#Chance To Win A Command Gaming Center

[rottenbologna]

The machine in Barcelona colours

Pairings ♤ Ex! Alexia Putellas x reader

Genre ♤ angst

Warnings ♤ This fic talks about heavy topics such as self-harm, poor mental health, and excessive alcohol consumption. Please don't read if you're sensitive to these things.

“I don't think this is working anymore.” The words came out like a sigh of relief. There wasn't any cheating, no major fight or betrayal. Just what felt like a huge burden being let go of.

“Ok” You didn't scream, you didn't ask why, and you didn’t cry. You just accepted the decision Alexia made without a fuss and to say the older woman was surprised was an understatement.

It's been weeks in the making between the endless games with little to no rest Alexia felt like your relationship was just another thing that was weighing down her plate. She was prepared for whatever version of anger you would throw at her but the way you stared at her your eyes void of any emotion was unsettling. She would have much preferred you lashed out at her cause your calm made her feel uneasy.

“Is that all?” Alexia scoffed lightly.

“What did you expect? that we cuddle? You're the one that's had enough so can you please leave?” You open the door for Alexia. she had no choice but to walk out and you closed the door softly behind her. She waited for any signs of muffled crying or screaming but all she got was the continued unsettling calm.

From that day on back at barça it was business as usual. It's like you became a machine in barça clothes. You were clinical and precise. You passed with an accuracy your teammates hadn't seen before, timed tackles to a key and even scored goals with surgical precision they didn't expect from a center back. But they weren't blind the locker room noticed the spark that was gone.

“You ok English?” Patri asked one day before training, choosing to be the brave one to brace your unusual calm.

“Sure.” you replied flatly tying your laces even tighter not once looking up at the young midfielder.

The answer had become a popular one. No one on the team can remember the last time you'd even said a full sentence. But they left it alone at the command of Pere who was just soaking in the glory of your recent performance and Alexia the team advocate didn't seem bothered by your behavior so they figured it was better to leave well enough alone.

Alexia did noticed and she was bothered. She watched as the y/n she knew died the day she made her choice now replaced with this one. In meetings, on the pitch and even walking past each in the hallway it looked like you'd traded your soul in exchange for not falling apart.

The worst part was the silence between you and Alexia. Even on the pitch you refused to acknowledge her unless you absolutely had no choice and every now and then the older woman wonders if she maybe made a mistake. You never gave her the chance to find out either. You weren't cruel, just gone protected by buried emotions and a steel wall.

But at night when you were alone you'd sit on the balcony where you sat most nights with Alexia talking about everything and nothing all at once. You'd remember how she'd laughed and it would echo in and mix with the sounds of the buzzing city below.

The memories would take you away to the what ifs until you were up all night into the mornings where you'd turn those memories off just to lace up your boots and head to the locker room not once meeting anyone's eyes.

In your mind love and feelings were useless emotions. They didn't win you trophies so you kept them in a cage. Gone were the day's where you'd crack a joke in the tunnel where everyone was lined up to calm their nerves before big games or the one that would offer comfort after tough losses. The goals kept coming, the tackles and even assists on the pitch you were silent, effective and ruthless. You became a well oiled football machine

No one tried to come close even Jana who you regarded as a younger sister. Not even Alexia. Especially not Alexia. But even machines have points when they break. That's when you reach for things that didn't ask questions or think that you'd change.

First it was because you couldn't sleep because of memories of you and Alexia tormented you.A few sleeping pills nothing too major just something to take the edge off. Nothing major

But as games kept piling up and the pain started to break through the ground from where you worked so hard to bury it you needed something to quiet the buzzing in your head and the ache in your heart. The pills weren't enough so you added alcohol. Just a little drink after games or training until a little drink turned into a bottle or two.

You still showed up to training and games. Gave your all and repeated the cycle. Coaches noticed the effects quickly. The drop in your weight, slower reactions to the ball and the bruises that didn't heal but you quickly dismissed it as stress from the buildup of games. No one pushed too hard because even at your worst you were still winning games.

The team watched you deteriorate but still didn't approach you in fear of the dead look in your eyes. They were too afraid of confirming what they already knew cause many weren't sure what to do after they confirmed the truth or if you even would accept that truth and get help.

“Y/n what's happening to you?” Alexia asked beyond concern at this point pulling you away from prying ears. You didn’t answer though, just looked straight ahead and walked away.

The finals against Arsenal you walked in pale and trembling but the team and medical staff's concern fell on deaf ears as Pere believed you'd bring the trophy back to barça and put you in the starting lineup.

You stumbled around until the final whistle came and signaled Barcelona's defeat. You didn’t have time to process the loss or the sobs of your teammates because the world around you started to spin, the cheers, cries of joy and sadness all blended into one.

Before you know it your body finally gave up and collapsed in the field. Your teammates weren't the first to react wrapped up in their disappointment. It was your former teammate Mariona who was coming to offer comfort that noticed the way your body racked with shakes, your eyes rolled back as you foamed from the mouth.

“Ayuda!” Mariona's voice gets lost in the celebrations as she drops to her knees, turning your seizing body on your side.

“Alexia por favor.” The Spaniard is in full panic now hoping someone would hear her. Alexia's ear caught it barely and her head snapped in your direction quickly, fear and horror overtook her body.

“amor, y/n no no no” Alexia ran to your side gently slapping your cheeks hoping to snap you out of it.

“Someone get a fucking medic out here now.” Katie's voice boomed across the pitch when she noticed her teammate and the Barcelona captain on their knees in fear.

By the time paramedics were on the pitch your body had stopped moving, your eyes closed looking at the most peaceful your team had seen you in a while and while the paramedics couldn't pronounce you they knew the truth. You were gone.

While they loaded your body into the ambulance Alexia kicked and screamed apologies fighting against patris and ingrid's grip. No ears that heard it was the right one because it was said too late.

[aventurineswife]

HIII! I would like to request an Aven x reader, the reader is based on Furina of genshin. As for the scenario, you can choose what you feel like writing!

-🎶

Mask of the Showman

Summary: In the heart of a bustling casino, you—an extravagant and dramatic performer—cross paths with Aventurine with a penchant for games of chance. When a heated accusation at the roulette table spirals into an unexpected wager, you find yourself locked in a battle of wit and will. Beneath the bravado and theatrics, both of you harbor vulnerabilities that threaten to break through. What begins as a game of cards becomes a deeper exploration of masks, trust, and the gamble of opening up.

Tags: Aventurine x Reader, Furina based Reader, Fluff and Angst, Gambling Motif, Emotional Vulnerability, Banter and Wit, Subtle Romantic Undertones.

Warnings: Mentions of trauma and insecurities, Themes of manipulation and trust issues, Brief moments of vulnerability and emotional tension.

The bustling casino hall was alive with laughter, the clatter of dice, and the spinning of roulette wheels, but Aventurine's focus was elsewhere. From his vantage point on the second-floor balcony, his eyes scanned the crowd below, searching for a spark of intrigue amid the monotony of desperate gamblers.

Then he saw you.

You stood at the center of a heated debate near the roulette table, your gestures theatrical and your voice cutting through the din like a blade. Dressed elegantly, your attire shimmered as if kissed by moonlight, commanding attention effortlessly. The crowd encircled you, captivated by your dramatic flair as you accused a dealer of cheating.

“This? This is injustice!” you declared, pointing an accusatory finger at the hapless dealer. “A conspiracy against my unparalleled luck! How dare you try to undermine my brilliance?”

Aventurine chuckled to himself, leaning against the railing. You were a storm of flamboyance, each word and movement a performance. Yet, behind the spectacle, he noticed the subtle tremor in your hand as you clutched the table’s edge. A performer through and through, but even the best masks had cracks.

With a sly grin, he descended the staircase and made his way toward the commotion, cutting through the crowd with ease.

“Now, now,” Aventurine drawled, his voice smooth as silk. “Surely we don’t need to turn this establishment into a courtroom drama. Although I must admit,” he added, tipping his hat, “you do play the part beautifully.”

Your eyes snapped to him, narrowing slightly as you assessed the interloper. “And who are you to interrupt my trial?”

He placed a hand over his heart, feigning offense. “A mere enthusiast of theatrics, here to offer my services. Aventurine, at your humble service.”

The crowd murmured, recognizing the name of the infamous IPC executive. You raised an eyebrow, clearly unimpressed, but your curiosity was piqued.

“Very well, Aventurine,” you said, drawing out his name. “What do you propose?”

The two of you found yourselves seated at a private table, the dealer replaced under Aventurine’s orders. He shuffled a deck of cards with practiced ease, the light catching on the gold rings that adorned his fingers.

“Let’s settle this with a game,” he suggested, his voice a low purr. “If you win, I’ll ensure you get justice. If I win…” He paused, leaning forward with a mischievous glint in his eye. “You owe me a favor.”

