Games We Play Novels & Stories

Danny and I had raced each other on the race car simulators and threw a few baskets on the basketball machines. We even won some tickets that we could exchange for fun prices. But despite all our efforts, Arawn kept not participating in our gaming and watched us while sipping his beer. At least I saw him smiling and heard him laughing from time to time, so he must have been enjoying himself. After another round of trying to convince him to play a shooter game with us, he declined once again but promised to play a round with us at the boardwalk games. So, here I am. Chasing after a hyperactive boy and grumpy man while clutching a gigantic panda bear to my chest.

Selena's voice rang out, her command halting my every movement. James ignored me completely, instead taunting, "Selena, don't play these little games with me. You think if your brother confesses and goes to jail, you'll finally be free? You really think that's how it works?" He chuckled. "You're nothing but a toy I've used before. You've forgotten how you begged for me, haven't you? Come on, call out to me one more time. Let's see if you still can." The weight of his words hit me like a punch to the gut, leaving me frozen and speechless.

“You’ve earned it. Just don’t break anything this time.” “We make no promises,” Tyler said, grinning. ⸻ Later – The Games Room The royal games room buzzed with energy as the teens piled in. The walls were lined with polished wooden shelves, card tables, vintage arcade machines, and one long, sleek table for tower challenges — their favorite game, which involved stacking enchanted rune stones by speed and strategy until the tower either collapsed or reached the ceiling. Gabby dove for the controls of a retro hoverball game, dragging Cato along with her. “You’re playing.”

he asked. "Yes." "And the video?" "Yes." "You didn't respond." "I didn't know what to say." He stepped closer. "The truth would be a good start." "The truth about what?" "About why you're doing this. About what you want." "I don't—" "Don't lie to me, Diego. Not here. Not now." "This whole thing is a game to you. That's all I am." "Is that what you think?" He was in my space now backing me against the wall. "Then let's play."

“That’s as long you don’t want to spend the morning sleeping.” “Nope. This morning, and tomorrow morning are all about what you want to do.” “Than game room it is. What other games are in there?” “Pool, darts, air hockey, and some arcade games.” “Which do you prefer playing?” “Nope. Not answering that. We’re going to play whatever you want to play.” “Alright. Have you played pool before?” “Once or twice. I’m not very good at it.” “I’ll help you.” “Ok.”

She immediately let go of the older woman's arm and took a step back when Leah looked at her offended. "I'm so sorry I did that-but, please. D-don't smoke. It's bad for your health", Kitty said, blushing; the older woman's face softened. "I know it isn't my place to intrude in your life, but what would your family-" Leah smiled, "What they don't know won't hurt them. Besides, it's just a game." "Men aren't the only ones allowed to play, Kitty." Confused, Kitty's brows furrowed. "I don't expect you to understand," Leah sighed.

“I told you not to do that!” He snapped pushing me into the janitor’s closet that had become our normal meeting place. “I’m the captain-” “I don’t care!” He spat. “You will do as told or else-” “Or else what Diego?” I challenged. “You will get yourself and your little friends killed.” When Sienna Leighton exposed and got the school’s golden boy expelled for fixing her polo team’s matches, didn’t just win herself the captaincy, she also put a target on her back from the mafia family running the betting ring. Now, their heir, Diego Morozov has transferred to her school and is in her team to make sure they don’t lose any more money thanks to the self-righteous princess. They hate ea

“What games do you have?” “God of War. Uncharted 4. Cage Fight Takedown. Horizon Zero Dawn.” She narrows her eyes. “Want me to keep going?” “I’ll get the TV. Let’s play Cage Fight Takedown.” It was worth it to see how big their eyeballs popped. I like being unpredictable. Once in a blue moon.

"So, you've never gone out with anyone before?" "Nope, I've pretty much dedicated my time to either the gang or having fun by myself, with guns, diet coke, or video games," I said, watching the lake, it was oddly peaceful for something that wasn't real. "What video games do you play?" "Apex legends, I used to play overwatch before they added satan herself, Skyrim, and Fallout 4." "'You can't stop the Octrain!'"

I had felt momentarily lighter in weight at that time. "Damm!" Hae Jin exclaimed, "These are some killer games right here." "Let me take a look." Yuna proposed. "Fortnite…" She glances at the side, "An Xbox 360 and a PS5. Now that's something!" "You play video games?" Dal asked, suspicious of her intentions. Yuna smirked, "Of course I do, I'm a pro gamer. I go by the name Wolfe in the gaming world." "Okay, I take back all the times I said you were uncool." Hae Jin spouted without thinking.