Defying Times: Stories for Teens and Young Adults

Chapter 3. The Watchers of The EdgeFollow the link below to order print or digital books from Amazon:⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Young-Guardians-Circle-Treasure-Hunters/dp/B0F8VMGJ31/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1QG0L0I7POTI9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.sK_HYuCzHRs3jxW1ThEUwfUILjWrKtRf-v0QvGHNEtqB3MaW4rMVOTSKjJjb-ftAejOmoagQcJo2FOksRDsV86jqMxIhbGN3D9V-nvTDm8PXodpGC0idoS_LcHlXd781CTc-vMhlIsUitzaPF33t1toJ8yYGszDhj2Fel1cra8YipaCrRk67uOQID-XsCbrvUCSKsPtJ_ivMQ61Xoe-ue3CiNjyHlEz-PC4KkEuMZjw.Fh1lZKpSvNuRNSNI87pPLc7vGnmguLqSAfmeTPMpyc4&dib_tag=se&keywords=young+guardians+circle&qid=1776786473&sprefix=young+guardians+circle%2Caps%2C166&sr=8-1⁠⁠Learn more about Mentor NYC and order print books:⁠⁠https://www.mentornyc.org/product-page/young-guardians-circle

Chapter 5. The Golden Empire CrumblesFollow the link below to order print or digital books from Amazon:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Empire-Flames-Legend-Brothers-Kingdoms/dp/B0FQ57WQB7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=HX8X7H8MF0Z6&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fvd5F8dToaNVDSDDpq1lAaPFmdV_2KmGWWfDnSX-XLs85zA0L-4YXxBvlNJZJ3Y_pkhVtVi1lFyoEQJkbo6glyswbR2vtD-n50bsGL7Eybcad3O9HnhIN6rWID9tnTCx6ie8H7PCL3Gh2lHm3OgpmQ.gXq0JrYI9vj8GJvLuqm7lWwgOGWRQlVF1wuiYN9OUDQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=empire+in+flames+three+kingdoms&qid=1776787523&sprefix=empire+in+flames+three+kingdoms%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-⁠⁠⁠Learn more about Mentor NYC and order print books:⁠⁠⁠1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mentornyc.org/product-page/empire-in-flames⁠

Chapter 4. The Family HeirloomFollow the link below to order print or digital books from Amazon:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Empire-Flames-Legend-Brothers-Kingdoms/dp/B0FQ57WQB7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=HX8X7H8MF0Z6&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fvd5F8dToaNVDSDDpq1lAaPFmdV_2KmGWWfDnSX-XLs85zA0L-4YXxBvlNJZJ3Y_pkhVtVi1lFyoEQJkbo6glyswbR2vtD-n50bsGL7Eybcad3O9HnhIN6rWID9tnTCx6ie8H7PCL3Gh2lHm3OgpmQ.gXq0JrYI9vj8GJvLuqm7lWwgOGWRQlVF1wuiYN9OUDQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=empire+in+flames+three+kingdoms&qid=1776787523&sprefix=empire+in+flames+three+kingdoms%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-⁠⁠⁠Learn more about Mentor NYC and order print books:⁠⁠⁠1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mentornyc.org/product-page/empire-in-flames⁠

This episode introduces A Young New Yorker’s Guide to Money (working title)—a story-driven, real-world exploration of how young people think about, experience, and learn money in today’s fast-moving world. Set against the backdrop of New York City, the series bridges everyday curiosity with deeper financial understanding, inviting teens, parents, and curious listeners everywhere into an ongoing conversation about making sense of money and investing in the age of AI. Learn more about Mentor NYC and order print books:www.mentornyc.org

Chapter 2. A Mysterious Cat in AthensFollow the link below to order print or digital books from Amazon:⁠https://www.amazon.com/Young-Guardians-Circle-Treasure-Hunters/dp/B0F8VMGJ31/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1QG0L0I7POTI9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.sK_HYuCzHRs3jxW1ThEUwfUILjWrKtRf-v0QvGHNEtqB3MaW4rMVOTSKjJjb-ftAejOmoagQcJo2FOksRDsV86jqMxIhbGN3D9V-nvTDm8PXodpGC0idoS_LcHlXd781CTc-vMhlIsUitzaPF33t1toJ8yYGszDhj2Fel1cra8YipaCrRk67uOQID-XsCbrvUCSKsPtJ_ivMQ61Xoe-ue3CiNjyHlEz-PC4KkEuMZjw.Fh1lZKpSvNuRNSNI87pPLc7vGnmguLqSAfmeTPMpyc4&dib_tag=se&keywords=young+guardians+circle&qid=1776786473&sprefix=young+guardians+circle%2Caps%2C166&sr=8-1⁠Learn more about Mentor NYC and order print books:⁠https://www.mentornyc.org/product-page/young-guardians-circle

