The world erupted into chaos. Tires screeched, and metal crunched as his car collided with another. Thrown to the ground, he felt sharp pain sear through his body. Everything spun, city lights blending into a blur around him. A heavy numbness crept in, wrapping him in a cold embrace.

Lying on the unforgiving pavement, he could feel his life slipping away. His vision dimmed as memories of his 21 years flashed before his eyes. Regret gnawed at him like a relentless predator. He had wasted so much time on movies, shows, anime, and novels. Dreams had been set aside, and opportunities had slipped through his fingers. All those hours lost in stories and fantasies, and now he faced the end with a deep sense of failure.

Just as darkness threatened to swallow him completely, a strange calm settled over the chaos. The world seemed to pause, as if holding its breath. In that eerie stillness, a voice echoed in his mind—gentle yet firm, with an air of authority.

“You have been chosen.”

Chosen? For what?

The voice continued, cutting through his confusion. “You have been selected for reincarnation. Every eon, a soul is chosen to start life anew in another world. This time, it’s you.”

Disbelief flooded his mind. Reincarnation? Another world? It sounded like a scene from one of his novels.

“You have the chance to begin again in a world full of magic and wonder. But first, you may ask a few questions.”

Questions surged within him, but one burned brighter than the rest. “Why me?”

The voice paused as if considering how to respond. “The reasons are beyond mortal understanding. But know this: You have been chosen for a purpose. Embrace this opportunity; it is a rare gift.”

A spark of hope ignited within him. This was his chance to make things right. “What happens next?” he asked, his voice barely more than a whisper in his mind.

“Your journey begins now,” the voice replied. “Prepare yourself for a new world.”

More questions bubbled to the surface. “Will I have special powers? Will I start as an adult or a child? Can I choose my gender, or is everything already decided?”

The voice remained patient, answering each query. “You will keep your memories but gain no extra powers. Your age and gender are determined by fate. Accept them, for they will shape your destiny.”

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Darkness enveloped him, pulling him away from the world he had known. Excitement and fear surged through him as he prepared to face the unknown. This was his second chance, his opportunity to live a life of meaning and purpose.

In the Continent of Aldoria, nestled in Panora’s gentle hills, Ethan awoke in a crib. Memories of another life stirred as he slept—castles, people, and voices from a distant time.

With a sudden gasp, Ethan’s tiny fingers curled against the crib. Confusion clouded his eyes as he blinked, grasping at fading memories.

He opened his eyes to a soft, golden light filling the room. He looked around—a grand room decorated with rich furnishings, glowing in the light of dawn. It was a stark contrast to his old life.

Trying to move, he found himself unable. Panic rose as he realized he was confined to the crib, his small body unresponsive.

As reality set in, Ethan understood. He was an infant, small and helpless, without control over his body. Fear crept in as he faced this new reality. He was completely dependent on others for even the simplest things.

Frustration mixed with his fear, but a new resolve grew. Though he was powerless now, his spirit remained strong. With determination, he prepared for the journey ahead, ready to face whatever lay before him.

The voice’s promise echoed in his mind, filling him with excitement about the fantastical world awaiting him. His thoughts raced with visions of grand adventures and new possibilities.

Despite the excitement, he couldn't escape the limitations of his new form. As fatigue set in, his thoughts slowed, and he drifted into sleep, dreaming of the wondrous world and adventures that awaited him.

Ethan found himself consumed by thoughts of the world awaiting him. As he lay in his crib, surrounded by opulent furnishings, his mind wandered to the countless stories he had devoured in his previous life. He pondered the possibilities—would he find himself in a realm of high fantasy, where magic flowed like water and mythical creatures roamed the land? Or perhaps he would awaken in a xianxia world, where martial arts and cultivation ruled supreme, and mortal beings ascended to godlike status through sheer strength and determination.

But amid the excitement of these fantastical visions, Ethan couldn't shake the sense of uncertainty that gnawed at him. What if the reality of his new world fell short of his expectations? What if he found himself struggling to survive in a harsh and unforgiving land, devoid of the magic and wonder he had always longed for?

The questions lingered in his mind, casting a shadow over his anticipation. And yet, despite his doubts, Ethan couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement building within him—a sense of wonder and possibility that filled him with hope for the future.

But as his thoughts turned to more mundane possibilities, Ethan couldn't help but wonder if his new world would resemble the one he had left behind—a world of hospitals and laboratories, where science and medicine held sway over life and death. Would he be thrust into the chaotic hustle and bustle of a bustling metropolis, or would he find himself in a quiet rural village, far removed from the trappings of modern civilization?

The uncertainty gnawed at him, filling him with a mixture of excitement and trepidation. He longed for answers, for a glimpse of the world that awaited him beyond the confines of his crib. But deep down, he knew that such knowledge was beyond his grasp—for now, at least.

As Ethan drifted off to sleep, his dreams were filled with visions of distant lands and unknown adventures. He imagined himself soaring through the skies on the back of a majestic dragon or delving deep into the earth's bowels in search of ancient treasures. He pictured himself standing atop a mountain peak, gazing out over a vast, untamed wilderness stretching to the horizon.

But amid the excitement of his imaginings, a nagging sense of doubt lingered in the back of his mind. What if the reality of his new world failed to live up to his expectations? What if he found himself trapped in a place devoid of magic and wonder, a place where dreams went to die?

The questions plagued him, haunting his thoughts as he slept. And yet, despite his doubts, Ethan couldn't shake the feeling that his journey was destined to be extraordinary—that the world awaiting him held secrets beyond imagining, just waiting to be discovered.

As dawn broke over the horizon, bathing the room in a soft, golden light, Ethan stirred from his slumber. His heart raced with anticipation as he prepared to embark on his new adventure. Whatever lay ahead, he knew that he would face it with courage and determination, ready to embrace the unknown with open arms.

And as he took his first tentative steps into the world beyond his crib, Ethan couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement building within him—a sense of wonder and possibility that filled him with hope for the future.