Reili

Having spent her childhood confined in chains, Alice was a child who knew neither love nor joy. Scorned by her family while being tortured in the name of the greater good for years, she grew numb to all feeling and thought. That is, until one day, a man in black offered her a chance to escape.

There were once rumours widespread of an endless hell, a land of glorious death and dreadful opportunity. Fools went in search of it, and the clever never ventured into it. Only when its baleful mysteries spilled unto the earth did all hear its name — the Abyss.

A single drop of its blood could give someone the power to control shadows, move faster than sound, or strength greater than the strongest man. Yet, it all came at a cost; the blood would always make sure those who consumed it became part of the Abyss, with one exception — Alice. Cast away by her own blood, it was her destiny to rot in a gilded cage.

But, that fateful day changed everything. Gifted a second chance at life, a chance to turn her life around and claim vengeance against her family, a chance to dive deep into the Abyss and gain the power to govern her own fate, Alice took his hand, unaware of the destiny unfolding before her.

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Author Notes: 
This is my third book, going to take what I learned from before to improve. This book will be focusing on plot, action, depths of character bonds and overall a darker tone/take on this cruel fantasy world I've cooked up for this book! 
If you give this book a try, I hope you enjoy! A very different experience and tone to Nanomancer Reborn.

Abyssal Awakening

Making their way back to the camp, the duo made sure to rest up while Ria made some notes about the Shasura and where they had found it. She had to document as much as she could remember so that she could give the most accurate information to the Guild.

Not only that, in her documents she decided to add some notes regarding the rumours she's heard thus far about the Cult and the strange figure the driver had seen towering over the forest.

While Ria was documenting their discoveries so far, Alice had gone to sleep. With nothing else to do for the rest of the night, she wanted to catch up on the rest she was lacking.

Before she fell asleep however, she recalled the feeling she felt when making her way down into the depths. She couldn't put her finger on that feeling but it kept gnawing away at her mind.

Alice didn't know when she had fallen asleep but by the time she was conscious, she realised she was dreaming.

Movement Beneath The Surface