Book excerpt: Gavin Macleod had apocalyptic goals. With a catastrophe created, he believed the humans would turn to him for help. It was his destiny as he had found a portal, which exposed him to the game of life. Every step had fallen into place but in the shadows, someone else had ideas of grandeur. A superior being had watched over him and observed other species interact with Gavin. He also wanted to change history and had kept an eye on the ones who coaxed the Macleod Clan from the Norse King. No one could interfere with the being’s plans and when Gavin fell in love, he intervened. The being wanted a puppet so he integrated with Gavin but a woman stood in his way who had her own ideas. A goddess watched over Gavin and the alien being. She felt responsible for Gavin’s actions and would give up her life to change the present situation. Others had sacrificed their lives and their souls waited as they had to solve a puzzle to end the suffering. An ancient relic was needed to trap Gavin’s soul. The end was unexpected but life is always unpredictable when, a snake is amongst us.