You hesitated, your confidence faltering for a split second before your theatrical mask slid back into place. “Deal.” you said, extending a hand.

The game was tense, the stakes high—not because of the chips on the table, but because of the unspoken battle of wills between you and Aventurine. He played with a relaxed elegance, his smile never wavering, while you alternated between bursts of bravado and quiet moments of intense focus.

When the final card was dealt, Aventurine leaned back, his grin widening. “It seems luck favors me tonight.”

You stared at the cards, your facade cracking. “I… lost?”

He noticed the way your hands trembled, the way your shoulders slumped ever so slightly. For a moment, you looked utterly lost, and it tugged at something deep within him.

“Don’t look so defeated,” Aventurine said gently, his tone softer than before. “A loss is just another step in the game. And besides…” He reached out, tilting your chin up to meet his gaze. “You’re far too brilliant to let one setback dim your light.”

You blinked, startled by his sudden sincerity. “What… what do you want from me?”

He chuckled, releasing you. “Oh, nothing nefarious, I assure you. I merely wanted your attention—and perhaps a chance to see the real person behind all the theatrics.”

You frowned, your defenses rising again. “I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

Aventurine stood, offering you a hand. “Then consider this an invitation. Join me for a drink, and we can talk about masks, gambles, and the thrill of the unknown. No strings attached—this time.”

After a moment’s hesitation, you took his hand. “Fine. But don’t think for a second that I’ll lose again.”

He laughed, guiding you toward the bar. “Oh, I wouldn’t dream of it. After all, the best games are the ones where the stakes keep rising.”

As the night unfolded, you found yourself drawn to Aventurine’s charm and his ability to see through your carefully constructed facade. And perhaps, just perhaps, you began to see the cracks in his as well.

[thoughtsbysofi]

The Truth About Power and the Maneater Myth

When the maneater gets eaten by men

I think we’ve all fantasized about her at some point. The maneater: wild, confident, unapologetic. She’s the woman who seems untouchable, the one with beauty so sharp it’s almost dangerous. She moves through life effortlessly, holding men—and the world—in the palm of her hand.

She’s been immortalized in songs, from Daryl Hall and John Oates’ iconic anthem to Nelly Furtado’s unforgettable beat. (Only God knows how many times I’ve danced to that one in front of the mirror, lip-syncing like I had the world at my feet too.) She represents something intoxicating: power, allure, freedom. Or so we’re told.

Over time, I’ve come to see cracks in the image we’ve painted of her, and they’re hard to look away from.

Her shine, that magnetic confidence, feels... muted. Almost as if the very force that made her so untouchable has been swallowed whole by the same system she’s supposed to rise above.

Here’s the thing about the maneater: her power has always been a performance. What we believed was control was always a false sense of empowerment—a game that looked like it was hers but was actually rigged from the start.

Think about her name. "Maneater." She’s defined by men before she’s even had a chance to define herself. Her power—her entire identity—is grounded in the very gaze she thought she had mastered. How far can she really distance herself from the male gaze when her existence revolves around it?

This was easier to ignore in the past, back when the maneater existed in songs, movies, or whispered stories. But now, in the age of social media, her shadow looms larger than ever. Platforms like TikTok are littered with guides on how to “become a maneater.” Entire accounts are dedicated to teaching women how to embody the aesthetic—what to wear, how to act, what to believe. There are even courses for sale promising to turn you into a siren-like figure who commands attention and leaves men in pieces.

But let’s be honest with ourselves. What’s behind all these trends? What’s at the heart of this obsession with being a maneater?

Fear.

Fear of being overlooked. Fear of not being enough. Fear of being powerless in a world that demands we center men in every aspect of our lives. And so, we create a persona—a character to play—because if we’re going to be consumed by this system, we might as well act like it’s on our terms.

Except it never is.

And here’s the truth: the maneater doesn’t exist. She never has.

The real woman behind the fantasy doesn’t care about men, let alone eating them alive. She’s not plotting or strategizing, and she definitely isn’t wasting her energy learning how to manipulate others for validation. In fact, the maneater isn’t devouring men—she’s too busy living her life, building something real, something meaningful, for herself.

So where did this idea even come from? Why are we still clinging to it?

Because it’s convenient. The idea of the maneater allows men to dismiss women they can’t control. “Oh, she’s just like that with everyone,” they say, as if their failure to win her affection isn’t personal. And for women, the maneater becomes a shield—something to hide behind when the vulnerability of simply being feels too much to bear.

But what would happen if we let go of the need to perform and focused on ourselves instead?

The women who are truly powerful aren’t trying to fit into a mold. They don’t need labels like “maneater” to justify their independence, their choices, their lives. They’re not chasing some aesthetic or performing for the male gaze. They’re simply existing—fully, authentically, and without apology.

Real power isn’t found in manipulation, control, or detachment. It’s not about who you can conquer or how many people fall at your feet. It’s about connection. It’s about seeing others—not as pawns or opponents, but as equals.

The true maneater isn’t eating anyone. She’s not interested in games, roles, or power plays. She knows who she is, and that’s enough.

Real strength, real wildness, isn’t about becoming her, someone for someone else—it’s about stepping away from the illusion, leaving the fantasy behind, and finding power in being unapologetically yourself.

Because the real power we’re looking for has nothing to do with men. It’s been in us all along.

-xoxo

[self-loving-vampire]

Outcome of the Duel: Operation Cock Shock

The duel in which my sisters @thirteen-jades and @princelapine fought me happened last night, with the stakes that the winner puts a womb tattoo with fertility-boosting and mind-controlling on the loser.

The battle was fought in the black forest, two against one.

As mentioned previously, princess Jade is an incredible genius who even surpasses me intellectually just on her own, and with the addition of her loyal prince the situation was even more dire.

I know from previous battles with her that she is an excellent administrator and strategist. If the war lasted too long and they both unlocked their full power by expanding their economy and out-producing me I would have little chance of winning a 1v2 even with 30% more resources.

However, I have two abilities that unite to go beyond mere intelligence.

First, I have my Eye of the Vampire Lord. This magical eye grants me the ability to simulate all of the most "fated" paths reality could follow, which then lets me choose the correct one to reach any outcome I desire. It is a form of focused precognition that can be used to control destiny itself.

Second, I have the Will of the Immortal. When activated, this ability enables complete devotion and unity of purpose towards a singular task, modifying the self to make its success practically inevitable. I used this ability to protect my pride as an older sister.

Using these abilities, I concluded: If the war progresses to its later stages my probability of winning decreases dramatically. The one path forward is to close the game immediately with a singular killing blow.

This is not an easy thing to do in a two-on-one battle. In order to succeed I would need to defeat the two of them practically at once, or else one of them could adapt to counter me while the other recovers and supports.

To win, I would need to completely conceal my intentions. The battle to accomplish this began long before the armies met, and 90% of my victory relied on this.

Not easy to do when facing someone as intelligent and discerning as Jade, whose abilities of deduction routinely impress me.

It was clear that she suspected I would rush her down somehow. Once the battle began, she walled off the road to her base such that I could not breach it without alerting her and give her time to adapt. At the same time she instructed her prince to wall off the path to her own base as well, locking me in.

However, this much was still in accordance to my plans. In fact, I selected this specific battlefield in hopes of giving them a false sense of security in those early palisade walls. I hoped that they'd think "this is an easily-defended land so I can afford to develop my forces behind basic defenses and win in an extended battle."

What I knew that they did not is that battle elephants tear down palisade walls and even town centers in seconds.

So, making defensive walls of my own to slow down any possible aggression on their part, I hid my own Malay soldiers and equipped them with battle elephants, taking advantage of the fact that the Malay civilization has discounted elephants and significantly faster technological advancements. In truth, I had planned to command this force from the very beginning, but concealed this plan as well by making it appear as if I would call on any of my other subjects for aid.

This was Operation Cock Shock: When the prince saw my mass of 20 elephants coming in before she even had much of an army of her own the sight of it completely stunned her and her panicked efforts to raise spearmen to protect herself were in vain. By the time she saw it coming it was already too late.

With the prince's town in ruins, the elephants quickly switched targets to rush the princess, who had begun to adapt as well and had more of an army, but still not enough to counter the surprise attack. Especially not with my base still producing elephants to send for a pincer attack.

Just as planned, the operation broke the will of the sisters and caused their hearts to surrender to me.

I may not be the strongest, the smartest, or the most charismatic out of my siblings, but I consider myself the sneakiest one and the one with the strongest will.

