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Rivals and Revelations

Author: Larry Moose
last update Last Updated: 2025-05-25 08:00:55

Denver was alive with anticipation. The Cannibals’ playoff run had become the talk of the nation, but inside the Coliseum, the air was thick with more than just excitement. It was the kind of tension that made every laugh a little too loud, every silence a little too long.

Championship Week: Wolves in Town

The Billings Wolves arrived on Monday, their buses flanked by police escorts and news vans. For the first time, Alicia—once the heart of the Cannibals’ defense—walked into the Coliseum as an opponent. She wore Wolves black and red, her familiar stride now just a bit more guarded, her smile a little more careful.

The city buzzed with excitement and nerves. Sports radio hosts debated matchups and legacies. Bars hung “Welcome Wolves” banners next to “Go Cannibals!” signs. At the first league-mandated joint press conference, the air was electric. Reporters peppered Alicia, Alexandra, and Heather with questions not just about the game, but about
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  • Blindside Beauty    Rivals and Revelations

    Denver was alive with anticipation. The Cannibals’ playoff run had become the talk of the nation, but inside the Coliseum, the air was thick with more than just excitement. It was the kind of tension that made every laugh a little too loud, every silence a little too long. Championship Week: Wolves in Town The Billings Wolves arrived on Monday, their buses flanked by police escorts and news vans. For the first time, Alicia—once the heart of the Cannibals’ defense—walked into the Coliseum as an opponent. She wore Wolves black and red, her familiar stride now just a bit more guarded, her smile a little more careful. The city buzzed with excitement and nerves. Sports radio hosts debated matchups and legacies. Bars hung “Welcome Wolves” banners next to “Go Cannibals!” signs. At the first league-mandated joint press conference, the air was electric. Reporters peppered Alicia, Alexandra, and Heather with questions not just about the game, but about

  • Blindside Beauty    Promises and Crossroads

    The Denver Coliseum was still humming with the echoes of victory. The Cannibals had just punched their ticket to the WWIF OK Corral Championship, outlasting the Omaha Cattlemen in a bruising, brilliant playoff battle. Fans poured into the streets, blue and silver flags waving, horns blaring. Inside, the team celebrated with laughter and tears, the dream of a title on their home field now just two weeks away. But for Jeremy, the glow of triumph was already shadowed by uncertainty. The Warning from Bill Lombardi As the last of the confetti settled and the locker room began to empty, Jeremy ducked into the hallway for a breath of quiet. He didn’t get far. Bill Lombardi, head coach of the Denver Mustangs, was waiting by the exit, arms folded, jaw set. He wasted no time. “JD, a word?” Lombardi’s tone was heavy with authority. Jeremy nodded, bracing himself. Lombardi leaned in, voice low. “

  • Blindside Beauty    New Beginnings, Old Flames

    The Cannibals’ regular season ended with a thunder that would echo across Denver for years. Undefeated. Unbreakable. The Denver Coliseum was a fortress of hope, banners snapping in the wind, fans roaring until their voices were hoarse. But for Jeremy and Alexandra, the real victory was quieter, more personal—a battle for truth, closure, and the future.The Truth Comes OutIt started with a single press release:FORENSIC ANALYSIS PROVES VIDEO DOCTORED; SIERRA MADDOX IDENTIFIED AS SOURCE.The news swept through the sports world like wildfire. The forensics team’s report was airtight, exposing every splice and edit in the so-called “proof” against Alexandra. The league and national media ran with it. Sierra Maddox’s name trended for all the wrong reasons. The WWIF issued a statement condemning her actions. Sponsors dropped her. Legal action loomed.At the Cannibals’ facility, Alexandra sat in the film room with Jeremy, Heather, and Jenifer, watching t

  • Blindside Beauty    Breaking Point

    The Denver Coliseum was officially Jeremy’s now, but the victory felt hollow. The morning after the rally, Alexandra found a small, nondescript package waiting in her locker. No return address—just her name, typed in bold. She hesitated, heart pounding, then opened it. Inside was a USB drive labeled in block letters: PROOF.She stared at it for a long time before plugging it into her laptop in the empty trainer’s office. The video was slickly edited, spliced together from game footage and sideline interviews. It showed her infamous block against her stepbrother, slowed and zoomed, overlaid with red circles and arrows. A voice—distorted, genderless—narrated: “Notice the angle of attack. The intent. The follow-through. This was no accident.”A second file claimed to be an expert analysis, complete with a fake sports science logo. It concluded, “The evidence strongly suggests malice.”A note popped up on the screen:If Jeremy doesn’t step down and you don

