Athlete Stories

What happens when your first heartbreak becomes your biggest distraction? --- Everyone at Henley University knows Logan Adams, the charming 6'3 star forward with an easy smile and eyes you could drown in. But I remember the boy before all of that. The one who watched Marvel movies with me, who fell on the ice more times than he'd ever admit, and who promised we'd always be friends. That was years ago. I haven't seen him since our high school graduation, long after we stopped being friends. Now I'm transferring to Henley, and working as a student medical assistant for the hockey team. For the first time in years, I'll be around Logan... The boy who broke my heart without ever realizing it was in his hands. ****The Henley Boys is a series of standalones. Before the Buzzer is the first book in the series, but you can choose to read in any order!***** ***100K reads on February 6, 2026 ***150K reads on February 24, 2026

At twenty-six, Clara Whitmore has built a life she can control. Her days are precise, her work as a dentist meticulous, and her heart... carefully protected. After everything she's faced, she's learned to rely only on herself. Luke Matthews, also twenty-six, is everything the world admires: talented, charming, and seemingly untouchable. A professional ice hockey star with a smile that could light up a city, he carries a weight that no one sees-a vulnerability behind the fame and the effortless confidence. Two years ago, their lives intersected for a fleeting, unforgettable night-one filled with laughter, warmth, and a spark neither of them could explain. But life pulled them apart, leaving memories that linger like shadows. Now, fate brings them together again. A chance meeting in Clara's clinic sets off a slow, teasing, and irresistible pull. Friendships are tested, walls are challenged, and hearts are pushed toward a possibility neither thought they could risk. Fracture Line is a slow-burn, friends-to-lovers romance about love that sneaks up when you least expect it, the fragility of trust, and the invisible cracks in our lives that sometimes lead us to the people who can make us whole.

Ava Torres, captain of Stanford's women's soccer team, has one goal in mind for her senior year: win the championship and go out on top. She's focused, disciplined, and completely uninterested in distractions. Riley Bennett, captain of the women's basketball team, seems determined to be one. Teasing Ava has become her favorite pastime - harmless, playful... until it isn't. Because somewhere between the banter, the late-night talks, and the almost-kisses, Riley starts to realize the truth she's been trying to laugh off for years - she doesn't just like getting under Ava's skin. She wants her. And when lines start to blur between rivalry and something undeniably real, both girls have to decide whether to keep pretending... or risk everything for what's been building between them all along.

Elaine Williams, a bubbly, kind girl, is moved to a boarding school after her step brother is arrested. Moving into this school is a very big change for Elaine, and there are lots of bumps in the road. Due to circumstances, she ends up having to stay in a dorm with 6 guys. How will Elaine adapt to these new changes, while she is struggling with lots of things herself? Will she fall in love? Will she get heartbroken? Will anyone figure out her secrets? Best rankings🥇 #1 lovers 09/28/25 #1 ed 09/28/25

You can find everything in New York City. Apples, dog shit, French wine, and even Reo Duran's heart. ©aceilingofstxrs, 2025

This is a fanfiction on KL Rahul

Bella Moore has spent her life running away from hockey. Growing up in a family obsessed with the sport, she watched her father, coach of the Boston Bruins, devote himself entirely to her brother Antony's career, while she disappeared into the background. Now 26, she is a therapist who helps teenagers overcome addiction. All she wants is a quie and simple life far away from hockey. Lucas Moreau is everything Bella is not. He is the NHL's most famous bad boy, a French Canadian enforcer for the Montreal Canadiens. Charismatic, arrogant, and unapologetically aggressive, Lucas loves to dominate, attract attention, and break hearts. When their worlds collide, the rivalry between Boston and Montreal isn't the only source of tension.

A Shubman Gill & Ishan Kishan Fanfiction They were supposed to host a perfect college fest. Akanksha Mathur and Ruhanika Thapar -best friends since first year of college. Final year toppers, campus icons, and the brains behind Mumbai's most awaited college fest. They had everything planned. The sponsors. The lineup. The crowd. And most importantly- They had Rohit Sharma confirmed as their chief guest. Until... they didn't. One last-minute change. One unexpected email from the Indian Skipper sent them into a whirlwind. And suddenly, instead of the Indian captain... They get two of the most chaotic cricketers in the country: Shubman Gill - calm, composed, and dangerously unreadable. Ishan Kishan - loud, reckless, and impossible to ignore. Official reason? "Scheduling conflict." Unofficial reason? Punishment for a prank that went way too far. Now stuck in a two day-long fest with: • overconfident cricketers who had no idea what to do • exhausted planners • rising tension • and way too many late-night meetings before they appeared on the stage Akanksha and Ruhanika must do the impossible: Control the chaos. Save their reputation. And definitely not fall for the distractions. But somewhere between event schedules, arguments, inside jokes, and unexpected moments... Things start slipping. Because this fest? It was never just about planning. It was about everything they didn't plan. - friendships tested - egos clashing - and feelings that weren't part of the itinerary Sometimes, the biggest mistake... turns out to be the beginning of everything.

