Minds Underground Essay Competition

Synopsis Kai, a shy and bullied high school student, finds his passion and talent for acting and martial arts. With the encouragement of his drama teacher, Mrs. Ndlovu, he auditions for the school play and lands the lead role. As he delves deeper into his training, he discovers he has a remarkable talent for memory and becomes a formidable fighter. Through his journey, Kai gains confidence, focus, and determination, transforming from a target for bullies to a true able mind, unstoppable in pursuing his dreams.

Kisah seorang lelaki berusia 17 tahun yang tinggal berdua dengan adiknya. Dimasa depan ada suatu kejadian yang membuat dia harus berpisah dengan adiknya. Secara tidak sengaja pula, Dia melakukan sesuatu yang membuat semua cerita ini terjadi.

Falling for his warm touch despite his usual coldness, she loved him only to be disappointed and betrayed in the end. When love turns to darkness, it festers to be poisonous and consumes the soul. The naïve Arabella evolved. *** “Thank you for becoming my wife,” was her cold husband’s last words before he died, coupled with a smile that had never before graced his lips. Not on their wedding day. And not even at the birth of their only child. Emperor Ferdinand, someone Arabella loved so much, killed their son. She became a villainess and vowed revenge for her beloved child. For a decade, she used everything she could to make Ferdinand pay. Until finally… he fell to ruin! With her revenge complete, Arabella's life soon ended with her dead husband in her arms. But fate wasn’t done playing with her. All of a sudden, she was back two decades ago right after their wedding. Was it a curse or a blessing? It didn’t matter. Because there is only one thing she needed to do. “I will ruin you in this lifetime too!” This was her hateful promise to herself upon realizing she was reborn. But in her second life, Arabella was unexpectedly bestowed a gift to uncover the truth. Who was wrong and who was right? Only time will tell.

Abhay, an ordinary teenager with a knack for the digital underworld, stumbles into a world far darker than he ever imagined. While browsing the dark web, he inadvertently offends one of the most powerful and ruthless figures in the shadows of society. What follows is a nightmare: assassins are sent to silence him. Though Abhay narrowly survives, his family falls victim to their blades. Wracked with guilt and consumed by a thirst for revenge, Abhay prepares to abandon his home. However, a hidden door behind a family photo reveals a secret from his parents' past: an underground lab containing advanced research, tools, and weapons. Realizing his family's connection to something far greater, Abhay decides to stay and fight back. With assassins constantly on his trail, Abhay uses his ingenuity to craft weapons and devices to outwit and defeat his pursuers. But survival is only the beginning. To avenge his family, Abhay must uncover the identity of his enemy and dismantle the vast web of power that protects them. In this gripping tale of vengeance and survival, Abhay’s journey transforms him from a target to a force to be reckoned with.

Intrigued by the possibility of quick earnings, Jay Garrick, a 23-year-old graduate student, impulsively accepts a dubious job offer. However, this decision takes a harrowing turn when he is abducted and transported to an undisclosed facility. Unveiling the nature of the task, he realizes he's bound to infiltrate a stranger's consciousness and extract concealed information—an irreversible commitment. Within the enigmatic realm of another person's mind, Jay encounters a mysterious entity named X, the gatekeeper of sought-after knowledge. Despite repeated attempts to extract the information, he fails, plunging into a desperate quest for escape from this mental labyrinth. To break free, he's forced to engage in a series of challenges and games orchestrated by X, revealing a fantastical world teeming with dragons, magic, cities, and spaceships—transcending genres. As the stakes escalate, Jay grapples with unraveling the enigma that binds him to this alternate reality. Hidden within the recesses of his mind lies a profound mystery, intricately linked to his past and present. Determined to escape the clutches of his own psyche, Jay must decipher the underlying reasons for this surreal ordeal, ultimately striving to expose the truth that holds the key to his liberation. The question remains: Will he triumph in extracting the vital information and conquer the illusions within, or will he be ensnared forever in this kaleidoscopic maze of the mind?

