poker and grump

"To outplay a man in poker is to own him in mind, wallet, and soul." - Joey Fiore, World Series of Poker champion. Have you ever dreamed of becoming a millionaire overnight? It was the start of the poker boom and that was the dream of millions of poker players all over the world. All types of geniuses, gamblers, and hustlers flocked to poker rooms with ambitions of making it big. Follow Joey, a teenager with the special ability of an empath, as he rises to challenge the greatest poker players in existence. Empath: someone with the abnormal ability to experience the thoughts and emotions of others. (*This is a real life ability.) *Like other sports or game novels, you don’t need to understand poker to enjoy this novel. It’s written in a reader-friendly manner. While I’ll introduce poker basics at a gradual pace in the background, the focus will be on thrilling competitions and dramatic aspects that everyone can relate to. If you'd like to support the author, please donate to Paypal: https://bit.ly/3lPcYj1

Marcus, a young immigrant, had just arrived in Los Angeles when he became a target of campus extortion due to his Asian identity. His uncle Raymond rescued him with extraordinary poker skills, only to uncover a shocking secret: a $50,000 gang debt. To save his mother’s restaurant, Marcus, who had no poker experience at all, was forced to break into an underground casino in Chinatown. There, he unexpectedly allied with Claire, the daughter of a missing FBI agent—she needed to find her father, and he needed to repay the debt, thus beginning a life-or-death partnership. Guided by Raymond’s cheating techniques and equipped with Claire’s agent notes, Marcus transformed from a math prodigy into a poker ace. Leveraging combinatorial probability analysis and fancy card-switching tricks, he navigated between casinos and campus, taking on powerful foes like Wolf (the loan-sharking gang leader), Chen (a key member of a transnational criminal group), and Viktor (a Russian mafia member). They teamed up to raid money laundering warehouses, unravel the conspiracy of drugs hidden in poker chips, and outwit double agents. Amidst gunfights and high-stakes poker games, they exposed an underground criminal network spanning Los Angeles and New York. From Los Angeles’ Chinatown to Las Vegas casinos and New York’s underground tournaments, Marcus and his friends clung to justice amid deception and betrayal, protecting their families on the edge of life and death. When the shadow of the mastermind “The Phantom” loomed and warnings arrived via anonymous emails, this survival game—spanning two seasons—evolved from repaying a debt to an ultimate showdown against a transnational syndicate. The teenager’s growth, the bond between friends, and the battle between good and evil reach a fever pitch in every poker game, leaving a suspenseful cliffhanger for what’s to come.

The most important thing for a qualified killer was amazing killing skills! However, Shi Yu was an exception. He was a killer, but he couldn't even hold a gun steadily. He couldn't even fight. That's right. He was not a qualified killer. You could say that he was a failure of a killer! Shi Yu was dejected and felt that not even God wanted him to be a killer. However, he decided to carry on to finish his father's wishes. Then one day, he got hold of a wristwatch and everything changed! "Ding! The Divine Weapon System has been activated..." "Selecting your first weapon..." "Ding! Selection Success! Your first weapon- poker cards!" "Ding! Congratulations, you are now skilled at poker cards. You can now make them fly!" The first task he received after receiving this skill had surprised Shi Yu. The ordinary poker card managed to cut the surveillance fly buzzing around in the air into two. This was a fly camera that was as nimble as a real fly! The doors to a new world opened before Shi Yu. This was the first time he realized that poker cards could be so dangerous!

Brad can’t believe his luck when he finds the perfect place to live at the perfect price. It’s a pity his new landlord Douglas is such a miserable grump. It isn’t long before he wonders if it’s a good idea to be living in such close proximity to such a moody ogre.<br><br>Fortunately, his life at work is looking up with the arrival of a new employee named Enzo. Brad falls immediately in lust with the hot Italian. They start dating, though it soon becomes apparent there are going to be problems. Enzo starts exhibiting some unlikeable traits and, while Brad finds himself slowly falling in love with the man, he also realizes Enzo has problems not just with commitment, but also with his sexuality.<br><br>Brad has a dilemma. Does he persist with Enzo, tolerate his bad behavior, and pray for a miraculous, happy ending? Or will the love he seeks come from an entirely different direction?

When fiery, fearless Alisha accidentally damages the luxury car of a cold, arrogant billionaire, she never imagined she'd be dragged into his world as his personal assistant—and his unexpected bodyguard. He’s grumpy, strict, and doesn’t believe in love. She’s bubbly, bold, and impossible to ignore. As sparks fly and tempers clash, can this unlikely duo survive each other long enough to discover what’s really hiding beneath the surface? A romantic comedy full of sass, emotional tension, and heart-fluttering chemistry. Get ready to laugh, blush, and fall hard for this enemies-to-lovers slow burn!

