Given Performance

not every performance ends with applause..... some ends with screams Author: mozaran_lo

Victoria Blackwood is a ruthless CEO with no time for mistakes—until her fiancé’s betrayal forces her to burn everything down. The fallout draws in Damien Laurent, her powerful ex and a presumed-infertile billionaire who knows she’s carrying his child. They strike a high-stakes alliance to control the narrative and protect their empires. But when media mogul Eden Rothschild launches a PR war to ruin Victoria’s name, secrets surface, loyalties fracture, and every move becomes a calculated risk. Set in Manhattan’s elite towers and woven with hidden surveillance, By Mutual Destruction is a thriller-romance where power is performance, love is leverage, and the most dangerous lies are the ones we tell ourselves.

Every hero starts with power. He started with dust. One moment, the classroom buzzed with teenage chatter. The next, silence fell. Students blinked—and opened their eyes in an ancient hall carved from gold and marble. The air shimmered with divine magic. And at its center stood a goddess—flawless, proud, unbelievably beautiful and wrapped in flowing white. It was a divine summoning performed by a divine goddess. Among them was Vritra… and his stunningly beautiful mother. While others received blessings, powerful physiques and grand titles, Vritra was given a skill so pathetic it made even the goddess wrinkle her nose. An ability—so pitifully weak that it drew laughter, scorn, and even disgust. But that wasn't the worst part. Betrayed and cornered inside the labyrinth, Vritra had two choices: die… or fall into the death trap. A death canopy with no exit and no chance of survival, the only option was to slaughter the demons endlessly for months. Finally!! He forced his dormant skill to awaken, after killing thousands and hundreds of thousands demons and devouring them, becoming a broken ability. A dragon? A demon? What am I exactly? ****** White robes. Cold arrogance A sinful revenge. White robes can stain. And in the dark, even divinity can moan. And then there was his mo— guilt in her breath, shame in her eyes, whispering apologies between gasps in her son's ear, doing what had to be done… for both their sakes, giving birth to a morally wrong relation. ________________ Absolutely no NTR, none at all!!! Extra chapters based on response I receive, that's all for now, peace out!!

Enzo Moretti lives for football. A high school striker with raw talent and relentless drive, he pours everything into leading his team to glory. But when Volt High crashes out of the semi-finals—despite his heroic two-goal performance—Enzo is left questioning everything. He was the only one who believed. The only one who fought like it mattered. Crushed by the loss and isolated by the complacency of his teammates, Enzo returns home ready to bury his dreams… until a mysterious letter arrives. No postage. No explanation. Just an invitation from a secretive organization known only as the STRIKE Initiative. Their mission? To forge the deadliest strikers the world has ever seen. Thrust into an unforgiving world of elite competitors, brutal training, and shadowy mentors, Enzo must confront his limits, his demons, and the question that haunts him most: does he have what it takes to rise—not just as a player, but as a legend? Strike is a high-octane coming-of-age sports thriller about passion, perseverance, and the price of greatness. For fans of Blue Lock, Haikyuu!!,and Goal!, this is the beginning of a journey that turns dreams into weapons—and strikers into monsters. ---

As a retired superstar returning to urban life, he took on the role of a female CEO's personal bodyguard. Having lived a life of luxury from a young age, he would record an extraordinary life experience in an ordinary city. He wasn't a performer, yet he set the entertainment industry ablaze!

Ray Arlon had only one dream, to play for Chelsea’s first team. He trained harder than anyone, stayed longer on the pitch, and lived for the game. But no matter how much effort he poured in, he could never make it past the youth academy trials. Crushed and out of chances, Ray gave up. He hung up his boots, buried his dream, and returned to solving algebra equations and applying to colleges, fully aware that the dream of becoming a professional footballer was now nothing more than a distant fantasy. But someone hadn’t given up on him. His father, Dr. Elias Arlon—a renowned neuroscientist, had always noticed his son’s passion, and just as clearly, his lack of natural talent. Determined to bridge that gap, he developed a breakthrough: a nano-cognitive interface designed specifically to accelerate skill acquisition and mental performance. He called it the "Football Leveling System." Through advanced bio-engineering and neural adaptation, Dr. Arlon implanted the system directly into Ray’s brain, giving his son a second chance at the dream he had once let go. [ SYSTEM INITIALIZATION ] [ WELCOME RAY ARLON ] [ CHOOSE YOUR ASSIGNED POSITION ] [ YOU HAVE SELECTED FORWARD ] [ WELCOME TO FOOTBALL LEVELING 1.0, LET OUR JOURNEY BEGIN ] ***************************************** 1. More than 1k words per Chapter 2. 2 Chapter's per day, time intervals not yet fixed. 3. Timeline is set during the 2024/2025 European season. 4. Kylian Mbappé* is seen as the best player. *I have no rights over the names of real football players, all rights are reserved for them.

