THE UNDERSHADOW COMMUNITY

After losing everything as a child, Pryia Pistale transformed tragedy into purpose. Now one of UnderShadow's most respected field commanders, she leads an elite covert operations team against threats capable of changing the world.

Brilliant, disciplined, and guided by unwavering principles, Special Agent Cyrus Fernsby enters the world of intelligence believing that compassion is not a weakness—but one of an agent's greatest strengths.

Feared throughout the streets yet fiercely devoted to his family, Khaleel Proffit has spent a lifetime protecting those under his care. His greatest battle has never been for power—it has been keeping the next generation alive.

Respected by allies and feared by enemies, Brigadier General Denard Fortune has spent a lifetime serving his country and UnderShadow. But no mission has demanded a greater sacrifice than protecting the family he was forced to leave behind.

After losing his parents as a child, Vaughn Barnett never expected to inherit the responsibility of leading Pure Discretion. Now, as Taylor Fortune answers the call of UnderShadow, Vaughn must protect the empire left in his hands while forging his own path as a leader.

From the halls of Capitol Hill to the hidden world of UnderShadow, Demetrius Fortune has spent a lifetime mastering influence, building alliances, and preparing the next generation to carry on the family's legacy.

Some destinies are chosen. Others are inherited. Taylor Fortune must decide whether to protect the life he built—or embrace the one he was born to fulfill.

The UnderShadow Story as it is told dates far back to just after the beginning of the Revolutionary War. The Eagle represents the predator with the advantage of the sky and flight, keen eyesight and the speed of the wind. Whereas the Hare represents the cunningness of the downtrodden. The savvy cerebral demand that only the innate desire for survival can properly intensify. These two mythical characters are at odds with one another often times. Predator and Prey. This video w

With the basic framework of the UnderShadow Universe set in place, In this video will explain how I went about creating the Main, and Supportive-Main Characters of the initial Novel in the series, "Shaping of an Agent"...

As an active member of the "StoryRocket" Platform, I have currently two projects showcased. As I complete future works They too will be added to this Showcase. This video highlights this Platform, explains its significance in the entertainment industry, and how it has become a driving force for new content to go from written works to major productions in both Television, Film, and Theater.

With the completion and expected release of my third novel, "A Blue, Golden Hue". It symbolizes the milestone of having introduced my main characters to the world. In this video I will celebrate this and explain how special Pryia Pistale is to the UnderShadow canon. I will also discuss how I went about curating her character, and those of her team.

This video will cover the process undertaken to develop the story along with the characters of this thrilling tale of focus and determination. This video will explain just why its entirety is integral to the franchise.

Every universe has an origin story, and UnderShadow is no exception.

This decision led me to transition from my original pen name, JS Henderson, to A Hardly Scene.

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Vaughn Barnett In the ever-shifting world of high-stakes business and underground influence, Vaughn Barnett finds himself at a pivotal moment in his career. Now at the helm of Pure Discretion, a sophisticated and highly exclusive concierge service, he must navigate the complexities of power, loyalty, and operational control. With Thomas "Spunk" Lillard, Eugene "Geno" Gutierrez, Vincent "Ox" Rizzo, and Paul "Poot" Tifton by his side, Vaughn’s transition should, in theory, be s

Taylor Fortune Langston Barnett Vaughn Barnett Demetrius Fortune Denard Fortune Denard Fortune Sr. Introduction: Power is More Than Control—It’s Legacy Power isn’t just about who holds the reins today—it’s about who built the system, who maintains it, and who disrupts it. Within the world of Jomo Sekou Henderson’s works, particularly Shaping of an Agent and After the Bear Has Been Poked, power isn’t accidental—it’s crafted, passed down, and sometimes… forcibly taken back. Thi

Demetrius Fortune Taylor Fortune Eric Castille Cyrus Fernsby Introduction: What Lies Beneath the Shadow? Welcome to The UnderShadow, where the unseen struggles of power, survival, and legacy unfold. Through the works of Jomo Sekou Henderson, we explore high-stakes strategy, generational influence, and calculated resistance—lessons woven through stories that blur the line between fiction and reality. Today, we dive deep into two compelling narratives, Shaping of an Agent and A