Hi there Taiji X and to the forum. It's a great place here full of loads of key techniques of becoming lucid and other helpful information. There's also tonnes of members willing to give their views and help.

It's good that you have a dream journal and are doing reality checks, it shows that you are doing the right thing and improving your chances of inducing a lucid dream. The time control seems like a cool idea, I've been stuck in a time loop in a dream but never controlled it.

Good going on the lucid

Don't worry about shadows coming for you, just remeber you can't be hurt in a dream.

Well if you need any help don't be afraid to ask.

Good luck and have fun