Alan Walker Lily Lirik

A 21-year-old young man experiences a tragic accident that leaves him in a coma for a month. When he wakes up, he discovers he has the power to separate his soul from his body and explore other dimensions. Originating from the highest dimension, he becomes the strongest being in the lower dimensions, where only spiritual energies like Qi, Mana, or Divine Power can challenge entities like him. With this power, he must maintain balance between the physical world and the spirit realm while facing increasingly greater threats.

Jack Alfonso, le septième enfant de la dernière génération de la famille Alfonso de la ville de Crystal traverse beaucoup d'épreuves à la maison. Sa mère meurt lorsqu'il avait seulement quinze ans. Ensuite, les choses empirent lorsqu'il est malmené par ses demi-frères et sœurs aînés. Au final, il décide que puisque la famille Alfonso ne pouvait pas l'aider dans cette vie, il allait devoir trouver un moyen par lui-même. Il décide d'utiliser la petite somme d'argent qu'il avait économisée depuis l'âge de treize ans jusqu'à ses dix-neuf ans. Il quitte la ville de Crystal qui était sous la pleine influence de la famille Alfonso et se rend dans une ville en retard, la ville de Inchoate où il commence une petite entreprise. Qui aurait su que lorsqu'il a reçu son premier revenu, il a reçu une invite qui l'a surpris. [Ding ! Félicitations pour avoir activé le Centuple Multiplicateur de Revenu.] [Ding ! Vous avez gagné trois cents dollars. Multiplicateur appliqué. Vous avez reçu trente mille dollars.] [Ding ! Premier revenu. En récompense, vous gagnez une Suzuki GSX-R1000] [Ding ! Premier revenu. En récompense, vous gagnez une Bugatti Veyron sur mesure.] [Ding ! Le système peut vous assister. Vous serez récompensé avec les compétences de conduite professionnelles. Mais, vous devrez accomplir une tâche qui vous sera donnée dans la période spécifiée. Si la tâche n'est pas accomplie, alors non seulement vous perdrez la compétence, vous serez aussi puni par le système.] [Ding ! Premier revenu. En récompense, vous gagnez un Eurocopter EC135] [Ding ! Premier mois de gains de revenu. Récompensé par l'Hôtel Glaze.] …. Avec cela, sa vie changea immédiatement pour le mieux. Il ne savait pas ce qui se passerait ensuite mais il avait acquis un nouveau rêve. Il voulait devenir plus riche que la famille Alfonso. De cette façon, au moins ils regretteraient de ne pas s'être préoccupés de lui. Mais ce ne serait pas tout, il devrait s'assurer que la famille tombe. La raison en était assez simple, il a découvert la raison de la mort de sa mère ! ….. Bonjour tout le monde. Cette histoire est principalement liée à la romance et nous pouvons dire qu'il y a des parties fictives. Mais, j'espère que vous aimerez l'histoire. Les gars, avec tous les 100 pierres de pouvoir, il y aura un chapitre supplémentaire. 200PS= 1 chapitre supplémentaire 100GT= 2 chapitres supplémentaires et ainsi de suite. La sortie des chapitres bonus se fera au début de chaque mois. Alors s'il vous plaît, si vous voulez plus de chapitres, mettez ces pierres de pouvoir et billets d'or, puis laissez le reste à moi.... .... Vous pouvez me donner vos opinions via; https://discord.gg/yaBqh38Q Vous pouvez soutenir mes autres romans, de genre fantastique, 'L'Étoile d'Or', 'The Soul System in the Apocalypse', 'The Bodyguard System', 'Twins With Systems: Complete the Mission'

Everyone thought Sid was just another Gift Zero - a young man with no magic who wouldn't bring any change to the world. But they were wrong. Along the way he met people who would help him create his legend. This is the story of the hero who will be remembered for eons, whose memories, sacrifices and victories will mark the world forever. New chapters are released 3 times a week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. *** For exclusive content and early updates, visit my Patreon and get access to 15 chapters ahead: https://www.patreon.com/c/walker_/membership

