"Creator's Game" is a novel that tells the story of a young boy named Jake who is struggling to find his place in the world. When he discovers the game of Baaga'adowe, also known as lacrosse, Jake finds a passion and a sense of purpose that he had been missing. Through the game, Jake learns about the history and traditions of his Native American ancestors, and he forms deep connections with his teammates. But as Jake's team prepares for the biggest game of the season, he must also confront the challenges and obstacles that come with being a young athlete. "Creator's Game" is a powerful and inspiring story about finding your place in the world, and the importance of tradition and community.
Chapter 1: The Injury Jack Thompson had always dreamed of playing football. Growing up in a small town in Texas, he spent every free moment practicing his moves and studying the game. His father had been a star football player in high school and college, and Jack felt like he had a lot to live up to. When Jack started high school, he was determined to make the varsity football team. He spent hours in the weight room, ran drills with his friends, and even watched old game tapes to improve his technique. By the time tryouts came around, Jack was in the best shape of his life.
At first, everything seemed to be going well. Jack made the team and was quickly promoted to starting quarterback. He felt like he was on top of the world. But then, during a game against their biggest rival, disaster struck. Jack was scrambling to avoid a tackle when he felt a sharp pain in his knee. He collapsed on the field, clutching his leg in agony. The crowd fell silent as the team doctor rushed onto the field to examine him. It turned out that Jack had torn his ACL, an injury that would require surgery and months of rehabilitation. He was devastated. Football had been his whole life, and now it felt like it was slipping away from him. Over the next few weeks, Jack struggled to come to terms with his injury. He was in constant pain and couldn't walk without crutches. He had to drop out of school for a semester to focus on his recovery. Worst of all, he felt like he had let his team down. But even in the depths of his despair, Jack refused to give up. He worked tirelessly with his physical therapist, pushing himself to get stronger every day. He watched game tapes and studied new plays, determined to come back even stronger than before. As the months went by, Jack slowly but surely started to make progress. He was able to walk without crutches, then jog, then run. He started practicing with his team again, and even though he wasn't able to play in games yet, he felt like he was back where he belonged. Looking back on that first chapter, Jack realized that his injury had been a turning point in his life. It had forced him to confront his own limitations and taught him the value of hard work and perseverance. It had also given him a newfound appreciation for the game of football, and a deep sense of gratitude for the opportunity to play it.
On the day of their wedding anniversary, Joshua's mistress drugged Alicia, and she ended up in a stranger's bed. In one night, Alicia lost her innocence, while Joshua's mistress carried his child in her womb. Heartbroken and humiliated, Alicia demanded a divorce, but Joshua saw it as yet another tantrum. When they finally parted ways, she went on to become a renowned artist, sought out and admired by everyone. Consumed by regret, Joshua darkened her doorstep in hopes of reconciliation, only to find her in the arms of a powerful tycoon. "Say hello to your sister-in-law."
Janice, the long-forgotten legitimate heiress, made her way back to her family, pouring her heart into winning their hearts. Yet, she had to relinquish her very identity, her academic credentials, and her creative works to her foster sister. In return for her sacrifices, she found no warmth, only deeper neglect. Resolute, Janice vowed to cut off all emotional bonds. Transformed, she now stood as a master of martial arts, adept in eight languages, an esteemed medical expert, and a celebrated designer. With newfound resolve, she declared, "From this day forward, no one in this family shall cross me."
After three loveless years, Neil's betrayal deeply wounded Katelyn. She wasted no time in getting rid of that scoundrel! After the divorce, she devoted herself to career pursuits. Rising to prominence as a top designer, skilled doctor, and brilliant hacker, she became a revered icon. Neil, realizing his grave mistake, tried in vain to win her back, only to witness her magnificent wedding to another. As their vows were broadcast on the world's largest billboard, Vincent slid a ring onto Katelyn's finger and declared, "Katelyn is now my wife, a priceless treasure. Let all who covet her beware!"
COALESCENCE OF THE FIVE SERIES BOOK ONE: THE 5-TIME REJECTED GAMMA & THE LYCAN KING BOOK TWO: THE ROGUES WHO WENT ROGUE BOOK THREE: THE INDOMITABLE HUNTRESS & THE HARDENED DUKE *** BOOK ONE: After being rejected by 5 mates, Gamma Lucianne pleaded with the Moon Goddess to spare her from any further mate-bonds. To her dismay, she is being bonded for the sixth time. What’s worse is that her sixth-chance mate is the most powerful creature ruling over all werewolves and Lycans - the Lycan King himself. She is certain, dead certain, that a rejection would come sooner or later, though she hopes for it to be sooner. King Alexandar was ecstatic to meet his bonded mate, and couldn’t thank their Goddess enough for gifting him someone so perfect. However, he soon realizes that this gift is reluctant to accept him, and more than willing to sever their bond. He tries to connect with her but she seems so far away. He is desperate to get intimate with her but she seems reluctant to open up to him. He tries to tell her that he is willing to commit to her for the rest of his life but she doesn’t seem to believe him. He is pleading for a chance: a chance to get to know her; a chance to show her that he’s different; and a chance to love her. But when not-so-subtle crushes, jealous suitors, self-entitled Queen-wannabes, an old flame, a silent protector and a past wedding engagement threaten to jeopardize their relationship, will Lucianne and Xandar still choose to be together? Is their love strong enough to overcome everything and everyone? Or will Lucianne resort to enduring a sixth rejection from the one person she thought she could entrust her heart with?
22-year-old Evelyn Carter is attempting to start over in California while avoiding her past. She will be embarking on a new career path as a private school teacher. She is smart, attractive, and doesn't put up with nonsense. Who wouldn't notice her? However, what happens when she attracts the attention of someone unwilling to let her go? Who wants her and nothing else after falling in love at first sight? A 25-year-old billionaire CEO and single father, Lucian Carrington. He takes what he wants and he is also a very dangerous man. All it needed was one look at a stunning woman to realize she was HIS, even though he doesn't believe in relationships because they always end. Preview: Miss Carter, you will be mine. I say firmly. "Release my arm, Mr. Carrington, before I force you to." She says, seeming to smile at me. I give her a sly smile. Squeezing my wrist with her other hand, she twists it uncomfortably. I gave a painful hiss. "Don't underestimate me, Mr. Carrington." "This is the only time I will allow you to walk away from me, Miss Carter." She glared at me as she turned. "Mr. Carrington, I am no possession of yours." I was left standing there when she opened the classroom door and left.
After three years of loveless marriage, Kira was slapped with divorce papers. She has shown him her unrequited love throughout her entire marriage with him, but he decided to turn blind eyes all because of his lover. Distraught and heartbroken, Kira choose to sign the divorce papers with bitter heart. But then and there, she promised herself that when she's back, he will come crawling to her, but she will make him pay for hurting her. Join Kira as she transform to a wealthy heiress and soared as the CEO of a multi-billion-dollar empire, a remarkable healer and make her ex-husband pay!