Milo Somerset is hired as a personal assistant for the host of 'Opposites Attract', a popular dating game show that is about to start filming its fourth season. Leaving behind his job as a waiter is easy when he is presented with the opportunity to finally (sort of) utilize his film degree from UCLA. While being a PA is not exactly his dream job, he is thrilled to get experience on the set of an actual TV show. He expects to work long hours and get ordered around all day. What he doesn't expect is to be pursued behind the scenes by Austin Walker-the object of affection for the contestants on said reality show.

𓂃˖ ࣪⊹𝐇𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐠 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐝. ᯓᡣ𐭩 𝐓𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐦-𝐜𝐨𝐦 His eyes, a sparkling sight, His smile, a source of light. But now, sadness fills the air, His smile brings only despair. I loved him, without a thought, Consequences, I never sought. His smile charmed every girl's heart, But his gaze made me feel apart. His stares, like heaven's gaze, In that school uniform haze. His eyes spoke volumes, it's true, But fate had a different view. Did I misinterpret his emotion? Or was it just a fleeting notion? He left, leaving scars behind, Now, love feels hard to find. 🦋🦢🌸 Will he ever love her? Or Will someone else come into her life? Love was never her thing. She had never liked anyone-at least, that's what she believed. Until she saw him in the hallway. But storms don't always arrive with thunder; sometimes they come when everything feels calm. What she didn't know was-someone else had been worshiping the ground she walked on all along. But fate rarely plays fair. Let's see who wins. 💌🦋🌸 Please read up to chapter 10 and then consider whether you wish to read further. . . . Started: 22 March 2024 Ended: 4 September 2025 Tadaaaaahhh! I hope you all like it! 💫 This is just a glimpse of the story... picture toh abhi baaki hai, doston! 🎬 Thank you so much for the love!💗

A football-obsessed girl breaks up with a science-obsessed boy. What could go wrong? A lot. Stone-world's favorite, well probably only athlete, F/N L/N navigates living in a post-apocalyptic world, a breakup, and a makeup. Alongside, the world's most genius mind, her genius ex, Senku Ishigami. Sequel to Cleats & Chemistry ‼️[This fan-fiction will loosely follow the original plotline with alterations that are not canon. Characters and plot lines/stories rightfully belong to the creators of Dr. Stone, Riichiro Inagaki and Boichi. Any character not mentioned within the canon of Dr. Stone are made up and cannot be taken as canon. Any piece of information or plot line not mentioned within the canon of the show or manga is made up and therefore, cannot not be taken as canon.] ‼️ ‼️[The Dr. Stone Franchise belongs to Riichiro Inagaki and Boichi. All credits go to the original owners.]‼️ [16+]

That night was supposed to be nothing special. Just another night out at a club with friends, letting go of the day like we always do. But everything changed... when an unexpected triple date brought me face to face with someone I never planned to have in my life. He came from a different world. Far. Foreign. And someone who should've meant nothing to me. And yet, somehow... the way he smiled felt so familiar, like I had known him long before that night. Under the dim lights, with music pulsing through the air and conversations that started off awkward, something began to grow. Quietly... but undeniably real. A connection I couldn't explain- only feel. But what if feelings like this come at the wrong time? What if distance isn't just about miles, but about choices? Between laughter, stolen glances, and moments that passed too quickly... I found myself wondering Was this just another ordinary night... or the beginning of something I would never be able to forget?

Malam itu seharusnya biasa saja, hanya sekadar pergi ke club bersama teman. Tapi semuanya berubah saat sebuah "triple date" tak terduga mempertemukanku dengan seseorang yang bahkan tak pernah aku rencanakan untuk hadir di hidupku. Dia datang dari dunia yang berbeda. Jauh. Asing. Tapi entah kenapa, cara dia tersenyum... terasa begitu dekat. Di tengah lampu redup, musik yang menghentak, dan percakapan yang awalnya canggung, ada sesuatu yang perlahan tumbuh diam-diam, tapi nyata. Sebuah koneksi yang tak bisa dijelaskan, hanya bisa dirasakan. Namun, bagaimana jika perasaan itu datang di waktu yang salah? Bagaimana jika jarak bukan hanya soal kilometer, tapi juga tentang pilihan? Di antara tawa, tatapan, dan detik-detik yang terlalu cepat berlalu... aku mulai bertanya- apakah ini hanya malam biasa, atau awal dari sesuatu yang akan sulit untuk dilupakan?

