The short story might focus on the challenges that teenagers face in society. For example, they could be dealing with problems at school like bullying or academic stress, and at home with family expectations. These combined issues can lead to a feeling of being lost, just like in a wasteland.
There was a boy named Tom and a girl named Lily in high school. They sat next to each other in math class. One day, Tom helped Lily with a difficult math problem. After that, they started to talk more and more. They would share their lunches, walk home together sometimes. They both liked reading, so they often went to the library on weekends. However, when Lily's family had to move to another city, they were heartbroken. But they promised to keep in touch and their first love remained a beautiful memory in their teenage years.
It could be about the struggles and adventures of teenagers in a desolate or challenging environment. Maybe it involves friendship, self-discovery, or facing difficult choices.
The story centers around the adolescent journey of characters in a somewhat desolate or chaotic setting. It examines their internal conflicts, relationships, and efforts to grow and overcome the odds.
Here are some recommendations for competitive novels:
1. " On How to Help Your Boyfriend Rushing Points ": Meng Shushu was not even a gaming rookie, she was a gaming retard.
2. [Blazing Path]: A good athlete's energy must be upward. He would definitely be positive, optimistic, and unyielding. Even though he was at his lowest point, he still had strength. Looking at him was like looking at the sun. In her heart, he always represented the sun and sweat, as well as the hot track. Whether it was the black and gold sun when they first met, or the red struggle when he turned into the decathlon, he was always shining, bright but not dazzling, and fascinating. The woman in his heart was his future, his motivation. He wanted to be her pride and monopolize her love. That day, his nimble figure leaped deep into the sky, winning her admiration. He took off her sunglasses and was attracted by her eyes.
3. " An Inextinguishable Love ": In the hot-blooded competition, athletes pursue their dreams, and their love blooms quietly in the process. This was a story that could be sweet or salty. It could make your heart soften.
4. " Dear Little Deer Eyes ": An Mengmeng was a gaming retard, while Demon King Shen was a cold and indifferent person who charged for gaming fees. However, their relationship gradually developed, from good classmates to a married couple. This was a sweet love story.
5. " After failing to gain a good impression ": In the hot-blooded arena, the protagonist experienced failure after failure, but he did not give up and continued to work hard. During this process, he met a special person, and their relationship gradually developed. It was a story full of challenges and sweetness.
Please note that the above recommendation may not be completely accurate. For specific content, please refer to the detailed introduction of the relevant novel.
The requirements for a short story competition can vary. It could be that you have to submit your story by a certain deadline, stick to a particular style of writing, and make sure your story hasn't been published elsewhere before.
I'm not sure specifically as I don't have the story in front of me. But it could be a teenage protagonist who is going through the typical struggles of adolescence, like a boy or girl dealing with school pressure, peer relationships, and family issues.