Lirik The Second You Sleep

“We’re not even allowed to speak to each other… so why does your name feel like a fire I can’t put out?” Sera was born into silence—trained to be invisible, obedient, and untouched. A ghost among the Hollowborn Clan. Kael was born for war—a deadly Emberfang warrior, raised in blood and fire, sworn to destroy her people. Their clans have been enemies for generations. Their love is forbidden. Their touch is a sin. But when an ancient secret shatters everything they thought they knew, Sera and Kael are forced to survive together—or die as traitors. What begins in shadows soon ignites something they can’t control. And if they’re not careful… their love might burn the world to ash.

Grief leaves no room for instructions. It comes, uninvited, and settles like fog, thick, persistent, and blinding. For Daniel Lewis, CEO of a billion-Leones tech empire and head of one of the country’s most influential families, the world never stopped moving after his wife’s death, but his did. He buried the pain beneath polished suits and endless meetings, pouring all that was left of him into the only person that still tied him to her, their daughter, Betty. Betty was once a bright, talkative girl with a laugh that could melt a room. But the accident that claimed her mother’s life also stole her voice. Five years later, she hadn’t spoken a single word. Specialist after specialist had failed to reach her, and her silence became a fortress no one could breach. Until Esther walked in. She wasn’t a licensed expert. Not yet. Just a 21-year-old child psychology student with soft eyes, a quiet determination, and a heart bigger than her experience. Hired as a live-in governess and emotional support tutor, Esther’s job was simple: help Betty speak again, help her live again. But no one warned her that in healing the child, she might touch the man as well. Daniel didn’t expect to feel anything. Not for a woman so much younger. Not for anyone ever again. And yet, in the quiet moments, between shared books, unspoken smiles, and late-night tea in the garden, something began to bloom, tender, impossible, real. This is a story about healing. About love rediscovered. About a man haunted by his past. A girl chasing her dreams. And a child who, through them, finds her voice again. Sometimes, the second time around… love writes a better ending.

"This bullet is for none of you." The Lord of the Realm Between said before putting a revolver against his temple, and pulling the trigger. That day, a life of great man ended, but somewhere else, a baby was born—a child of reincarnation.

A thousand years have passed since the world was devastated by a cataclysmic war. The races once fought ruthlessly over land and sustenance. Civilizations crumbled in an instant, countless lives were lost, and only despair remained across the land. To end the never-ending conflict, a peace treaty was forged. Since then, each race has worked to rebuild its civilization and preserve the fragile peace they had attained together. But now, something stirs in the shadows. Signs of darkness begin to resurface. Peace teeters on the edge, and the looming threat of war grows stronger. One by one, the great races fall into decline under mysterious circumstances. And yet, humanity rises—reaching the height of its golden age. For the past twenty years, the humans have prospered under the rule of a masked king whose origins are shrouded in secrecy. A mysterious figure known only as "Sirius." Who is he? Is the world’s peace in danger? And could a great war return once more? Amidst the rising tension, a young orphan named Raagnol Thavanof embarks on a journey to uncover the truth behind the death of his parents. But his search draws him into the world of the mages—beings labeled as dangerous threats and ruthlessly hunted by the kingdom. Unbeknownst to him, his entanglement with the mages will unravel secrets far greater than he could ever imagine.