[akiizayoi4869]

I just got finished watching Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, and I think this might actually be up there in my favorite Dragon Ball movies. I wasn't sure how exactly I was going to feel about it at first because of the animation style, but I loved this movie. The humor and chaos was on point as always, and I never got bored watching it. My favorite moments had to be the new transformations:

I never thought that we would get to see Gohan and Piccolo get another power up, since the plots usually center around Goku and Vegeta saving the day. Speaking of which, that was actually a breath of fresh air for this movie. I love them, but sometimes it's good to let other characters have the spotlight. The last time I can remember that happening was in DBZ movie 11: Bio Broly, so I was pleasantly surprised to see the other characters getting the chance to save the world for a change. Another thing that I loved about the movie is this:

Piccolo and Pan's relationship was so cute and wholesome😭. A stark contrast to how Piccolo was with Gohan back when he was training him to fight the sayains (which makes sense since Piccolo didn't have nearly as much development as he does now). The ending where she showed him that she could finally fly was so cute. Piccolo's relationship with Gohan in this movie was another highlight that I loved. Even though Gohan has long since surpassed Piccolo, he still needs to be reminded that he needs to keep up his training. And who better to do that than the person who made him into a warrior to begin with?

Also wanted to talk about these guys:

It was nice to see them bring back the Red Ribbon Army for this movie. I always wondered if there was more of them hiding in secret somewhere. Dr. Gero actually having a grandson was a surprise. Definitely was not expecting that. Speaking of which, I love how Commander Red's son and his lackey was able to manipulate Dr. Gero's grandson with the most bs lie ever to get him to do what they wanted him to do xD. I didn't think he would actually believe it, but this is Dragon Ball after all, lol. Gamma 1 and Gamma 2 were really cool and interesting characters to introduce. I liked how they thought of themselves as the "heroes" (even though they obviously weren't) thanks to Dr. Hedo's programming, and eventually realized that they were all being lied to. When Gamma 2 died I actually felt sad, which was something else that I wasn't expecting to happen🤣. Don't really have too much to say about Cell Max. He was nothing more than the final boss that you have to defeat to win the game. I do like how they brought Cell back though, even if it wasn't actually him. I wonder what would have happened if he never got released. Would he have stayed in confinement and grown stronger like the Cell that we all know did, before he eventually broke out? Or would Dr. Hedo have done something about him?

Two of the funniest moments to me in the film would have to be when Bulma used the remaining two wishes for freaking cosmetic surgery, and Beerus having a crush on Cheelai😂😂😂. Like, I know that I shouldn't expect much from Bulma when it comes to wishes, but damn😭. And I never thought that a God of Destruction would ever have a crush on someone, lol. All in all, I absolutely loved this movie and I will definitely watch it again.

[theaenetworks]

“How can we get him then? Jimmy asked tapping the desk.

“Woman of course!, Delilah snapped.

Diane smiled and bit her lips. She was sure of another role.

“We ought to be careful, guys. Asher is smarter than the serpent. If we fail again, we might all end up in jail”, Paschal said.

There was silence.

Jackson cleared his throat.

“He will be attending an event in the outskirts of town tonight, how do we get him down? he asked.

“Woman! Delilah said again. She stood up and began to speak.

“No man is too strong to resist a woman advances especially if she is good looking. Diane and Selena will make any reasonable man act unreasonable, they should go and get the fool down”.

Selena? Where is she? Jimmy asked looking around the room.

Immediately, a knock was heard on the door. Jackson peeped through the window before opening the door.

Selena enters.

They all smiled. She was the perfect girl for the game.

“The event will be taking place at R and G hotel and dignitaries from all walks of life will be present. Asher is one of the key note speakers and he will arrive before time”, Jimmy said.

“How do we strike? Selena asked rolling her eyes and smacking her lips.

“Arrive on time, engage him in a conversation, talk dirty, persuade him to follow you to your hotel room, drug his drink, sleep with him and extract that password from him. That four digits is a key to unlocking generational wealth. We cannot afford to stumble”. Jimmy paused, take a glass of water and continues. “I trust in your capacity, Selena. You have been in this business for years now, so you know your way around. You are irresistible too, You commands and he obeys. Diane is there to help you achieve zero failure”.

“This is our last chance, remember”, Delilah said.

“We will win, we always have”, Paschal said and they began to sing, song of victory.

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He walked in and all eyes turned towards his direction.

Asher!

Selena surveyed the environment before she stood up from her seat. In graceful gait, she walked up to him. Diane followed suit.

“Hello! , she called, smiling.

Asher was dazzled by her beauty.

“Hello, beautiful lady”, he answered smiling and sipping a drink.

Diane joined thus and they strike up a conversation.

They waited patiently like a dangerous puff adder, which must not strike until its has unlocked its poisonous fangs.

Asher was the center of attraction in the occasion. After delivering his speech, everybody rushed to take pictures with him.

Selena noticed he was staring lustfully at her. She smile and whispered to herself. Though other men were dying to have her attention, she ignored them. She has a plan to execute.

“Hey, Handsome! Selena called as soon she noticed that Asher was free.

Asher walked up to her as his eyes roam about her body. Selena was enjoying the magic.

“You want to know the mystery surrounding my body? “, She whispered.

Asher smiled and nodded.

Selena took him by the hand into her hotel room. She ignored Diane who was supposed to be her partner. She wanted to get all the credit to herself.

“Here we go”, she said seductively and unknot his tie.

Asher was smiling like a fool while looking deep into her eyes.

Then she began to unbutton his shirt but he stopped her and pushed her aside.

“Now listen young lady. Go and tell your crew that I am formidable! he said.

Selena was shocked.

“Put back my tie!, he thundered.

“I don’t understand “, Selena quivered.

“Go and tell them that I am formidable”, he repeated.

She struggled to knot his tie as she was trembling. She cannot explain how a gentleman who was all smiles few minutes ago turned to a different person.

“You can’t get me down Selena, that is the mystery surrounding my own body “, he mocked and slammed the door in her face.

Selena was shocked. Her phone vibrated again.

She picked it up. Twenty missed calls.

She ran out of the room in search of Diane.

Written by Mmesoma Nwobodo

https://anthonyemmanuel.com/mmeso-inspires-formidable/

#story #lovestory #storytime #storytelling #storyteller #StorytellingMagic #storytellingphotography

[rubyreduji]

eat your young | the before pt 3

tags: hunger games!au, fake dating!au, kinda fluff warnings: mentions of death and killing in accordance with the hunger games wc: 4.0k an: actual plot is finally starting to pick up yay!

m.list

“Interview training day!” Jennie enters the dining room, even more peppy than usual. “Are you two ready for a wonderful day with me?”

You don’t even try and hide your disdain at the idea.

“You will also have time with your mentors as well. I’m sure Momo will-”

“Actually,” Soonyoung cuts in, “I’d like to oversee Y/N’s interview training.”

Now that’s something that interests you. Especially after your conversation with him and the other mentors that you had yesterday.

“Soonyoung…” Jihoon warns, but Soonyoung brushes him off.

“Jennie, you can start with Jihoon and have Y/N in the afternoon,” Soonyoung continues on. You raise an eyebrow at him. That has to be good as you’ve never seen Soonyoung be commanding once in his life. Jennie looks taken aback by this as well but Soonyoung doesn’t get a chance for her to talk as he leaves the room, gesturing for you to follow and you’re too interested to not follow.

Soonyoung leads you into an empty sitting room inside the Training Center.

“So, do you have any ideas on what your approach to your interviews is gonna be?”

You turn towards Soonyoung. “You actually want to talk about my interview? I thought you wanted to talk for another reason.”

Soonyoung looks sheepish at you calling him out. “Aish, you’re not wrong. I just wanted to ease into it more.”

“This is about Jihoon, isn’t it?”

“Yes and no. I just wanted to talk to you before you, you know.”

“Die?”

“I was gonna say enter the arena,” Soonyoung corrects you.

“It means the same thing, one just sugarcoats it more than the other, and I don’t mess with bullshit like that Soonyoung, you know that.”

“I wanted to apologize,” Soonyoung moves on, ignoring your words. “For what you heard me saying about you yesterday. It wasn’t fair and it wasn’t right. I don’t wish ill will to anyone, especially my tributes, which you are. I’ve been acting like Jihoon is the only person I have to look out for in this situation, but you’re from District 7 too and I have a duty as a mentor to train and help you as well.”

“Don’t bother Soonyoung,” you tell him. “I don’t care what kind of personal guilt you have but you said what you meant and that’s that. I’m not mad at you, I’d honestly be more mad at you if you didn’t care about Jihoon more than me. He’s your best friend. Not to mention I know Jihoon needs all the help he can get.”

“Is that why you told us to look after him more than you?”

“I told you that because I want Jihoon to win. Oh why do you look so scandalized by that, you want him to win too.”

“I mean, yeah, but…why don’t you want yourself to win?”

“I have my reasons and I don’t have to share them with you.”

“Do Jooheon and Momo know?”

“No, nobody does.” That’s a lie. Jihoon does. But you’re not going to tell Soonyoung that. “All that you need to know is that while you’re keeping Jihoon safe out here, I’ll be keeping him safe in there. Don’t think of me as one of your tributes, think of me as another person helping Jihoon win.”

