Round After Round Novels & Stories

"Yeah. Don't do it on this next round, but the round after that. Pull your name for the outer Blackout and pull Julian's for the one closest to the stairs. I'll fix things on my side, and everyone's happy." "Deal," he said.

I want to store this moment deep in my black heart forever. The applause gradually dies down. The host raises the microphone again. "Unfortunately, the next round changes everything." A slide appears behind him. NEXT ROUND: DOUBLE ELIMINATION A collective groan sweeps across the room. The host nods sympathetically. "Two couples will be leaving the competition." Just like that, the celebration evaporates. Everyone begins silently calculating. Who's weakest? Who's next? Out of habit, I scan the room. Always know where the danger is. My eyes stop on Tiffany. She's staring directly at us. No... At Nora.

It’s just not the right time. I do ask for time alone, though. Ambrose can be…intense. It is Monday, and we are heading to the studio to begin round three. I know it’s the strategy round. I remember what this round was, and in my previous life, I didn’t place first, but this time I would, even with the immunity. As soon as everyone was gathered, Parker came up and clapped his hands, smiling. “Good morning, everyone, and welcome back to round three of ‘Claim the Worthy Luna’! Today is the strategy round. We are going to be on location today.”

Ruby asked after dabbing her neck with a towel. Their eyes met with a great determination not wanting to back down from getting to experience the bath first hand. They knew what they had to do and they glared at each other fiercely. "Rock, paper, scissors!!" they both yelled, throwing their fists forward. Round 1 Winner: Ruby Round 2: Winner: Aleister Round 3 Winner: Ruby . . . Round 9 Score Ruby: 4 Aleister: 4 "This is the final battle..."Ruby mumbled.

“Pray for my defeat.” They both got ready to play while everyone stood silent. Ace shouted “5 rounds, who make the more goals, they win.” The other guy nodded his head, challenging Ace. They both started to play and Ace made his first goal and smirked at him. The other guy won the next round. After four rounds, they both got tied with two points for either of them and there left only one round. They both played like they both didn’t want to lose but in the end, as everyone expected it was Ace, who won.

I shrugged again “Whatever that meant” She turned back to the table and ladled some punch into two paper cups, handing one to me “Seems You and Seth have been together for quite a while” “You could say that” I answered Smiling, she stepped closer and knocked her cup against mine “Well cheers to two rebels of society about to crash this god-awful prom” I grinned back at her and took a sip just as the band looped into a Green day song. Elliott drained her cup and beamed at me “Ready to get started?”

Hence, we went back for the second round, and by the way there was a thunderous round of applause that nearly shook the auditorium, I was confident that Saya and I had gained their hearts. After the tension of the second round, the hosts stepped forward, their voices booming over the crowd again, but this time with a lighter, playful tone. "What a round!" one of them exclaimed, grinning from ear to ear. "But now, let's take a moment to hear from you, the audience! Who are you rooting for?" The crowd erupted, some shouting names, others waving signs with their favorite contestants' numbers. The energy shifted, becoming more animated, as people leaned forward in their seats, eager to be heard.

I chuckle. "Whoa, Zoe! I never thought you're this good!" Noah exclaims. "Yeah, you even know how to do a combo." Anthony stiffens. "But it ain't done, yet." Anthony is right because now, it's time for Round 2! I glance at Anthony as he darts his puipls on the screen. He's definitely gonna get serious. "ROUND 2! FIGHT!" "Time to get even, Noah!" Anthony hisses. "I'm countin' on you, buddy."

Riya calmly walked towards Abby. "Sister Abby they said this round will have our past works right ?", She questioned. "Ms.Riya yes but there was a change in decision 2 days back...didn't you hear the news...?", Abby asked in amusement. "I...I didn't.", Riya shuttered. "But Ms.Riya why worry? Anyway, this round is still the same no one could predict what happens.", Abby smiled and entered the stage. Riya was sweating as she walked over to Lia who's getting ready for the last round.

Arlan stopped his words and waited for anyone to speak. She even looked around and found her mother pursing her lips with a sad and annoying expression painted on her face. Then, her eyes met hers and she instantly looked away and poured herself a drink. Leah was just too curious of her sudden reaction. “Now, since no one ever spoke of any contradictions, the final round will now begin. The theme for this round is Compatibility Test.” Arlan announced, and everyone started to whisper. Her mouth went agape as she heard what the theme was.