Every news channel was in an uproar. "The Three Master-Minds are coming out for the first time," the headline had not changed for 72 straight hours. People had been glued to their TVs for 3-4 hours now; the estimated time for the broadcast had been crossed, but no one was willing to admit they wouldn't come. Everyone was thinking the same thing: "They always do what they say; today will be no different." Suddenly, every channel's broadcast was cut. Every screen was full of burn-ins, and one corner of the screen had a logo: 'TTMM'. Every person watching the broadcast froze, feeling a cold sweat down their spine. In a blink, there was a blackout, and three people with anonymous masks appeared, leaving everyone in a daze. After a few seconds of silence, an echoing sound was heard: "We... the ones who rule the crime..."

In the midst of a pandemic, a young African inventor named Kelani is determined to make a difference. With no access to fancy resources or cutting-edge technology, Kelani relies on his own hard work and determination to research and develop innovative solutions. Through tireless efforts, he stumbles upon groundbreaking ideas that have the potential to revolutionize the world. As Kalani's creations gain attention, he becomes a symbol of hope for his community and a beacon of inspiration for the world. But with great success comes great challenge, and Kalani must navigate the complexities of fame, wealth, and power to stay true to his vision.

Yearning for the unknown, a young man named Noah embarks a journey in finding the meaning behind "Mindset". What is this mindset enemies and allies alike chant like a fabled legend that wants to be reawakened to the vast expanse of the world.

There are those books, where readers are always pining for a happy ending. And there are those where reader are always crossing their fingers hoping another character doesn’t end up dead in the next chapter. The book Zen had picked up that evening was part of the latter. A world where the king had gotten his throne by killing his whole family, and no character had the certainty to survive till the end. Who would want to live in such a cruel world? . “Lord Sepehr, it’s time to wake up.” Zen didn’t bother paying attention to the unfamiliar voice. “His Highness Ambrose has summoned you. Please get up.” Who? Who was taking the cruel prince’s name early in the morning? “Lord Sepehr, I know you’re awake. Please get up before the head maid gets here.” Who the hell is Sepehr? *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Inspiration was taken from: Webnovel Weekly contest prompt: Transmigrating from a modern world into a historical setting is hard enough, but what happens when you realize you can read the minds of those you come in close contact with? MC is a web novel reader who ends up in the book he has been reading, where the cruel crown prince is set to kill the king and queen! As he tries to change the crown prince, a physical contact causes MC to read the prince's mind. He's in love with him?

~When dust turns to gold~ Following an invasion by a reptile-like species called Khalgora in the year 2043, humanity is forced to take a final stance in a gruesome confrontation that threatened it's existence into an apocalyptic demise. After decades of tactical execution of all its skills and resources man triumphs over beast. But only barely. With stenches of death and wails of suffering, the earth is left desolate, infertile with an atmosphere deteriorating at an alarming speed. The only habitat lies below. Year 2311. Welcome to STEM city. STEM (an abbreviation for ' Safe Territorially Erected Megalopolis'), is an underground Empire and home to the surviving earth inhabitants, sheltering them from the harsh conditions of the rubbled earth's surface. But even in this city where intellectual geniuses wheeled a minor underground refuge operation to a major megalopolis, slums existed. These slums like any other, are regions with insufficient supply of amenities from the Megalopolis' authority leading to hunger, suffocation and high rate of death by major lung diseases. Diana and her brother Axel are twin siblings who were born and brought up in these slums, lose everything but even in this great abyss of darkness, find a ray of hope, Polaris. Polaris academy is an institution erected by the collaboration of the major pillaring powers of STEM to raise potential superhumans in skills such as martial arts, elemental abilities, advanced sciences and much more, all to help in the exploration of the earth surface now being roamed by foreign beasts who pose a threat to the underground empire. In a world where the weak were preyed on and only the strong thrived, two poor kids with no background find themselves in this academy among astoundingly skilled minds from powerful families fighting for the same spot as them. Can they survive the competition and level up or will they return to the hell they came from? **** ~Excerpt ~ " Attention all factions, report to the portal station in an hour. A live Khalgora is loose in Flouresce, we need to contain it before any damage is done to civilians. Go!" The message set all students of Polaris in an uproar. **** What happens when humanity's mortal enemy is able to infiltrate this fortified empire? ---------------- A/N: cover obtained from the internet. All credits to the creator(s).

