If We Had 5 More Minutes

In a world where ordinary lives mask extraordinary threats, our protagonist, Alex, stumbles upon a mysterious family heirloom. Awakening a unique superpower, Alex becomes entangled in the shadows of the world, joining an association akin to S.H.I.E.L.D. His journey unfolds as he discovers the hidden evils and risks his life to become an unexpected hero. As shadows clash, Alex stands at a moral crossroads. Uncover the secrets within shadows in "Veiled Realms: Shadows Unleashed" – a tale where the line between hero and villain blurs, and the world teeters on the edge of an uncertain future. Step into the unknown.

When demon hunter Myles Cross is killed during a mission gone wrong, he expects hell—or worse. What he gets instead is an offer from the Lord of the Underworld himself. Reborn as the Hellborn, Myles becomes Hades’ last hope in a cosmic chess game where the Seven Trumpets—ancient relics powerful enough to trigger the apocalypse—have begun to surface. With one strapped to his wrist in the form of a mysterious watch, Myles must now face a brutal new reality: hunted by demons, betrayed by humans, and haunted by what he's becoming. As the Paragon—an elite faction sworn to exterminate all supernatural threats—capture him and question his existence, Myles finds an unlikely ally in the cold but conflicted Lieutenant Anna Storm. Together, they must survive assassins like the sadistic Kaelin, the shape-shifting shadow Nixx, and the monstrous Infernox. But as each trumpet awakens, the line between salvation and damnation blurs. And with his powers growing and his past life crumbling, Myles must decide— Is he the world’s last defense? Or its doom incarnate?

Blurb: “What the hell are you doing in my house?” Karvel growled, voice shaking with fury. “Why are you answering her phone?” “Oh, I’m much more than a houseguest now, flea-boy,” Vincent said with a purr. “She finally got tired of playing with a neutered mutt like you. I mean, let’s be honest—you've been her decorative doormat for years. Not even housebroken, are you?” Karvel Donovan thought rock bottom was marrying into a wealthy family who treated him like trash. He thought betrayal couldn’t sting worse until he heard his wife in the arms of another man on their anniversary. Until the hospital threatened to throw his dying mother into the streets. Now the mutt they mocked is about to show them what happens when a dog stops begging… and starts biting.

This is a story of betrayal, revenge and most of all, mystery. For the longest time, all I've ever known was... Darkness. I was born and brought up in a family of royals, in a world of thorns and scorn, hate and greed, lies and betrayal, selfishness and parasitism. It wasn't easy surviving on my own but I found my way, in the shadows where I belonged. Many would envy and seek out my lifestyle because it appeared luxurious, and glorious even but it really wasn't. I was trapped in a neverending fight for control and most of all, my life only to see my death encroach slowly, to the point I started having nightmares about it. I was even abandoned by my own father. Well... It didn't matter. Because at the end of the day, I survive in between the light and darkness. I survive... In the shadows.

He was trained to kill, but now he’s got to protect the one person who could bring him down. Damien Cross is a former black-ops operative who has lived in the shadows ever since a mission went horribly wrong. He’s haunted by betrayal and loss, and now he works as a private security specialist. He is quiet, precise, and a bit cold. When billionaire Adrian Vale approaches him with a discreet job to protect a civilian woman named Sophia Reed, Damien doesn’t ask questions. That’s just not his style. But Sophia isn’t your average target. She’s the key to Eclipse, a rogue AI surveillance program that’s buried deep in Vale Industries… and someone powerful wants her dead. Now, with assassins on his tail, betrayed by his team, and cut off from every ally he ever had, Damien has to do something he’s trained to avoid: trust someone. With Sophia’s life and the truth hanging in the balance, Damien is plunged into a brutal fight against hidden enemies and the very system he once worked for. Every move he makes brings him closer to danger. And this time, failure isn’t just about losing his life. It’s about being silenced. Forever.

In a world where power and ranks decide fate, Henry is nothing. An F1 scraping by in the slums of Neo-Veridia, his life is a cycle of struggle and survival. But everything changes in an instant. A catastrophic accident. A moment of darkness. And then—he awakens. A System unlike any other. No fixed path. No limits. Infinite potential. Now, the city's elite watch him with fear. Ruthless factions move in the shadows. Something ancient stirs beneath the surface. And Henry? He’s done playing by their rules. The hierarchy was unbreakable—until now. Power has been rewritten. And Henry is just getting started. Will Henry rise out of the ordinary and actually break the hierarchy from the system? Will he make space for something new?

A book that predicts death. A power sealed since childhood. A secret war hidden in the shadows of the city. When Derick Greenwood unlocks the cursed Codex, he awakens a force older than the supernatural world itself. Hunted by factions that want him dead, or controlled, Derick must uncover the truth about the Codex before the darkness inside him awakens again. Because the book isn’t warning him about monsters. It’s warning him about himself. A dark, suspense, heavy urban-fantasy epic perfect for fans of conspiracies, supernatural mysteries, and relentless twists.

"Rift of Shadows: The Awakening Chronicles" is an enthralling fantasy novel that follows the journey of Rylan, a young apprentice, who discovers he is the chosen one destined to restore balance to the realms. When Rylan begins experiencing prophetic dreams about a dark rift and shadowy creatures, he seeks guidance from the wise Elder Orin, who becomes his mentor. Together, Rylan and Orin uncover an ancient prophecy that reveals the rise of a chosen one. To fulfill his destiny, Rylan embarks on a perilous quest to unlock the lost knowledge within the Forbidden Archives. Along the way, he undergoes trials to awaken his elemental powers, forming an alliance with a group of valiant warriors known as the Guardians.

Luther Cain was the long-lost heir to Cain Global, a billionaire empire run by a father who would do anything to keep power. Luther is framed, disowned, and forced to go into hiding. He disappears from the world and is thought to be dead. But he trains, learns, and builds the Shadow Syndicate in secret. This is a secret network that can take down the most powerful people. He thinks carefully about every move he makes, every alliance is a weapon, and every betrayal makes him want to get his legacy back. Celeste, his childhood friend and ally, breaks free from her father's grip and joins Luther's mission. She risks everything to tell the truth about the dark side of the Cain empire. Luther learns that beating his enemies is just the beginning; staying alive in the chaos he has caused will be much harder. Corporate wars turn into street fights, and ambition and family loyalty are at odds with each other. In a world where power can bend reality and secrets are worth killing for, Luther’s rise from the shadows becomes more than a fight for inheritance it’s a war against fate itself.

The mushroom cloud was enough to darken the clear sky for minutes on end. That wasn't my major concern; i just had to find Micah, and i had to find her fast. We had to stick together --- to survive. After all, we had no one. No one at all. The cloud gradually cleared; but there, i realized there were worst problems.