The Lotus Eater in the Machine

Christian, a time traveler from 2017 and part-time sorcerer, lands in the heart of 1990s Hollywood with one goal: direct a movie. But between chaotic sets, shady producers, and supernatural threats, the real drama unfolds behind the scenes. “Monsters? Please. I’ve worked with worse in casting.” A sharp blend of time travel, filmmaking, and magic, this is Hollywood like you’ve never seen it—where the past and future collide under the glare of studio lights. *Disclaimer* This is a translation. Raw- 聊斋好莱坞

Laurina Crast is used to disappointment. A quiet 21-year-old with dreams of becoming an editor, she juggles college classes and waitressing shifts just to stay afloat. But everything shatters when she walks in on her boyfriend—the only man she's ever loved—entangled with her own sister. Now pregnant and heartbroken, Laurina buries her pain beneath silence and rainstorms she’s grown to fear since losing her mother. Devin Klein, a 25-year-old CEO from a wealthy lineage, lives behind polished glass walls and shadows of a painful past. Cold, calculated, and always in control, he’s preparing for his company’s golden jubilee when fate intertwines his path with Laurina’s at a catered event. Their first meeting is sharp, their second drenched in rain and trauma. Drawn to the broken girl with guarded eyes, Devin offers shelter—and unexpectedly, tenderness. As he cooks her breakfast and shields her from a storm that mirrors her soul, Laurina begins to see the man behind the money. But with enemies circling and secrets from Devin’s past threatening to resurface, the fragile connection they build is tested again and again. When a devastating scandal erupts—one that could destroy the Klein legacy—Laurina must choose whether to walk away or fight beside the man who saw her at her lowest. But trust comes slowly to a girl who’s been shattered before, and Devin must reveal the darkest truths of his family to earn it. As corporate battles rage and old wounds bleed anew, Laurina and Devin must confront the pain that shaped them—and dare to believe in a love that might just heal them.

After surviving a crash on a barren world and awakening memories from another life, I realized the impossible: I’m not just a Devilukean orphan lost in the stars—I've somehow ended up in the world of One Piece. With wish powers that can shape reality (but drain my strength), a wrecked starship, and nothing but my wits, I must survive, adapt, and find my place in a world of pirates, Marines, and legends. The Grand Line waits, but I'm not here just to follow the story I once knew—I'm here to forge a new path. My name is Kai Zarathius. This is my journey across seas of dreams, danger, and destiny. --- Note to Readers: I'm a newbie writer, and this is my first time Writing a novel . Please don't expect perfect writing. I'm learning as I go and just hope you enjoy the story. Disclaimer: All characters and elements from "One Piece" and "To Love Ru" belong to their respective owners.

First World : Campione Current - Second World: High School DxD Third World: ??? Reincarnated into the world of Campione! Haru Kasugano, our hero slays gods and ascends as the mightiest Godslayer. He battles powerful God-Kings and Campiones, claiming victory after victory. Whatever it is. [Wealth, Power, Beauty] he has it All. Watch him grow stronger as he travels into new realms like High School DxD and the Fateverse, leaving a trail of defeated gods and captivated hearts in his wake.

Milim adalah seorang gadis yang terjerat hutang besar akibat kesalahan finansial di masa lalu. Suatu hari, saat mencoba mencari cara untuk melunasi hutang-hutang tersebut, ia tiba-tiba terlempar kembali ke tahun 2016, sebuah masa di mana dunia digital dan YouTube mulai berkembang pesat. Memanfaatkan pengetahuan dan pengalaman dari masa depan, Milim memutuskan untuk memulai kembali hidupnya dengan cara yang berbeda: menjadi seorang YouTuber. Dengan kecerdikan, daya tarik, dan pemahaman mendalam tentang tren dunia maya, ia mulai membuat konten yang menarik perhatian banyak orang. Namun, Milim tidak hanya bermimpi menjadi seorang YouTuber populer, tetapi juga memiliki ambisi besar untuk menjadi wanita terkaya di dunia. Melalui perjalanan ini, ia menghadapi berbagai tantangan, dari persaingan sengit di dunia digital hingga menjaga hubungan pribadi, sambil berusaha untuk mengubah masa depannya dan melunasi hutang yang pernah menghancurkan hidupnya. Dengan tekad kuat, Milim berjuang melawan segala rintangan untuk mencapai tujuannya, sambil memanfaatkan teknologi dan peluang yang ada di dunia yang terus berkembang ini.