Betrayed by her pack. Sold by her husband. Poisoned since birth. "Julian, your scent reeks of fear, and your credit just bled out on the floor. Fold." I was the "Dud" of the Silver-Moon Pack—a wolf who couldn’t shift and a Luna who couldn't lead. My husband, Julian, hated the very sight of me. He blamed my "weakness" for his failing pack and his bad luck. But I never imagined he would do the unthinkable. "I need a stake," Julian muttered, his eyes bloodshot. "One more hand. Five million. If you win... you take her." With those words, my life was tossed onto the table like a cheap plastic chip. Silas Thorne, the lethal High Alpha of the Shadow-Crest, didn’t even blink. He flipped his cards—a Royal Flush—and just like that, I was no longer a wife. I was a debt. "You aren't a Luna, Seraphina. You’re an asset," Silas said, his voice cold as ice. "And I always collect my debts." I expected Silas to be my executioner. I expected him to break what was left of my spirit. But as he drags me into his dark kingdom, the truth begins to surface: My wolf isn't weak. She’s been poisoned. For twenty years, my pack fed me "medicine" that was actually a sedative to keep me from shifting. They didn't save me as a stray pup; they stole me from a bloodline they were terrified of. Now, the poison is fading, my true wolf is waking up, and the man who "bought" me is watching me with a hunger that feels like a mate-bond I was never supposed to have. Julian sold me to save his skin. Now, I’m going back to show him exactly what he lost. Book One

There is always only one truth for everything, sometimes it's hard to believe and take it in. But you always have to face the fact. This story tells you about a main character together with all her friends who have face reality and figure out the truth to a mystery that has never been solved for 7 years. Additional Genre: Mystery, Original, School, Thriller, Life, Tragedy, Unknown, Teen fiction and Horror This story is created by me so any similarities related to the real world is a concidence! Give this story a shot! and if you like it, collect to your library! Even the book cover is I made it so no copying! All rights reserved. NOTE! If this is your favourite story that I am writing currently and you would like me to hurry and update, please tell me because I am the type who always type stories whenever I want..you could say I'm lazy even though I have already thought of the entire stories in my mind and I will type it out quick for you! Other Stories Of Mine: 1)Detective Police 2)Back to Life 3)Unknown Glory 4)Manaiac 5)Ghost Hunters 6)Sorcerers 7)44 degrees celsius is so cold~ 8) Amelia's life cycle

When broke college student Lance Maxwell reluctantly joins a poker night, he discovers a hidden talent for reading people and playing the odds. But when his reckless best friend, Kenji, racks up a massive debt with an underground gambling syndicate, Lance is pulled deeper into the world of poker. Now he’s dealing with violent loan sharks and high-stakes tournaments where losing isn’t just costly… It's dangerous. But more than that, poker might be the key to finding out who he really is. To save Kenji, to find out the truth, he’ll have to master the game. He’s not here to play. He’s here to win. Author's Note: Please leave a review if you like the story! I'd love to hear what you guys think of the story. https://www.royalroad.com/profile/717683/fictions

On our anniversary, my boyfriend, Bryce Walker, told me he had a surprise for me. He flew me to Las Vegas and blindfolded me with a silk scarf. After what felt like an eternity, strong arms pulled me against the chest of a stranger. My body was limp, the drug coursing through my veins. I cried, begging him not to touch me. A soft chuckle came from above. I recognized him—the most mysterious lone wolf from our college days, Julian Sterling. He raised a hand to wipe away my tears, his voice a low whisper. "Leave him," he sighed. "Be with me." Then, he handed me a tablet. The screen showed a live feed from the suite's main room. A high-stakes poker game was in full swing. Bryce and his friends were shrouded in smoke, and I was the prize. Someone asked him: "Is your girlfriend really that hot? I won't believe it until I get a taste." "What are you thinking? That's Bryce's girl. You think he won't kill you if you touch her?" Amid the clamor, Bryce spoke, his voice languid. "Win this hand, and she's yours." Through the jeers, someone else asked, "What about that little angel of yours, Chloe Jennings? I'd love to..." "Don't you dare!" Bryce slammed his hand on the table. "Chloe is the only pure angel in my heart. If any of you so much as lay a finger on her, I'll wring your neck!" He let that pack of hyenas talk about my body, spewing the filthiest fantasies imaginable. Yet, he wouldn't let anyone so much as breathe on Chloe. I dried my tears and turned to Julian. "If I become your girlfriend, will you help me destroy him?"

I dropped this because I realized I had no logical way to do the grow, and I just kinda gave up. I understand my mistake was jumping straight into a novel. I'm currently planning to write another novel, and this one I am definitely taking my time to prepare. --- Prol Helman, on Earth, was an excellent hacker and programmer who served his country, and prevented countless deaths. In retaliation, he is eventually captured, tortured for a seemingly endless period of time, before finding himself dead. Countless questions present themselves: How did his digital assistant follow him on the path to reincarnation? Are the beings judging him truly gods? Will they ever determine if his actions were ethical? With deep seated military training, and a quirky personality, his actions aren't quite what one would expect. Follow him on his path to a new world. --- I'd say this is inspired in part by System Programmer, which I'd recommend. It's an interesting premise I'd like to explore, and I'm just using part of the premise to put into play many ideas I've had for a long time. Please enjoy. Tags: Adventure Cultivation Action SwordAndMagic Reincarnation System Weak To Strong Magic Programmer If you like my novel, I'd enjoy if people went on the website and added tags.