The Numbers Game Shorts (ePub)

All five heart-pounding shorts in the Numbers Game world that are sure to keep you turning the pages. If you love dystopian adventure with a dash of romance, you'll love these short, gripping futuristic tales.

#1 CHAN'S STORY

Chan Norwell comes from the perfect citizen family. His mother is chief of the city monitor force, his brother an all-star, and his sister a prodigy--which leaves little wiggle room for a nobody like Chan. He is determined to have his time in the spotlight at last. But he doesn't expect things to go so horribly wrong. Alone, dishonored, and humiliated, Chan can only see one way out.

When he meets Maizel, a brilliant redhead determined to follow in her mother's suicidal footsteps, he sees his life for what it really is. If Chan can find the courage to try one more time--if he can save Maizel--maybe there's a chance he can also save himself.

*This story contains references to suicide.

#2 RUBY'S STORY

Ruby James has finally made it. As an official Rater, she's reached upper class society and all that comes with it--a huge house in a guarded neighborhood, box seats, and an elite client list. She even has the perfect boyfriend to go with it, one she expects to marry as soon as her career settles. Then she uncovers a terrible secret. One her boss will do anything to protect. Now Ruby must decide how much her dreams truly mean to her. Can she remain silent and keep everything she's worked for, or does she dare risk it all to fight for justice?

*This story contains references to sexual assault.

#3 RICHARD'S STORY

Richard just wanted a girlfriend-not the apocalypse. Richard Peak's senior year is looking painfully ordinary-fighting for position on the soccer team, his parents' constant arguing, a glaring lack of a girlfriend. He can't wait to graduate and join a soccer team overseas, preferably as far from home as possible. Then the president is assassinated and his life changes forever. As an alarming chain of nationwide terrorist attacks trigger a civil war, Richard finds himself on a dangerous journey for survival. As those around him fall prey to hunger, illness, and hatred, Richard must decide between a full stomach and humanity-and somehow create a new society out of the ashes of a fallen world.

#4 MALACHI'S STORY

Malachi Hawking isn't entitled, not really. His parents may be New NORA's most famous couple, but that doesn't mean he can't do things like visit the local arcade undercover to spy on the girl he likes. Except she turns out to be way more interesting than he thought--and she isn't the type to chase spoiled heirs like him. Can he convince her that there's more to Malachi than his birthright?

#5 MILLIAN'S STORY

Millian has had an important part to play, helping Legacy save New NORA from the clutches of an archaic Rating system. Now she has the lab and career she's always wanted--but there's something missing. Something she would have never dreamed was possible. But before she can grasp this new version of herself, Millian must visit her estranged family and finally face the demons of her past.