"What we are is but a mote of dust floating between heaven and earth, inconsequential and trivial." Shi Jing was just an ordinary person living an equally ordinary life. Forced to transmigrate into the world of immortals and deities, awakening his SSS-Ranked skill and given a cultivation system. He pursue the dao. [Ding Ding!] [SSS-Ranked Skill: Regression] Immortal Empress and Emperors reincarnates to pursue dao, while he regress infinitely.    What takes others a thousand years to comprehend, he grasp in a single day!  "Monster! My sword stroke took a million year to perfect, y-yet you performed it at a glance!" ------------------------------------------------- I'm a procrastinator, motivate me! Bonus Incentive (Subject to Change): Base Rate: 2Ch/Day [10 GT=+1 Chapter] [50 PS = +1 Chapter] Max +3 Bonus Per Day! ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Daily Upload | @Est: 8:00 AM Daily Upload | @GMT: 8:00 PM

My grandfather is very eccentric, performing daily rituals of offering incense to himself, standing in front of his own spirit tablet and eating candles. Villagers are fearful of my grandfather. I am fearful of him too. Later, I discovered that what they were afraid of was not my grandfather, but me. Even grandfather is afraid of me. ... My name is Chen Shi. The Chen of honesty, the Shi of sincerity.

Suddenly exposed on all the top news websites and social media platforms globally, 'Return Order's Notes' leads to a revolutionary virtual reality game. Game Name: 'Dark Sand' Game Type: Oriental fantasy historical theme, featuring a certain degree of soulslike difficulty and roguelike gameplay in a role-playing game. Requirements for recruiting beta players: Good mindset, quick reactions, strong stress resilience, a certain amount of historical knowledge, excellent physical condition. The most crucial requirement: superb acting skills, preferably at an Oscar-winner level! Special Reward: Among the beta players, the one with the most excellent simulated completion performance can undergo the ultimate trial and, after a perfect recording, have it presented to the public in film form, fulfilling your dream of becoming an Oscar winner! Players are complaining, they have never seen a game with such high entry barriers! What they don't know is that their every action in the game will truly affect both history and reality.

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In 2024, more than 10 million cases of cryptocurrency scams and theft were reported globally, revealing the urgent and growing need for reliable crypto recovery services. These cybercrimes inflicted devastating financial losses, with the total damage estimated at $16.7 billion. Victims—many of them everyday investors—lost an average of $68,000, often due to phishing attacks, fraudulent investment platforms, and compromised wallets. In response to this crisis, professional crypto recovery firms have emerged as vital allies in the fight to restore digital wealth. Companies like PrimeLogic and Hackterion have developed reputations for helping clients regain access to wallets or trace lost assets. But among the growing list of options, Cipher Rescue Chain (CRC) stands out as a comprehensive, high-performance recovery service, drawing increasing attention in 2025 for its success rate and structured methodology.

A girl whose parents sent her to earth to protect her. Will she able to escape from the clutches of the government and scientists who want to perform experiments on beings like her (supernatural) or land in enemy territory. Or will she finally be united with her parents and her beloved people and finally find true love in unexpected places? Read to find out more.

“Congratulations, you're now a Handler. You'll serve the state with utmost loyalty and pledge your life to its causes.” That was what Trent heard just before being handed an envelope—and a whole lot of disrespect. Mocked for his poor combat performance and labeled pathetic by his superiors, Trent finishes Handler training humiliated and underestimated. But they made one mistake: they judged him by his strength, not his mind. What Trent lacks in brute force, he makes up for with a rare genius in finance. So when a mysterious voice speaks to him in the bathroom— “Hello, Host. This is Ave-511e69.” His world flips upside down. Now equipped with Ave, a mysterious financial system that seems to know everything, Trent is about to rise through the ranks in a way no Handler ever has. Through stock markets, black-market missions, and calculated chaos, he will prove that money is the greatest weapon of all. They looked down on him. Now, they’ll look up in fear.