Lin Mu was an orphan living in a country town. Having no knowledge of cultivation, he was a common peasant. This was until he discovered a mysterious ring stuck in a tree. Wearing it, a new world opened up to Lin Mu. The world of cultivation! The ring bestowed Lin Mu with the ability to cultivate while also giving him the ability to manipulate space. Snatching treasures, exploring unknown realms, looting secret grottos, everything was possible with the ring. Witness Lin Mu as he learns his purpose in life, finds his destiny, meets impeccable experts and beings. Watch him as he learns the truth of the cosmos, and becomes its saviour! Tags: #weak to strong #Beast taming #Beast companions #Monster Master #World Exploration #NO YOUNG MASTERS #NO HAREM ----- Old Synopsis: Lin Mu was a common boy living in a small town, ostracized by the townsmen because of a mistake he made during the harvest, his house seized to compensate for it. Forced to fend for himself in the outskirts, he finds a rusty ring embedded in the tree where he always used to play as a child. Witness his story as the mysterious rusty ring changes his destiny forever, opening him up to a world he would never have experienced, people he would have never met, and powers he would have never had. Instagram: grand_void_daoist -------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------- Join the discord-https://discord.gg/VfJFxXnbAE

From ancient times to the present, it is said that there is a spiritual realm in the world. Regarding the saying of the spiritual realm, celebrities and scholars of all dynasties have different opinions. It is recorded in the poem: "From Qi to Tang, this mountain is desolate and desolate, the spiritual realm is lonely, and few people visit it." "The spiritual realm is indescribable, and it is difficult to find ghost work."

Ethan Blackwood is a 20-year-old college student leading a mundane life. While his peers thrive in academics or social circles, Ethan finds solace in the fantastical worlds of horror and fantasy novels. Among his favorites is The Monster, a gripping tale by Roman Schitzwit that he obsessively reads to escape the monotony of his reality. But one fateful night, the lines between fiction and reality blur in the most terrifying way. Creatures from The Monster, grotesque beings of unimaginable horror, begin to manifest in Ethan's world. The air grows heavy with dread as these nightmare-born entities wreak havoc, leaving Ethan questioning his sanity. Ethan’s encounter with one of these creatures—the very monster he read about—is both shocking and fatal. A towering humanoid abomination with writhing tentacles, soulless eyes, and a blood-soaked body ends his life in a brutal attack. Yet as darkness consumes him, Ethan's thoughts are not of fear but regret—regret for the loved ones he couldn't protect. But death is not the end. Ethan awakens in an entirely different world, one that feels just as dangerous as the one he left behind. To his shock, he finds himself in the body of Ren Thorne, a disgraced 19-year-old noble whose name evokes fear and disdain among those around him. This new realm is a land of ancient power, political intrigue, and hidden horrors, where Ren's tarnished reputation casts a long shadow over Ethan's second chance at life. Now, Ethan must unravel the mystery behind his sudden reincarnation while grappling with the burdens of Ren's dark past. As he navigates this treacherous new existence, Ethan begins to uncover unsettling connections between the monsters invading his old world and the dark forces plaguing this one. With danger lurking at every corner and a legacy of infamy weighing him down, Ethan must decide: will he succumb to the darkness around him, or will he seize this second chance to forge a new destiny and face the nightmares that brought him here?

In a world called Infinite Soul Star, there is an extraordinary group that controls all kinds of incredible powers by mastering their Soul Force. They are called Soul Masters. Soul Masters awaken their Soul Mark which is essential to walk the path of Soul Cultivation, but they still need the Soul Orb to help them awaken. Emrys crossed over and carried a strange multicolored orb that could strengthen the Soul Orbs. The multicolored orb was simply too mysterious. It can not only strengthen the Soul Orbs and increase their quality, but it can also bring many benefits to Emrys in several ways that he could have never imagined. The Multicolored Orb also provided Emrys a SYSTEM which can help him understand the functions of the Multicolored Orb in an easy way. It changed his life completely. Not only did it grant Emrys the ability to level up the Soul Orbs to the Mythical level that no one in the world knew about, but it also provided him the "Soul Mark" that gave him the ability to manipulate space itself. But this Multicolored Orb seems to be more mysterious than Emrys originally thought. There was much more to it than just a SYSTEM and a few abilities. This Multicolored Orb was an inheritance item of a Supreme Being, one who had surpassed the constraints of a reality known as "Cultivation". In the universe, every creature engages in a relentless struggle, fighting, killing, betraying, and enduring countless hardships to advance along the path of cultivation. Yet, this Supreme Being had transcended beyond this reality. How? Let's walk on this journey together with Emrys to know the answer. At the same time, we can see how he becomes the Walker of Blue Sky. ______________________________ Readers might find grammatical errors so please ignore them and enjoy the story. The cover is not mine, all credit goes to the original creator.

