Second chance stories offer the ultimate fantasy of undoing life’s greatest regrets. In these webnovels, the protagonist is typically granted a miraculous regression or reincarnation, waking up years in the past with their adult memories and future knowledge intact. This genre is a staple of Asian fantasy, often featuring popular tropes like ruthless revenge against backstabbing allies, strategic wealth accumulation, and the meticulous prevention of family tragedies. Readers are drawn to the immense satisfaction of 'face-slapping' arrogant antagonists who don't realize the hero is ten steps ahead. Whether it’s a fallen martial artist returning to his youth or a villainess escaping her execution, these novels provide a power fantasy centered on growth, redemption, and the cathartic triumph of a hero who finally has the upper hand against destiny.