His name was 25. On Avalis, he was just one of many tasked with fulfilling missions for Earth’s people. This time, he was given a simple one—live as Zeno Han and have an ordinary life. Easy. Or so he thought. The moment he took over Zeno’s body, someone shoved a script into his hands. “You’ll be perfect for this role!” And just like that, he was on set. [Fame Meter: Unable to Measure. Off the charts.] Doctor? Check. Pilot? Check. Eunuch? …Regrettably, check. Every script forces him to relive past missions, and somehow, he’s nailing every performance. Now, the industry wants to make him a star, but can he still complete his mission? Or will fame—and the terrifying unknown of failure—be his final curtain call?

Ashok Kumar Maurya, a hardcore gamer, is shocked to find himself transmigrated to the world of his recent Open-World game. But the real surprise comes when he discovers his new body isn't any of the familiar characters he once controlled. The owner of this body is some exiled noble named Adlet. An Extra. An UNKNOWN THIRD-RATE EXTRA. Ashok is greeted by the "System," which reveals he was chosen for his perfect game ending. However, due to angering the God of Fate with vulgarities, he’s stuck with an insignificant body. As a result, the System gives him a quest from the God of Fate to preserve his life. [Main Quest: Achieve the Best Perfect Ending again. Reward for Success: Any wish, including returning to the previous world. Failure or Rejection: Death.] Just because a Quest is assigned to me, does that mean I must perform well in the role I'm given, that of a Third-rate Extra? With all the knowledge I possess, I refuse to settle for the role of a Third rate Extra, so I chose a new path for myself—the role of a VILLAIN. After all, playing the Hero would only end up in repeating what I did in the game, which is far too boring. However, to fully embrace this new role, I must rid myself of the old one. To do so, I sacrificed the System and original Adlet's soul to the HIDDEN FINAL BOSS, who is a beautiful Goddess. ……………. Follow the journey of Ashok, or the new Adlet, an unknown extra, into a true Villain. Armed with his knowledge of the game world, Ashok uses it as his weapon to overpower the original main characters and even challenge the Gods themselves, carving his path to power and domination with a loving goddess by his side. ................ >>>>HAREM: YES >>>>Detailed Plot: YES >>>> NTR: NO >>>> System: Sacrificed Note: This book would not be solely focused on the Academy but also the World

[Loading choices…] -Ding! [(1) Respond to the bald teacher with: “Whether I sleep or not has nothing to do with you. No matter what I do, my future is still brighter than the light shining upon your bald head!” (Reward: God-Level Hair Stylist)] [(2) Look at the bald teacher’s bald head, sneer, and sleep again. (Reward: God-Level Driving)] [(3) Look at the teacher’s bald head and respond with: “Your bald head reminds me of the boiled eggs I ate for breakfast.” (Reward: God-Level Cooking)] [(4) Respond to the bald teacher with: “Yo, Wassup bro?” Then get out of your chair and perform a breakdance in front of the class. (Reward: God-Level Breakdancing)] [(5) Choose none of the given options and choose your own path. (Reward: None)] … Ainsworth Arthurford transmigrated to a parallel world of Earth. Unlike in his past life, magic and aura appeared on Earth and allowed everyone to awaken a Class at 16 and become an Awakener. Those who successfully awaken a Class and became an Awakener could take on Otherworld Missions provided by the Will of The Earth, with tasks related to invading the Otherworld. Whether it was to steal a powerful artifact, kill the children of destinies (protagonist of the world), or plunder the world origin, Awakeners from Earth became the notorious “invaders from another world”. When magic and aura had awakened, dimensional gates had also appeared which connected the Otherworld to Earth and it brought occasional invasions. Fortunately, the Earth’s Will reacted quickly and allowed humans to awaken a class and humanity managed to fight back and even invade the Otherworld to further strengthen both themselves and the Earth itself. Ainsworth transmigrated thirty years after the descent of the dimensional gates and the day before the Unified Awakening Ceremony. As a perk for his transmigration, he received the God-Level Choice System, which allowed him to choose the options given to him that would grant corresponding rewards. And with that, he awakened an SSS-rank Class and started his path to avenge his older sister and recover her Divine Eyes of Death Lines from the mysterious otherworld organization that gouged out her eyes!

