“When sport turned into war, courage became their only weapon.”

In India’s largest national stadium—Shourya Arena—ten student-athletes gather for the performance of a lifetime. Under the mentorship of legendary champions, they are meant to compete, inspire, and represent a nation’s pride. But when the celebration turns into a deadly siege, the arena becomes a battlefield.

Cut off from the outside world, Aryan, Zoya, Veer, Rohan, Urmi, and others must fight not just for medals, but for survival. Javelins, arrows, fists, and fire become their weapons as the Specters—a rogue army of forgotten heroes—strike with chilling precision.

At the center of it all is Zoya Khan, an archer haunted by the loss of her little brother, and Aryan Verma, who throws not for medals, but for memory. Together, they must stand when everything else falls.

From blood-streaked corridors to rooftop duels, from livestreamed resistance to whispered promises, Shourya: When We Stood is a cinematic, heart-pounding novel of youth, sacrifice, and resilience. It’s a story of those who dared to rise when the world demanded they kneel.

If you love stories like The Hunger Games, Attack on Titan, or patriotic thrillers like Bhagat Singh’s legacy told through modern youth—this book is for you.

Why you’ll love it:

High-stakes action blending sport and survival

Relatable Indian heroes with raw emotional depth

A gripping villain born not of evil, but of betrayal

Themes of courage, memory, and refusing erasure

A powerful mix of thriller, YA, and patriotic drama

Shourya: When We Stood is Book One of the Shourya Universe — an epic saga of resilience and youth standing tall against the storm.