Novels by Abu Ulfah

WUUUSSHHH! Sea wind whipped across Rizal, Ucok, and Nova’s faces as they stood on the deck of a helicopter, just landed on a lavish luxury yacht. Soft jazz music and the glimmer of crystal lights welcomed them. This mission had brought them to the middle of the ocean—to infiltrate an exclusive auction for the so-called Forbidden Coffee, hosted by a new syndicate.Nightshade had informed them that this group, The Black Market Brew, was led by a former eccentric art collector known only as The Connoisseur, who trafficked rare genetically modified coffee beans. He manipulated their prices to cater to the ultra-rich elite, selling not just coffee, but power disguised as indulgence.“Bro, is this a yacht or a floating palace?” Ucok whispered, his eyes wide at the opulence around them. He was wearing a tuxedo clearly two sizes too big and looked hilariously awkward. “Forbidden Coffee? I thought that was just something people with acid reflux shouldn’t drink. Bet it tastes like dirty money!”

WUUUSSHHH! Salty ocean wind whipped against the faces of Rizal, Ucok, and Nova as their helicopter landed on a remote island surrounded by steep cliffs and dense vegetation. In the distance, the silhouette of an abandoned psychiatric hospital loomed menacingly under the cloudy sky. This mission felt darker than usual: stop a mafia syndicate attempting to use a 'Manipulator Coffee' to brainwash and control the minds of high-value targets.Nightshade had informed them that the syndicate, known as The Mind Benders, was led by a cunning propaganda expert nicknamed The Puppeteer, who believed this coffee was the perfect tool to control the masses.“This place gives me the creeps, bro,” Ucok whispered, zipping up his jacket, wearing a heavy metal band tee he somehow managed to bring. “Manipulator Coffee? Is that a drink or a mind eraser? I swear if I forget how to make rendang, I’ll lose it.”Rizal adjusted his cap, eyes fixed on the derelict asylum. “Nightshade said this coffee contains ch

WUUUSSHHH! The scorching desert air mixed with the blast of extreme air conditioning greeted Rizal, Ucok, and Nova as they stepped out of Dubai International Airport. Towering skyscrapers shimmered under the blazing sun above them. This mission had brought them to the heart of a global financial hub: to stop a syndicate attempting to create and monopolize "Digital Coffee," traded on the dark financial markets. Nightshade had informed them that this syndicate, known as The Nexus Grid, was led by a former genius hacker nicknamed The Architect, who believed that information was the ultimate power—and coffee, the perfect data vessel.“Dude, what is this city—a motherboard?” Ucok gawked at the futuristic architecture around them. He wore a pixel-patterned sleeveless shirt. “Digital Coffee? Is that coffee or a microchip? What if it tastes like a bug?”Rizal adjusted his sunglasses, eyes scanning the towering buildings. “Nightshade said this coffee is a digital representation of rare coffee

WUUUSSHHH! A wave of heat and the pungent smell of sulfur hit Rizal, Ucok, and Nova as the helicopter landed on the dry ground of a newly discovered volcanic island. Thin smoke billowed from the crater of a volcano in the distance. Their mission this time: to stop a mafia cartel trying to monopolize the coffee market with an extremely modified coffee bean, dubbed "Burning Coffee."In its latest report, Nightshade identified the cartel—The Vulcan Syndicate—which planned to manipulate the global market using beans they claimed had supercharged stimulant effects, supposedly harvested from mineral-rich volcanic soil.“This island feels more like hell,” Ucok grumbled, wiping sweat from his forehead. He wore a Hawaiian shirt that looked wildly out of place. “Burning Coffee? I thought that was just some ad gimmick. Is this coffee or liquid energy drink?”Rizal adjusted his cap, eyes scanning the black rocky landscape. “Nightshade said this coffee is addictive, Cok. They want people hooked so

"DESTROY THE REACTOR!" Arkan shouted, ignoring the panicked Vortan scientist. His gravity pistol unleashed a barrage of energy bullets at the massive reactor. "PYUWH! PYUWH! PYUWH!" Sparks flew as the rounds struck the pulsating blue crystal core at the heart of the machine.The scientist screamed. "No! You’re destroying my masterpiece!" He slammed a large red button on his console. "CLICK!""GRRRRRUUUMMMMMMM!" The incubation tubes surrounding the reactor began to tremble violently. The viscous fluid inside them started to drain rapidly, and the hybrid creatures within squirmed, ready to burst free from their shells."They’re going to hatch!" Mira shouted, firing at the approaching Arctic Elite Destroyers. "BANG! BANG! BANG!" Their ice blades sliced through the air, threatening to cut down anything in their path.Jaxson moved swiftly, placing himself between the enemy and Lyra, who was still working at the console. "FIUUH! FIUUH! FIUUH!" He fired at another Destroyer, trying to drop i

BLUBLUB! BLUBLUB! Air bubbles rose to the surface, breaking the silence of the blue Indian Ocean. Rizal, Ucok, and Nova wore advanced diving suits, equipped with oxygen tanks and mini thrusters. Their mission this time truly took them to the depths: to find 'Atlantis Coffee' in a lost ancient city beneath the sea. Nightshade had informed them that a new cartel, 'The Abyssal Brewers', was trying to find this coffee to monopolize the deep-sea energy drink market."Crazy, bro. I thought coffee could only grow on land," Ucok mumbled through his helmet microphone, his voice slightly distorted. He looked a little panicked seeing the darkness of the deep sea. "Is this coffee or coral? What if it tastes like seawater!"Rizal sighed, adjusting his diving mask. "Nightshade said this Atlantis Coffee has an extraordinary stimulant effect, Cok. They want to manipulate the global energy drink market."Nova, with her sonar scanner, pointed to a large anomaly on the seabed. "The strongest signal is c

