The First Protectors

Retired Navy SEAL Ben Shepherd seeks peace in the New Mexico desert, only to have his quiet life upended when he encounters a dying alien and is injected with a serum that grants him extraordinary powers. As a new threat looms from an alien invasion, Shepherd is compelled to step into a leadership role, confronting formidable enemies and the weight of protecting humanity. This story explores how unexpected events can ignite a reluctant hero’s journey in the face of cosmic danger.