

"Twin, you know what to do when the worries whisper…" 🦋

A heartfelt story about anxiety,
courage, and finding your voice