Chapter 3. The Mysterious MonkFollow the link below to order print or digital books from Amazon:⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Empire-Flames-Legend-Brothers-Kingdoms/dp/B0FQ57WQB7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=HX8X7H8MF0Z6&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fvd5F8dToaNVDSDDpq1lAaPFmdV_2KmGWWfDnSX-XLs85zA0L-4YXxBvlNJZJ3Y_pkhVtVi1lFyoEQJkbo6glyswbR2vtD-n50bsGL7Eybcad3O9HnhIN6rWID9tnTCx6ie8H7PCL3Gh2lHm3OgpmQ.gXq0JrYI9vj8GJvLuqm7lWwgOGWRQlVF1wuiYN9OUDQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=empire+in+flames+three+kingdoms&qid=1776787523&sprefix=empire+in+flames+three+kingdoms%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-⁠⁠Learn more about Mentor NYC and order print books:⁠⁠1⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mentornyc.org/product-page/empire-in-flames

Chapter 1. The Young New YorkerFollow the link below to order print or digital books from Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Young-Guardians-Circle-Treasure-Hunters/dp/B0F8VMGJ31/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1QG0L0I7POTI9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.sK_HYuCzHRs3jxW1ThEUwfUILjWrKtRf-v0QvGHNEtqB3MaW4rMVOTSKjJjb-ftAejOmoagQcJo2FOksRDsV86jqMxIhbGN3D9V-nvTDm8PXodpGC0idoS_LcHlXd781CTc-vMhlIsUitzaPF33t1toJ8yYGszDhj2Fel1cra8YipaCrRk67uOQID-XsCbrvUCSKsPtJ_ivMQ61Xoe-ue3CiNjyHlEz-PC4KkEuMZjw.Fh1lZKpSvNuRNSNI87pPLc7vGnmguLqSAfmeTPMpyc4&dib_tag=se&keywords=young+guardians+circle&qid=1776786473&sprefix=young+guardians+circle%2Caps%2C166&sr=8-1Learn more about Mentor NYC and order print books:https://www.mentornyc.org/product-page/young-guardians-circle

Step into the world of Young Guardians’ Circle: Treasure Hunters in New York, the first book of the Guardians’ Circle Trilogy—where mystery, adventure, and imagination collide in the heart of New York City. This episode marks the official launch of the Young Guardians’ Circle audiobook.Each chapter will be released weekly as part of this podcast, leading up to the full-length unabridged audiobook, which will be available for purchase on major audiobook platforms.Follow along as the story unfolds—each episode drawing you deeper into a journey of courage, curiosity, and the thrill of discovery.Follow the link below to order print or digital books from Amazon:⁠https://www.amazon.com/Young-Guardians-Circle-Treasure-Hunters/dp/B0F8VMGJ31/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1QG0L0I7POTI9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.sK_HYuCzHRs3jxW1ThEUwfUILjWrKtRf-v0QvGHNEtqB3MaW4rMVOTSKjJjb-ftAejOmoagQcJo2FOksRDsV86jqMxIhbGN3D9V-nvTDm8PXodpGC0idoS_LcHlXd781CTc-vMhlIsUitzaPF33t1toJ8yYGszDhj2Fel1cra8YipaCrRk67uOQID-XsCbrvUCSKsPtJ_ivMQ61Xoe-ue3CiNjyHlEz-PC4KkEuMZjw.Fh1lZKpSvNuRNSNI87pPLc7vGnmguLqSAfmeTPMpyc4&dib_tag=se&keywords=young+guardians+circle&qid=1776786473&sprefix=young+guardians+circle%2Caps%2C166&sr=8-1⁠Learn more about Mentor NYC and order print books:⁠https://www.mentornyc.org/product-page/young-guardians-circle