In a seemingly ordinary high school, students are forced to confront dark secrets about themselves and the school they attend. As a twisted experiment unfolds, one weak student uncovers a sinister plan designed to manipulate minds, testing loyalty and survival. Trust no one—everyone has a hidden agenda.

With a snap of his fingers, they dance to his tune. With the quirk of his lips, they turn numb. With the tap of his toe, they kneel to him. He can control their every thought, emotion, and movement. Manipulate their very lives. None can escape his grasp. *** Ian woke up one day confused to see the unfamiliar yet familiar surroundings. Once this was his home, when it was no more he got lost. He lost everything. Now everything is back. A burning starlight lit in his cold eyes, promising to burn all his enemies. He would never allow his home to be destroyed again. Not this time. He was back. And this time, he would control their lives just like they controlled his.

Lloyd terbangun di sebuah padang rumput tanpa ingatan maupun pakaian, Ia mencari tahu mengapa dirinya bisa berada disana dan berusaha mengembalikan ingatannya yang hilang. siapakah Lloyd sebenarnya? dan apakah Lloyd merupakan seorang penjahat atau seorang pahlawan. tidak ada yang tahu! ini adalah kisah 'menyenangkan' seorang manusia dengan anomali di tubuhnya.

An ordinary man who want to enter the world of writing novels, trying to take part in a novel writing competition, but suddenly his soul got transmigrated into the world of novel writing contest themes.

When a mysterious asteroid shatters in Earth's atmosphere, it rains down an alien virus that rewrites the rules of reality, unlocking psionic powers in random people across the world. Ordinary lives are overturned overnight as telekinesis, mind-reading, and abilities beyond comprehension become both gifts and curses. Governments rush to control these powers, twisted cults rise to worship them, and ordinary society begins to fracture. Red, a jaded retail worker, tries to keep his head down even as his own mind-reading abilities awaken. But his quiet life is shattered when he discovers a twisted ritual in the woods near his home—and realizes that humanity's newfound powers have awakened ancient, malevolent forces that hunger for chaos. Amidst all of this, he crosses paths with Jinx, a cunning and mischievous goblin girl with a murky past and sharp survival instincts, who's determined to make her way in this strange new world no matter the cost. As the two of them navigate a world turned hostile, Red and Jinx find themselves hunted by shadowy government agents, ensnared by cultists with their own dark designs, and haunted by monstrous entities born from psionic nightmares. With society unraveling and an unseen war brewing between powerful factions, Red and Jinx have only one choice: to become stronger, fight back, and protect themselves and each other—before they're consumed by the forces they've unleashed.

Alex, a 17-year-old boy with a complicated life and an indomitable spirit, sees his world transformed when he receives his first car: a Honda Civic that requires as much work as his own life. A racing enthusiast and fascinated by speed, Alex enters the dangerous and exciting underground world, where the streets are his track, clandestine races his passion, and escapes from the police his nightly routine. Between mechanical challenges, unbreakable friendships and the constant struggle to prove his worth, Alex discovers that the true path is not only on the asphalt, but in overcoming the barriers that try to stop him.

[Ding~ ding~ ding~ Congratulations You Have Unfortunately Awakened The Mind Reading System, Prepare To Be Annoyed.] "You've got to be kidding me, right?" [...] "What else can I do?" [...] "Why aren't you saying anything?" [Sorry host, I am not a talking system.] "..." [...] [Anyway... don't forget to say Status to see well.. your status.] "..." After a minute or so of feeling a second hand embarrassment for my system. I finally said "Status" in my mind. And a holographic blue screen appeared right in front of my eyes. [Mind Reading System:] [Ability: Mind Read Rank: Tier 1 Money In The Bank: 0$ Mission: Read your roommates mind by professing your love for her. Reward: 1000$]

The villain with an IQ of 250 disrupted the system.

