Office Games — Ann Hood

Office life can be a grind-unless you're me. My name's Olivia, and between tackling spreadsheets and negotiating project deadlines, I've found myself in the middle of an unexpected, increasingly ridiculous prank war with my most infuriatingly charming colleague, Ben. He's got that effortless charisma and a grin that says, I'm trouble, but you'll love every second of it. But this isn't just about silly pranks and balloon-filled cubicles-there's something deeper lurking beneath the banter. The problem? We're competing for the same promotion, and every playful move feels like raising the stakes in a game I'm not sure I can win. Can I keep my head in the game while navigating the office drama, a growing connection with my rival, and a career-defining opportunity? Or is the real risk not in losing the promotion, but in falling for the one person who knows how to push all my buttons-both good and bad? Stay tuned. It's about to get interesting.