Your Future Headline

In our issue dated May 1-15, 2026, we asked you to write your future headline. Dhrithi Chembarpu, a class 8 student at Dev-In National School, Bengaluru, wrote:

Your future headline:
Teen Author’s Gripping “Once Upon a…” Fantasy Series Takes the World by Storm

What did you achieve:
At the age of 17, I authored and published my first novel, ‘Once Upon a Curse’. The book gained popularity, leading me to publish my second novel, ‘Once Upon a Challenge’, at the age of 18. I completed the trilogy with a thrilling final book, ‘Once Upon a Cure’, at the age of 20. With the entire trilogy published, the series’ popularity skyrocketed, amassing a global fanbase. By the time I turned 21, my books were widely recognised, with critics and fans drawing comparisons to JK Rowling’s ‘Harry Potter’ books. Teenagers around the world are familiar with my books and book-lovers eagerly await my next creation. I plan to release a prequel to the series, titled ‘Once Upon a Confession’, exploring the gripping backstories of side characters.

What is one small step you plan to take this year to get closer to your dream:
I plan to improve my writing skills by regularly writing short stories while simultaneously developing the plot and characters for my novel.

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