The sky roared. The earth cracked. The distant seas boiled, though no fire burned.The creature that stepped out of the Third Gate was not merely a guardian of dimensions—it was an ancient entity, unnamed in any legend, because all who knew of it had long since perished.Its height reached the clouds. Its body was a fusion of mist and bone, its wings featherless chains dripping black blood. Horns cleaved the air, and its three faces—human, beast, and skull—shifted in and out with every word that fell from its mouths.“I am the Beginning. I am the Return. I am the Shadow of the First Light.”Darren gripped his sword, though his hand trembled. “What is that…?”Kaera looked at him with grim eyes. “That’s no mere creature. That is Zarvul’thar. The Gatekeeper. The one who created the guardians... and now comes to claim reality itself.”Seraphina, still cradling the not-yet-fully-recovered Kael, frowned. “You knew this would happen?”Kaera nodded slowly. “But I never knew... that he would c

The pendant in Seraphina's hand glowed brighter, stirring the heavy, dark energy within the temple. In its soft, warm light, echoes of the past whispered faintly—a young, innocent voice of Kael. "If I ever disappear, don’t leave me alone in the dark, okay, Sera..."The voice struck at the core of the creature inside Kael’s body. The towering figure, radiating a storm-like aura, suddenly froze. His eyes—golden and blood-red—trembled. “Seraphina…” he murmured—not in the voice of the ancient being, but in Kael’s own voice, faint… as if screaming from the sunken depths of his soul.Darren, still on the ground with blood streaming from his forehead, shouted, “He’s still in there! Kael’s not gone yet!”Kaera clenched her jaw. “Then we pull him back. Now.”Maeve, appearing from the rubble, panting with trembling hands, began carving a magic circle into the ground with her own blood. “I’ll open a path into his soul. But only one can enter.”Without hesitation, Seraphina stepped forward. “Me.”

The wind whispered like the wailing of ancient souls. Clouds spiraled into a dark vortex above, swirling around a tear in the sky where the Third Gate had begun to open. From below, they could only see flashes of blood-red and deep violet crossing paths—like angry lightning, yet silent. Soundless, but it struck the chest with unbearable pressure.Kael stood at the center of the temple’s altar, his small body now glowing blindingly bright. But behind that light… was something far older, and far more dangerous. His eyes glowed gold—not warm, but sharp, as if they could see both the future and the past in a single glance."Kael?" Darren stepped forward hesitantly. "Are you still... yourself?"Kael slowly turned his head.But the voice that answered wasn't his."Kael has been opened. The one speaking now… is the Third Heir."The voice came from within him—deep and echoing, like it rose from the abyss of time. The language was not ordinary, yet somehow they all understood it… without knowi

The night wind howled fiercely, carrying fragments of dust and blood from a battle still raging in the distance. But for Lyra, time seemed to freeze as she stared at the woman standing behind the crumbled stone ruins of the ancient temple. Her body was cloaked in a black robe with faintly glowing ancient patterns, and beneath the hood was a face she knew all too well..."Kael..." Lyra whispered, barely audible. "No, that's not... him."Kael turned as well, and instantly his steps halted. His eyes widened."I–I'm..." Kael stammered, his childish voice caught in his throat, "Who are you...?"The woman gave a faint smile. It wasn’t the smile of an enemy… but neither was it that of a friend."I am the one who should have existed, but was never born in your world, Kael," she said, her voice deep and calm, laced with bitterness. "My name... is Kaera. I am your sibling. Your shadow."Seraphina, blood still trickling from her temple, turned sharply. "Kael doesn't have a sibling!"Kaera looked

Silence.That was the first thing felt when the shadow stepped out from behind the thicket, just a dozen meters away from where Kael stood. No sound, no breeze, but the aura radiating from its body made Lyra’s chest tighten instantly. The earth seemed to hold its breath.“No…” Seraphina whispered, her face paling. “That… that’s impossible…”Darren slowly lowered his sword, eyes widening. “I know that face. But he’s dead… I saw it with my own eyes.”The figure now stood fully under the moonlight. A tall body clad in a tattered, dark cloak singed at the edges, one side of his face destroyed—exposing a blackened skull. Yet one eye remained… intact, glowing red like burning embers.Kael froze. A flicker of emotion crossed his small face—fear, anger, and old wounds resurfacing.“Thalion…” Kael’s voice was barely a whisper. “You… you betrayed me… murdered all the members of the Ebon Wing.”Thalion smiled—a cold, crooked smile filled with satisfaction. “I only did what needed to be done, Kae

The sky above the world cracked open once more.But not with darkness as before—instead, it was a roaring fracture of aged gold, streaked with deep purple that spread like ink in water. From within that fissure, something… was looking back at them.Darren stepped back slowly. “That… that’s not from our dimension.”Maeve gripped her spear tightly. “It’s not a shadow… this is deeper than that. More ancient.”Seraphina took a deep breath, her eyes sharpening. “The second gate… it doesn’t belong to the creatures of darkness we fought earlier. This… this is something even the ancient Guardians once feared.”Meanwhile, little Kael—his body now seemingly a living symbol of two opposing forces—began to tremble. His eyes shimmered red and blue. He stared up at the sky in fear, though he didn’t understand what he was seeing.Lyra held him tightly. “You’re safe now… I’ll protect you.”But before she could finish her sentence—BOOM!!!The sky split completely.From the massive rupture, a colossal