In XEL 2: The Forbidden Secret of the Hidden Island, Xel Island is shrouded in an aura of mystery and danger. This treacherous place draws explorers, archaeologists, and adventurers, but few return unchanged-or at all. The renowned archaeologist Dr. Adrian Locke, driven by his curiosity and a need to honor his father's legacy, embarks on an expedition to Xel despite the island's ominous reputation. Alongside a team of determined individuals, each with their own complex backgrounds and motivations, he confronts the island's strange phenomena, unpredictable dangers, and haunting whispers of the past.
Xel Island twists reality, and the deeper they go, the more the team becomes trapped in its grasp. Legends of ghostly figures, time distortions, and sinister past rituals only add to the fear. The group discovers that Xel holds ancient secrets-artifacts, lost civilizations, and possibly even a mysterical realm hidden-that might redefine human history. Despite their resolve, the island tests their bonds, resolve, and very humanity, demanding sacrifice and resilience from each explorer.
In this high-stakes adventure, XEL 2 explores themes of obsession, the lure of the unknown, and the personal toll of ambition, as the team confronts both supernatural forces and their own inner demons in a deadly, unforgiving environment.
Hiflur Rahman is the author of the XEL series. Currently residing in Asia, he has written his first book, XEL -1. The XEL series is set in a fictional realm that includes some real-world locations. Although he began writing in 2020, he did not release any books until XEL -1. Hiflur also has plans to explore a different genre, distinct from the mystery genre.