“You know you don’t have to do this. I don’t know what your reasons are but you can play your own game. I want Jihoon to win, trust me I do, but you shouldn’t be giving up your own game in favor of him.”

“Jihoon already tried to talk me out of it, but it didn’t work, and he has a hell of a lot more chance of convincing me to do anything than you do. I’ve already decided last two people standing in that arena are going to be me and him, and he’ll be the final one to come out.”

“Do you have feelings for Jihoon?”

“Excuse me?”  You feel your face heat up.

“I’m just trying to reason why someone like you would want to help Jihoon win.”

“‘Someone like me’ what does that mean?”

“It means that you could win this whole thing, but you’re letting Jihoon win instead. Do you have the hots for him or something?”

“Stop saying stupid stuff like that,” you hiss. “I…don’t like Jihoon.”

“You’re getting defensive.”

You glare at Soonyoung. “Even if I did have feelings for Jihoon, which I don’t, that’s not the reason why I want him to win. Just drop it Kwon.”

You don’t have feelings for Jihoon…but you don’t not have feelings for him. It’s stupid, especially since you don’t know him well and you two are about to be thrown into a killing game within two days, but it’s not like you can help it.

You think Jihoon is admirable, and kind of cute. It doesn’t matter though. The only thing that matters right now is being able to get Jihoon out of the arena alive.

“Now that that’s out of the way, can you actually help me with my interview? I need as many sponsors as I can get if we want Jihoon to win this thing.”

“Yeah about that…my interview actually didn’t go so well…”

“Is that why you hate Boo Seungkwan?”

“Yes! He’s a terrible person and he did nothing, NOTHING to help me out. It was humiliating!” Soonyoung cries.

Back when you were just a viewer of the Hunger Games you were never big on watching things like interviews or opening ceremonies as they were target more towards the Capitol citizens than the districts. Even if you did watch the interviews, you rarely remember what is said in them.

“Have you ever considered…it was just you who was the problem?”

Soonyoung gasps. “How dare you? I was being perfect and charming as always, but he made a fool out of me in front of the Capitol.”

“But you still won.”

“That’s besides the point.”

“So, you’re not going to help me? Because if not, I’m just going to go find Momo.”

“Yeah, it may be best if you do that.”

Jihoon is sweating bullets.

“You’re going to do great Jihoon-ah. You’re already so cute, use it as an advantage when charming the crowd,” Junhui tells Jihoon as he gets dressed. The older man has styled Jihoon in a brown suit tonight with green leaves embroidered into the suit.

Jihoon tries to remember all of the pointers the Jennie and Momo gave him earlier, but they’re all starting to muddle the more Jihoon thinks about them.

Be humble. Be emotional. Be innocent.

Junhui leads Jihoon to the waiting area where the tributes are being lined up in district order to wait for their turn for their interview. You’re already there, speaking to Minghao in a hushed tone. Jihoon has to take a moment to take in your beauty.

Jihoon’s eyes trace over the golden branches that accent your outfit and when you turn to face Jihoon he notices you have gold eyeliner around your eyes to match.

Jihoon still has no clue what you and Soonyoung talked about earlier, but he does know that your advising session with Jennie went…less than exemplary. Jihoon doesn’t exactly blame you for that one though, as he wasn’t quite comfortable with that Jennie was asking of him either.

Jihoon is ushered into his spot in front of you in line and soon after the interviews start. Jihoon can barely pay attention to everyone going in front of him, too worried about his own interview to care. It isn’t until you nudge him in the back that Jihoon realizes the second District 6 interview is almost over.

“Lee Jihoon,” one of the backstage people call his name and Jihoon jumps. Jihoon moves to the edge of the stage and he takes a deep breath.

It’ll be fine. Just be natural.

“Next up to the stage from District 7, Lee Jihoon!” At the call of his name Jihoon starts to walk onto stage. His legs feel like they’re moving through jelly as he walks. The roar of the crowd and the blinding lights distract him for a few seconds, before Boo Seungkwan’s voice is calling out to him.

“I’m sorry?” Jihoon looks over and Seungkwan laughs.

“I was just telling you don’t be afraid to sit down.” Seungkwan gestures to the chair that Jihoon is standing in front of.

“Oh.”

“Isn’t he just adorable?” Seungkwan turns to the audience who uproars in applause. “And we’re not the only ones who thinks so. You’ve caught the hearts of many with your reaping footage. Right away we were captivated by your adorable presence.”

“Oh, uhm, thank you?” Jihoon’s not sure how to respond to Seungkwan’s statements.

“Now a little birdie has told me that you’re a songwriter, is that true?” Now this is subject Jihoon can talk about.

“Yes, it is. I spend most of my time writing music. It’s one of my favorite things to do. I think music is so important to bringing joy to mundane lives.” The crowd awes at Jihoon.

“Well, isn’t that special. You know, song writing is a very…intimate process. Is there anyone who inspires your music?”

“Like…a significant other?”

“Yes! Exactly like that. I guess what I’m asking Jihoon is…are you dating anyone?” Good. Seungkwan went down the exact path Jihoon was hoping to.

“Make up a story,” Momo told him yesterday. “Doesn’t matter if it’s true or not, just make yourself the sole focus of their attention. You evoke so much emotion in them that they can’t root for anyone but you.”

“Well…there may be someone. It’s fairly new, only about a month or so, but I’ve been…really happy with them.” Jihoon tries to put all of his (minimal) acting knowledge into this performance.

“Then I’m sure you’ll be fighting to get back to them, won’t you?”

“Not exactly Seungkwan.”

“Oh? Why not?” Seungkwan leans in, like he’s fully invested in what Jihoon has to say.

“Well because, they’re here with me.” The crowd and Seungkwan both gasp and Jihoon hopes that you’re not going to kill him after this.

“Do you know what your approach for tomorrow is?” You asked him last night.

“No,” Jihoon lied. “Do you?”

“No, but I’m sure Jennie will kill me if I come off as even a smidgen of intimidating.”

“Wait, wait, are you saying that…your district partner is your romantic partner as well?” Everyone in the room is captivated, exactly like how Jihoon hoped.

“Yes I am.”

“I- we have run out of time for you interview Jihoon,” the crowd boos, “but fortunately up next we will be talking to your partner. So, let’s her it for Lee Jihoon!” The audience goes wild and Jihoon can feel himself shaking as he walks off the stage.

Shit, shit, shit, what did he just do?

Soonyoung looks like he’s about to jump Jihoon but Jihoon can’t bother to deal with Soonyoung right now, his eyes plastered to the monitor screen as you walk on.

“L/N Y/N! What a joy to have you on my stage tonight. So, Lee Jihoon, huh?”

“What a guy, am I right?” You have a smile playing at the corner of your lips and someone in the audience gives a small whoop.

“What was going through your head during your reaping? I remember you looking quite…constipated.” Seungkwan laughs and you give him a pity laugh back.

“Well, Jihoon and I had a conversation a few days before the reaping about everything. I told him that if I get reaped, that I’ll do my best to get back to him, and if he got reaped, I’d volunteer for him. You’d imagine my horror when we both got pulled.” Jihoon is amazed by how you were able to think of that on the spot. He was expecting you to be a bit more shaken.

“Oh, I’m sure. That truly is a travesty. But what a promise, I mean, offering to volunteer for him? You must love your boyfriend very much.”

“The feelings I have for him are…immeasurable.” There’s a softness to your tone as you say the words and you almost have Jihoon believing what you’re saying is true.

“That is adorable. Now, not to get depressing or anything, but both of you can’t win the games.” The crowd boos. Seungkwan gives them an empathizing look. “So what are you plans for going forward?”

“Well, I vowed to Jihoon that I’m going to do everything in my power to make sure he gets back home. That will be my final gift to the world. The gift of Lee Jihoon.”

The whole audience coos at you, but your face is completely serious. That is one thing that Jihoon knows you’re not making up.

“That’s a very…chivalrous act, Y/N.”

“Anything for my Ji.”

“So, would you consider yourself someone fit to be able to win the games? Or, in your case, help someone else win?”

“Yes Seungkwan, I would. I mean, look at me.” You flex an arm real quick and the crowd goes wild at the sight. “I’ve been swinging an axe since I could walk. I can make a fire and find water. Jihoon is truly in safe hands.”

“It seems Jihoon has good taste.” Seungkwan winks at you.

You smile softly. “I’d like to think we both have good taste.”

The crowd screams again. “Thank you for your time, Y/N, it was truly my pleasure. Everyone give up for L/N Y/N from District 7!”

The crowd is still in an uproar by the time you make it backstage. Jihoon’s nervous. Are you going to attack him? Yell at him? He deserves it, no matter what it is. Even though you were able to work on the fly out there, he still sprung it on you and that’s not fair.