Second Awakening? A System? Having lost the battle of the Dark Catastrophe to the demons—spawns of the Dark Gods— humanity is given a chance at making things right once again. Born as a twin into a family of high ranking talent awakeners, Damien Terrace is met with trouble when it is his turn to perform the ritual. After awakening the E-Rank Summoner talent, Damien loses everything to his twin. Exiled by his father to perish away from them, Damien goes through a second awakening that changes the play field for him. Ding! [The God of Summons is furious and has blessed you with a system!] [You have fused with the Mythics Summoning System—A system that only allows you to summon mythical beasts!] [Obtain nineteen Magic Essence Cores to boost your core to the next level!] [Slay 200 more demons to unlock another summon!] Damien's only option is to evolve! ____________________ A/N: I'd be happy to get feedback as this is my first book. This will show that I actually have readers. Thanks. ____________________ ____________________ Update Schedule: 00:30 GMT (+8) 12:30 GMT (+8)

[Warning: This story is written in third person perspective, so it might not be everyone's cup of tea!] When a law office intern discovers that a fellow intern is one of his favourite new OnlyFans performers, a ball begins rolling that will bring a boring summer of paperwork and coffee-fetching into an avalanche of sexual adventure. Fair warning to readers, this story will jump categories. In these first chapters you can expect heavy teasing through exhibition and voyeurism. In future instalments you can expect MF, MFF+ group sex, anal, and some light Ds relations.

When Manchester United's season begins in turmoil, humbling defeats to Brighton and Brentford putting Erik ten Hag’s leadership under scrutiny, the club is forced to gamble on youth. Among the unlikely call-ups is Xander Hamrol, a dual-nationality teenager buried deep in the academy ranks. But Xander hides a secret... one that has shaped his quiet rise. Years ago, he awakened the [Football Evolution System], a mysterious interface that grades his abilities and unlocks advanced training programs no normal player could access. With every touch, sprint, and decision, the system refines him, unlocking new levels of performance. Now thrust into the pressure cooker of the Premier League, with Manchester United desperate for redemption, Xander must turn raw potential into elite performance. Can he bridge the gap between academy promise and global superstardom? And what does the system truly want from him? In a world where talent meets tech, and football legends are forged under floodlights, Xander Hamrol’s rise begins.

In the brutal realm of Umbra, Kael'thas, a power-hungry and sexually dominant warlord, embarks on a relentless quest to build his mega harem and expand his empire. With immense magical abilities and physical strength, he conquers villages, slays enemies, and takes prisoners to add to his collection of women. His cruelty knows no bounds as he tortures his enemies and asserts his dominance over his harem. Join Kael'thas on his dark and explicit journey as he faces betrayals, performs ancient rituals, and crushes rebellions, all in the name of power and pleasure.

Alex, a reclusive music enthusiast burdened by the echoes of a past life, finds his mundane urban existence transformed by the sudden activation of the **Musical System**. Trapped in a world brimming with hidden talents and formidable musical academies, he discovers that true mastery lies not in grand stages, but in the echoes of forgotten melodies and the silent battles of the **Earth Dao Arena**. As he seeks to resonate with the profound musical essences of legendary figures, Alex finds even the lowest tiers of this arena present insurmountable challenges. Faced with opponents whose effortless performances defy logic—from a humble **F-Grade performer whose casual strums reshape reality**, to a seemingly innocent **feline maestro whose purrs can dismantle any melody**—Alex must push beyond his limits. His journey forces him to redefine strength, not through conventional power, but through relentless perseverance, the collection of overlooked fragments of inspiration, and a growing understanding that every sound, no matter how small, holds a deeper meaning. Can this ambitious, unattractive young man truly forge his own legend in a world where even the most ordinary-seeming rivals hold unimaginable power?

