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Commonwealth Poetry Competition

Across the Huron Sea: Lust For Life

Seized by a panic such as she had never experienced in the 21 short years of her life, Mira scrambled against the man's grip, and a whiff of blood mingled with an intoxicating scent of cedar. “Shh,” he murmured, lowering his head. Pressed against his firm chest, she gulped at the dark red seeping through his shirt ivory white. She risked a glimpse up. Under a silver-black phantom half mask was a sculpted face, strands of jet-black hair sweeping his cheeks. Contrasting his pale complexion were those burgundy red lips, above which, a straight nose cast a shadow on his thin eyes the color of onyx. He glanced down at her, his gaze otherworldly. “If you’re thinking of getting on the back of the truck,” he wheezed, his larynx heaving. “Bad idea.” Deep like the rumbling sea and magnetic, his gravelly voice threatened to drown any audience. ----- In a world ten thousand years after ours perishes, the planet is ruled by the First World, consisting of the Commonwealth and the Republic across the Huron Sea. 21-year-old Mira de Armas must escape the Commonwealth after a posse of vigilantes who called themselves the Reds started a revolution and persecuted her stepfather till his death. Disguised as a boy, she smuggles herself to the Republic. As she tries to escape from the Customs, she is caught by the most wanted man of the First World, the last drug lord who has taken out all the Republican cartels. The man offers Mira a deal: in exchange for helping him reach a hidden bunker and treating his gunshot wound, he will ensure her safety. Left with no alternative, Mira joins forces with him and soon discovers his other identity—Dr. Warshon Qusbecq, a renowned physician by day. As their journey unveils old memories and exposes the conspiracy behind the upcoming election of the First World Premier, their relationship shifts from mutual suspicion to affection. Through intellectual sparring and the exchange of personal histories, Mira begins to see the truth behind the villain’s mask: that darkness will always exist for the light to be enjoyed on the other side. How will she handle the danger that anchors her now? I hope you'll enjoy this romantasy.
Ali_Gin · 15.5K Views

Bytes & Blades: Forge of Champions

In the bustling city of NeoTech, three high schools stand at the forefront of education, each known for producing top-tier students in their respective fields. Our story centers around a group of students who, despite being overshadowed by their more popular peers, find common ground in their passion for engineering, gaming, and logic. Meet Ethan, the tech prodigy from Edison High; Mia, the programming whiz from Turing Academy; Oliver, the strategic mind from Tesla Prep. Fate brings them together in an inconspicuous establishment known as "TechHaven" – a combination of a computer shop, a gaming café, and a study hub. Despite their diverse backgrounds, they share a hunger for knowledge, an affinity for technology, and a love for gaming. As they spend their after-school hours at TechHaven, the group forms a tight-knit team, leveraging their unique skills to tackle both real-world engineering challenges and virtual battles within "CyberSiege," a cutting-edge VRMMORPG that combines engineering puzzles with intense gaming scenarios. Their collective talents catch the attention of a renowned national competition, "Forge of Champions," where schools from across the country compete in a rigorous test of engineering prowess and gaming skills. The competition challenges teams to solve complex real-world problems and then translate their solutions into the virtual realm of CyberSiege. Facing skepticism from their peers and rivals, our group of underdog students decides to enter the competition. They navigate through engineering challenges, coding conundrums, and virtual battlegrounds, showcasing their resilience, creativity, and strategic thinking. Along the way, they encounter unexpected allies and rivals, including a formidable team from a prestigious school led by the charismatic but arrogant Ryan. As the competition intensifies, the group faces setbacks and internal conflicts, testing the strength of their friendship. Yet, with each challenge, they discover new facets of their abilities, unlocking potential they never knew they possessed. The boundaries between the real and virtual worlds blur as they navigate the Forge of Champions, a crucible that will either break them or forge them into true champions. In a climactic showdown, our team faces off against Ryan's formidable squad in both the engineering challenge and the final battle within CyberSiege. The outcome not only determines the winners of the competition but also serves as a testament to the power of collaboration, intelligence, and perseverance. As the underdogs emerge victorious, they become unlikely heroes, inspiring a new wave of appreciation for the power of unconventional thinking and teamwork. The novel concludes with the group realizing that their journey was not just about winning a competition but about proving that wisdom and logic can triumph over popularity and stereotypes, leaving an enduring impact on NeoTech's academic landscape.
BlueEnigmaaa · 19.5K Views
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