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.

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?

(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?

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.

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.

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.

[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$]

[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.

Mind Cultivation: The Psychic Path Seventeen-year-old Mei Lin feels out of place in the vibrant chaos of Lingxi City, haunted by dark visions and an overwhelming sense of dread. After a chilling encounter with a mysterious man named Jin, she learns that her psychic abilities are awakening—and that sinister forces are hunting her. As Mei delves into mind cultivation to harness her powers, she uncovers hidden truths about her abilities and a shadowy cult intent on exploiting them. With each new lesson, she faces terrifying visions that blur the line between reality and nightmare. Determined to master her gifts, Mei must confront her deepest fears and confront the cult before they unleash a darkness that could consume her—and the world. In a race against time, she discovers that true strength lies within, but embracing it may come at a devastating cost.

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?

Alphonse died under strange circumstances. However, this will not be his last chance. When he opens his eyes, he finds himself in his new world filled with intrigues, magic, and no regrets. [What to expect] - A lot of kinks will be explored in this story, so you have been warned - No NTR (Not my thing) - It's NOT a vanilla story - A lot of LitRPG - Weak to Strong - Will have Kindom Building in the long run Update daily!

Mark hatched out of an egg one day, reincarnated as a demon! His body was as strong as iron, instincts capable of noticing a silent fly multiple meters away. Eyesight sharp enough to see the small holes in an enemy’s clothing. Moreover, he also had a system. [Soul Devourer] [Eat souls to grow stronger.] [Mind-type Demonic Tricks have been derived out of your demonic bloodline!] [Heart Input!] [Input unsolicited thoughts in an enemy's heart and influence them!] Mark took a deep breath. How can he allow himself to live a mediocre life after being given this second chance? Now, he wanted it all! Women, wealth, power, status, and even eternal life! His ambition was set, his heart was on fire. A demon had been born. ``` =●= Author's Note: What kind of story will this be? Strong to Stronger more than Weak to Strong. Mark will be an incredibly powerful fighter among his Tier most of the time but not invincible inside it. Expect a lot of incredible power systems throughout multiple worlds, a gripping narrative, a bundle of lovely female cast, and lots of sweet, tasty world-hopping. And heart-thumping, blood-boiling battles. Discord Link for character arts and to get in contact with the author: https://discord.com/invite/6ZGpkzxtTe Disclaimer: There will be explicit smut chapters but NO Yuri, NO NTR, and NO R*PE. (No Mind Control R*PE here. NADA.) Romantic relationships of the MC will not be a mind-manipulated puppet show. I despise that. He cares for his women as much as they care for him. As far as I can, there will not be any cardboard characters made to fill in the character count in the MC's harem, either. As in, all important characters will have a story of their own; as if they themselves were a main character. Hopefully, it all goes well. I am trying my best, you just have to read it now. Enjoy the ride!

Psychology is a study of human mind to figure out human behavior. This is a story of a human mind

Girl's dream meant to destroy "monsters are not inside us we are the monsters.

[A Danmei Story] Zhen Lixin wakes up after a long sleep, only to find himself as a complete stranger. When all his memories are gone, his journey to unveil the story around him is afoot, accompanied by a strange voice in his head. Will the voice within guide him on the path to truth or lead him further into the shadows of uncertainty?

[Ding! You get 1 Stone Block!] [Ding! You get 1 Dirt Block!] Bob the builder! Oop sorry cannot anger the copyright God on summary alone. Ben is a great uncle…. Yes he was living as a poor photographer for daily news paper named…. Okay this gonna make the God angry, let’s try again. Ben is your average construction worker, one day he suddenly find himself surrounded by darkness. He was confused how he found himself in here, but a system screen appear in his eyes. [Congratulations you have been choosen as a Crafter] [You get 1 Blockify PickAxe] [You get 1 crude dimensional pocket] [Ding! You acquired recipe to use Biomass!] [Creature creation system acquired.]

This story explains and shows my mind on bad days or thoughts, I hope this short story can help unfold you’re thoughts and make you feel better.

a group of friends got kidnap to another world

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.

Everyone has a specialty, a specialty power. You could do alot with it, from killing to saving. Especially when, hidden away from the public, strange, unexplainable events are happening inside the kingdom you reside in. The academy teaching you to use your abilities. Otherwise know as the academy of life and death. sorry for fast moving chapters at the start. I was excited to advance the story.

The reason for the worlds despair became their new hope.

In a college setting, Lucas Miller finds himself haunted by fragmented memories and fleeting whispers that hint at a past he can't quite recall. As he embarks on a journey to decipher these echoes, he realizes that the secrets of his past may hold the answers to the mysteries surrounding his friends. The shadows of forgotten memories cast a hazy veil over the present, while newfound revelations and unexpected allies help guide Lucas through the maze of his own mind.

In a world just like our own, a new breed of humans with extraordinary abilities started being born. These creatures were labeled as demons and considered far too dangerous they were banished to the underground. 17-year-old Kaen Takao faces a dire challenge. When his brother vanishes without a trace, Kaen is forced to journey to the surface for answers. As he explores the unfamiliar world above, he uncovers a sinister conspiracy that threatens both the underground and the surface. Haunted by secrets and facing dangerous foes, Kaen must confront his deepest fears. Will he find his brother and unravel the truth, or will he become entangled in a plot that could alter their worlds forever?

"What are you doing in here" she heard a cold angry voice in the small dark room."w-w- who is there " she stuttred looking around to see who is it, and 'click' the lights came on, her eyes widened in horror on realizing the locker room she ran into. She tried hard not to drool on his shirtless sweaty body and tatoo's,cause she ran away from a dog only to end up in a lions den. Such bad luck."a..a ..a"she said trying to find the right words." Am sorry I'll leave immediately" she said trying to bolt out of there but her arm was held in a firm grip. His dark eyes starring down at her with a sinister smile. "You wanna go just like that"he asked and tilt his head, her heart dropped into her stomach. She just got into a more bigger trouble. Jasmin snow a simple carefree girl,daughter of a multi billionaire who craves for a new environment, a new life a new highschool,where no one knows her as the billionaires daughter,she wanna have true friends.her wish finally came true as her family of three moved to new York ,and there she begins a new life in a new school,she thought she could finally have peace,but everything changed when she came across the wolves. Who are the wolves ? Will she find the peace she desires or will she be entangled in the games of love deception and lust. Find out in this interesting ride of teen highschool love

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.

Embark on a harrowing journey with Ruiki, whose thirst for vengeance drives him into the abyss of his own psyche (Dark Themed)