My name is Brendan Emmanuel Chong. I am 14 this year and am studying at Anglo-Chinese School (Independent). My story, ‘Extrication’, was written last year, when I was in Secondary 1. My love for writing started when I was 9, and have been enjoying writing since then. Writing is more than just about the end product. It allows us to express our thoughts and feelings down on paper, and expand our creativity like no other platform does. The YAS has provided guidance for me to write my story and I truly enjoyed my journey under the YAS.