The Last Shadows
"When Death's mortal coil was broken, his three embodiments - the Reaper, the Ferryman, and Bloody Mary - collapsed, plunging the underworld into chaos. The veil between worlds was torn asunder, unleashing unholy terrors upon the earth.
England, situated at the epicenter of the cataclysm, bore the brunt of the horrors. In response, the government initiated a clandestine program to train a select group of civilians, known as the awakened to wield ancient powers and combat the forces of darkness.
Among these recruits, one individual stood apart - not for his exceptional abilities, but for his astonishing lack thereof. Ray Aldren, a young man with no discernible talents or powers, somehow managed to fail every test, every trial, and every expectation. And yet, despite his apparent ineptitude, Ray was chosen , chosen for the exploration of star realms