"slices of life wrapped in terrible danger"  Adelfried, responsible family man and head of his village, has spent the last twenty years studying a source of incredible magical energy known as the Root. But when death and betrayal hurtle him and the Root into the suburbs of America, he is caught in a battle between a ruthless police force and a deadly cult searching for him and the power of the Root. After barely escaping, he makes it to the safety of the Harper family’s home, the one place he can remain hidden. He’ll explain all of this to the Harpers once he learns English, but until then, paying in silver will have to suffice. What to expect: A reverse-portal, urban fantasy told from multiple POVS. Add handfuls of action, adventure, humor, and slow progression. Add a scoop of sci-fi, a dash of slice of life, and a pinch of found family. Blend until rich and creamy. Top with multiple complex story and character arcs. Garnish with an angry shrimp. Read and enjoy. The story is primarily set in our world, think Men in Black, but with magic instead of aliens. Chapters published Wednesdays and Saturdays. Comments from readers: "The interactions were so true to life that it brought up buried trauma, lmao." "Amazing tension", "That's funny as fuck" "dramatic irony is a strong asset to this story, the author uses it fabulously" "blends humor, fantasy, and some mystery into an enjoyable and unique read" "Come for the reverse isekai, stay for the slapping plague!" "Kuddos to you. This made me laugh aloud" "I’m loving the development so far. It’s getting really fun!" "A wild ride you won't forget", "This was hilarious" "Im so sad to catch up. This story is so engaging." "Boobs! I need to get off this shit and touch grass." "This book is an absolute gem" "Epic move by MC. Im really like8ng these characters and am excited to see em all interact" "I'm appalled and grinning. This is so funny." "The sucking part got me so loling that I spooked people around me, it's so funny 🤣 🤣" "I firmly believe this could be the next great fiction, on par with such works as The Name of the Wild, King's Dark Tidings, or the Mother of Learning. So do read it."