Benched Stories

''𝐋𝐲𝐧𝐧, 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝.'' The words no one thought would ever come out were spoken, I mean 𝗟𝘆𝗻𝗻 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗱 and the word ''benched'' don't go in the same sentence. Being such a stellar athlete does come with its perks... Popularity, acknowledgement, validation, you get the gist. Neglecting your grades does come with a price though, as Lynn is no longer able to participate in anymore sports until she gets them up. Lynn was not one to have or want to rely on another person, she was always an independent, carefree spirit. But in order to go back to being the athletic powerhouse everyone knew her as, she must suck up her pride and take the help of her newly appointed tutor, 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗞𝗼.

Louie is a great basketball player even if he doesn't know it. Can coach Allen pick his head up or is he another lost cause? Read off the Bench to find out

After being pulled out of his hockey team by an overprotective mother, Niclas is forced to pick up his pen and paper for his studies. No one like being told what to do, not even the son of Kris Kringle. Santa Claus? Sounds familiar? Nic is a single year away of taking over his father's place as Saint Nicolas. Between physical training, health lessons, and learning the true meaning of the beloved holiday, there's not much time for lacing up your skates. Watching your ex teammates losing every game every night doesn't help either. And then there's also the fact that Nic has to choose a wife by the end of the training. Lots can happen in a year, but one thing's for certain; You can't keep a player benched.

Chance Colt was living his best life as professional baseball player. That all came crashing down after he was in a car accident last year. As he was recovering from his injuries, he had to watch a rookie find success in his position. After a hard fought battle in spring training, he lost his position to that rookie. Now he's stuck watching his team from the bench and he can't even hit the baseball. Lacey Lane is a familiar face in Chance's past and comes back in with more determination that ever to stay there. She strongly believes that they belong together and desperately wants Chance to give them a shot. She leaves Chance conflicted more than ever what direction his life is going in. He finds himself clinging to the sport he's dedicated his life to and tempted by the girl he has always turned down.