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National Young Writers Competition

Last Song of the Nation

A forgotten kingdom. A sacred vow. A journey home across centuries. Centuries ago, the fate of a young Vietnamese noblewoman became entwined with the rise and fall of the Champa kingdom. Her name was Thanh Mai—a girl of silken grace and iron spirit, whose heart beat with forbidden love and a fierce loyalty to truth. Her story was nearly lost… until one man dared to follow its echo. In modern-day California, Kien Quoc—a quiet Vietnamese-American engineer—receives his father’s dying wish: return to Vietnam and uncover the roots of their family’s past. His journey leads him into the heart of central Vietnam, where sacred towers sleep beneath moss and myth, and where the memory of Champa lingers in song, stone, and silence. Guided by dreams and joined by Sari, a Balinese journalist equally devoted to Southeast Asia’s lost civilizations, Kien stumbles upon a revelation that challenges history, identity, and the very idea of nationhood. Along the way, they unearth a secret chamber beneath the holy valley of My Son—and within it, a truth that changes everything. Told in sweeping, poetic prose, Last Song of the Nation weaves together two timelines: the fall of Champa through the eyes of a young woman trapped between war and destiny, and a contemporary quest for heritage, love, and healing. At its core lies a question that haunts generations: What do we owe the past, and what can it still teach us today? This is a novel of memory and migration, of culture and compassion, of spirits that never die and songs that still carry across the wind.
dai9999 · 3K Views

The Young Journey

A Journey Begins The auditorium of the Alliance University, is buzzing with the anticipation as a new academic year loomed on the horizon, the scent of fresh paint mingled with the nervous energy of students and teaching as well as non-teaching faculty have gathered, as everyone is prepared for the beginning of a new chapters in their life which is fully of the challenges and adventures, which they will cherish throughout their lives. The sea of faces, showcases all the dreams, aspirations, wishes of friendships wanting to be forged, and lessons to be learned. For everyone who had been here before and are familiar with the environment, even for them, the setting feels like new and is full of energy—a place where precious memories were made before, the place where successes were celebrated, and failures were overcome, by its alumni, for the incoming freshmen, this is an entirely different world, a gateway to a future yet to be defined. At the heart of this vibrant institution stood a group of teenagers from different backgrounds, each carrying their own hopes and dreams. There was Mia, a spirited and determined artist with a penchant for pushing boundaries. Next to her stood Ethan, a star athlete struggling to balance his passion for sports with the pressures of academic excellence. As the bell chimed, signalling the start of a new chapter in life of every student, who have found themselves drawn together by fate, their paths intertwining in a way they couldn't yet comprehend. Alongside them, for every person, a cast of diverse characters have emerged, each with their own stories waiting to unfold—a charismatic rebel, a bookworm with a hidden talent, a shy musician yearning to be heard, and many more. The journey of these young adult, being in a phase of life, where they can experience the beautiful as well as cruel side of the world, which would be filled with laughter, tears, triumphs, and setbacks. It would test their resolve, challenge their beliefs, and reveal the strength they didn't know they possessed. Within the walls of the campus, they would navigate not only the academic challenges but also the complexities of friendship, romance, and self-discovery, but little did they know that their experience would be more than just textbooks and exams. It would become a crucible where they would learn life's most valuable lessons—compassion, resilience, acceptance, and the power of unity. They would discover that the true measure of success lies not in the grades they earn but, in the impact, they leave on the lives of others. And so, as the auditorium door closes, it swung opens, a new chapter. as the prologue of their story was set in motion, and the pages were blank, eagerly waiting to be filled with the triumphs and tribulations of these young souls, together, they would embark on a journey of self-discovery, forging bonds that would last a lifetime, and leaving an indelible mark on the history of this world.
Shivansh03 · 5.4K Views

Female On Top (Male Competition)

One-line summary: The female lead has a beautiful appearance and seemingly warm personality, but is actually cold-hearted and extremely rational. She has stage-by-stage relationships and won’t two-time, but there will always be someone who secretly likes her. This novel has the following triggers, so if you’re sensitive to these, please don’t read: 1. The female lead has had many relationships, but she treated each one seriously and broke up properly. It’s just that the men unilaterally pestered her incessantly. For the female lead, when she doesn’t like someone anymore, she simply doesn’t like them. (This applies to her relationships with Male Lead 1, 2, 3, and 4 as well, but she’s loyal in each 1-on-1 relationship!) 2. In this novel, Male Lead 2 and the female lead kiss in a car, and Male Lead 1 sees it and beats up Male Lead 2. The female lead calls the police and sends both Male Lead 1 and 2 to the police station! Male Lead 1 begs the female lead not to break up with him. 3. Male Lead 1 has a gentle appearance but an obsessive personality. Male Lead 2 has a delicate and soft appearance, slightly green tea-like (two-faced). Male Lead 3 is a youthful college student and a smart person who has secretly liked the female lead for a long time. Male Lead 4 is the female lead’s father’s special assistant, a business elite with deep, hidden thoughts. 4. At the beginning of this novel, the female lead has already broken up with Male Lead 1 (Chapter 4) and gotten back together with Male Lead 2 (ex-boyfriend). 5. Enter with caution if you have triggers!!!
bewriterbeyou · 7.2K Views

Seven Nation Army

Fourteen years of war nearly destroyed the world. Seven years of peace have barely held it together. The Seven Nation Army, forged from the ashes of World War III, stopped the bloodshed and vowed to protect the fragile balance. But peace has a price—and not everyone is willing to pay it. A shadow looms over the fractured world. The New World Order, a ruthless organization born of chaos, plots to tear apart the fragile ceasefire. Their vision? Burn the old world to the ground and rebuild it on their terms. At the forefront of this conflict, Bravo Squad stands as humanity's shield. Led by Captain Sohel Choudhury, callsign "Ghost," this elite unit faces a daunting task: unravel the NWO's plans before the world is plunged into World War IV. But trust is scarce, alliances are fickle, and the battlefield is no longer confined to nations—it’s everywhere. Victory isn’t guaranteed, but failure means the end of everything. — “If taking one life can save a thousand, we have to pull the trigger. If that one life is at the end of your barrel, and you won't be able to take the shot, leave this room right now. Because if you don't take the shot, your enemy will. And he won't hesitate. I assembled you here to win a war, not to turn all of you into cannon fodder.” Sohel took a deep breath and looked out over his squad. “Now, let me ask again, does anybody want to leave? Does anyone here think that he'd not be able to pull the trigger?” The room buzzed with one synchronized sound, “No, sir.”
Captain_Sadistic · 249.3K Views
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