Shadows Over the Ninth Gate

Journalist Ethan Cole, killed while investigating a cult, wakes in the body of a banished gatekeeper in a world where nine mystical gates connect realms of gods and monsters. Tasked with guarding a gate leaking shadowy horrors, Ethan must unravel the secrets of his predecessor’s fate, using his investigative skills and a starlight-infused blade to battle demonic invaders and treacherous allies. Journeying through floating citadels and cursed forests, he uncovers a divine betrayal tied to his transmigration—a mystery that could doom every realm if left unsolved.