Eyes of the Sign

Eli had been walking down the office corridor, a fresh cup of coffee in hand, only for him to wake up in a magically sequestered world far from Earth, filled with superpowered humans who don't know their ancestors were imprisoned by near-immortal jailers thousands of years ago. Thankfully, living in a mana-rich environment for the first time has its benefits, leading to Eli developing magical abilities of his own, yet the experimental implant in his head begins malfunctioning shortly after his arrival, creating problems that could easily turn deadly, and the closest neurosurgeon might as well be a universe away. If all that wasn't bad enough, one of Lurra's most dangerous inmates senses Eli passing through the area and begins hunting his trail, intent on consuming the strange power locked away inside him, even as he heads towards civilization with a new friend. Eyes of the Sign is the first book in a portal fantasy series, featuring epic world-building, LitRPG elements, systems, power progression, political factions, intrigue, and the many mysteries surrounding humanity's origins to be uncovered during Eli's journey across the Greater Infinite. ***Please note: This title underwent an additional edit in the summer of 2024 to prepare for its audiobook production, which made no substantial changes to the plot but corrected some awkward dialogue, explained a few concepts in greater detail, and improved the story's overall pacing.