“Y/N-”

“Let’s get out of here,” you say before walking off. The trip back to the 7th floor of the Training Center is quiet and Jihoon’s nerves grow worse and worse the longer the silence goes on.

Once everyone steps off the elevator the mentors shuffle around awkwardly before Jooheon says, “I’ll leave you two to discuss this.” Everyone quickly makes their leave while you stand there in silence.

Once they’re gone you move towards Jihoon and he braces himself for you to smack him, but instead he’s being pushed up against the wall. You lean down, your mouth brushing against Jihoon’s ear. “You know Jihoon-ah, you could have just told me you have a crush on me. You didn’t have to pretend to be my boyfriend on live television, but it was quite the proposal.”

Jihoon feels his whole body heat up. “No I-, uhm, I-”

You pull away from Jihoon, laughing as you do. It’s the happiest Jihoon has seen from you since your name was reaped. “I’m pulling your leg, Jihoon. You should have told me though, really made me think on my feet there.”

Jihoon is still pressed up against the wall as he stares at you incredulously. What just happened?

It takes Jihoon a little too long to recuperate before responding. “I’m sorry Y/N-ah, please forgive me. You’re right, I should have told you.”

“You know, I wasn’t lying out there,” you say to him. “I’m going to do everything I can to get you home.”

Jihoon sighs. “Yeah, I know.”

“Well, I guess now that all of Panem thinks we’re dating, we’ll have to act the part.”

“I’ve never dated anyone before…” Jihoon admits.

“It’ll be easy. Just be…cute together? I don’t think anyone will call us out for not being all lovey when we’re literally fighting for our lives,” you say. “In all honesty though, good call on that move. It was smart.”

“Uhm, thanks.” Jihoon is so relieved you’re not upset about it. He finally did something right to help both you and him out.

“Oh my god,” you groan suddenly. “Josh is gonna be so confused.”

Jihoon is suddenly mortified. “Oh no, my whole family saw that.”

“Don’t worry Jihoon, I’m sure you can explain it to them when you get back home.”

Yeah…maybe Jihoon could.

You can’t sleep. Why could you? You’re about to be fighting for you life in less than twelve hours. There’s not much you can do about anything anymore though. The plan is set, all that’s left to do is wait.

“When the games start, run in the direction of where the mouth of the Cornucopia faces,” you told Jihoon earlier.

“What about you? Aren’t you gonna be running too?” You didn’t respond and Jihoon frowned at you. “Don’t tell me…”

“We need supplies. I’m the most capable out of our group to go in, get what we need, and get out. You have to trust me on this. Jihoon, do you trust me?” You bored your eyes into his soul, staring him down. Jihoon shifted around in his seat for a moment before sighing and nodding slightly.

“I trust you.”

“Good. Make sure the other two are with you and wait for me to come find you guys. If you run into trouble try to lose them before circling back to a place where we can meet up.”

You think about the events of this evening and how you now have a boyfriend. You were…shocked, to say the least, when you hear the words come out of Jihoon’s mouth. You didn’t get it at first. Was he making fun of you? But then Seungkwan kept talking and you understood. It was a tactic.

All of the mentors seemed shocked as well, so you guess that was an all Jihoon choice. You’re not mad at it. If anything it’s going to help you and Jihoon out loads. You’re just worried about every other factor of going into the arena.

One thing that you’ve been worried about, that you haven’t voiced to anyone yet, is allies. Seokmin and Wonwoo are both good people, you like them, but the hard truth is that they’re going to have to die in order to get Jihoon home. You just hope you won’t have to kill them yourself.

“Y/N, go to bed.” You look to see Soonyoung standing next to you.

“I could say the same to you.”

“I’m not the one going into the arena tomorrow.”

“No, not this time,” you say, without really meaning to. Soonyoung just chuckles.

“I don’t think I ever thanked you for that.”

You turn to look at Soonyoung. “For what?”

“For helping me win my games. If it wasn’t for you and your makeshift training I probably would have been toast out there.” Soonyoung was one of the winners who won by out surviving the arena, rather than the people.

Soonyoung knows how to use an axe, just not as well as you do, so he was able to make by. The careers, while they’re very physically powered, they’re not taught survival skills, so when Soonyoung was able to make a fire and find shelter, they had to rely on what they had on the Cornucopia. With Soonyoung’s games though, he was also lucky that the careers eventually took each other out after one too many disagreements.

“I also should thank you for helping Jihoon win his games as well. I know I won’t be able to thank you when Jihoon does win so, thank you.”

“Don’t thank me,” you tell him. “Just do your end of the job and we’ll be even.”

“So…you and Jihoon are ‘dating’.” There’s a sly grin on Soonyoung’s face and you have to restrain yourself from smacking him.

“Oh, shut up. If you want to hear all about it, ask your best friend,” you huff.

“I’m just messing with you. I’m not joking about going to bed though. I was going to say you have a long day ahead of you, but let’s be honest you have a long week ahead of you.”

“I know. I’ll try again soon, I promise.”

“Promise me one more thing?” You’re expecting him to say something about Jihoon, but he doesn’t. “Take care of yourself as well, yeah? I know your new focus is on Jihoon, but you’re important too.” That’s all Soonyoung says before leaving.

Unfortunately for Soonyoung, his words keep you up the whole night.

You’re still sitting in the living room when everyone else starts to wake up.

You’re swept away by Minghao before you even set your eyes on Jihoon, or your mentors for that matter. The hovercraft comes to pick you and Minghao up. You try not to wince when the tracker is placed in your arm. You’re then guided to a table with an array of food laid out. Your own personal last meal.

“You should eat up,” Minghao says to you, in a gentle tone. You remember that this is his first-time styling for the games. You’re hist first tribute and you’ve already claimed you’re not coming out. He’s not like the other Capitol citizens either. He has humility.

Instead of saying anything to the older man you just start to eat your breakfast. Halfway through you get a lump in your throat but force yourself to keep eating. You’ll need the energy, especially since you didn’t get any sleep last night.

When you get to the Launch Room Minghao leaves you to take a shower and brush your teeth. You stand in front of the mirror, naked, as you stare at yourself. This may be the last look you get at yourself. Your eyes have small bags under them, and your skin looks smooth and clean from all of the Capitol products, but it’s still you.

Knock, knock, knock. You jump. “Y/N? Are you ready?”

“Yeah.” You open the door and Minghao hands you the clothes to get into.

Over your underwear you’re put in a skintight dark gray jumpsuit that covers your legs and arms. On top of the jumpsuit you’re given a thick belt, a dark green jacket, and lightweight black boots. You’re happy for the boots. They’re the first shoes you’ve put on since you’ve left District 7 that don’t hurt your feet.

“Don’t forget this.” In Minghao’s hand he holds out a beaded bracelet to you. You stare at it for a moment. It’s your district token that Joshua gave you before you left on the train. You nearly forget about it because it was taken from you to be inspected.

You gently take the bracelet in your hand. It’s Joshua’s ‘thing’ that he makes bracelets and sells them in the market. The beads can be hard to come by at times, but that never stops Joshua.

“Thank you,” you say in a soft voice. You slip it around your ankle before slipping your foot back into your boot. The bracelet will be safer tucked into your boot rather than on your wrist.

“All set?” There’s worry in Minghao’s eyes.

“All set,” you whisper to him.

“You’re going to do amazing out there.” Minghao reaches out to straighten your jacket, even though it doesn’t really matter. You let him do it though. Neither you nor Minghao address how this will be the last time he sees you.

“Tributes please report to your launch pad. Launching will commence in one minute.” You’re not expecting to hear the voice come over the intercom and your throat tightens up when you hear it. You force yourself to breathe. Everything is going to be okay. You just need to get through the bloodbath and find Jihoon and everything will be okay.

Minghao helps you step onto the plate and you turn to face him. Minghao leans in and presses a kiss to your forehead and you close your eyes and accept it.

“Thank you,” you tell him. You’re not sure what you’re thanking him for, but Minghao seems to understand.

With one final good luck from Minghao a tube comes down around you and your plate starts to lift into the arena. Hot air hits your skin and you can already see the sun shining down onto you. Your plate finally finishes rises up from the ground and you get your first look at the arena. As you look around at your surroundings there’s only one thought on your mind.

What the actual fuck?

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NFL Week 4 Winners and Losers

Photo Credit: Rusty Jones AP.

By; BenJarmin Munguia

Date; October 2, 2024

Week 4 is wrapped up, and some teams stayed as winners, but some teams were really losers—and not in a good way. Let's see who is in camps and damps this week. 

WINNER

Cincinnati Bengals 

The Bengals won their first game of the season by knocking off their former quarterback, Andy Dalton, and the Carolina Panthers 34-24. Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow went 22-of-31 for 232 yards and 2 touchdowns, along with running back Chase Brown, who carried the ball 15 times for 80 yards and two touchdowns. The Bengals went to Charlotte and won the game with ease. They are now heading to the Windy City to play the Chicago Bears.  

