Games We Play Novels & Stories

Zane just laughed at her. Seeing how everything was going smoothly, Zane found this moment as the perfect time and opportunity to start a good conversation with Naevia. "Aside from Ping-pong, what other games do you play?" Zane asked Naevia. He lowered himself down to take a shot, since it was his turn. Naevia answered, standing straight up. "I play cards, chess and... Well, honestly, I just play any game that comes my way," She admitted. "Really? Any game that comes your way huh?" He asked, hitting the balls.

I don’t want to dirt his bed. "There's nothing like this in our village. I'm just used to street games," I said while looking at the words 'Game over' on the screen of his big television. "Street games, huh?" That seemed new to him. I turned to Luxious. "Street games like: chasing, hide-and-seek, heaven and hell, and more. It's fun especially when you have a lot of friends." Luxious went silent. "Why?" I was nervous at the expression on his face.

Her Spidey-senses started to tingle. "I mean we play a game and whoever loses gets the other person beers for the rest of the day," Cedric said. Felicia didn't even blink. "Name your game," she said. Felicia didn't play games for a living, not yet, but that was her dream. She streamed 20 hours a week online, mostly MOBAS like LOL. But honestly, she'd play almost anything as long as there was a prize at the end. She'd grown up in a big family where competition was key. Challenging Felicia to a game was like asking LeBron for a little one-on-one.

My fiancé, Jim Smith, had always been the kind of older brother who spoiled his younger sister. Harriet Smith, his adopted sister, was the first person he thought of whenever anything happened. When the craze for seasonal drinks swept through town, he was quick to buy Harriet the first one of the season. When he bought his first car outright, he saved the passenger seat for her to try first. Even when a fire broke out in our house in the middle of the night, his first instinct was to rush into Harriet's room and carry her downstairs. Only after he knew she was safe did he call to wake me. After I was injured in that fire, I finally lost my temper and demanded that he choose between Harri

Lola's POV The banquet was already in full swing when we arrived. Soft music rang through the hall as conversations were accompanied with the occasional clink of champagne glasses. The air smelled faintly of expensive perfume and wine. Familiar faces from the business world moved from one group to another, exchanging polite smiles that rarely reached their eyes. A very high end profile that triggered the memories of my past. The only difference was that this time, I wasn't here as Lola Grey. Instead, I was standing beside the rumored notorious devil whom everyone feared.

As Legacies, we have a lot of traditions. And of our many traditions, the most important one is selecting “The Game.” The story goes that The Game first started as a way to enhance cooperation and competition among the Legacies. After leaving the school, many cohorts continue the game into the real world. What happens here at school is just practice. When we graduate from the Academy, each of us is ready to take a spot in the leadership of our family and the True Game that follows. “Shall we begin?” I look around to see that everyone has settled. “Any proposals or addendums since our last meeting?

Marco yells from his seat, and everybody laughs, easing the tension. "Alright, this one's good." Isabella says, getting everyone to quiet down. "We must go clockwise, saying one thing we have never done. Those who have done it have to drink. Matteo starts." Matteo's confused for a second. "It's Never Have I Ever." Ariana explains, seeing his face. "I know that game, okay." He says, sitting up straight in his chair. "Never have I ever..." His eyes trail off from the ground as he thinks of something he's never done. His mind is suddenly blank. He's always done everything he's ever wanted to do. Playing this game with these people will get them all drunk.

He made a displeased sound and she was afraid he would demand she break her plans, but he only asked, "Another date?" She laughed bitterly. "No, I learned that lesson. I'm seeing Katie and a few other people for gaming. You know what that is, right? Where people get together and play video games, like first-person shooter or racing. You know, like Need for Speed or Battlefield. Or sometimes we go old school and play Legend of Zelda." She made it sound like he was so old and out of touch he couldn't possibly understand what she was talking about. He gave her a cold look and then slowly nodded his head. "Fine, I'll call you then. We'll go out another night. Make sure you answer my call, Riley.

I feel pity for the big guy. Right now, Roman and I are in a stand-off against his cousins Menandro and Lara in a game called Sapo. It meant Choke the Frog, but without an actual frog. A figurine frog sat on top of an erected log in the middle of the garden. Each team has ten gold coins and all we have to do is aim for the frog’s mouth, choke the figurine. It was easier said than done. Each team hasn’t been able to choke the freaking open-mouthed frog yet. We only have four coins left for each team. Menandro missed another shoot. Lara’s aim was no good as well.

"Why don't you join Conrad and me? We were about to play a little game." Liam and I exchanged glances. "What game?" he asked. "It's just a harmless little game. It'll be fun," Toralei reassured. "We already have plans," I countered. Toralei frowned. "It's just a game, Jenna. It'll be over soon, and then you can continue with your plans. Besides, it's just the four of us. Unless you're scared, Jenna." "No, I'm not." "Then let's do it."