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The First Domino

Author: Larry Moose
last update Last Updated: 2025-04-24 13:13:27

The Denver skyline shimmered in the crisp October sunlight, the city’s pulse quickening with the promise of a new football era. Alexandra Jordan sat cross-legged on her apartment couch, a mug of coffee cooling between her hands, when her phone buzzed with an incoming call. The name on the screen—Jenifer Walter—sent a flutter through her chest. She took a steadying breath and answered.

“Hey, Coach.”

“Alexandra, good morning!” Jenifer’s voice was bright but businesslike. “I wanted to catch you before the press conference this afternoon. We’ve got some news.”

Alexandra straightened, curiosity piqued. “What’s up?”

“We’ve agreed to terms and signed Trisha Steinmetz as our quarterback, along with a couple of other pieces. We’ll be announcing the signings later today. I wanted you to hear it from me first, not the media.”

Alexandra’s eyebrows rose. “Trisha, huh? I’m not surprised. She’s a baller, and Jeremy was her QB coach last year. Her game really jumped a level under him.”

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  • 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. “

  • Blindside Beauty    Photos and Fallout

    The morning after Jeremy and Alexandra’s ESPN interview, Denver was a city under siege. The first leak hit social media at 6:12 a.m.: a grainy photo of Jeremy, unconscious at a college party, Sierra Maddox nearby, her hand on his shoulder. Within minutes, more images followed-wild celebrations, blurred faces, Alexandra in the background at a Colorado house party, her jaw set, a red cup in her hand. The captions were merciless:“Colorado’s Golden Boy: The Truth Behind the Mask?”“Scandal Erupts: Cannibals’ Leaders Under Fire”“Alexandra Jordan’s Transfer: What Was She Running From?”By noon, every sports network was running the story. News vans lined the street outside the Cannibals’ facility, and security doubled at the gates. Inside, the air was thick with anxiety, anger, and the cold, creeping sense that the world was closing in.League Team Owners Demand BloodAt 2:00 p.m., the Wild West Indoor Football League called an emergency video confe

  • Blindside Beauty    Memoirs and Minefields

    The news broke just after sunrise, and by the time the Cannibals arrived for morning practice, the world had changed. Sierra Maddox’s memoir wasn’t just a rumor anymore-it was a publishing event. The press release splashed across every sports site and social feed: “Back-to-Back: The Untold Story of Colorado’s Championships.” The cover was bold: Sierra, arms folded, stadium lights behind her, and in the background, a blurry image of Jeremy in his old Colorado jersey, helmet tucked under his arm, eyes fixed on the horizon.The publisher promised “locker room secrets, blurred boundaries, and the real truth about the men and women who changed college football forever.” By noon, the team’s group chat was blowing up with screenshots, memes, and anxious questions. Reporters crowded the Cannibals’ parking lot, cameras ready, hoping for a glimpse of Jeremy or Alexandra.Inside, the locker room was a swirl of tension. Heather scrolled through her phone, muttering, “This is i

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