WINNER

Indianapolis Colts

The Colts surprised everybody by defeating the strong Pittsburgh Steelers 24-27 on Sunday. Indianapolis lost their starting quarterback, Anthony Richardson, to a hip injury in the first half of the game. Back-up quarterback Joe Flacco finished the game, going for 16-of-26 passes for 168 yards and two touchdowns. The 17-year veteran quarterback kept the Colts ahead of the Steelers throughout the entire game, extending the Colts' win streak to 2.

It's unsure whether Joe Flacco will start on Sunday against the winless Jaguars, but it should be an automatic win. 

WINNER

Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders

The Commanders are looking like a playoff team. They are sitting in first place in the NFC East and racking up 98 points in their three-game win streak. Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels stormed past the Arizona Cardinals 42-14, and it wasn't even close. This was Washington's first game of scoring 40+ points since 2016. 

On a high note for Daniels, he has set a rookie record for having the highest completion percentage by a rookie in his first four games, at 82.1%. For example, the rookie quarterback only had 106 passes he threw this season. 18 of them were incomplete, and only 1 was picked off. That is a very impressive stat.

Commanders fly home from the desert to take on the struggling Cleveland Browns.

LOSERS

New York Jets

You can blame the weather for losing to a team that had -12 passing yards in the first half, let alone 60 total passing yards throughout an entire game. There is something going on in the Jets locker room that we don't know, and it's not good.

The Jets play the Vikings in London; let's hope it doesn't rain on Sunday.

LOSERS

Jacksonville Jaguars

You are now the only winless team in the NFL. 

LOSERS

Buffalo Bills

I expected a better game from Buffalo. Only being able to put in 10 points is unheard of with Josh Allen under center, but they put all of the blame on the offense. Allen is not on defense, giving up 200 rushing yards, especially an 87-yard touchdown run from Derrick Henry.

The Bills have a chance to bounce back on Sunday against the Texans, playing against their former star wide receiver, Stefon Diggs.

LOSERS

Minnesota Vikings 

I might get hate on this. Yes, the Vikings won, and they are 4-0. But almost blowing a 28-0 lead against your division rival is not talked about enough. How do you allow the Green Bay Packers to have a 29-3 run? You don't put your fan base in panic mode, especially if you're fighting for first place in the NFC North.

However, the Vikings can go 5-0 if they can beat the Jets on Sunday in London……especially if it rains. 

Was there anyone I missed? Let me know!

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New Title Tuesday: Urban Fiction

Beats & Blow by Shaun Sinclair

His empire is worth a billion thanks to the drug-fueled wealth of his infamous Dirty South crew. But with unanticipated enemies gathering for a final devastating hit, will there be anyone left to rule? Even near-fatal business and body blows can’t keep the Crescent Crew down for long. From lockdown, their founder and leader Qwess negotiates an unlimited supply of product that’s tripling the profits lost when the Feds swept in. But his treacherous second-in-command, Bone, has a secret agenda at play that's sparking a brutal internal war. And when Qwess’s old rival, New York mogul Diamond, comes gunning to finish him and his kingdom for good, betrayal and payback will win the day—and could leave nothing and no one standing...

This is the fifth volume of the "Crescent Crew" series.

Burning Season by Kiki Swinson

Set your schemes . . . A volunteer Virginia Beach firefighter, Alayna Curry faces death every day—and is proud to carry on her retired father's legacy. But with cash always tight and her long-time boyfriend Levi pressuring her to give up what she loves to make more money, she knows she needs more cash flow to stay afloat. . .

Set your traps . . . All Alayna has to do is keep quiet about a scheme to burn down buildings for insurance-hungry “clients.” And for a while she’s on fire from the rush, making insane cash—and finding new passion in all the wrong places. But when the money suddenly stops rolling in—and one “client” after another pushes back against the deal—Alayna and the rest of the crew stop watching out for each other and start fighting for their lives . . .

Set your life on fire . . . Now with the cops turning up the heat and every firefighter for themselves, Alayna must walk an impossible line to get out from under. But between betrayal, secrets, and broken duty, will what loyalty she has left be the one thing that burns her life to the ground for good?

Madam X by Niobia Bryant

Billionaire celebrity clients, anything-goes erotic nights, seductive betrayals—Desdemona Dean couldn't wait to leave the high-end prostitution game behind. Now settled down with the only man she’s ever loved, Desi is getting the chances her shattered childhood denied her—and making her life truly her own. Until a basketball superstar publicly credits Madam X's unmatched sexual services for his astonishing career. Add an anonymous tip to the police—and suddenly Desi is in the center of a social and tabloid media firestorm . . .

Knowing others’ secret desires has always kept Desi safe—and hiding her own wrenching past is the only protection she could ever trust. But her lies are taking her relationship apart piece by piece, keeping her only seconds ahead of the police—and exposing her to a malicious blackmailer determined to destroy her for good . . .

Now Desi will need all her nerve and cool, calculating bravado to take down her enemies and outmaneuver the law. But once she reveals who she used to be, can she survive the consequences to hold on to the woman she’s become?

This is the second volume of the "Madam" series.

Penthouse View by Zari

When Shantana has finally gotten everything she ever wanted, a mistake from her past threatens to bring it all crashing down around her.

Selling weed and then running her own robbing crew that targeted drug dealers was how Shantana Phillips gained her entry into the Atlanta drug market. Their motto was, "Why buy drugs when you can steal them?"

While Shantana and her crew are celebrating in South Beach after their biggest hit ever, the ambitious and power-hungry Shantana meets a Colombian importer looking for a new distributor for the Atlanta market. During a trip to Cali, Colombia, he promises to take her program to the next level. All she has to do is eliminate his old distributor in that market. Once the brutal deed is done and Shantana has the power, she decides not to stop at just the old distributor. Why not ruthlessly eliminate all of her competition and have it all?

This volume is a part of the "Carl Weber's Kingpins" series.

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Cavaliers Crush Heat, Take 3-0 Series Stranglehold

The Cleveland Cavaliers sent a resounding message on Saturday, dismantling the Miami Heat 124-87 at Kaseya Center to grab a commanding 3-0 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round clash. Cleveland now stands one win away from sweeping Miami out of the postseason.

Jarrett Allen anchored the Cavaliers' offensive onslaught with 22 points, while De’Andre Hunter contributed 21 in a performance that felt unstoppable. Evan Mobley tallied 19, and Max Strus, facing his former squad, dropped 18 points of his own. Ty Jerome and Donovan Mitchell also added 13 points apiece, giving Cleveland a balanced attack that Miami simply couldn’t match.

The Heat, meanwhile, looked overwhelmed. Although Bam Adebayo battled for his 22 points and Davion Mitchell chipped in 16, Miami’s roster showed little resistance after the opening minutes. The 37-point drubbing officially marked the worst playoff defeat in Heat franchise history, surpassing their painful 36-point loss to San Antonio in the 2013 NBA Finals.

While that 2013 Miami team famously rebounded to win a title, there seems to be no such magic brewing this time around.

“This stings,” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra admitted postgame. “The effort was there all season to get here, which makes this result even harder to swallow.”

Cleveland Seizes Control Early

Miami briefly showed signs of life, surging to a 15-6 lead in front of a lively home crowd. But the Cavaliers quickly snatched back momentum, unleashing a devastating 33-5 run that buried the Heat before they even had a chance to respond.

During that dominant stretch, Cleveland connected on 13 of 17 shots, including five consecutive threes, turning a nine-point deficit into a 19-point lead seemingly in the blink of an eye.

The Heat never recovered.

Evan Mobley summed it up best: “They hit us first, but we punched back even harder.”

Cleveland led by 20 at the half and by 24 entering the fourth quarter. The final period was little more than a countdown to an inevitable Cavaliers victory.

Max Strus Haunts Former Team

Strus, who spent the past few seasons in Miami before signing with Cleveland last summer, delivered a gritty, passionate performance that went beyond the box score. His 18 points were complemented by relentless hustle plays — diving for loose balls, grabbing extra rebounds, and making key defensive stops.

“Max brings that winning attitude every night,” Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson said. “He’s a spark we feed off.”

Strus’ energy, combined with Cleveland’s overall intensity, sucked the life out of Miami’s building — save for a brief roar when pop icon Shakira appeared on the big screen.

Missed Opportunities Doom Heat

Cleveland stumbled out of halftime, missing their first eight shots in the third quarter. It was a golden opportunity for the Heat to claw back into the contest — but they squandered it, managing just four points during that cold stretch.

By the time Cleveland found their shooting touch again, Miami’s chance had evaporated. The body language on the Heat bench reflected the grim reality: the game, and likely the series, was slipping away.