What good will it do a man to gain immortality, yet forfeit his soul.? I know very well that my words will never justify my actions, but it really was worth it. This is the only thing I can say in my defense and if there is a hell we will see each other there. Everything else is in the story and if you are not afraid of hell. You are free to join...true. ? ◈—◈—◈—◈—◈—◈—◈—◈—◈ DISCLEIMER ⚠️ This novel is a product of my imagination with a surreal plot and should be treated as such, where each and every one of the characters is 18 years old or older and any act is previously consented, that's what the characters told me. Even if they say otherwise, it's all part of the story and their performance.

Eight masked strangers awaken on a theater stage, forced into a twisted performance run by a cryptic AI called The System. Each is given a secret role, goal, and strange ability. Some must protect. One must kill. Only five can survive. With fake rules, hidden alliances, and daily rituals like “Dates” and “Confessions,” the players must entertain a silent Audience — or be eliminated.

A normal completely ordinary kid dies in his world only to be given an opportunity to reincarnate in another world called nyx but the reincarnation was not for free he was given a task by the god to complete having no will to live anymore he was about to decline the offer until he heard that he will be rewarded with any of his three wishes to be fulfilled by the god if he completes the task been enticed by the offer he accepts it and his journey begins

I just want to be useful... It all begins in a society very similar to ours, with only a few key differences. This society was fractured long ago causing several isolated countries scattered throughout the world to seek either war or solitude. Among them, only one country reigns supreme. This country is known as the Commonwealth . A country littered with superhumans and strange disasters being an everyday occurrence. This world isn't just home to humans, but also beings of great power destined to save the world . They are known as supers. Some of these beings inherited strange abilities from birth.These the mumans. Others, well, no one knows where exactly. However this story isn't about these supers or mumans. Not yet. This is the story of Jake Scott. A convenience store clerk who had just come to a horrifying realization. He had wasted his life. Well there was nothing he could do about it now since he was stuck in a dead end job making minimum wage and living in a cruddy and cramped apartment with an annoyingly nerdy roommate. Or was there? Scott is given the chance to become a super after performing a heroic deed for an old friend. However he's about to get way more than he bargained for.... And a new evil emerges to reclaim what was rightfully hers. My email: Spike123456@gmail.com

Summary: "Stages of Passion" is a captivating tale that delves into the world of two men bound by their love for the performing arts. Ethan, a young aspiring actor, encounters Lucas, an industry veteran turned mentor, as they navigate the trials and triumphs of the entertainment industry. As they face the highs and lows of their shared journey, they discover the true power of love, resilience, and the pursuit of artistic dreams.

I'm sorry guys, this book will be going on hiatus because it didn't perform well for some reason. I really wanted to write this, but hopefully if my other book (which I'm writing now) picks up. then I'll somehow try to continue it. Thank you and sorry for the inconveniences caused. New Book will have a Rich Mc system and it will be a wish fulfilment book. Discord: https://discord.gg/DJD5xbmzyF

Lee Dong Wook was, by all accounts, a complete nobody. Born into abandonment, he navigated a life plagued by misfortune: academically unremarkable, physically unstriking, and utterly alone. His peculiar dream of becoming a an actor or should we say, a showman in the 21st century—a profession long past its prime—led him to drop out of high school, leaving him jobless, friendless, and with no romantic prospects. Just as his life reached its desolate peak, Dong Wook met an unceremonious end. But Dong Wook wasn’t ready to disappear. Faced with the afterlife, he begged for one more shot at life — and his wish was granted… at a price. Now returned to the world of the living, Dong Wook finds himself changed in ways he never expected. Strange forces begin to stir around him, and with them, the curtain rises on a performance unlike any other. This time, Dong Wook is determined to make his mark —with the help of people not entirely...human

Everyone has a bad stage in their life, something they want to forget. But Sabiti Sclar did something that will probably be remembered for the rest of time. consequences? So now stands this Women named Mayaki Dancho at the top of the performing arts world ,who has disappeared without a trace. 2 years have passed since that day and he is recalled back to the life that he does not want to speak about, With his sister randomly wanting to become an Idol. He now has to face some of his past history through helping his sisters journey as an Idol...

"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this. (Isaiah 9:6, 7.)"