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A modern-day ninja lands a job interview with a Marine who can’t believe he’s really hiring a ninja.
From Ninja to Private Investigator: The Interview That Changed Everything
Graduation day drama in Empire, Alabama — Eric receives troubling news in time-travel novel, Chapter 13 illustration.
Under the Oak Tree Chapter 13: High School Graduation Drama
Chapter 12 illustration from time travel novel set in Warrior, Alabama. Two teenage boys, Lucas and Eric, inside a rustic shed experiment with a glowing rock and stun gun to open a time portal. Electrical energy surges as a vortex reveals an untouched forest from centuries past. Image dated April 27, 2008, showcasing early morning scientific discovery tied to voltage-based time travel.
Under the Oak Tree Chapter 12: Time Travel Experiment
Purple and black swirling portal opening at night near an oak tree in Warrior, Alabama
Under the Oak Tree Chapter 11: A Portal in the Night
A small-town rural diner set in 2002, surrounded by open fields and scattered trees. The diner glows warmly under the dusky evening sky, with a simple but inviting exterior. A couple of early 2000s cars are parked outside, adding to the nostalgic atmosphere of a quiet, reflective night before a major life event.
Under The Oak Tree | Chapter 10: The Last Night Before Graduation
An eerie nighttime scene of a dark wooded area with an old oak tree glowing with supernatural purple light at its base. Mist swirls around the roots, adding to the mysterious atmosphere.
Under The Oak Tree | Chapter 9: The Vanishing of Eric
A young couple sitting inside a car in the parking lot of Corner High School in Warrior, Alabama, sharing an emotional moment. The afternoon sun streams through the windshield, casting a warm glow on their faces as they exchange heartfelt words.
Under the Oak Tree | Chapter 8: Young Love in High School
Time Travel Paradox, Time Loop, Sci-Fi Mystery, Time Travel Fiction, Alternate Timelines
Under the Oak Tree | Chapter 7: Time Travel Paradox
A nostalgic 2002 music festival scene at night in Birmingham, Alabama. A young couple stands in the crowd near a stage, illuminated by colorful lights. The boy, Eric, looks slightly nervous but excited, while Kaitlyn smiles warmly at him. The festival setting is lively, with a live band performing on stage, people dancing, and the night sky above, evoking the vibrant energy of The Crawfish Boil.
Under the Oak Tree – Chapter 6: A Perfect Memory

Month: October 2025

Modern Ninja
Drew Tolbert

From Ninja to Private Investigator: The Interview That Changed Everything

From Ninja to Private Investigator: The Interview That Changed Everything By Drew Tolbert | Category: Modern Ninja | Tags: private investigator, ninja, stealth, mindset, true story I showed up early for the interview. The door simply read “Conference Room A.” The place wasn’t shady—just one of those rent-by-the-hour offices: clean, quiet, and clearly temporary. The […]

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