The Game

Chapter 1: The Invitation

10 people received an email with a video attachment.

Subject: Invitation to "The Game" Chance to Win $10 Million Dollar Prize

Dear [Contestant]

I hope this message finds you well, as I have specifically chosen you for your unique traits and skills.

I am pleased to extend to you a unique opportunity to participate in an exclusive event known as simply and brilliantly "The Game." As one of ten carefully selected individuals, you have been chosen for your exceptional qualities and potential to thrive in this thrilling competition where you can make your dreams come true and change your life for good.

The Game offers participants the chance to compete for a grand prize of $10 million dollars with the ultimate reward going to the last player standing! This is not merely a test of skill or luck but an opportunity to demonstrate your resilience, intelligence, and determination in the face of challenges and prove you deserve to be rich beyond your wildest dreams.

To accept this invitation and embark on this extraordinary journey, all you need to do is follow the instructions provided in the email linked below this video message.

Upon your arrival at the designated location, you will be greeted and escorted to the venue alongside your fellow contestants where you may get to know each other and strategize.

I am eagerly anticipating the opportunity to meet you and witness your participation in the amazing first ever event of The Game, It promises to be an experience unlike any other, filled with excitement, suspense, and the chance to claim victory and fortune.

Thank you for considering this invitation, and I look forward to seeing you soon, I know you won't resist.

Warm regards,
Louis Pierre Beaufort.

The 10 contestants reading all react.

1. Brian Johnson: Upon receiving the email, Brian's eyes widen with a mix of excitement and desperation, He sees this as his chance to finally escape his mounting debts and the clutches of the loan sharks that have been hounding him for months.

2. Gary Wells: Gary furrows his brow as he reads the email, his instincts as a former police officer kicking in, He senses there may be more to Louis Pierre Beaufort's offer than meets the eye and sees this as an opportunity to uncover potential criminal activity and report it.

3. Joe Hanson: Joe's heart races with hope as he reads the email, seeing it as his ticket to provide a better life for his younger brother, The prospect of winning the prize money fills him with determination to succeed in "The Game."

4. Dimitri Osklov: Dimitri's eyes narrow skeptically as he reads the invitation, his previous failures and struggles in America leaving him wary of such promises, However, the lure of potential riches and the chance to turn his luck around stirs a glimmer of hope within him.

5. Lexa Lewis: Lexa's lips curl into a confident smirk as she reads the email, seeing it as an opportunity to prove herself and regain control over her own destiny, She is determined to succeed in "The Game" and show her father that she is capable of making her own fortune without his help.

6. Shawna Smith: Shawna's heart skips a beat as she reads the email, her mind racing with thoughts of finally being able to provide a better life for her two teen sons, The chance to win the prize money fills her with a newfound sense of hope and determination as she looks forward to winning it all.

7. Kelsey Jones: Kelsey's eyes widen with excitement as she reads the email, seeing it as her ticket out of her mundane life. The prospect of winning the prize money and achieving her dreams of starting fresh in a new city fills her with a sense of exhilaration.

8. Steven Thomas: Steven's fists clench with pent-up frustration as he reads the email, his anger issues bubbling to the surface. The promise of winning the prize money fuels his desire to prove himself and channel his aggression into success and show he can achieve success.

9. Kris Miller: Kris's expression shows curiosity and determination as she reads the email, seeing it as her chance to turn her fortunes around. Despite her past failures, she is determined to seize this opportunity and reclaim her success.

10. Rachel Maddison: Rachel's heart sinks with worry as she reads the email, her thoughts immediately turning to her younger sister's health. The prospect of winning the prize money and being able to afford her sister's cancer treatment fills her with a sense of urgency and determination.

All of these people while very different share one very same goal of winning "The Game." to change their lives for the better and get the riches offered by Mr Beaufort.

The night would pass as the moon sat in the sky bright and the next day the 10 strangers would meet on the way to The Game to chase their dreams and aim for victory but none of them knew what to truly expect from this game.