In the cutthroat world of high finance, Ethan Carter, a ruthless CEO known for his icy demeanor and uncanny ability to predict his opponent's every move, harbors a secret: he possesses the power to hear people's thoughts. He keeps his gift hidden, using it only to further his ambitions, until Amelia, a bright-eyed, optimistic newcomer to his company, stumbles upon his carefully guarded truth. Bound by her silence, Amelia finds herself drawn into Ethan's world of power and intrigue, their connection deepening despite the danger that lurks around every corner. But as Ethan battles corporate rivals and a past that refuses to stay buried, their fragile trust is put to the ultimate test. Will Ethan risk everything to protect the woman who has unlocked his heart, or will his need for control cost him the only person who has ever seen the man behind the mask?

At Western Star University, Soren Mitaka, a gifted but unmotivated psychology student, conceals his intelligence to avoid attention. Despite excelling on the entrance exam, he lacks a sense of purpose. This changes when he encounters Raine Fukuyo, a mysterious girl with exceptional abilities facing a similar struggle in finding direction. Their shared intellect and unspoken competition foster a connection that leads to a transformative journey. Through their pursuit of self-discovery, Soren and Raine uncover meaning, companionship, and a renewed sense of hope.

The Neon Genres: !MONOLOGUE FROM THE ASTRONAUT DYNASTY! Planet-Within The Atmosphere (Peek, Previews And Pieces) Garden Of Daizies Cocaine Bathroom Break The Yoniverse Chronicles

(Warning 18+) Zuri is forced to obey the wishes of her father, who wants her to marry Liam Hayes, a wealthy man she has never met. Rumor has it that Liam is an ugly, scarred old man who abuses the women around him. After breaking up with her boyfriend, Zuri had a drunken accident. When she woke up, she could suddenly hear other people's thoughts! She could hear what the nurses caring for her were thinking, even if they didn't say it. This strange incident added to Zuri's burden. Despite the accident, her father's decision has not changed. Zuri must still marry Liam, an old and fat man she has never met. What will happen to Zuri? Will she find happiness in this forced marriage? Or will she be trapped in a never-ending nightmare?

Until his bicycle accident sent him tumbling backward in time, seventeen-year-old Jack Thompson lived a pretty ordinary life in modern-day America. Now reincarnated as Bataar, the son of a Mongol warrior in 12th-century Central Asia, Jack is confronted by the unforgiving realities of nomadic life on the steppes while struggling to come to terms with memories of his former life.

[R18 - Mature content] Nina, an elite agent with mind-reading capabilities is sent to historical kingdom of another dimension as part of a mission. She takes over the body of Crown Princess Emilia Ravenswood who was unloved by her arranged husband, Crown Prince Alistair Velmont. In this world, Nina has changed her demeanor to be supportive towards Crown Prince Alistair Velmont, contrasting Emilia's original clingy and jealous personality. However, the kingdom is buzzing with gossip about the prince's love for Selene, Emilia's lady-in-waiting, causing concern for the royal bloodline and leading to an arranged "honeymoon" for the couple. Nina, as Emilia, has agreed to cooperate with Alistair and made a deal for him to marry Selene as his second wife after their royal duties are fulfilled. But, no one knows the "honeymoon" may provide an opportunity for a deeper relationship between Emilia and Alistair, possibly leading to an unexpected bond.

A powerful mage's spell to prevent a catastrophe goes wrong, sending his consciousness, or "Ego," into another universe. The Ego finds Zydan, a 19-year-old, and guides him on a journey to unlock hidden powers. Zydan takes on daily tasks to improve mentally and emotionally, unaware that the Ego is stealing digital currency from criminals to sustain itself. As Zydan balances university, chess, and work, taking care of his a dog and boosting his emotional well-being. Meanwhile, a syndicate begins closing in, adding danger to Zydan's path to unlocking his potential.