Arlo stumbled upon a magical ring that contains a world much like an online game. Every monster he defeats drops real money or valuable items, which he can bring back to the real world! With this incredible power, Arlo summons golden skeletons for battle, soars through the skies on a flying sword, and even spies from above. Building a ranch to tame divine dragons? Living the ultimate double life of gaming glory and real-world luxury? Why not?

To stop the poison from consuming the world, you have to consume the poison itself. First and foremost, do not be deceived by thinking he's barely the vessel of the Eye, and without the Eye, he's just another Guardian.  Even before the Eye chose him, he showed what he was made of, and he was capable enough to uproot cancer. Unfortunately, the world never remembered that tale. Elior lost everything in the last war, comrades, friends, and love. But he was granted a second chance to correct all his errors and embark on his path to stop Chaos again. After regressing 12 years in the past, Elior started his journey from the Institute of Earth's Guardians again. But this time he won't be the Messiah, the hope of the world, as his Godmother wanted. As he knows, the world does not need another Messiah, but a REAPER. ________________ Disclaimer: The Mc is naive in the beginning even though he's regressed, the reason behind all that was that he didn't have full access to his memory. So he acts like a teenager mostly, with high values and morals that he barely might be able to keep. There's an issue with mc not ready to hit a woman, it's poorly done in the beginning chapters, there's bigger reason behind it in later parts. The author doesn't own the cover. _________________________

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After Su Chaoxi was killed by her parents' blatant favoritism, she was reborn before her son became a murderer. Only after being reborn did she realize that the mother-in-law, whom her parents described as having a 'Buddha's mouth and a snake's heart,' was actually a people-pleaser; the twins whom they called inherently bad seeds were just neglected and lonely geniuses; and her domineering and brutal husband was actually a top-tier romantic! In this life, with her mother-in-law alive and her husband doting on her, Su Chaoxi held her children tight and fiercely slapped herself twice. The mistakes made in her last life, she swore to make up for in this one. - Xie Tianyin woke up one morning to discover that his restless wife, who previously would cry, make scenes, or threaten suicide, started to adopt a gentler approach to get together with his illegitimate younger brother. Xie Tianyin saw through everything, only wishing for her to stay by his side. But unconsciously, the reclusive and morose twins became increasingly cheerful, the depressive and pessimistic old mother smiled more and more, the business he was determined to ruin was thriving, and even his grandfather, who had been utterly disappointed with him, asked why he didn't visit home more often. Xie Tianyin: ??? What happened?

The Ascension Forge system revolves around seizing fragments of Primal Dominion, the raw forces of the universe that exist in the cracks of reality. These fragments are pieces of a once-whole Primordial Will, shattered during a long-forgotten cosmic war. By mastering these fragments, individuals can rise far beyond the mortal plane. The catch? Power isn’t handed out freely—you must earn your strength through Trials of Dominion, which are dangerous but not always fatal. Success means incredible power; failure means pain, setbacks, or temporary chaos, but not irrecoverable ruin.

This is a collection of love stories between women, hidden away in the depths of my PC files and rediscovered. Each story explores a unique perspective on love, offering a variety of experiences. Some are long, others short—some filled with tender, heartwarming moments, while others delve into painful realities that might make you question the very nature of love itself. I’ll be translating and posting these stories gradually. I hope you’ll give them a chance and enjoy discovering the diverse ways these characters experience and express love. Because, in the end, love is an art.

