Game

Dec 3rd, 2025 by thegooddoctor in 100 Words

Steven was playing from behind from the start. Every time he made a play to get within striking distance, the deficit grew to the point it seemed out of reach. It didn’t matter how aggressively he attacked or how ferociously he defended, the cards were always stacked against him.

If Steven had an opportunity to reflect, he might have suspected someone had rigged the outcome so there was no way of winning. However, that realization was simply too cruel to contemplate, and it hadn’t crossed his mind until it was too late.

Steven never even heard his opponent call game.

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