Seribu tahun telah berlalu, sejak dunia diluluhlantakkan oleh perang mahadahsyat. Berbagai ras saling berperang dalam memperebutkan wilayah dan makanan. Peradaban yang telah dibangun runtuh seketika, korban berjatuhan, dan hanya menyisakan kesengsaraan di penjuru dunia. Untuk menghentikan perang yang tak berkesudahan, sebuah perjanjian damai pun dibentuk Sejak saat itu, masing-masing ras membangun kembali peradabannya dan berkerja sama dalam menjaga perdamaian agar tetap utuh. Namun kini, sesuatu sedang bergerak dalam bayang-bayang. Tanda-tanda kegelapan kembali muncul, Perdamaian berada diujung tanduk, dan ancaman perang kembali terasa. Satu per satu, setiap ras mulai mengalami kemunduran misterius, sementara itu, umat manusia justru mencapai puncak kejayaan, sejak dua puluh tahun terakhir dipimpin oleh seorang raja bertopeng yang asal-usulnya tidak diketahui, sosok misterius yang disebut dengan nama "Sirius" Siapakah dia? Apakah perdamaian sedang terancam? Dan mungkinkah perang besar akan kembali terjadi? Di tengah gejolak ini, muncul Raagnol Thavanof, seorang anak yatım piatu yang ingin mengungkap misteri di balik kematian kedua orang tuanya. Namun pencariannya malah melibatkannya dengan para penyihir. Kelompok yang dicap sebagai ancaman berbahaya dan diburu secara kejam oleh kerajaan. Tanpa disadari, keterlibatannya dengan para penyihir justru menuntunnya mengungkap sesuatu yang tak pernah ia duga sebelumnya.

Cassius was just a Court Jester. But a unlucky moment got him to be Executed along with Levi Ashbourne. But a Lucky encounter with an old man in his mind he returned to the past.

Qin Shi Huang tore China apart to forge an empire and defied the heavens for eternal life, only to awaken two millennia later in the body of a puppet emperor, with his new empire on the verge of collapse. Now, armed with his ancient ambition and a terrifying new power, he will not just save his nation—he will finish the conquest he started and bring the entire world to its knees.

In a perfect world, children would never be valued less because of their genes, especially when those genes grant supernatural abilities. But the world is anything but perfect. The world is ruled by emotion. Hikari is one of those children. Branded as kynenn, he’s sentenced to fight in a tournament where only one survivor is allowed. But before he ever steps into the arena, his life is dismantled piece by piece by the only man he would ever truly come to hate. Kamo destroyed everything Hikari knew—killed the children he grew up with, shattered the cage that housed him, and, in the end, took Hikari’s life—forcing him into a servitude not even Kamo could comprehend. Polar opposites in thought but identical in their desires: to put an end to the survival game. The two boys must fight against a century-old system, as well as their own incompatibility.

"“Serena, you are hereby exiled from the Silverstone Pack. You will remain exiled until the day you draw your last breath.” Serena, a Healer exiled from her pack for a crime she did not commit, accused of murdering her mate, the Pack Beta. The evidence against her was damning, warranting the harshest punishment: death. However, an oath between her father and the Alpha of her pack spared her life. Instead, she was cast into the wilderness, cursed to live as a rogue until the day she dies. Life as a rogue was treacherous, seeing the next sunrise was never promised. One fateful day, Serena stumbled upon injured strangers and saved their lives. In return for her kindness, she was granted asylum in Ironshade, the strongest Western Pack. Haunted by the loss of her first mate, Serena is determined to live in secrecy, until she discovers she has yet another fated mate. Her new mate is none other than Darius, the stoic Alpha of Ironshade burdened by the dark legacy of his father. The Ironshade Pack is on the brink of collapse, plagued by a mysterious curse. Serena’s arrival may hold the key to its salvation...or its ruin. As tensions rise, Serena and Darius find themselves drawn together with an undeniable bond. Together, they must confront buried secrets, face their deepest fears, and decide if their second chance at love is worth risking everything. "When the shadow of the Thorn bleeds into the light, And the wolf who carries death finds her second life, The moon will bless the broken bond, And the cursed will find peace at dawn."