The world's top-notch killer had just completed a brilliant mission and was planning to take it easy and play some games. However, while he was playing, he felt that something was completely wrong! This game was way too realistic! It was only after falling off a cliff that he belatedly realized what had happened. What kind of game was this? He had actually traveled through time! He was about to die right after arriving here. What was the point of that? Was it to make sure he didn't die thoroughly and had to go through it all over again? When he opened his eyes again, all his injuries were healed. After carefully recalling the memories of the original owner, he discovered that this was a technologically advanced future world! He had transformed from a killer into the eldest son of the mayor of Calais City. Since he was already here, he might as well make the best of it. Anyway, he was tired of the days filled with fighting and killing. Here comes the life of a rich second-generation heir! He had originally wanted to live a carefree and leisurely life in retirement. However, trouble soon came knocking at his door. Why was it that the original owner could live a carefree life as a young master for over a decade, while he had to be forced to risk his life as soon as he arrived? Could things get any worse! Looking at the powerful particle cannon pointed at his forehead, what could a little killer like him do? A wise man knows better than to fight when the odds are against him. He could only swallow his pride for the time being! Wasn't it just an adventure? He loved adventures the most. But the direction this world was taking was getting weirder and weirder! It was okay if there was ancient martial arts, but how come there were also monsters and demons? What happened to the promised future world! How could it be so unscientific? So, is the end of science just metaphysics? I just wanted to enjoy a peaceful retirement life. Do you have to force me like this? Alright, alright, do you have to play it this way? Since that's the case, then don't blame me for being a sly operator! Let's see how Reed Brooks, a modern killer, experiences a fantasy journey in the future world.

After living a life in obscurity and pain, Dari was not prepared for change; nor was she prepared to be anyone's saviour. Worse yet, there is no time for her to come to terms with who she really is. As she undergoes a magical transformation, she risks tearing the entire human race apart.

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i will no longer be uploading this series. I'm currently working on a rewrite for the series. the rewrite will be called Grave borne Revenant.

The story happens in a world filled with magic and mystery. The exist an ancient prophecy that speaks of great darkness which would descend upon the land. The only hope to restore balance and save the realm lay's in the hands of GUARDIAN OF LIGHT. -------------------------------------------- THIRD BOOK AM WRITING BUT FIRST TO GET UPLOADED GLOBALLY. PLEASE CHECK OUT THE INFO CHAPTERS BEFORE READING THE STORY. The image is created by Webnovel AI This story is also available in Wattpad. I am the write of this book in the Wattpad stories app. The story will be released as a biweekly novel(once every two weeks) Thank You

Jaden lived an ordinary life. This was the life that he had lived for several years now. This kind of life was one that had existed ever since the death of his parents. His parents died in an accident, leaving him an orphan. The moment that his parents died, his uncles came over and took over everything that was supposed to be taken by him. He tried going to court, trying to see if he could get back the wealth that belonged to his family, but due to the connections that his uncles possessed, he did not succeed. Completely abandoned by his relatives and friends that existed before the death of his parents, Jaden was left to fend for himself. He managed to get a job as a bouncer in a club. But as a coincidence, he ended up irritating someone that he was not supposed to offend. And with that, he was beaten and left in an alley to die. But it was at that exact moment that out of nowhere, he was bitten by a dog. Jaden could not believe it. He had never expected that he was going to die just like this. And even before dying from the wounds that he had suffered from the beating, he was going to be infected by rabies? But the strange thing that happened was the fact that after the dog bit him, a holographic screen appeared in front of him. [Congratulations on being chosen by The Bodyguard System.] And with that, Jaden's life changed completely. **** 300 Power stones = 1 extra chapter 100 Golden tickets= 2 extra chapters

Kizan Yami, an 18-year-old modern-era teenager, is thrown into a deadly cosmic game in a universe where eras overlap and survival is the only rule. Kizan is torn from his jail cell and taken to a mysterious dimension with warriors, criminals, and survivors from five different eras—Modern, Middle Ages, Ice Age, Prehistoric, and Classical Antiquity—on the eve of his birthday, still reeling from a turbulent past filled with betrayal and vengeance. Selected to play the Survival Game on Planet Gilcher, Kizan must discover the secrets of his newly discovered powers while navigating a dangerous world full of vicious opponents and fierce animals. Possessing the uncommon qualities of lightning and water, as well as a mysteriously locked legacy. in this world it survival of the fittest serving along side the unknown.

Belford es un chico que sufre de la perdida de la persona que amaba después de ser llevado a otro mundo, ahora tiene como objetivo tratar de regresar con ella.