Dominance Reflected in the Numbers

The box score told the story of Cleveland’s overwhelming performance: 56% shooting during their crucial second-quarter surge, 31 assists on 44 made baskets, and a 46-29 rebounding advantage.

On the flip side, Miami shot just 38% from the floor and a miserable 26% from three-point territory, while coughing up 14 turnovers that the Cavaliers converted into fast-break points.

“They were quicker to every ball, tougher on every rebound,” Adebayo said. “They just wanted it more.”

What’s Next

Game 4 is set for Monday, and history looms large. Teams trailing 0-3 in NBA playoff series are a staggering 0-157. Miami would need a miracle; Cleveland, on the other hand, can finish the job and move on in style.

Historically, the Cavaliers have closed the deal every time they've gone up 3-0 — a perfect 10-for-10, all during LeBron James’ reign. Now a new generation, led by Allen, Mobley, Strus, and Hunter, looks ready to carry on that tradition.

“This isn’t about adjusting plays anymore,” Spoelstra said. “It’s about pride.”

For Cleveland, Monday is about making a definitive statement: the Cavaliers are no longer living in the shadows of the past — they're building something new, and they're coming fast.

Source: Cleveland Cavaliers Win in Miami

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Play High RTP Games

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Search for games like:

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Enjoy Reprieves: Betting for stretched out periods can prompt exhaustion and unfortunate navigation. Enjoy reprieves routinely to keep up with concentration and settle on better decisions while playing.

Legitimate bankroll the board safeguards your income and guarantees a more manageable gaming experience.

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End

bc game offers a novel and energizing stage for crypto devotees to play, win, and procure. By exploiting rewards, playing high RTP games, dealing with your bankroll, and remaining drew in with the local area, you can expand your profit and partake in a remunerating experience.

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I feel like explaining what went down with the latest MtG bans to my non-MtG mutuals. For some reason.

So, what is likely to be the single most controversial ban announcement in Magic the Gathering history just dropped. They banned four cards: Mana Crypt, Jeweled Lotus, Dockside Extortionist, and Nadu, Winged Wisdom.

All these bans are for the Commander format, which for our purposes if you don't play just means "the actual popular format where if some rando asks if you play Magic this is probably what they mean."

Let's start with the one that ISN'T controversial. Nadu, Winged Wisdom was a design mistake. It came out in a set aimed at one specific tournament format (Modern), immediately turned out to be both wildly overpowered, unfun to play against, and caused games to drag out into these slogs where the Nadu player is sitting there twiddling with their thumbs doing the same one or two game actions over and over again but targeting a different one of their guys. It was quickly banned in the very format that set was designed for, and that banning came with an article explaining that he was straight up a mistake and they hadn't tested the version of the card as it went to print before they had to push the set out the door. The ban yesterday was banning it in MtG's most popular format, Commander, where basically anyone who hadn't gone out of their to buy the card wanted it gone for the same reasons Modern wanted it gone. He was overpowered, but the actual problem is just if you're looking to play a one or two hour 4-player game, the Nadu player took an hour and a half of it to themself and didn't necessarily win because of it.

Now, into the controversial ones. Mana Crypt. Mana Crypt is a staple of the highest power decks in the Commander format. Many, many people have said if your deck has this card in it, it cannot possibly be below a 8 or 9/10 on the power scale. The cheapest printing of this card, before the bans, was roughly $200. It was one of the biggest gates you had to pass through to play "big kid" competitive Commander is getting one of these fuckers. This card has no in-game cost to play, and effectively reads "immediately accelerate your game plan two turns forward or more, but there's a 50/50 chance you take a trivial amount of damage every turn." It's pretty good. If you play any turn based game, you can probably guess how good skipping past the need for setting up for later more powerful turns can be. It's now banned, and has lost more than half of that price tag immediately and is still dropping. A lot of people's collections just had a chunk of their value go up in smoke. There's gonna be a LOT of people for whom this was the most valuable card they owned.

Jeweled Lotus. This card is very similar to Mana Crypt. A little more context about the Commander format: it's named that way because every deck has a "commander" that you can always play, and your gameplan is generally centered around that commander. Jeweled Lotus essentially says "play your commander specifically three turns early one time." Obviously, this is good for the same reason Mana Crypt above is good. Skipping the setup and getting straight to the action while your opponents are still getting into gear? Obviously good. It was about $100 before the ban, and is now about $40 and dropping.

And lastly, Dockside Extortionist. Dockside comes down sometime around turn 2 or 3 based on his cost to play, and basically says "when I come into play if your opponents are doing okay in their gameplan, put your gameplan ahead by about 4 turns. If your opponents are doing WELL, blast off on a jet of value so insane that you should probably quit Magic if you fumble this win." So it's both a punishment for your opponents' having dared play the game, AND good for the same reasons as the previous two cards. It was about $90 before the bans and I'll be honest I can't be bothered to check now.

These three cards were, collectively a few vertebrae in the spine of competitive Commander decklists, which probably tells you a lot of what to expect in that space: decks looking to win fast or die trying, willing to throw absolutely any card at you regardless of how much that card COSTS. There's plenty of other cards that do similar things to this, but these were three BIG deals in that space, which means that players now need to seek alternatives to fill the holes in these deck lists. High power Commander decks, as a whole, just got a LOT slower in how many turns they take to win the game on average.

And I couldn't be happier. To be clear, I own a copy of every single one of these cards besides Nadu. I have competitive Commander decks. My collection has lost value and I have had to try and figure out replacements in the decks running these cards. But forcing the foot slamming down on the gas pedal to lighten up a little bit sounds like something the game could actually use. I'm eager to see what the competitive meta looks like in the coming days. What do people gravitate towards? The meta isn't basically solved anymore. (I mean, it kind of is because the cards that actually WIN the game in the most efficient way didn't get banned, but hey they at least take longer to do it now.)

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Your Complete Roadmap to Weight Loss with Pilates Exercises

Ever wondered if Pilates exercises could be the secret sauce for weight loss and overall fitness? Well, buckle up, because we're about to dive into the world of Pilates – the low-impact exercise that's not just about toning muscles but also making you feel like a fitness Rockstar, especially with beginner Pilates workouts.

Picture this: You're on your yoga mat, embracing the gentle magic of Pilates exercises at home. It's not a race against time like running or a splashy swim session, but boy, does it bring some cool benefits to the table. Let's break it down and make Pilates your new fitness BFF, starting with beginner Pilates workouts.

Pilates Principles – The Fab Six:

Centering: It's all about that core, the sweet spot between your pelvic bone and lower ribs – the epicenter of Pilates exercises.

Concentration: Give those Pilates movements your full-on attention – it's like giving your muscles a pep talk during your beginner Pilates workout.

Control: Slow and steady wins the race in beginner Pilates workouts; let those muscles show off their command.

Precision: Think strong core, think perfect alignment – it's all about hitting the sweet spot, especially in beginner Pilates exercises.

Breath: Sync your moves with your breath – inhale, exhale, and let the magic happen in your beginner Pilates workout.

Flow: Keep it smooth, keep it rhythmic – breathe in, breathe out, and let those beginner Pilates vibes flow.

Perks of Pilates – Why It's So Darn Cool for Pilates Exercises at Home:

Flexibility Boost: You'll be bending and stretching like never before in your beginner Pilates workout at home.

Core Stamina: Get ready for abs that can handle anything life throws at you during your Pilates exercises at home.

No-Impact, High-Five Intensity: It's a workout that won't leave you panting but will make you feel accomplished – especially crucial for beginner Pilates exercises at home.

Balance and Posture Upgrade: Say goodbye to wobbles and hello to a graceful stance during your Pilates workout at home.

No Equipment Needed: Just you, your mat, and the Pilates magic – no fancy gear required for beginner Pilates workouts at home.

Move Like a Pro: Say hello to improved mobility and flexibility, even if you're just starting out with beginner Pilates exercises.

Muscle Power-Up: Strengthen those muscles and build up your endurance during your beginner Pilates workout.

Perfect for Recovery: Whether you're healing or just staying fit, Pilates has your back, especially when you opt for beginner Pilates exercises.

Decoding Pilates – How It Works in Beginner Pilates Workouts:

Pilates is like that perfect blend of flexibility, muscle strength, and endurance – all wrapped up in a low-impact package, perfect for beginners. Crafted by Joseph Pilates, it's the secret sauce for a killer core, muscle balance, and injury prevention, making it an ideal choice for beginner Pilates workouts. Choose your flavor from classic, mat, contemporary, reformer, or clinical Pilates – there's a Pilates for every mood and every beginner.

Let's Get Started – Pilates for Everyone, Especially with Beginner Pilates Workouts at Home:

Pilates isn't just for fitness gurus; it's the friendly workout buddy you've been searching for, especially with beginner Pilates workouts. Grab that yoga mat, find some space to move, and let's kick things off. No pressure, just good vibes and a chance to level up as you get stronger in your beginner Pilates workout. Plus, you'll become fluent in Pilates lingo – ever heard of the Pilates Stance, Midline, Tabletop, or Tuck? They're your secret code to balance and a killer core, especially during beginner Pilates workouts.