Draven is a magic professor in a fantasy world. He is also an earl, notorious for his evil deeds and mistakes since youth. His downfall is due to a curse that hinders his intellectual potential and his talents. Eventually, he becomes a villain, losing everything he holds dear: his siblings, fiancée, house, domain, and more. After a miserable death, he reincarnates in the modern world as Dravis Granger. In his new life, he grows up to be a highly intellectual individual oblivious towards his previous life, becoming a young professor in mechanical engineering and a researcher. However, he harbors a strange obsession with creating a game, fueled by vivid imaginings of another world. This obsession leads him to develop a game that mirrors his previous life. Upon completing his virtual reality world, he regains his past memories. Overwhelmed by intense emotions—rage, sadness, and the realization of his past ugliness—he suffers a fatal heart attack. In his final moments, he hears a voice, seemingly from the world itself, offering him a chance to return to his original fantasy world. However, he would only retain the memories of his modern life, not those of his first life’s mistakes. He agrees and is reincarnated once more, this time with the knowledge of a modern mechanical engineering professor. But one thing about the Dravis Granger, he's not just a mechanical engineer professor. Not just a straight, killer genius professor. He has his ideals, and the world is too full of villains for his great idealism. So he strived, with his great mind, he became a mastermind. But not as a villain, but as a person who has lost hope in police and justice, and decided to help the people by his own hand. Collecting victims and invited those handpicked talents to his side, making several insane stunts, assassinating, trapping, and eradicating the scums from the world. But now in this fantasy world, he has to survive from multiple factions trying to kill him, protect his domain, protect his siblings, protect his fiance, and the most important thing. Protect the world. But he hadn't lost the Dravis from the modern world. As a professor at the morning, an earl at the afternoon, and a dark knight at the night. _____________________________ "You've hurt my student." Draven stands still, no mana seems to emit from him, but just a single frown. A frown that is enough to make the room's heavy. "As a teacher, you think I would leave you unpunished?" "You seem to think that I care about your position, Prince Hermit. But believe me," Draven took a slow step. "Not even your father could protect you from me," _____________________________ Daily Update 2 Chapters = 14 chapters/week Some Friendly Rewards 100 Powerstones = +2 chapters in that day 200 Powerstones = +4 chapters in that day 50 Golden Tickets = +4 chapters in that day 1 Gift = +4 chapters in that day _____________________________ One of the King of Kings Series

Fyrel, a 20-year-old NEET content with his stagnant life of gaming and anime, stumbles upon a glitch in a fantasy RPG—one that drags him into the very world he once ignored. When he awakens in a village straight out of the game, he’s no longer the overpowered player but a ragged, powerless NPC. With no skills or allies. The local elder Sukatsu just crowned him the Sleeping Prophet—a title that comes with a face-melting mask and a cult following. But the real question? Can a lazy NEET out-snark the gods? ---

**Mark** was just an ordinary, awkward teenager, deeply in love with his childhood friend, **Alice**, from afar. But his future was anything but ordinary. He survived an unimaginable eon, navigating a cosmos ravaged by **colossal empires, shadowy alien threats, and relentless galactic wars**. He witnessed humanity's desperate struggle in a **Dark Era**, pushing the limits of **advanced technology and biological potential** just to exist as mere pawns. He fought, he endured, and he touched the very edge of oblivion against a **Forbidden Legend** capable of erasing entire timelines. In his final, cataclysmic stand, empowered by the last, desperate secrets of humanity’s pioneers, Mark was granted an impossible second chance. Now, flung back to his youth, armed with a **mysterious chip** that supercharges his mind with insights from a future that almost was, Mark faces a new, beautiful reality. No longer content to simply exist, he's driven by an unshakeable desire to protect **Alice**, the girl who became his last thought before the void, and his first reason to live again. This time, he'll fight not just for survival, but for love. Witness Mark's passionate journey as he transforms, mastering advanced knowledge from a grim future to protect his precious present. Can a love rekindled across time avert a coming darkness, or will the echoes of cosmic horror find him even in this new beginning? Dive into a story of profound love, thrilling technological advancement, and a hero's unwavering promise to safeguard his future, one gentle touch at a time.

For James Thorne, an orphan at the desolate Saint Ursa's, logic is survival. He trusts his sharp mind more than the treacherous pull of emotion, his detachment a carefully built shield. But when his own memories begin to blur-names, faces, friendships once held close slipping into fog-James's world starts to fracture. With only a stray cat named Fangtail at his side, he begins a secret investigation into the strange forgettings haunting the orphanage. He's determined to find a rational explanation-and to reclaim whatever has been stolen from him. But at Saint Ursa's, where memory fades like breath on glass,the truth he seeks may prove a deeper darkness than any mere shadow of the night.