  • Blindside Beauty    Verdicts and Visions

    The Omaha conference room was thick with tension, the kind that made every breath feel weighted. Jeremy sat at the long table, Alexandra’s hand clasped tightly in his, knuckles white. Lloyd Wright and Luke Elliot flanked him, silent but resolute. Across the table, Chad Ross and Mack Hollis wore matching scowls, their impatience barely concealed as Commissioner Larry Helton rose to speak.“After careful deliberation,” Helton began, his voice echoing off the sterile walls, “the Colorado Cannibals will remain in the WWIF for the remainder of the season-provisionally. Effective immediately, the team will be subject to league oversight, compliance reviews, and a final evaluation after the playoffs. Any further violations or conduct detrimental to the league will result in immediate expulsion.”A murmur rippled through the room. Chad Ross slammed his fist on the table. “This is a mistake. You’re setting a precedent-”Lloyd cut in, voice cold as ice. “The only pr

  • Blindside Beauty    Lines in the Sand

    The sun rose over Denver in a haze of gold and steel, but Jeremy Davis barely noticed. He stood at the window of his office, staring at the battered roof of the Denver Coliseum, feeling the city’s weight on his shoulders. The stadium looked almost fragile from up here, as if the wrong gust of wind could blow it away. He pressed his palm to the glass, thinking of Alexandra, the Cannibals, and the promise he’d made: “I can’t keep looking over my shoulder, Jeremy. Make it stop.”He’d promised her he would-no matter what it took.He called his accountant, Carl, before the city was fully awake. “Start negotiations with the city. I want to buy the Coliseum. Full ownership. No partners. And Carl-draft a contingency fund. Enough to launch a new league if we need to.”Carl’s voice was low, cautious. “You’re playing hardball, Jeremy.”“They left me no choice,” Jeremy said, watching the first rays of sunlight glint off the stadium. “And Carl-I want you ready

  • Blindside Beauty    Pressure Points

    The Denver Coliseum was a fortress under siege. Outside, the air crackled with tension. Protesters and supporters clashed at the barricades, their chants-“Clean up the league!” and “We stand with JD!”-echoing down the block. Police and private security kept the crowds apart, but the energy was volatile. News vans and satellite trucks lined the street, and helicopters hovered overhead, their spotlights sweeping the parking lot.Inside, the Cannibals tried to focus, but the noise seeped through the walls-a relentless drumbeat of doubt and defiance. The Amarillo Outlaws, their rivals for a playoff spot, were already on the field, warming up with a swagger that said they smelled blood.Jeremy paced the locker room, helmet in hand, his mind racing. He could feel the pressure on his chest, every breath a battle. Alexandra sat at her locker, lacing her cleats, her jaw set and eyes locked on the floor. She’d found another note in her locker that morning-You don’t belong he

  • Blindside Beauty    The Vote and the Vow

    The Cannibals’ facility was a fortress under siege. TV trucks lined the street, reporters huddled at the gates, and fans in Cannibals jerseys waved homemade signs that read “Stand With JD” and “Let Us Play!” Inside, the tension was electric. The league’s final vote was set for noon, and everyone knew what was at stake: not just Jeremy’s future, but the fate of the entire franchise. Jeremy paced his office, unable to sit still. Alexandra watched him from the couch, her own nerves raw. Jenifer was on the phone with the league’s legal counsel, her voice clipped and businesslike. Lloyd and Luke, both in town for the vote, hovered nearby, their support a rare comfort in the chaos. Every few minutes, Jeremy’s phone buzzed with messages from teammates, friends, and even old coaches. Most were supportive, but a few were worried, asking if the rumors were true, if the Cannibals were really about to be erased from the league. At 11:45, Jenifer hung

  • Blindside Beauty    Ultimatums and Unmasking

    Jeremy’s knuckles were white on the steering wheel as he sped through Denver’s midnight streets. The city was a blur of neon and shadow, but inside his truck, the tension was suffocating. The anonymous message echoed in his mind: You survived today, JD. But the truth isn’t done with you. Meet me tomorrow, alone, or I go public with everything.Every traffic light felt like a test of patience. Every passing headlight made him glance in the mirror. He kept replaying the league owners’ ultimatum, the threats, and Alexandra’s tearful promise that she’d stand by him no matter what. The Cannibals’ future, his career, and the woman he loved were all hanging by a thread.He texted Alexandra as he pulled onto his street:I’m going to the meet. Lloyd and Luke are on standby. Stay safe. I love you.The porch light was on when he arrived. Inside, Lloyd, Alexandra, Jenifer, and Luke were waiting, their faces drawn with worry. Jenifer stood first, her eyes fierce. “

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