Freestyle Sports Stories - Set of 4

Goal Behind the Curtain

Doug Mackay has been spotted by the manager of Dalkirk Albion—and not without reason—as his first class performance in the match against Dalriada shows.

It's not long before talk about the European championships arises and Doug is on the team! Word soon gets out that their first match is scheduled for Czechoslovakia. Doug's father asks him to meet a mutual friend Mr. Frith who has contacts with the Christian church in Eastern Europe.

There is a consignment of Bibles that needs delivering to some local Czechoslovakian Christians. Doug who is a committed Christian himself agrees to make the drop even though this could put him in danger.

And with Dalkirk Albion's continued success through the European Championships Doug continues his dangerous exploits in Bible smuggling. But the biggest threat seems to be coming from his own team.

In the Firing Line

Deep down Doug knew what he had to do as he accepted the ball from the big defender and headed towards the box. Twelve yards—that was all that separated him from putting his terrible season behind him and completely turning things around. He had played well tonight, he knew that, but if he didn't score this penalty it would all be for nothing. In a matter of seconds he would either be a hero or a villain. His pulse quickened as he took a step back from the ball and waited for the whistle. There was no hiding place—floodlights, cameras and the eyes of football fans everywhere were on him. The whistle blew. Drawing one last breath he launched forward, striking the ball with all his power.

Doug's glittering career seems to be taking a nose dive—and the plans for his life are not what he had hoped for, but is something else going on behind the scenes? Doug's poor scoring record may not be the only reason he finds himself falling out of favour with the world's richest club. Are Doug's plans being thwarted by someone else's plot? A plot that cares nothing about other people—even whether they live or die?

Offside in Ecuatina

Suddenly Doug felt a sharp pain, like a blow, on the back of his head, and everything went black. In the dangerous back-streets of the South American capital, Doug has uncovered a plot to overthrow the President. But first he has to escape himself—and then he has to convince the authorities of what he has seen.

True Gold: An Olympic Adventure

The race is about to start. The huge Olympic stadium in London is full of cheering spectators. The tension builds and builds until it turns into an unbearable expectant hush, seemingly descending from the highest seats. The competitors are under starter's orders. Everyone holds their breath—and they're off.

Although all run as if their lives depended on it, one runner's life does hang in the balance. There is only one way that he can survive, and it's up to Jason to find it. This is a thrilling tale of adventure and excitement set during the Olympic Games in London. You'll be clinging to the edge of your seat until the final gun goes off!