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Written by: Querida Funck
Lyrics by: Querida Funck
Music by: Querida Funck, created with AI-assisted music generation
Performed by: Querida Funck / AI-assisted vocal production
Produced by: True Voice Productions
Publisher: Lemery House Press
Recording/Master: True Voice Productions

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This song was written, directed, edited, and produced by Querida Funck using AI-assisted music generation tools as part of the creative and production process. Final lyrics, artistic direction, arrangement choices, and release decisions are by Querida Funck.

The Need To Be Heard (c) 2026
a quiet, emotionally grounded folk ballad about one of the deepest human longings: not to be corrected, rescued, or explained away, but simply heard.

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Acurated series of short stories brought to life through rich narration and subtle sound design. Each piece invites you to pause, listen, and reconnect with the power of voice.

Cover art for 'A Room and a Voice' adapted by Querida Funck from Virginia Woolf's work. Features a dimly lit room with a table, an open book, and a chair beside a window with curtains. — Ep 1 | A Room And A Voice

Cover image for 'The Reluctant Dragon,' adapted by Querida Funck from the work of Kenneth Grahame. The image features a dimly lit room with a desk, an open book, and a chair with a mannequin head, evoking a whimsical yet serene atmosphere. — Ep. 4 | The Reluctant Dragon

Cover art for 'The Selfish Giant', adapted by Querida Funck from Oscar Wilde, featuring a candle-lit table with an open book and magical sparkles, set against a soft, dark-green background. — Ep. 7 | The Selfish Giant

Cover art for 'The Foresaken Merman' featuring a dimly lit room with a window and a wooden chair by a table, displaying the title and details of the adaptation. — Ep. 10 | The Foresaken Merman

A dimly lit room featuring a wooden table with an old typewriter and a cup on it, next to a chair. The window in the background lets in soft light, with the title 'Backwoods' prominently displayed at the top. — Ep. 12 | Backwoods

A dimly lit room featuring a vintage typewriter on a wooden table, a coffee cup and saucer, and a wooden chair, with curtains framing a window, accompanied by the text: 'Before the Ashes, After the Fire, Adapted by Querida Funck from the Diary of Samuel Pepys, Part of the Memories In Ink series, PG-13 Mature Reflection.' — Ep. 15 | Before The Ashes, After The Fire

Cover image for 'The White Heron', featuring a vintage-style table with a portrait and an open book, beside a wooden chair. Text overlays provide details about the story and the series. — Ep. 2 | The White Heron

An illustration of a writing desk with a vintage typewriter and a cup, beside a window with soft curtains, featuring the title 'Life As It Is (More Or Less)' and details about the adaptation and series. — Ep. 5 | Life As It Is

A warm and inviting scene featuring a wooden table with an old-fashioned typewriter and a cup of tea, illuminated by soft, golden light from a nearby window. Text overlays indicate the title 'Thanksgiving Time', the adapter's name, and the series title 'Memories In Ink'. — Ep. 8 | Thanksgiving Time

Cover image for 'The Only Rose', featuring a warmly lit room with a table, a chair, a book, and a portrait in a frame, accompanied by text detailing the adaptation and series information. — Ep. 11 | The Only Rose

Cover image for 'Desiree's Baby' adapted by Querida Funck from Kate Chopin, featuring a wooden table with a portrait and an open book, and a chair in a softly lit room. — Ep. 13 | Desiree’s Baby

Cover art for 'The Light Princess', featuring a candle and an open book on a wooden table, with soft lighting and a green background. — Ep. 3 | The Light Princess

A digital illustration featuring a wooden table with an open book, a framed portrait, and a wooden chair in a softly lit room. The title 'Miss Grief' and additional text about the adaptation and series are overlaid in a warm, muted tone. — Ep. 6 | Miss Grief

Cover image for 'The Happy Prince,' adapted by Querida Funck from Oscar Wilde's work. Features a wooden chair and table near a window, with a book and candle on the table, conveying a warm, inviting atmosphere. — Ep. 9 | The Happy Prince

Cover image for 'Holiday Table', a performance edition by Querida Funck, featuring a typewriter on a table beside a coffee cup in a cozy room with soft lighting and a window. — ONUS | Holiday Table

Cover of 'Aesop's Fables' adapted by Querida Funck, featuring a wooden chair and a table with an open book, with a window in the background. — Ep. 14 | Aesop’s Fables

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