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Crack Code: Semester 1

Ishan Sharma

Crack Code: Semester 1 dives into the raw, unpredictable life of Computer Science students. Amid fierce rivalries, secret ambitions, and a labyrinth of challenges, a group of friends struggles to balance survival with trust. It’s a tale where loyalty is tested, humor masks chaos, and every choice feels like coding—break the loop or crash.

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Synopsis

Welcome to Semester I, where dreams come to die, and legends are forged. This isn’t your polished, rose-tinted campus story. This is the grit beneath the glamour—a visceral dive into the lives of Computer Science students who carry ambitions bigger than their shoulders and face failures sharper than their wits.


The first semester doesn’t ask you to survive. It dares you to.


In a classroom humming with tension, where grades feel like a currency for survival, an unassuming group of misfits stumbles together—not by choice, but by necessity. Between crumpled assignments and caffeine-fueled breakdowns, they unravel a semester teeming with rivalries and revelations. Friendships bloom like wildflowers through cracks in concrete. But trust? That’s a double-edged sword sharpened by secrets, betrayals, and battles they never signed up for.


Every line of code they write feels like a gamble. Break the loop or crash—there’s no middle ground.


In Crack Code: Semester I, ambition collides with chaos in hallways that echo with laughter, screams, and whispered conspiracies. Professors wield impossible deadlines like executioners. Friendships flicker between fleeting and eternal. And every choice, no matter how small, feels like stepping onto a minefield—because the wrong one could bury you.
Here, survival isn’t guaranteed, and success doesn’t come without a price. Some rise. Some fall. And some disappear into the background noise, forgotten before the semester even ends.

In the blur of college life, the nights bleed into the mornings, and with every new question, the answers only seem to open more doors to the unknown. The victories are fleeting, like shooting stars across the night sky, burning bright for a moment, then vanishing into the void. But the defeats? They cling to your skin like a second shadow, persistent, long after the battle’s over.
Here, loyalty is a currency few can afford, and betrayal is never far behind. The bonds forged in the heat of struggle can either shatter under the weight of pressure or transform into something unbreakable, something that holds you together when the world is pulling you apart.
And the game? It’s not about rules. In a place where the system is rigged, where the odds are stacked and no one plays fair, survival is the only game that matters. In this world, the stakes aren’t always clear, but the cost is always high. And you’ll find that the true game isn’t about winning or losing—it’s about what you’re willing to sacrifice to keep playing.


Witty, raw, and unrelenting, Crack Code: Semester I is a gripping plunge into the untamed chaos of youth, where the line between success and failure blurs, and every moment feels like the edge of something profound.

Sales arguments

  • A gripping narrative that delves into the chaos and camaraderie of Indian college life, blending humor with deep emotional undertones.
  • Explores themes of ambition, loyalty, and moral dilemmas, resonating with readers seeking profound and relatable stories.
  • Filled with unpredictable twists and a cinematic approach to storytelling, keeping readers captivated till the end.
  • Previously released my first fiction book, Ecliptus across Amazon, and Spotify as a podcast. Soon to be available across the library of IIM Sirmaur, India's most prestigious business school.
  • Plans to make IPs multi-platform, across books, podcasts, and beyond.

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  • "Five Point Someone" by Chetan Bhagat (2004, Rupa Publications) Similarity: Both are set in Indian college campuses and delve into student life, friendships, and academic struggles. Difference: Crack Code explores the Computer Science Engineering experience with a blend of adventure and dark humor, whereas Five Point Someone focuses on general engineering life with lighter, more romantic undertones. Advantage: Crack Code brings a layered narrative with deeper themes and unique twists.
  • "The Secret Diary of an Indian Teenager" by Durjoy Datta (2015, Penguin India) Similarity: Explores the emotional and social dynamics of Indian students navigating academic and personal challenges. Difference: Crack Code incorporates a more serious tone with comedic elements, while Datta's work leans on lighthearted, diary-style storytelling. Advantage: Offers a more robust narrative depth and a wider thematic range.
  • "All the Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven (2015, Knopf Publishing) Similarity: Explores friendships and how individuals cope with life's challenges in an academic setting. Difference: Crack Code intertwines its themes with cultural and technical elements from the Indian education system, making it distinct from the more universal coming-of-age tone of Niven’s book. Advantage: Its Indian context and fusion of comedy with serious undertones set it apart as a genre-blending narrative.

Audience

Anyone who is in college, not in college. The themes are global so that more and more people can connect.

Ishan Sharma

About the author

Ishan is a storyteller driven by the intricate dance between human ambition, morality, and chaos. His debut, Ecliptus, explores the fragile boundaries between technology and humanity, weaving a tale of obsession and sacrifice that leaves readers questioning not only the characters but themselves. With a distinctive narrative style that marries depth and unpredictability, Ishan creates worlds that challenge perceptions and unravel the familiar.

Currently immersed in crafting Crack Code: Semester I, Ishan is exploring a lighter yet equally profound realm of adventure and camaraderie. His commitment to blending rich, layered storytelling with sharp, introspective themes ensures his work resonates long after the final page is turned. A writer unafraid of bold ideas and narrative risks, Ishan stands as a unique voice in modern fiction, building stories that are both thought-provoking and deeply human.

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