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Defying Times: Stories for Teens and Young Adults

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Episode 49: Empire in Flames (The Three Kingdoms) Chapter 23. Behind Silk Curtains

September 10, 2026 · 16 min

Chapter 23. Behind Silk Curtains The three brothers and Sun Jian share wine and moments of camaraderie while voicing their fears for the future of the Han dynasty. Despite their decisive contributions to the victory over the Yellow…
Episode 48: Empire in Flames (The Three Kingdoms) Chapter 22. Fall of The Yellow Turbans

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Chapter 22. Fall of The Yellow Turbans After the Yellow Turban leaders fall, lingering rebels continue to threaten the Han Empire, prompting Zhu Jun, Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei to besiege Wancheng. Although Liu Bei questions Zhu…
Episode 47: Empire in Flames (The Three Kingdoms) Chapter 21. The Sorcerer General

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Chapter 21. The Sorcerer General Dismissed by the arrogant Dong Zhuo, the three brothers receive a surprisingly warm welcome from Zhu Jun, whose attitude toward them has completely changed. Soon, they are thrust back into a fierce battle…
Episode 46: Empire in Flames (The Three Kingdoms) Chapter 20. Unsung Heroes

August 5, 2026 · 8 min

Chapter 20. Unsung Heroes Though the fire attack at Yingchuan ended in triumph, no laurels await the three brothers. Zhu Jun once again summons Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei—this time to Guangzong, where they are ordered to reinforce…
Episode 45: Empire in Flames (The Three Kingdoms) Chapter 19. Reign of Terror

July 29, 2026 · 9 min

Chapter 19. Reign of Terror Cao Cao rose through the ranks with remarkable speed, gaining influence and authority at a young age. Barely twenty years old, he was appointed Captain of the Northern District—an early sign of the…
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About the show

Defying Times: Stories for Teens & YA is a weekly podcast from Mentor NYC, a New York City–based publishing studio. Each episode features short, immersive installments directly from unabridged audiobooks available for purchase on major platforms—designed for growing minds from tweens to young adults. These stories blend adventure with curiosity, courage, empathy, and strategic & critical thinking. Launching with Empire in Flames (retelling of Romance of the Three Kingdoms) and Young Guardians’ Circle. Visit: www.mentornyc.org © Mentor NYC LLC. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use prohibited.