I like text-to-speech so I'm giving a shot at present tense second person writing to lean into a listener's POV. Enjoy! I use Sonia en-GB for the narrator at 1.2 or 1.5 times speed. Might want to read this part, I kind of left it out the story by making it the synopsis by accident lol. Tavern doors never close on the festive dockside. Traders, settlers, wanderers, and outlaws gather, drawn by the excitement of the New World. The air smells of smoke, salt and sweat, sails catch wind beside steam locomotives' whistles and pistons, each vessel either arriving with strange goods and stranger tales or departing with the thunderous farewells. You step aboard one of them, another spirited adventurer in the crowd, and spend months at sea from docks to coasts, continents to isles, to steam across a windless sea under an endless night sky. When sunlight hits your deck once more, it reveals the New World's waters, like pouring paint into the void. You see the distant sails in the harbour of a forested continent and cheer with the exclamations of waking passengers upon seeing the continent, name pending, no sovereigns and no laws. The landing of all those visiting from the Old World, a boiling pot of all kinds of cultures with each person's distinct flavours of friends, enemies, grudges and dreams. Without hesitation you leave it behind and vanish into the forest, wanting simply to dedicate your life to exploring the interior of the continent. How surprising is it when you found that the elves are all sleeping beauties! Capture them all! Hahahahahahahaha!

Carlos era un adolescente como cualquier otro, nacido en una familia de clase media. El fútbol era lo único que se le daba bien… y hasta eso lo estaba perdiendo. Con el tiempo, la presión, la inseguridad y el miedo al futuro lo llevaron a la depresión. Sentía que no era suficiente para nadie. Hasta que un día, en una calle cualquiera, una bala perdida lo alcanzó. Murió… ¿O quizá no? Una voz lo espera en una sala blanca. Una pregunta. Una decisión. ¿Y si tuvieras una segunda oportunidad?

After the revolution of the Grassland, Ray Raven, one of the great founders of the republic and a rebel leader found himself in front of the guillotine condemned to treason. But, his soul was sent back to the past. Will he seek revenge for the betrayal? Or let the republic be founded only to be ruined?

After being shot on the shores of the Windhollow Coast, Molly finds herself on a mysterious moving island, with an even more mysterious man for company.

"And a little rabbit walks into the wolf's den foolishly- not aware the wolf will tear her apart viciously." --- Violet Blackwood grew up with a perfect life. Her father was the Alpha of the Blue Rise pack, the pack members loved her, and she had a mate who was devoted to her. However, when she finds herself pregnant after an unfortunate premeditated scheme, the beautiful web of lies and deception comes crashing down, revealing the ugliness within. Violet leaves the pack with vows to return for revenge and take back what was hers. Sylas Hale was a mysterious and powerful rogue. No pack dared to cross paths with him, steering clear of him. After losing his beloved mate to a tragedy, he turned to become someone indifferent to life. However, that one night had their paths entangled, and the connection between them went deeper than ordinary.

The Arikasian Empire once stretched across the entire continent, but after 1000 years of domination it’s crumbling and fractured. The Second Prince, known as a failure, takes up the fight to unify the Enpire once more.

From golden boy to public disgrace. lukas mullers's career nosedived after a high-profile transfer turned him into a flop. With his reputation in ruins and his personal life in shambles, he’s trying to prove everyone wrong.

After joining a group to eliminate a malevolent spirit, Mo Fangguang is invited by the prestigious Wanli Wang Sect for a greater mission. What begins as a righteous task soon unravels into a twisted tale of loyalty and buried hatred. Wang Jiang, a cold-faced, disciplined disciple has long remained silent since he first crossed paths with the quiet yet intense Xian Xing. But Xian Xing harbors a deadly grudge against the very sect Wang Jiang serves, believing they murdered his younger sister. Did the Wanli Wang Sect truly kill her? Or has someone else been feeding that hatred all along?

