About The Book

Five strangers. One impossible abduction. A choice that could unmake the universe.

Aiden, a corporate titan with everything to lose.
Dr. Lena Petrova, a scientist who believes in logic over miracles.
Elias Vance, a cynical engineer haunted by ghosts in the machine.
Ben Carter, a soldier who trusts only his fists.
Maya Singh, an artist who feels what others cannot.

Each lives an ordinary life—until reality fractures. A flash of light, a scream hidden in paint, a silence that devours sound. In an instant, they are torn from Earth and awakened aboard an alien vessel orbiting far beyond the reach of home.

Their captor is Kaelen, a being of pure energy who claims they were not taken at random, but chosen. The reason? Only their chaotic humanity can survive the dimension where his people cannot tread. Their mission: rescue Lyra, an elder imprisoned in a pocket reality on a violent, storm-wracked world.

Failure means extinction. Success means betrayal.
And the greatest danger isn’t the alien world that awaits them—
it’s the secret bond between predator and prey, captor and captive, human and alien soul.

For in the shadows of the cosmos, survival comes at a cost. And some bargains steal more than your life… they steal your very soul.

Jeffrey Simmons

Welcome to my real life books. I write about everyday life and its challenges.

Jeffrey Simmons, born and raised in Charleston, West Virginia, is a versatile writer and creative professional whose career spans several fields. With a rich background in sales and finance, as well as a stint as a professional photographer, Simmons brings a wealth of experience and perspective to his writing. His literary journey began in childhood when his poetry was first published in a national magazine, setting the stage for a lifelong engagement with the written word. Throughout his career, Simmons has crafted a diverse array of works, including songs recorded by other artists, state-approved continuing education courses, and compelling advertising content. Now, as a full-length book author, he combines his varied expertise and creative vision to produce engaging and thought-provoking narratives. A dedicated father of three, Simmons continues to draw inspiration from his experiences and surroundings, enriching his storytelling with depth and authenticity.

More Books by Jeffrey Simmons

When Goodbye Changes Everything:

Healing, Hope, and Love After Profound Loss

The Comfort Zone Is A Liar:

A 30-Day Plan To Do What You Keep Avoiding

The Eight Discs:

Eight Realities, One Life, No Rewind

Eight realities. One life. No rewind.

What if every choice you didn’t make still existed somewhere?

Jack Mercer has built his life around safety—predictable routines, cautious decisions, and the quiet belief that avoiding risk also avoids pain. But when a mysterious device containing eight discs appears, Jack is pulled into alternate versions of his life—realities shaped by the choices he walked away from.

Each disc unlocks a different world.

Some reveal the success he never chased.
Others expose the love he was too afraid to fight for.
And some show the devastating cost of choosing comfort over courage.

As Jack moves between these realities, the lines separating them begin to blur. The discs aren’t experiments. They’re warnings. And time is running out.