Athletelife Stories

Seventeen-year-old Andrea Nicole Anderson, a biracial figure skater with an American father and Filipino mother*, dreams of making it to the Olympics from her small town of Snowpoint, Vermont. When her coach steps down just before a major competition, Andrea's training takes an unexpected turn under Aiden Kane, a collegiate hockey player recovering from a career-threatening injury. Although he knows nothing about figure skating, Aiden's tough coaching style pushes Andrea to new heights. Meanwhile, Andrea faces tension with fellow skater Claire Bennett, who sees her as a threat and expresses her frustrations through stereotypes. As Andrea navigates competition, identity, and her evolving bond with Aiden, she must find the strength to overcome the challenges that stand in her way. *Author's note: Andrea is biracial. Her father is white, with Scottish, Irish, German, and English heritage, while her mother is Asian-ethnically Filipino, descended from the Indigenous peoples of the Philippines.

Team L faces new challenges to step up their game. They go up against Team H, the second strongest team in Building 2.

Ryoma Takeda was once a rising star in the ring, an Interhigh champion, a golden boy with fists of promise. But one bitter loss on his pro debut shattered his confidence. A freak accident soon after stole his leg. His career vanished. His fiancée left him. And all he had left were reruns of that one damn fight... and a hundred different regrets. Then, just as he hits rock bottom, fate does the unthinkable. He wakes up ten years in the past, on the very night of his first professional match. But this time, something's different. [System Initialized: Vision Grid Active] "Your eyes see the truth beneath motion. Use it well." Armed with the Vision Grid System, a combat-assist module that turns his visual perception into tactical mastery, Ryoma now has a second chance. To fix his mistakes. To chase the career he lost. To protect the mother he failed. And to prove to the woman who left... that she let go of someone she'll never replace. But boxing isn't just a sport. It's war of bodies, of minds, of hearts. And Ryoma Takeda is done losing.

Kick is a story of resilience and second chances. CJ, a former three-time Taekwondo champion, loses everything after a career-ending injury. Struggling to find purpose, he stumbles upon Sepak Takraw, a sport that reignites his passion for kicking. With determination and a new goal, he must overcome his past, prove himself, and convince his family that his journey as an athlete is far from over.

Neha Khanna. A 23-year-old national sensation and star player of India's women's national basketball team, appears to have it all- success, a loving family, immense fame and looks of that of a goddess. However, beneath her outward happiness, a haunting secret, a haunting secret from her past lingers, casting a shadow over her seemingly perfect life. Devansh Malhotra. At 25, Devansh is already the youngest captain in Indian basketball history and the heir to Malhotra Corp., his family's business empire. With his extraordinary skills on the court and his devilishly handsome looks off it, Devansh is the golden boy of Indian sports. But beneath his polished exterior lies a man who craves something deeper-something that money, fame, and power have never been able to give him.? What happens when they both meet at a joint summer program for both their teams. Neha's traumatic past has made her guarded and reluctant to open up emotionally. Devansh is drawn to her strength but struggles to understand the depths of her pain. As their connection deepens, Neha grapples with the fear of revealing her vulnerability while growing closer to Devansh. However, their budding connection takes an unexpected turn when they find themselves embroiled in a scandal that rocks the Indian sports community. Will they be able to rise above the scandal? Will Devansh be able to prove their love worth the risk? Will Neha overcome her horrors of her past?

Two hearts on opposite sides of fame. One test neither saw coming. 📖 Description: She's a hijabi doctor with a mission. He's a superstar athlete with a shattered knee. Neither expected the other. When Dr. Abeerah Ali joins an elite Canadian basketball team's rehab program, her only focus is healing - not headlines, not whispers, and certainly not Zayd Kamal. But her first assignment is the very definition of pride and pressure: Zayd, international sensation, rich, arrogant... and broken. Their first meeting? Cold. Their second? Tense. Their journey? A test of faith, pride, and the hearts they swore they'd guard. This isn't just a love story. It's a story of boundaries, belief - and what happens when hearts start to break past both.

As the tournament heats up, Team L finds themselves facing a series of increasingly fierce opponents, pushing their skills and resolve to new heights. In this action-packed volume, the stakes are higher than ever, and the team's journey is anything but predictable. With Daiki Morimoto proving he's more than just a benchwarmer, his rise in the ranks surprises everyone, including himself. But despite his newfound flow state and confidence, Team L faces some tough losses that make them question their limits. The Kurozawa triplets-an unstoppable force-test the team's chemistry, and the comeback story of the season unfolds with each possession on the court. Volume 3 dives deep into personal growth, team dynamics, and the relentless pursuit of victory. As Daiki steps up, will his passion and newfound strength be enough to lead Team L to the top? With their ranks shifting and the competition fierce, only one thing is certain: the road ahead is paved with both triumphs and heartbreaks.

Yuto Nakamura once dreamed of basketball glory - until harsh words shattered his confidence. Just as he stood on the edge of giving up, a mysterious letter arrived: an invitation to Project Yagi, a secretive program gathering 120 of Japan's most promising young talents. Thrown into Team L, the lowest-ranked team, and placed as the second-worst player, Yuto must fight to survive a brutal tournament where only the strongest rise. Rivals from his past, fierce new teammates, grueling training, and impossible expectations stand in his way. In a world where every pass, shot, and dribble is a test, can Yuto find his strength - and prove he belongs on the court? 🏀 Friendships will form. Dreams will be tested. Legends will awaken. The journey to the top has just begun.

n the world of jiu-jitsu, every grip, every move, every roll tells a story. Anya Morozova thought she knew the rules-until Theodore Romanov stepped onto the mat. Skilled, determined, and frustratingly elusive, he challenges her in ways she never expected: physically, mentally, and... emotionally. As they push each other to their limits, sparks fly both on and off the mats. But competition isn't the only test. Rivalries, past secrets, and the pressures of their own ambitions threaten to throw them off balance. Can they stay focused on the fight-and on each other-without losing themselves in the process? Roll of Hearts is a gripping tale of love, determination, and the art of holding on when everything is at stake.

They started as rivals on the court - a volleyball queen and a basketball king, parehong competitive, parehong may pride, at parehong ayaw magpatalo. Alyssa Cruz lives for volleyball. Every spike is her way of proving na hindi siya basta-basta. Jaxon Reyes is born for basketball. Sa bawat shot niya, dala niya ang pangarap na maabot ang mas mataas na pangarap. Magkaiba ng mundo, magkaiba ng laro... pero pareho ng apoy sa puso. What happens when rivalry turns into respect? When competition turns into connection? When love starts in the middle of chaos, pressure, and impossible choices? Between championships, broken expectations, and big decisions, kailangan nilang piliin: ang pangarap ba... o ang isa't isa? From rivals to forever is a story about love that grew in the middle of silence, pain, and passion - a reminder that sometimes, the person you're meant to end up with is the one you once fought against the most. (I'm not expecting na magugustuhan niyo to dahil I know that I'm not good at writing, and this is my first time to upload stories.)

At Amada High School, where competition is fierce and legends are made, six determined athletes come together to form a volleyball team like no other. Aki, Marshal, Tobi, Drew, Ethan, and Clive-each with their own dreams, struggles, and strengths-stand united under the name "Kokorogi" (心戯), meaning "Heart of the Game."