An old eunuch holds the soul of a reincarnator, locked away for thirty years by a cruel emperor. While trapped, the reincarnator practiced secret magic, planning revenge. When the emperor dies, the soul escapes, giving the eunuch a 11 inches manhood (around 30 cm ) to ruin the emperor’s family. Weak and dying, will the eunuch use this gift to seduce the emperor’s heirs or die without revenge? He starts with the emperor’s beautiful granddaughter, beginning a risky romance filled with love, hate, and betrayal. Can he use his massive gift to destroy her family? Will his frail body hold up, or will he fail in a world full of desire? ________ Read advanced chapters on Patreon! The novel name on Patreon is “Immortal Vengeance,” it's almost complete there, with over 70+ chapters available. patreon.com/VOXI1]

Derek Carter never asked for a System, an apocalypse, or the pressure of being humanity’s so-called "last hope." He was just trying to survive the daily struggles of being an orphan in Paleview City—dodging bullies, scraping together meals, and lying his way into school. Life was already hard enough. Then, one day, a blue screen pops into his vision: [Warning: The world is doomed. Try not to die.] Yeah, great. Just what he needed—cryptic doomsday messages and no instruction manual. Now, monsters are creeping into the city, reality is unraveling, and Damien’s "legendary" starting stats are barely above zero. The System promises him power, but there's just one tiny problem—he’s never won a fight in his life. Armed with sarcasm, questionable decision-making skills, and the sheer refusal to die, Damien is about to embark on the worst (and possibly last) adventure of his life. Because if the world really is ending… he’s at least going to make it someone else’s problem first. After all, heroes are overrated—survivors get to tell the story.

Ning Shu died, and was lucky enough to become a tasker for the poor cannon fodder to counterattack. So, Ning Shu played various lives in one world after another, and met all kinds of people who said "you are ruthless, you are cold, you are unreasonable". Encountering all kinds of white lotus, green tea bitch, scheming bitch sold in batches, can the world still have some truth, goodness and beauty! ? Ning Shu roared, you scum, I am just here to counterattack, please don't hinder me from completing the task. The protagonist of the time travel, the protagonist of the rebirth, there are only taskers who don't work hard, and there is no protagonist halo that can't be pried off. Ning Shu had to bitterly pick up moral integrity in one world after another. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Nothing belongs to me. the translation will have many errors

Marcella Valemont was a villainess wrapped in silk and thorns. The alluring, selfish daughter of the High Priest, she was forced into a cold marriage with the Black-bellied Duke Berith Montclair. She longed for power and would stop at nothing to claim the crown, even if it meant seducing the incorruptible Crown Prince Lucian and clawing her way to the throne into becoming the Queen. Until it all burned. Her ruthless schemes led to betrayal, rebellion, and ruin-- an empire on its knees, a virtuous king destroyed, and a rebellion led by the man she discarded. Desperate and full of regret, she barters her life with the Duke to save Lucian. In an interesting turn of events, Marcella gets to go back in time to fix her wrongs, save the man who was ruined because of her and hopefully stop the bloodthirsty rebel Duke Berith. She finds herself reborn as her 18-year-old self with a chance for a do-over and vows to do better this time. But the past does not forget. Nor does the devil in her husband’s skin. Secrets long buried begin to surface, and Marcella discovers that her former husband is far more than he seems—a man cloaked in darkness, harboring a purpose that threatens everything she holds dear. They say second chances come with thorns and to fix the past, she must trust the devil who destroyed it.

Born in the modern world, after a tragic plane crash our MC is transported into the body of a boy in the Narutoverse. But is there something special about him? Can he survive in a world filled with conflict and death? One way or another, he'll get what every anime fan wants: to interfere in the plot and turn everything upside down. Witness, savior, or villain, only time will tell what he truly becomes. _______________ Expect a straightforward story, without excessive internal dialogue or plot fillers. The beginning is a bit rushed, and time jumps will be frequent until we reach the beginning of the original story. I've tried to portray a protagonist as realistic as possible in a completely fantastical world. This is my first work, and English is not my native language. I welcome any constructive criticism. Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or any of its characters. Originally written in RR on April 4, 2025