"You were destined for a life better than this. A life free from violence, from bloodshed. But here you are once again, it's like you never left."
YOU were a child destined for greatness, for your name to be written into the pages of history. Whatever happened in your past didn't matter anymore. You were born with raw talent and charisma that couldn't be wasted, that people can only dream of. But your innate gift didn't mean your path would be easy. After the circus shut down, you stumbled through life delivering each performance like it was your last. You thought you've reached your peak, until a mysterious offer suddenly throws you into a life of crime.
Content Warnings [Will Be Updated]: This IF is inspired and based on various time periods/settings on both a political and socioeconomic level. However, it is not meant to be taken as a one-to-one accurate historical account, as I have taken creative liberties for the sake of the story. Also there are mentions of racism/racial stereotypes of the time (not prominently because I don't feel it my place to be too explicit, but again, please be wary as this is a historical IF). Depictions of trauma and abuse tied to heavy extremist religious themes, grooming, poor mental health, violence/gore, criminal activity, and implied incest/incestuous dynamics. This IF will also contain inaccurate depiction of biblical references and Christianity as a religion, so please keep that in mind if negative representation or misrepresentation of Christianity/Christians/the Bible is distressing for you.
Play as a male, female, or nonbinary performer
Customize your MC’s physical appearance, façade personality, and choose a pseudonym for them
Befriend or Romance 4 ROs
Dedicate yourself to honing your natural talent
Choose your end goal and earn the fame you have craved your entire life
How do you want the public to perceive you? To be respected, or to be feared?
Learn more about the secrets of your dark past. Will you learn how the circus fell? How you ended up here of all places?
Will you acquire the fame you deserve, or will you fade into history?
Outline of Stats/Routes!!
Alistair/Alice Delacroix - THE RIVAL
AS you adjust to your new life, you hear rumors about your fated rival. One whose mind was poisoned to despise every fiber of your being. It's no surprise they're known for their ambition, their cunning, their ruthless nature. Their path led them to inevitable darkness, but will yours?
Trope: Forbidden Romance/Enemies to Lovers
Samuel/Samantha "Sam" Kaminski - THE BOSS
YOU are an acquired talent on behalf of the current wealthy owner of the elusive Spotlight Syndicate, one of the most popular bars of its time. They're one of the few people who don't question your mysterious past, who trust you as implicitly as the air they breathe. You know deep down they have a soft spot for you, one of their greatest assets, but they're motives are...difficult to discern. But is there a possibility your relationship could go beyond transactional business?
Trope: Boss x Employee/Age Gap
Hendrik/Helena Rietveld - THE BODYGUARD
YOU don't know much about them, nor do they seem willing to give you any more information than necessary for your safety. But one thing's for sure, they're loyal to the ones they serve. And given your new...circumstances, that may be exactly what you need: someone who would travel from heaven to hell and back if their duty called for it. Will you be the first to crack the unsolvable's code?
Trope: Bodyguard Romance/Potential Grumpy x Sunshine
Jesse Lê - THE FRIEND DETECTIVE
YOU never expected to see them again after...never mind that! They stand before you now, a completely reinvented version of themself. A stranger to everyone they encounter. Will you be able to slip off the carefully curated mask they've built and heal from your past together? Or will that smoking gun be laid to rest once and for all?
Trope: Childhood Friends to Lovers -> Detective x Potential Criminal
Physical Description of the ROs!!
Despite being a frequent IF player, this is my very first time trying to create an IF myself as someone with little coding experience (I'm more of a writer if anything). I'm definitely learning as I go, and I understand this may lead to mistakes or disappointment at times, so I preemptively apologize for them. I tend to become overly ambitious, and I want to make sure I always deliver on the promises I make. I say this because some of you may have ask about certain features being implemented and I will have to say "Sorry, I don't really know how to do that yet, but I'll try and learn how!" Hopefully, this will be a fun learning experience, and you all have a fun time on here! Sincerely, Mira <3
DEMO || BETA TESTER FORM || (MC) PLAYLIST || BLUESKY
