Door 808: A Dark Subconscious Journey of Reawakening and Power

by Simon Edwards

What happens to the different versions of us over our lives? Are they gone forever or are they waiting to resurface?

Door 808 is a dark science fiction thriller that dives into the mind-bending world of biochemist Alexander Lowe, who is shattered by the death of his wife, Mary. Driven by grief and scientific obsession, he plunges into a desperate quest to revive her, leveraging his scientific brilliance and connections with a powerful secret society. His increasingly erratic behaviour draws the attention of both his colleagues and law enforcement. As Alexander's grip on reality loosens, he encounters a dark being deep within his subconscious, revealing secrets about his past. The line between science and madness blurs as Alexander's relentless pursuit of life after death leads to a terrifying confrontation with his own inner demons which manifest themselves into reality.

318 pages, Paperback

Published October 11, 2025

Reviews

[Jessica Thibodeau · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was amazing, and it immediately grabbed me. The writer made a creative, interesting story with strong characters, and adding a subconscious layer to it made it even more immersive. I loved it from the start to the end, and I was only disappointed that there wasn’t more to read, but the end couldn’t be more perfect.

[Peter Dimitrov · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved the book. The plot is very strong and has a nice amount of twist and turns.

The entire theme of book feels a lot like a royal / secret society and about individuals full of power. Even though at first that felt flat or like a cliche, it quickly turned into a Frankenstein plot that exceptionally delivered most of what it promised.

The theme follows self reflections and the different renditions of a person, shaped, and branched through their journey in life.

The journey of Alexander was engaging and I highly recommend this read.

[Carlos Asensio · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very easy to read and hooking me from the very beginning. A very interesting journey through the subconscious of the human mind with plot twists and a SciFi side. Not complicated at all to understand and follow.

[Alice Cornhill · Rating 4 out of 5]

An incredible Jekyll and Hyde esque sci-fi that pulls you in from the first chapter. I couldn’t put it down.
Themes of loss and fighting your inner demons.
Also the twist had me shook.

Big congrats Simon, you smashed it 🎉👌

[Lindy De · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you like dark science thrillers that have a flair of Jekyll and Hyde, the rush of emotions of mourning, and the human desire to reverse death, this surely is a book you need to pick up! It's written in a very easy to read way, and turns out to be quite a page turner. Definitely worth the read during the dark winter season, and with Halloween coming up!