"All that you ever wanted from me was sweet nothing" a story in which angelina hidalgo searches for a new start, only to find out that her endeavor would lead her right back to old feelings.

Abhimanyu Karthik Goenka - The only son of Karthik and Naira Goenka. They nurtured him with great care, loved him immensely and guided him correctly. He is supported throughly and currently, there is a lot of trust!! But what happens when that trust is broken? Will their world shatter? Will they be able to pick themselves up and explain it to their child? They are the parents, but now, they are busy trying to become their son's friends, giving him the space. While they are very cool, they are trying to match their child's cool quotient. Will they forget to be parents in this pursuit? Or will they fulfil both roles well? Will this affect Abhimanyu's life more? Will it be beneficial or harmful? What does Abhimanyu need? What is necessary for him and has he understood this yet?!

Noh Yunah is everything Park Minju can't stand-loud, arrogant, constantly breaking rules, and somehow untouchable as the school's basketball captain. Yunah smokes behind the gym, picks fights like it's a sport, and treats authority as a joke. To Minju, the student council president who lives by structure and silence, Yunah is a walking headache and the embodiment of everything wrong with the school. Their worlds collide when the principal forces the basketball team and student council to work together for an upcoming regional school evaluation. Minju is put in charge of discipline and public image-meaning Yunah is suddenly their responsibility. Yunah hates being monitored, especially by someone who looks at them with pure disdain. Minju hates how Yunah never seems to care, yet somehow always gets what they want. Clashes turn constant. Verbal sparring becomes routine. Yunah deliberately pushes Minju's buttons just to see that calm mask crack, while Minju relentlessly calls out Yunah's recklessness. But beneath the arrogance, Minju starts noticing Yunah's pressure as captain, the expectations, the anger that doesn't come from nowhere. And Yunah, against their will, begins respecting Minju's backbone-how they never back down, never beg, never bend. When a major incident threatens Yunah's position on the team, Minju is forced to choose between rules and fairness. That decision changes everything. The hatred doesn't disappear-but it shifts. Into tension. Into understanding. Into something neither of them planned.

Hannah Stewart has always been the quiet keeper of her own heart, loving from long distance. At twenty-four, she leaves behind everything familiar to start over in Germany-accepting a teaching job, reconnecting with her roots, and finally closing the chapter on the feelings she's carried for years for her childhood best friend, Bastian. But nothing goes as planned. When a sudden housing shortage leaves Hannah with nowhere to stay, she finds herself moving into Bastian's home-and her unrequited feelings are getting more difficult to hide. Now a rising professional soccer star at just twenty-five, Bastian is living fast, surrounded by attention, success, and casual relationships that make it painfully clear he hasn't been waiting for her the way she once hoped. Yet beneath the fame and distractions, the boy Hannah grew up with is still there-the one who knows her better than anyone else, who makes her laugh, who feels like home. Though distance is no longer a factor, will they find their way into each other's hearts and share the words that have never been said?

°❀⋆.ೃ࿔*:･ ╰┈➤. ⋮ ⌗ In Formula 1, loyalty is everything. And betrayal is fatal. Alessia Valmont was raised in the shadow of Ferrari red. Her family's name is woven into the history of the Scuderia ❀ old contracts, old alliances, old secrets. She isn't just a sponsor. She's legacy. Graceful, intelligent, and impossible to intimidate, Alessia knows the paddock like a battlefield. She grew up beside drivers who became champions. She understands the politics, the pressure, the price of wearing red. But she was never supposed to fall for him. He doesn't drive for Ferrari. He isn't part of her world. And loving him could ignite a war between loyalty and desire. What starts as stolen glances in the paddock turns into something reckless. Dangerous. Addictive. And in a sport where rivalries burn hotter than engines, their relationship threatens careers, contracts, and reputations built over generations. Because Alessia Valmont belongs to Ferrari. And in Formula 1, you don't betray the red. You bleed for it.

When Violet, the clumsy girl on ice, meets Ilia Malinin, the boy who skates like gravity is optional, sparks fly faster than their blades 𓂅 ⋆❅‧₊˚

"He's the golden boy of Indian cricket. I'm the one man who can knock him off his pedestal. And the only one who knows his biggest secret." Aryan is the perfect Captain. Max Turner is the Australian "Hurricane" who lives to destroy him. In front of 60,000 fans, they are enemies. But when a hotel elevator breaks down, the rivalry turns into a fire that neither can control. In the high-pressure world of international sports, their love is more than a scandal-it's a career-killer. READ THE FIRST TWO CHAPTERS HERE! NOTE: This is a PREVIEW of the full novel. To find out what happens after the elevator doors open, read the full story of Beyond the Boundary exclusively on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited. https://amzn.in/d/03OPrmnm Check it Out