When Jesse and his ride-or-die best friend Derek are yanked out of college life and forced to save two broken souls inside a redemption novel, loyalty and heartbreak collide. As the lines between real and unreal blur, every betrayal, every sacrifice, and every forbidden touch could cost them everything—even their lives. But when the game resets and the women they tried to save become their captors, will love or revenge win out?
The first question on the exam was supposed to be easy—until the proctor melted into the chalkboard and kids who broke the rules rotted away before my eyes. Now, every answer could mean death. Trapped in a classroom where the only way out is to survive a series of twisted, logic-bending questions, I’m forced to lead terrified classmates, unravel deadly rules, and choose who lives or dies. Secret alliances form, trust is a weapon, and every second brings us closer to the next impossible test. Can I keep us alive when the rules change with every breath—or will the next answer be my last?
Caleb, fresh off leading his team to a world championship, is blindsided and betrayed by the organization he carried to victory. Forced out and replaced by a rookie, he faces public humiliation, but refuses to break—determined to reclaim his legacy, even if it means destroying the team that cast him aside. Can Caleb rise again, or will the esports world watch him fall for good?
Mason, scarred by loss and desperate to avoid financial ruin, plunges back into the deadly Black Goat Game—where past betrayals and impossible odds threaten to destroy him. As old enemies return and the stakes escalate, Mason must outwit ruthless rivals and confront his own limits to survive. With everything on the line, he discovers that victory demands not just cunning, but the courage to risk everything he has left.
When Jason throws his BMW keys on the table at a family poker game, he’s not just flaunting his wealth—he’s daring me to risk everything I own. As the stakes skyrocket from cars to condos to family homes, our small-town Ohio kitchen turns into a battleground of pride, humiliation, and betrayal. I have three Kings, but can I outlast a man who thinks money makes the rules—or will this all-in gamble destroy my family forever?
Ethan Callahan, desperate after losing his job and facing foreclosure, risks everything by re-entering the secretive Black Ram Game—a deadly competition where victory means millions, and defeat costs flesh and blood. As old betrayals resurface and cunning rivals gather, Ethan must outsmart professional Hunters and uncover hidden game mechanics before time runs out. The stakes? His home, his future, and the last pieces of himself.
Overnight, every shooter player in the world loses their skills—except Marcus. Accused of cheating and hounded by online mobs, he’s forced to prove his innocence live in front of millions, facing impossible odds against elite pros. Will he clear his name, or become gaming’s ultimate villain?
Waking up in a blood-soaked church basement, I’m forced to play priest to three monstrous strangers—each hiding a deadly hunger and a secret agenda. The rules of survival are twisted: obey the wrong command and you’re meat, but refuse and you break the code, risking a fate worse than death. Now, trapped inside a cursed golden bowl, I must outwit the cannibals and the false Redeemer, all while hiding the truth—I’m not the real Father, and one wrong move will expose me to slaughter.