Gerald's Game Book Review Novels & Stories

She asked curiously, and he nodded. "I forgot to tell you the rules," he muttered, his frown deepening as if he had committed a grave offence. The Time Keeper’s eyes narrowed, the silver orbs shimmering like moons caught in a storm. His tone was grave as he responded, “Rules are the foundation of this arrangement, Alessia. Break them, and you may lose your chance to return entirely.” Alessia straightened, clutching the bracelet on her wrist. "What rules?" she asked cautiously, her unease growing with every passing second.

I drift off to sleep on the plane on the way back to Texas, only to awaken after having a very vivid dream or maybe I should say fantasy of Drake. I pour myself a drink and try to relax. I decided to change clothes and freshen up, just in case Drake met me at the airfield. Silly how I have to remind myself this is all just a game. I catch myself wanting him, wanting to please him, wanting to give myself to him. I have to remember that I want to hurt him, make him regret how he treated me. Lila, my wolf also reacts to Drake so strongly I constantly have to reign in. I continue to sip the burning alcohol that I am drinking, my excitement continues to grow at the thought of seeing Drake. Noth

said the old man. Upon hearing that, Gerald could immediately tell that there was some underlying meaning behind those words. If what he had managed to gather was correct, in order to fully grasp the bamboo’s meaning, he first needed to understand the game inside out… With that in mind, the second game soon commenced. While Gerald was certainly no expert yet, he had improved considerably compared to the first game. Gerald had realized that he had merely been on the defense throughout the first game. Due to that, he lacked the strength to counterattack at the last moment and was promptly defeated. In Torme’s words, he had been ‘led astray’.

I could not believe the arrogant Dave was about to play the game too. Tala shrugged of the thought of Dave embarrassing her as she joined us. I sat quietly... I was suppose to leave, what am I still doing here? "You! Tala pointed at me..is your turn." And i swear, my heart skipped. I looked at Kelly immediately and she nodded at me. Oh heavens! Help me not to fall into the wrong number. With a shaking hand, I picked one of the paper after Tala explained the game a little to the "C boys". It was 7 papers that were yet to be picked after i took mine.

“HISTORICAL DATA CAN NOT BE ALTERED. YOU WILL CORRUPT ENTIRE CYCLES.” “Good,” I said. The word came out short. Sharp. A single book on a high shelf exploded, showering us in fragments of a world I didn’t recognize—a field of stars, a train station, a face I’d never seen. The pieces dissolved before they hit the ground, but not before I saw new labels trying to write themselves in the gaps. STANDARD TRAGIC… I slashed again. REWRITTEN. The Game’s summaries had always been lies wrapped in official language.

They were bound by a secret past that should never come to light. The most dangerous game had just begun.

It’s real. Slowly, Dominique Gray turns his head toward my direction, like he can sense my presence already with the way I kept glaring at him from where I’m standing, and for a long second, our eyes lock, both of us staring at each other. And for the first time, since I knew this man existed, I could simply read the look on his face and the fiery look in his eyes. He’s started a game, a very dangerous game, and he has no intention of losing.

At the end of the game, Valerie was standing tall above the game master with an epic check mate and she jumped up in actual happiness for defeating the Game master. Sir George was beyond elated; he lifted her up in the air and celebrated with her the moment she was brought back to meet him. “I must congratulate you on your victory. You become the first being to defeat me in the game of chess and so in actual reward, I am here to ask what you seek for and I promise to grant you the request” Valerie approached the game master and knelt down. “All I ask for is to be given the book of the gods” the game master sighed for a moment and replied “What you seek for is very complicated”.

“At the end of every game, the points are added up and whoever has the most wins that round. So you’ve got to pick the right players and build the right team. But honestly, it sounds like you know enough about football to make it happen.” He smiled at me and I nearly melted into a happy puddle. Those green eyes made me feel like the most important person in the world. “I do know a fair amount about the game, I guess,” I admitted. “I saw you calling out those plays tonight,” Gabe said. “You know a whole lot more than you’re admitting.” “You might be right,” I agreed, sipping on my drink.

“It stuck with me.” I bit my lip, certain the Clifford story went far beyond what I knew. Apparently, it wasn’t just my past buried deep—Gabe Clifford kept his hidden too. “I’ll play,” Gabe decided. “Even though it’s my first time, I know I’ll do well.” He boasted. “As for me,” Jorel sighed, “I’m not great at board games.” “Or any kind of game!” Gabe laughed, for the first time seeming to enjoy himself without meaning to hurt Jorel.