Nocturnity (2026) Author: Michael G. PlumidesThis is a fresh release (February 2026) that blends rural drama with dark, otherworldly fantasy.The Protagonist: Jade Winters is an introverted, restless teen working as a grocery clerk in the small town of Antioch, Missouri. He dreams of leaving town and taking his lifelong friend (and secret crush), Becca, with him.The Conflict: Jade’s nights are haunted by visions of a mysterious place called Nocturnia. These dreams turn into a living nightmare when shadowy figures begin stalking him in the real world.The Twist: To save him, two immortal misfits—Argasus and Lexi Minx—arrive to pull Jade into a high-stakes escape. It turns out his mother, Jenna, has been hiding a dark past that is now catching up to him.