These Games We Play Novels & Stories

I say excitedly. I never had a family that would do fun things together unless you consider debating current events fun but one thing that was allowed was cards. No games like 'Go Fish', but if my parents considered the game to have an element of strategy, it would be allowed. Games like Euchre, Bridge, Poker and so on. I sat in my chair and felt bad for the suckers that were about to be flattened. There was not a single bone in my body that knew how to take it easy. It was all out of nothing at all.

“You never talk to me. Whenever I ask it is always ‘nothing’. If you do not confide in me, then who else will you confide in?” I chuckled. “There’s nothing, really.” “You two.” Francis called, he was standing at the top of the stairs, looking down at us. “We are starting the game, you gonna come?” Playing games after a get-together was a family tradition amongst us, the younger ones. We started this tradition way back, ever since we were just teenagers. We would change into our pyjamas and nightgowns and then sit in the game room to play games. “Nah.” Nathan said. “We’ll sit out today.”

“We came a long way, and we should have some fun. Some games and not fucking fight about it.” “I agree. Why don't we play actual games this time?” Summer said. “It'll be awesome. We could pick winners, and then the losers get to do some stuff as punishment!” “That is, if everyone is up for it?” She asked, treading lightly as she raised a brow at Easton. “I'm in,” he said. “Perfect. I'll let Eddie know so we could arrange some games starting tomorrow. This time, it's lose or get lost. Ready, brother?”

"We're not fighting for ourselves anymore. We're playing a game. A dangerous one. But they chose the game…" He gave a weak smile. "…now let's show them we know the rules."

he muttered, trying hard to smile. Dinner was simple, but it tasted like a feast. We ate quietly and cleaned up together afterwards. “We should have some fun.. I mean… we shouldn't just sleep off… we could play some games… you know…” Travis pushed. “Oh… do you play games?” I asked, throwing my hair sideways. “Why not?” “What game can we possibly play…” “Chess” “Chess? That isn't a game for relaxation… It involves calculations…” I pouted. “I will teach you,”

Jaime and I go about making dinner in silence. We’re a well-oiled machine at this point, moving easily around each other in our kitchen. Angel and her partner Maddie are coming over tonight for dinner and to play cards. It’s something we started back in college with Angel—a weekly card game. Each week, someone picks the game we play, and once a year, each of us is supposed to introduce a new card game. We use candy and snack foods for any games that require betting. It’s more about hanging out and having fun than anything else.

Ah, a classic case of those not having flowers complaining that they were wasteful. Lowering myself to her level, I smiled. “What do you like to play, Andy?” “Well, I’m glad you asked. We should go for Scrabble, charades, or solitaire. Something light-hearted. Not complex games.” I nodded. Chess was indeed more complex than the listed games. “Well then, a deck of cards it is. Go get it. I’ll play with you.” “Great! I’m coming. I’ll show you guys who the expert is now.” She returned with her mother in tow.

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.

While I was helping Yuwi wash the food, I could hear the noise coming from the living room from the kitchen. They were all there, busy playing. I could even see from here that Alec, Magi and Warren were playing video games. And the others are on the floor, playing cards. I would really like to join in. Apart from the fact that Yuwi and I haven't finished playing here yet, I also don't know anything about what they are playing. I have no idea how to play any kind of video games, as well as playing different types of cards, or anything.

He chuckled slightly, "Yes, it was about your freedom. Let's Play isn't just a game. Games." My face brightened up. I enjoy playing games, and even if they were card games, I would easily beat him. "What types of games?”