Luz adalah seorang anak yang polos yang tidak menyukai kekerasan.Dia hidup di dunia yang dikedalikan oleh kekuatan.Perang Besar lima tahun yang lalu membuat kota tempat tinggalnya hancur terkubur tanah.Sekarang,Luz yang sudah beranjak dewasa memutuskan untuk berpetualang demi menemui Kesatria Agung.Sosok yang dikatakan memiliki kebijaksanaan yang sangat tinggi.Dia ingin menjadi muridnya untuk memperbaiki kondisi dunia yang dianggapnya salah.Bersama temannya,Serka.Mereka melakukan perjalanan demi mencapai tujuan.

Xiao is a 32 year old, who's an author to a few popular books. One day as she was writing a new part in her story, she was interrupted by her friends. Her friends told her to get dressed as they had something to show her. After she had got dressed up, her friends and her left. They drove to a restaurant. Xiao was confused. Her friends told her that today was the day she saved them and that they wanted to celebrate, but they had a surprise waiting for her in the room they had reserved for them. They went to the room and Xiao’s childhood best friend was there. All five of them talked. Ru, Xiao’s best friend, was a kpop idol in a group called Warriors. He told his group about her and now they want to meet her, which they do. After a while, the boys and Xiao’s friends had stopped drinking as they all had things they were doing the next day so they were slowly getting back to being sober. Xiao was also getting sober but it only took her a few sips of tea to do so. They all head back to their vehicles. Xiao was walking by Ru when she got hit. She fell into a coma and had been transported inside her book, the one she was writing a new part of. She became her main character who's on a dangerous mission while she's still in college. The time the book takes place is in ancient China.

I help a bunch of demons return to heaven. I meet the Greek Gods. Then I meet a few characters from Christian mythology.

Imagine waking up in confusion, your senses have been heightened. Every noise is a constant pain to hear.. Well see, Charlie Blackwell doesn't have to imagine. Every night he wakes up to this strange phenomenon and all of it's wild yet strange dangers, see, he is no longer a human, but a cat. Charlie is being chased down by the most dangerous of villians known as the: "Dream Walker AOD" (AOD means Association of Death), while also dealing with the fact that any harm he encounters in one world happens to him in the other. Now, here is the thing about Charlie, he is a criminal himself, always helping others with the stolen goods from the rich. He thinks of himself as a Star in the Shadows, the next big thing, will his cockiness betray him? Or will his criminal background help him escape what is comeing? Will he be able to escape the DWAOD? Or will he fall victim as so many before him have? Come along as Charlie uses this unique advantage to try and make a dent in the world, a change, that no one has been brave enough to try and accomplish, while also battling with his new cat self, and all the new struggles he faces.

"Escaping from prison" is a fantasy story about the friendship and battles between a powerful girl and a mysterious boy. The girl is the daughter of the eldest people of the Akira clan, with a strong family heritage. She possesses unique powers, such as controlling dragons, shadows, and ice. The boy, on the other hand, is the last member of the Kurayami no Kage clan, known for his ability to control shadows.

A young boy named Alan is on a quest to save fairies, spluffettes, and seven powerful stars from an evil dragon sorceress.

Tick Tock Tick Tock The clock's steady beat filled the room, casting a haunting gloom and chill across the room. An old man sat hunched over a blank book, his deep eyes gleaming with an unsettling intensity and despair. The lamp's soft glow cast eerie shadows on his face, while a warm cup of coffee sat untouched beside him. His body trembled as he held a pen in his hand and whispered; "I-I... don't want to... please... sorry..." .......................................................... Glynn Frost, a 24-year-old police officer, had built a reputation for solving the unsolvable in Nova City along with his team. But a sudden transfer order shook his world. "Report to Ravenswood town." The words echoed in his mind like a warning bell. As Glynn returned to his seemingly peaceful hometown, he had an ominous feeling. His past successes seemed distant now, replaced by a growing unease. His hometown held secrets and dangers that lurked in the shadows, waiting to strike. Soon his police work would be anything but ordinary as his Fate would lead him down a dark path, where the lines between good and evil blurred. "Stare into it as it stares back, dive into as it dives into the soul."