Facing down a formidable army. Rebuilding homes. Battling fire-breathing dragons. Resisting severe phobias. Raising funds for refugees. Negotiating with an alien species. Helping a dying friend. Within this publication are fourty tales and essays of courage and heroism, leadership and volunteerism, as well as photo-essays of youth in action, by young Malaysian writers and photographers, for the Maybank Foundation – Perdana Leadership Foundation Writing & Photo Contest 2015. These showcase the opinions and imaginings of Malaysian youth, as they interpret the meaning of bravery, the essence of leadership, and the spirit of self-sacrifice.