31 stories
Cumbia Queen | La Reina de la Cumbia
A Colombian dance champion teaches an eager student that cumbia is about more than footwork—it's about connection
Merengue Heat | Calor de Merengue
A Dominican festival turns steamy when two dancers compete for the crown—and for each other
Mole Magic | Magia de Mole
A mole recipe competition brings together two stubborn women who claim their family versions are superior
The Salsa Competition | La Competencia de Salsa
Two rivals forced to partner for a dance competition discover their chemistry on the floor might mean something more
Tortilla Wars | Guerras de Tortilla
Two rival food truck owners competing for the same corner discover that cooperation—and love—taste better
Basketball Bonds
Basketball coach Reem builds Saudi's women's team. When scout Jamal discovers her talent, courts become more than competition. 'Al fareeq 'ayla' (الفريق عائلة) - The team is family.
Data Destiny
Data scientist Fatima analyzes patterns for Saudi investments. When analyst Ryan's algorithms compete with hers, numbers reveal unexpected connections. 'Al arqam ma tikdhib' (الأرقام ما تكذب) - Numbers don't lie.
Desert Drive
Rally driver Maha competes across Saudi deserts. When mechanic John keeps her vehicle running, engines aren't the only things revving. 'Al sahra' ma tirhum' (الصحراء ما ترحم) - The desert shows no mercy.
חום החומוס | Hummus Heat
In a legendary Abu Ghosh hummusiya, a food critic and the chef's daughter engage in a battle of flavors—and a surrender to desire.
לילות בנמל | Namal Nights
At Tel Aviv's old port, a restaurateur and a food critic engage in a battle of taste—and surrender to appetite.
מחקר ברחובות | Rehovot Research
At the Weizmann Institute, two scientists competing for the same grant discover their chemistry isn't just in the lab.
The Chess Club Checkmate
Patricia dominates the senior center chess club. When a new player challenges her throne, the competition becomes something far more intimate.
The Curry Competition
Food blogger Sadia enters a curry cooking competition to prove British Pakistani food deserves respect. Her biggest rival is handsome chef Jamal—whose family recipe might beat hers, but whose smile definitely wins her heart.
The Dance Competition Heat
Regina dominates the ballroom dance scene at fifty-seven. When her new partner turns out to be half her age, the chemistry on the floor leads to fire off it.
The Domino Champion
Big Shirley runs the toughest domino table in Little Haiti. When a smooth-talking newcomer challenges her crown, she plays for stakes higher than the pot.
The Karahi King
Zainab's food truck serves the best karahi in London. When MasterChef winner Hamza comes to challenge her crown, their competition heats up in unexpected ways.
The Spice Trader
Ayesha inherits her uncle's spice import business. Handsome competitor Raheem offers to buy her out—but she has other plans for the merger.
The Inheritance Test
Their aunt's will has an unusual clause: her four nephews must satisfy her lawyer before receiving their share. She grades each performance. Highest score gets the largest portion.
The Audition
She's the producer. They're the actors. The role requires 'chemistry'—and she tests every candidate personally. Five men audition today. Only one gets the part. But she might keep them all anyway.
Like Mother, Like Daughter
His wife has always lived in her mother's shadow. When her mother starts showing up for 'visits' that last hours, his wife doesn't stop it—she competes. Side by side. Let him choose.
Like Mother
He's been with Vivian for six months. When her wild daughter comes home for summer and starts pushing boundaries, Vivian doesn't shut it down — she competes.
The Taste Test
His wife catches him with his mistress. Instead of screaming, she makes a bet: she can make him come faster. The competition happens right there, both women present, taking turns until there's a clear winner.
Family Resemblance
He's been sleeping with Diane for months. When her niece catches them and refuses to leave, the competition begins.
The Interview
Final round interviews at Artemis Holdings are legendary. The CEO conducts them personally, in her private penthouse, overnight. Three candidates enter. Only one leaves with the job—and all of them leave changed.
The Henna Night
The night before the wedding, women gather for henna. His wife's younger sister pulls him into a back room. Tomorrow she'll call him brother. Tonight, she wants something else to remember.
The Inheritance
Dad's been dead three months. His stepmom and stepsister have been competing for his attention since the funeral. Tonight, they both show up in his room. No more games. Winner takes all—unless he wants them both to win.
Both Sisters
His wife's two sisters have always hated each other. They agree on one thing: him. When they discover they're both fucking him, they don't stop—they escalate.
Holiday Weight
A week at his aunt's house for the holidays. Her and her daughter have been waiting. By New Year's, they're done competing—and done sharing him separately.
Shangazi Wawili
Two thick aunts, both widowed, both wanting him. The Eid visit becomes a competition—who can claim him first, who can keep him longest. In the end, they decide to share. Everybody wins.
The Collection
He thought he was special. Then he met the others.
Sisters of Stone Town
Two sisters. One nephew. A wedding night competition that started as jealousy and ends with them sharing. In Stone Town, some traditions are made on the spot.