archival entry: origin
Soubhagyaa S.
“I’d rather care too much than not at all.”
Founder , Chairwoman , Editor in cheif
Harvard Crimson Global Ambassador
Published Author across
HarperCollins (online story)
CAAB
Scholastic (Anthology publications)
BriBooks (3 books with ISBNs + National Awards)
Teen Ink (Articles & Poetry)
“The Obsidian Review was never meant to be loud—only to leave something lasting.”
archival record
MEMBER ROLES & ARCHIVAL GUIDELINES
position 01
GENRE EDITOR
Responsible for identifying the raw brilliance in submissions. You will curate poetry, fiction, or non-fiction, ensuring the original voice remains intact while meeting our archival standards.
Expectation: Deep literary sensitivity and commitment to weekly review cycles.
Submissions & Society
position 02
OPERATIONS MANAGER
The backbone of our editorial workflow. You are responsible for overall management and ensuring the smoothness of our internal processes, archival entries, and literary production cycles.
Expectation: High organizational precision and dedication to systemic efficiency.
position 03
OUTREACH & PARTNERSHIP
The voice of the society to the outside world. Building global literary connections, managing ambassador networks, and ensuring our call for submissions reaches every corner of the teen writing globe.
Expectation: Excellent communication skills and proactive global engagement.
Members are expected to contribute with precision and quiet impact. We value authenticity over perfection and intent over structure. All roles are internationally based and student-led.
Aadhya
The Obsidian Review
COO, Chief Operating Officer
Student at Woodstock School
The Harvard Crimson Global Ambassador
Director of the YFN Ambassador Program
Interested in international relations, law, and youth leadership.
“If your dreams don’t scare you, they are not big enough.” — Lorde
“The Obsidian Review was never about attention — only intention.” — Aadhya
THE OBSIDIAN SOCIETY
Internal Records — Restricted Access
FILE 003
KINSHUK ——
role- partnership & creative director
status- active
clearance- level 01
notes-
Initial observation suggests forward-thinking tendencies.
Frequently engages with ideas beyond their current form.
credentials-
Harvard Crimson Global Ambassador
FILE 004
ELA ÖZÇELIK ——
role- creative editor
status- active
clearance- level 02
notes-
Engagement with narrative structures is consistent.
Shows preference for work that reflects lived experience.
Boundaries between fiction and reality appear intentionally blurred.
credentials-
Harvard Crimson Global Ambassador
FILE 005
NUR ALWANI DAMIA ——
role- poetry editor
status- active
clearance- level 02
notes-
Demonstrates sensitivity toward original voice patterns.
Adjustments preserve intent rather than alter it.
Authenticity prioritized over structure.
credentials-
Harvard Crimson Global Ambassador
FILE 006
ANAHITA ——
role- managing editor
status- active
clearance- level 03
notes-
Demonstrates strong editorial awareness and organizational precision. Maintains particular focus on structure, refinement, and narrative cohesion. Shows interest in developing literary spaces that balance creativity with editorial discipline.
credentials-
Managing Editor
The Obsidian Review
FILE 007
ARYAA ——
role- non-fiction editor
status- under observation
clearance- level 03
notes-
Early patterns suggest a developing perspective.
Approach remains open, with attention still forming.
Presence noted. Direction in progress.
credentials-
Editor based in UAE
“Some records take time.”
FILE 008
SAMYAN ——
role- non-fiction editor
status- active
clearance- level 03
notes-
Analytical tendencies observed.
Engages with underlying meaning beyond surface narrative.
Prefers depth over immediacy.
credentials-
Harvard Crimson Global Ambassador
“The file is never closed, it only waits for the ink to dry.”
JOIN THE OBSIDIAN SOCIETY
The Obsidian Society is the internal team and operational body behind The Obsidian Review. We are not looking for passive members or temporary participation.
We are looking for thoughtful, reliable, creative, and disciplined individuals capable of contributing meaningfully toward building a serious literary and editorial organization. Applications are reviewed selectively and expectations are high.
“Intention over attention.”
Thank you for applying to The Obsidian Society. Applications are reviewed carefully and selectively. We are looking for individuals who are thoughtful, disciplined, creatively intelligent, collaborative, and genuinely willing to help build something long-term and meaningful. Only selected applicants will be contacted further.