"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.
Sandra Hill, the long-lost real heiress of the Hill family, was shunned by her own kin. Instead of embracing her, they bestowed their affection upon an impostor. They even arranged her to marry a vegetative man in place of her so-called “sister”. Sandra sneered, refusing to put up with this humiliation, cut off ties with the Hill family immediately and ran into the flash marriage with Wesley Cooper, her unconscious billionaire husband. With her incredible medical skills, she defied the odds and revived him. Little did she expect that her husband spoiled her with all his love... A medical genius, a computer prodigy, a national treasure in painting, and a racing legend... Her husband revealed her various identities, leaving the Hill family regretful. Her father came pleading, "It's Dad's fault. Please come back." Her mother wept, "Mom will protect you from now on. Please come back." Even her five brothers knelt before he, begging for forgiveness. Yet, Sandra's smile held a hint of mockery as she vowed, “Never!”
Rejected by her mate, who had been her long-time crush, Jasmine felt utterly humiliated. Seeking solace, she headed to a party to drown her sorrows. But things took a turn for the worse when her friends issued a cruel dare: kiss a stranger or beg her mate for forgiveness. With no other choice, Jasmine approached a stranger and kissed him, thinking that would be the end of it. However, the stranger unexpectedly wrapped his arms around her waist and whispered in her ear, "You're mine!" He growled, his words sending shivers down her spine. And then, he offered her a solution that would change everything...
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?
Eliza Greer was abandoned by her mother, raised in an orphanage, and sold to the Burns family at 19. Even though she marries Mason Burns, the other people in the Burns family look down on her for her poor identity and want to try every way to bully her. Unexpectedly, they all failed. Eliza's hidden identities are gradually revealed in one incident after another, which astonishes everyone.
Isabella woke up in the morning and felt the ache in a place that never hurt before. She took a glimpse at her body, and Her thoughts went blank. Isabella's eyes discovered a guy who was laying near her, asleep, and her thoughts brought back to all the bizarre things that transpired last night. My boyfriend of 2 years abandoned me, I was intoxicated and went to my hotel room alone. Someone climbed on me. To say that he was gorgeous is an understatement. If an angel could marry a Satan, then I'm convinced he was their offspring. But it was not the goal! He came to me and kissed me. One thing led to another.. God! This man snatched my virginity. And it was hardly the worst. Guess what! He was my new boss Gabriel Remington. I was his new executive assistant. To top it, my former lover accused my boss that he raped me. What should I do? Trust my former lover who just dumped me? Or.. Trust my new boss who took my virginity?
Vanessa was about to get engaged when she discovered that her groom-to-be was cheating on her with her own sister. Instead of creating a scene, she went to the club and hired the most desirable gigolo she found. After a wild night of passion, she gave him a generous check. "Thanks. I may require your services in the future." The gigolo was mad at her for being heartless, but Vanessa dismissed his words as an attempt to get her attention. It was only later, when she had to seek out the renowned Mr. Fuller to help with her business, that she realized the man she had slept with was no gigolo at all.