"Within the mind of every young person lies a certain silence. That silence isn’t always about faded pain — sometimes, it can be the path toward light."

In this book, through a collection of 15 stories, I have tried to share the shining experiences hidden within such silence.

Some of these stories may be fictional, and some may very well be real. But behind each of them lies a turning point in the transformation of a young mind.

I am an ordinary young man/woman. The connection with life, the dreams that keep us awake, the courage to stand tall — all of these have emerged in the form of stories in this book.

If these lessons bring a smile to you, or even stir a fleeting emotion — I hope they remain with you as inspiration. That is the belief with which I present this book to you.

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(Manjushri, Mangalore)