by Xcalibur_Xc
Jack dies at twenty-three, broke, homeless, and forgotten, only to wake up alive again in the body of his sixteen-year-old self. This time, he is Jack Preston, the spoiled son of powerful Hollywood producers, living in luxury in the year 2009. Along with his new life comes a flood of memories. He realizes the world around him is not quite the same. Hollywood exists, but many famous movies and songs from his past life are missing. This time, he plans to live fully, carefully, and without wasting the second chance he was given. Timeline: S1 with slight changes to fit the story and make it easier for me to write. Year 2009. This ff isn't only focused on MC but also on the characters around him. ---No, this is not a translation. NO HAREM---I am posting this on SH, Royal Road, fanfiction and Spacebattles
Current
9/13/2026
Peak #21
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9/11/2026
Peak #35
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8/31/2026
Peak #17
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8/24/2026
Peak #20
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#5
8/24/2026
Peak #48
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