What if your ancestors left behind more than just a name? Christopher Riley is a literature professor who lives for the safety of his books and the quiet halls of Columbia University. But his world is built on a lie whispered in modest black clothes over a century ago. When he uncovers his great-grandmother Mary Riley's true identity as Dr. Henry Jekyll's maid--and the mother of his secret child--Christopher realizes his academic fascination with the duality of man is actually his inheritance. Driven by curiosity and a yearning to validate his family's legacy, Christopher recreates the infamous serum. But some secrets are buried for a reason. The transformation doesn't just change Christopher; it awakens a vengeful monster from the past that has been hunting the Jekyll bloodline since 1885. From the pristine labs of modern-day New York to the rubble-strewn tenements of a city under siege, Christopher must battle a physical nightmare he never thought possible. As the NYPD closes in and the body count rises, the professor discovers that the thin line between man and monster isn't just a literary theme--it's a death sentence. Can Christopher outsmart a rival who possesses all of Hyde's strength and none of Jekyll's conscience? Or will the legacy of the serum destroy the city that tried to forget it? HYDE: Dr. Jekyll's Legacy is a dark, gripping reimagining of a classic tale, perfect for fans of modern gothic horror and high-stakes literary thrillers.