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This...is 'Ball Is Life System' - Where every shot is a deal with destiny.

In the high-stakes world of elite youth basketball, Trace "T-Mac" LaRose was destined for greatness. Son of a local legend, blessed with supernatural talent, he was the next big thing...until a catastrophic injury shattered his knee and his dreams in one fatal moment. Two years later, washed up and forgotten, Trace is offered a deal that defies reality: a chance to rewrite his history, to return to that pivotal moment in time with all the knowledge he has now...But this gift comes with a price, and a choice that will test his very soul.

As Trace relives his rise to basketball stardom, he discovers he's caught between two mysterious, cosmic forces:

Mal (The masculine Malevolent System), Offering immediate power-ups and skill enhancements that push the limits of human ability, but at a terrible cost to Trace's life force.

And...

Bene (The feminine Benevolent System), Providing subtle, long-term improvements that nurture not just Trace's game, but his character and relationships.

With every dribble, every shot, every game-changing decision, Trace must balance his desperate desire for a dream deferred...success against the price of achieving it. Will he succumb to the allure of quick fixes and instant gratification? Or will he find the strength to build a legacy that transcends personal and professional glory? As the clock ticks down on his second chance, Trace faces opponents both on and off the court:
 
-Rivals gunning for his position
-Scouts and agents tempting him with promises of fame and fortune
-The weight of his family's expectations and his own haunting memories
-And most dangerously, the seductive whisper of the Malevolent System, always ready to offer one more boost, one more edge – for just another little slice of his soul.

In a game where every choice could be the difference between legendary status and forgotten potential, Trace must answer the ultimate question: What would you sacrifice for your dreams?

"Ball Is Life System" is a pulse-pounding sports drama with a supernatural twist, a tale of ambition, redemption, and the true meaning of victory. Where every crossover could cross timelines, and every slam dunk could be a deal with destiny...for better or worse. Get ready to enter a world where the real game begins when the final buzzer sounds...and where second chances come with a price tag that might just cost Trace everything.

Table of Ball Is Life System

Table of contents

Volume 1