Aurora Perish transmigrates into a cliché Omegaverse novel as the second Alpha (female) male lead—doomed to be a stepping stone in the main couple’s messy romance. To make things worse, it’s a story she hated as a teen, full of brainless drama, red flag characters, and zero logic. Determined to avoid the chaos, Aurora plans to live a peaceful, drama free life. Love? No thanks—she’s too old for that nonsense. That is… until the Main Character warns her to stay away from the obsessive Alpha villainess, the one who stalks and torments the Omega female lead. But why would someone like that be interested in her? #SlowBurn

Getting reincarnated in another world sounds fun right? Untill it really happens to you... ***************************************** PS: I writed this for enjoyment and enjoyment only so I hope no one will take the story that seriously. if there's any mistakes in grammar or anything else please write a paragraph comment so I can fix it ~cover is made with PixivAi~

When Elliot Kane falls asleep, he wakes in the Veil—a twisted, nightmarish city where he’s utterly alone. Monstrous Aberrations hunt him, and even the weakest, an Iron Wraith that bends steel, nearly kills him. Traumatized,Elliot barely survives by outsmarting the beast through sheer luck. A mysterious Manual of the Veil appears, offering only knowledge to face horrors Can Elliot outwit the terrors of this hidden world, or will the Veil consume him?

The story is a romance novel that follows the journey of Emily and Jake, two individuals who have a past together. They reconnect after some time apart, and as they spend more time together, their feelings for each other begin to resurface. Jake is a single father to a young daughter named Lily, and Emily is drawn to his kind and caring nature. As they navigate their rekindled relationship, they face challenges and obstacles, but ultimately, they find their way back to each other. The story explores themes of love, family, and second chances, and it appears to be building towards a happy ending, with Emily and Jake getting married and starting a new life together with Lily.

He was supposed to be just a guardian. But love doesn’t follow rules. After losing his mother, 18-year-old Kai finds himself under the roof of his cold, powerful stepfather, Sebastian Vaughn. What begins as silence turns into lingering glances, late-night tension, and a love Kai can’t run from—even if he tries. But Bast isn’t just any man. He’s possessive, broken, and hiding dangerous secrets… including an ex-lover who wants to destroy everything. As feelings grow, so do the risks. How do you escape a man who says he’s your everything—your father, protector, friend… and lover?

Feared. Hunted. Killed. The Murim Alliance, the righteous sects, and noble clans united to erase him the one man whose poison arts threatened their rule. They called him a monster… and buried him like one. But death was not the end. Reborn as Tang Yun, the weakest heir of the ruined Tang Clan, once the kings of assassination and poison, he awakens in a world that still remembers his past life with fear and hatred. This time, he wears no title. No one sees him coming. Behind the eyes of a quiet cripple hides the mind of a fallen king a scientist of death, a master of toxins, and a strategist without mercy. He’ll rebuild his clan from the shadows, turn pawns into blades, and let poison bloom where swords dare not reach. The Murim world once joined hands to destroy him. Now, they’ll learn that some poisons never fade. They evolve. [Tags]: Reincarnation, Martial Arts, Poison, Scheming Protagonist, Cultivation, Weak to Strong, Anti-Hero, Cold Protagonist, Clan Wars, Hidden Identity, Revenge

After confessing her love to her childhood best friend, Gabrielle finds herself rejected and sold to a cruel high official in exchange for power by the best friend whom she loved so much. Hurt, betrayed, subjected to abuse, and stripped of her noble title Gabrielle begins to lose all hope until one day she runs into a man from a neighboring kingdom in need of help. Despite the danger Gabrielle agrees to help this man get back to his kingdom only to find that he is King and he is smitten with her. Will Gabrielle find her happily ever after with her new found love or will a sudden change of heart from her childhood best friend tear them apart?

NOTE: I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad. https://www.royalroad.com/profile/756274/fictions" Crime Lord Caspian meets his end in a dark filthy unnamed alley. Stabbed multiple times in the guts by one of his presumed victims. A being that inspired awe and fear around the world was left to rot in some alley never to be found again. 'Fitting for a damned scum like me' were his thoughts. Just waiting for the moment to pass and enter deaths gentle embrace. He did enter an embrace but not of death's. Confused, he opened his eyes and the first thing he saw was.... 'nothing'.