Home Sweet Pilates – 10-Minute Fun Time with Beginner Pilates Workouts:

Now, let's talk about Pilates at home – the ultimate game-changer, especially for beginners. No fancy equipment, just you and your commitment to fun workouts. Here are six moves you can rock in just 10 minutes for your beginner Pilates workout:

The 100s: Abs, arms, and a bit of a dance party on your mat – trust us, it's a vibe for your beginner Pilates workout.

Single Leg Stretch: Your ticket to a strong core – alternate those leg moves like a Pilates pro, even as a beginner.

Roll-Ups: Inhale, roll up, exhale, roll down – it's like a mini rollercoaster for your abs during your beginner Pilates workout.

Single Leg Drop: Tap those toes and feel the burn – it's a party for your lower abs, perfect for beginner Pilates exercises.

Double Leg Lift: Elevate those legs and let gravity do its thing – it's a core challenge for your beginner Pilates workout.

Plank: The grand finale – hold that plank like a superhero and feel the burn during your beginner Pilates workout.

Wrap-Up – Your Beginner Pilates Adventure Awaits:

There you have it, your guide to unlocking weight loss and fitness fun with Pilates, especially if you're a beginner. It's not about perfection; it's about enjoying the journey. So, grab that mat, hit the floor, and let Pilates be your fitness companion, especially during your beginner Pilates workouts. It's time to move, groove, and discover the joy of Pilates – your body will thank you for it!

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Picard

This might be my favorite shot of the whole series. "[no audible dialogue]" sums up so much of Star Trek: Picard.

The runner up for this episode of Seven of Nine saying "mass spectrometer".

So this is Season 3, Episode 3, and it should have been a lot of fun, because the previous episode set up this battle in a nebula. Titan is outgunned and can't escape, so they flee into the nebula to hide. But the Shrike follows and seems to catch up to them anyway. The only advantage the Titan seems to have is that Shrike can't destroy Titan without killing Jack Crusher, the man they came her to get. It's a nice premise for a battle. A real cat-and-mouse game, where it seems like the Shrike is content to chase the mouse and whittle away at it until it finally succumbs to exhaustion.

The problem is that the breakdown of leadership on the Titan. Captain Shaw's kind of an asshole, but his bigger problem is that he keeps letting people push him around on his own ship. Seven defied his orders, which got them into this mess, then Picard overrode his authority by refusing to allow Jack to be surrendered. He confined Seven to quarters, but it took him forever to do it, and then he leaves Riker and Picard on the bridge to continue to get in his way.

Then he gets wounded during the battle and transfers his command authorization to Riker. You might think this would turn the tide, since the story clearly wants us to think that the main characters are the only ones who are good at their jobs. But no. Riker insists on a defensive strategy, buying time until they can get their warp engines on line and make a run for it. Picard insists that they should go on the offensive. When Jack Crusher figures out how the Shrike is tracking them, Picard sees this as an opportunity. He wants to lure Shrike into a trap, while Riker wants to use this chance to put more distance between them. And they argue about this. A lot.

You might think Picard has the right idea, since it's his show, but eventually Riker plays it his way, mostly because they've run out of options, and it only makes things worse. They get pulled into the center of the nebula... which is apparently very dangerous because it's not actually a nebula at all... and Riker bitterly informs Picard that he's killed them all.

It sucks all the fun out of this battle. There's three damn captains on the bridge, and they each take turns having no idea how to win this thing. In the long run, it probably doesn't matter much, since they'll probably be okay and there's seven more episodes for them to fix things, but this is just a real downer of a way to end the episode. I shouldn't be surprised that Star Trek: Picard would pick this.

Let me complain about the mass spectrometer line for a moment. While treating Captain Shaw's injuries, Jack sees a trail of blood on the sickbay floor. Also, Beverly Crusher was making the point that Shaw's internal bleeding had to be diagnosed indirectly. Imaging scanners don't always pick that sort of thing up, but she caught it by paying attention to his labored breathing and poking him in the belly. So Jack tries to tell the bridge, but they won't let him up there, so he tells Seven instead, and they reason that a gas leak from their engines would leave a trail for the Shrike to follow. But the sensors are useless in the nebula-that's-not-a-nebula, so Jack's logic is that it must be something you can detect without sensors.

The thing is, wouldn't a mass spectrometer be a type of sensor? I might be splitting hairs here. We tend to think of Star Trek sensors as being this scanner type thing that detects energy being emitted from a source, or maybe they emit energy and bounce it off an object to detect it. A mass-spec works a little differently, because you have to draw a stream of matter vapor into the thing, then ionize the vapor and direct it through a magnetic field. The ions then strike a detector, and the paths of those ions are influenced by their respective masses. The lightest ion fragments shoot mostly straight through the magnetic field, while the heavier ones get tugged "off course" a little more. This allows you to measure the mass of the fragments, and you can use all the data to get an idea of what the original matter was made of.

In this case, it's "verterium", a thing they made up for the show, but it sounded like they were saying "deuterium", which is a real thing. I had to turn on the subtitles to find that out. I guess verterium would be complex or unique enough to stand out in a mass-spectrum, but the nebula is packed with its own gases, which you would think would interfere, since they seem to interfere with everything else. No, wait, they could use a sniffer kind of deal to draw sample into the Shrike, and most of the gas is just hydrogen, and you could set the MS to ignore mass-to-charge ratios of 1. Dammit, Picard got the science right, I guess.

Anyway, there's pleny of "verterium" leaking, because there's a saboteur on board who purposely caused the leak. Jack finds the culprit, and takes an asswhoopin' with a side of verterium poisoning, because the saboteur is a Changeling. There's a whole scene where Beverly and Picard anxiously worry about him as he seems to die in sickbay, but then Beverly's medical stuff finally works and he lives. It's like this counterpoint to their argument at the top of the episode, where she told him she didn't want him to find out she was pregnant with Jack because his life was always in danger, and he's upset that she never let him have the chance to decide to be a father. Well for a brief moment they're a family, just like Riker felt when there was some crisis during his son's birth.

And I guess that has a lot to do with Picard and Riker's friction on the bridge, where Picard thinks Riker's afraid to attack because he lost his son years ago, and that was probably the wrong thing to say. See, it just doesn't work. I can see what they were going for with all of this, but it's too overwrought. Throughout the episode, people keep saying that their survival is all that matters now, but they keep letting their little personal dramas get in the way of that.

This is probably why Worf's scenes are the best part of the show. First, he's a Klingon, so when he does all the zany fighting moves that this show loves so much, it actually rings true. They turned Seven into a badass vigilante, and made Elnor a badass warrior monk, but Worf was a badass from Day One, so it's easier to believe. Second, he doesn't put up with Raffi's bullshit. He lets her rant and rave and be self-righteous, and then he calmly informs her that he's in charge and she's too unstable to handle this on her own. The show seems to be introducing this more contemplative side of Worf's character, like he's trying to be more mindful and patient, and that's fine, but much of what he's doing is just being the same cool, professional dude he's always been. It's too bad he's not on the Titan, because they could use a firm, steady hand at the wheel right about now.

Anyway, Worf and Raffi catch a bad guy involved in the attack she failed to stop in S3E1, but the bad guy melts during the interrogation, because he's a Changeling and they can't stay solid for more than 16 hours. Worf's exact role in this is unclear, but he claims to be working alongside Starfleet in this matter, and he got a hot tip from Odo that there's a faction of rogue Changelings who are still mad about losing the Dominion War. Since there's a Changeling saboteur aboard the Titan as well, I guess we finally have something to tie these plots together.

Overall, it's the same complaint I have about every episode. A lot of time passes, but very little actually gets done. The battle in the nebula didn't need to go on as long as it did, and Raffi seems to just slow Worf down.

Oh, I keep forgetting to bring this up, but: It's bizarre how every episode does a cold open, but then they run an opening credits sequence at the end of the episode, followed immediately by a closing credits sequence. What were they going for? It's like they couldn't pick a format so they just went with "all of the above". Just like the writers, unfortunately.

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Decode the Enigma of KBC Bombay: Unveiling the Elusive WhatsApp and JIO Helpline Numbers of KBC

Introduction: For years, Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) has captivated audiences with its engaging gameplay, emotional stories, and the chance to win life-changing amounts of money. While the show's popularity continues to soar, little is known about the behind-the-scenes operations, especially concerning the elusive KBC WhatsApp Number in Bombay and the JIO Helpline Number for the year 2024. In this blog article, we delve into the mystery, bringing you the inside scoop on these secret contact channels and even the location of the KBC Head Office in Bombay.

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