Taylor Fortune: The Choice That Could Change Everything
- Jomo Sekou Henderson
- Jun 27
- 2 min read
Updated: 3 days ago
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.
A Childhood Marked by Tragedy
As a young boy, Taylor Fortune witnessed an unimaginable tragedy—the execution-style murders of his mother, his aunt, and his uncle. Standing beside him were his cousins, Vaughn and Langston, who shared the trauma of that devastating day.
The experience would shape Taylor's life forever, leaving emotional scars that followed him into adulthood and quietly influencing every decision he made.
Raised to Lead
With his father, Denard Fortune, serving overseas for much of his military career, Taylor was raised by his uncle, Demetrius Fortune—the influential Delegate of Washington, D.C.
Demetrius challenged Taylor through years of disciplined mentorship, exposing him to communication, psychology, leadership, political strategy, physical fitness, and countless other lessons designed to prepare him for a greater purpose.
Rather than simply surviving his past, Taylor developed into a charismatic, intelligent, and ambitious young man capable of thriving in almost any environment.
Building an Empire
Driven by his entrepreneurial spirit, Taylor founded an elite concierge service alongside a close-knit group of childhood friends.
Together, they transformed his vision into a thriving enterprise built on trust, loyalty, and exceptional service. Their success proved that Taylor possessed the leadership and determination to create something remarkable entirely on his own.
Yet despite achieving everything he had set out to accomplish, something still felt incomplete.
The Call of UnderShadow
Throughout the years, Demetrius often hinted that Taylor's true calling extended far beyond business.
Both his uncle and his father had devoted their lives to the clandestine UnderShadow Agency—a legacy that stretched back generations within the Fortune family.
As Taylor learned more about the organization, curiosity slowly became conviction.
Joining UnderShadow represented more than following in his family's footsteps. It offered the possibility of uncovering the truth behind the murders that had haunted him since childhood—and perhaps finding justice for those he had lost.
Standing at the Crossroads
Taylor now faces the greatest decision of his life.
He can continue building the successful business he and his friends created together, or leave everything behind to enter a world of secrecy, sacrifice, and dangerous uncertainty.
Whatever choice he makes will define not only his future—but the future of the entire UnderShadow universe.
Continue the Story
Taylor Fortune's journey doesn't end here. Discover how his transformation begins in the first novel of the UnderShadow universe.
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