Chapter 2. Pavilion on the Mulberry TreeFollow the link below to order print or digital books from Amazon:⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Empire-Flames-Legend-Brothers-Kingdoms/dp/B0FQ57WQB7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=HX8X7H8MF0Z6&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fvd5F8dToaNVDSDDpq1lAaPFmdV_2KmGWWfDnSX-XLs85zA0L-4YXxBvlNJZJ3Y_pkhVtVi1lFyoEQJkbo6glyswbR2vtD-n50bsGL7Eybcad3O9HnhIN6rWID9tnTCx6ie8H7PCL3Gh2lHm3OgpmQ.gXq0JrYI9vj8GJvLuqm7lWwgOGWRQlVF1wuiYN9OUDQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=empire+in+flames+three+kingdoms&qid=1776787523&sprefix=empire+in+flames+three+kingdoms%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-⁠Learn more about Mentor NYC and order print books:⁠1⁠⁠https://www.mentornyc.org/product-page/empire-in-flames

Chapter 1. The Palace of ShadowsFollow the link below to order print or digital books from Amazon:⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Empire-Flames-Legend-Brothers-Kingdoms/dp/B0FQ57WQB7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=HX8X7H8MF0Z6&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fvd5F8dToaNVDSDDpq1lAaPFmdV_2KmGWWfDnSX-XLs85zA0L-4YXxBvlNJZJ3Y_pkhVtVi1lFyoEQJkbo6glyswbR2vtD-n50bsGL7Eybcad3O9HnhIN6rWID9tnTCx6ie8H7PCL3Gh2lHm3OgpmQ.gXq0JrYI9vj8GJvLuqm7lWwgOGWRQlVF1wuiYN9OUDQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=empire+in+flames+three+kingdoms&qid=1776787523&sprefix=empire+in+flames+three+kingdoms%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-⁠Learn more about Mentor NYC and order print books:⁠1⁠⁠https://www.mentornyc.org/product-page/empire-in-flames

This episode introduces to the audience "Empire in Flames: The Legend of Three Brothers", Book 1 of The Three Kingdoms series.Follow the link below to order print or digital books from Amazon:⁠https://www.amazon.com/Empire-Flames-Legend-Brothers-Kingdoms/dp/B0FQ57WQB7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=HX8X7H8MF0Z6&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fvd5F8dToaNVDSDDpq1lAaPFmdV_2KmGWWfDnSX-XLs85zA0L-4YXxBvlNJZJ3Y_pkhVtVi1lFyoEQJkbo6glyswbR2vtD-n50bsGL7Eybcad3O9HnhIN6rWID9tnTCx6ie8H7PCL3Gh2lHm3OgpmQ.gXq0JrYI9vj8GJvLuqm7lWwgOGWRQlVF1wuiYN9OUDQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=empire+in+flames+three+kingdoms&qid=1776787523&sprefix=empire+in+flames+three+kingdoms%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-Learn more about Mentor NYC and order print books:1https://www.mentornyc.org/product-page/empire-in-flames

Welcome to Defying Times: Stories for Teens & Young Adults—a storytelling podcast from Mentor NYC, an independent content creator and publishing studio based in New York City.At Mentor NYC, we create timeless stories, books, and immersive audio experiences for teens and young adults—blending culture, history, and modern ideas to inspire how the next generation thinks, learns, and grows.Each week, we bring you a new installment from our audiobooks—crafted as short, engaging episodes you can listen to anytime. Whether it’s a bedtime story, a quiet moment to unwind, or something to play on a long car ride, these stories are designed to fit into your day while leaving a lasting impression.If this story pulled you in, you’re just getting started.These are stories created in the heart of New York City—yet they resonate with growing minds everywhere. From city streets to ancient battlefields, each story is crafted to challenge how you think, decide, and see the world.We begin with Empire in Flames, the first book of the Three Kingdoms series—based on the classic Romance of the Three Kingdoms—and Young Guardians’ Circle, the first book of the Guardians’ Circle trilogy, set right in the heart of New York City.Enjoy these weekly installments—perfect for bedtime, long drives, or quiet moments to yourself. And when you’re ready for the full journey, the unabridged audiobooks will be available on major platforms including Spotify, Apple Books, Google Play Books, Kobo Books, and other major audiobook retailers.Learn more on MentorNYC.org. Print books are available on the website, on Amazon, and all the major booksellers.mentornyc.orgFollow now so you don’t miss a chapter—and stay tuned for the full audiobook releases.And keep listening, keep thinking, and keep moving forward.© Mentor NYC LLC. All rights reserved.This podcast contains serialized excerpts from copyrighted works and is intended for preview and promotional purposes only. No part may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted without prior written permission.Audio narration may be digitally generated or enhanced. All rights reserved by Mentor NYC.