The Group Novels & Stories

he appeared surprised. “You really don’t know?” “Why would I ask you if I did?” “Alright. It’s very simple. A Group leader is one who leads the group. I am your group leader.” “I have a group?” “Yes.” “Why?” “All girls are put in groups of five led by a team leader. That is me.” “Why?” “Because girls need to be supervised.” “Are there any girls who lead girls groups?” “No.” “Why?” “Girls can’t govern themselves.”

There was a little debate about how the grouping would go, but eventually, everyone agreed on the following: Group 1 included Lily, Lucas, Aiden, and Evan. Group 2 included Shantelle, Marcus, Lace, and Amara. Gunner did not have a pair, so he was part of the judge. The two groups lined up in front of Sparkle and the resort staff, plus Gunner. Sparkle then introduced the first game. She said, "The first game is what we call Hep Hep Hooray!"

The students moved in clusters, each group defined by their unique skills and personalities. --- The Student Groups At one table sat the Elementals, a group of students whose abilities were tied to controlling natural forces like fire, water, earth, and air. Kaelene, the fiery-haired girl who had approached them in the library, was their de facto leader. Her confidence and quick temper made her stand out, and she was often seen sparring in the training grounds, flames dancing in her palms.

his smile was predatory, "you chose to make mistakes." Mandy's carefully maintained facade finally shattered. "You have no idea what you're dealing with!" she shrieked. "Black Gold Group isn't just some organization you can expose and destroy. They're everywhere, in every pack, waiting—" She cut herself off, but too late. Her outburst had confirmed everything. "Thank you for that admission," Ray said pleasantly. "I'm sure the Pack Council will find it very interesting." "The Pack Council?" Carter's laugh had an edge of hysteria. "You think the Pack Council can protect you? Black Gold Group has contingency plans for everything. Even now—"

It was something we were actively defending. Elias joined me, resting his head briefly against my arm. “The collective calls itself the Horizon Group. Mid-tier, well-funded, careful. They don’t experiment in the open. They buy leverage and wait.” “Then we don’t give them time to wait.” I shifted Rowan so Elias could take him. “Public pressure first. Private pressure second. If they still refuse to surrender the fragment, we cut every supply and alliance line they have.” He nodded. The bond carried shared steel. We moved into the day with deliberate speed.

What kind of place was this? “We know you want to break a curse?” she added “In that case, you shall join our group. We are the club of white wizards. We are composed of professors and talented students that aims to study magic to help others—” They were so proud of themselves the crazy b*stards! “I do not see you’re helping anyone.” I cut her parole short, “And now excuse me I’m going to sleep.” And I just walk out, like that!

She wore a ring on her finger, signifying her status, and her eyes sparkled with genuine interest. "I am Lena from the women's group," she introduced herself. Her tone was gentle, inviting, and I found myself relaxing slightly in her presence. "I don't know what that is," I admitted, feeling a bit embarrassed by my lack of knowledge. "Oh, you see, the women's group is a gathering of the wives and significant others of the shareholders in your husband's company," she explained patiently. "We organize events, support charitable causes, and generally help each other navigate the complexities of our roles."

Betty was saying to Joyce and made a sad face. "Oh! Don't worry about that Grandma. Everything that is gossiped about in the group will always stay within the gossip group. No one tilly tally to anyone else on what they gossiped about. We have formed this group to keep the mind of our old wolves active and also to have fun. Once they all disperse from there, no one actually gossips outside the group or even spread rumors. So, all your secrets are safe with our wise old wolves. Please be at ease," Joyce patted her hands and assured her so that Betty could put her mind at ease.

The bearded man spat first in anger. "Exactly! We have already closed the deal so what is she talking about?" A young lady echoed after the man. "Crying back to you? Not even in your dream!" Another man spat. "I think it is you who will run back in tears to your dysfunctional group and look for a way to close a good deal for the company!" The second woman in the group voiced. "Yes, yes! At least, we members of group A have always lived up to our name, unlike some people. I see them getting demoted to group C very soon!" Someone said.

"Yeah. I've doubled-checked." "Good. I think they're all here, we can go now." Jae-in closes the back of the van and we walk to the entrance. The members from the new group, G08 — meaning Generation Infinite — are already in the van. It's a mixed gender group, with two girls and three guys. Two of them are already asleep, two are on their phones, and one looks excited, leg bouncing all over the place. I'm excited too that the strenuous promotion weeks are over.