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**The Abyss Reborn** - *Synopsis*

Darren Kim is an F-Rank Hunter—weak, mocked, and struggling to survive in a world dominated by powerful Awakened warriors. For three years, he's been stuck at the bottom, barely scraping by with his nearly useless ability, "Sense Danger." Constant failures have left him a joke among other hunters, and his self-worth is in shambles.

But everything changes during a routine dungeon raid when Darren faces certain death at the hands of a monstrous creature. At that moment, something deep within him awakens—an ancient and forbidden power from the Abyss. With it comes a surge of dark energy that allows Darren to defeat the seemingly invincible foe, shocking the other hunters who had written him off as weak.

Now wielding the power of the Abyss, Darren finds himself walking a dangerous path. The System warns him of a creeping corruption within him, tied to his new abilities. The more he uses this power, the deeper it pulls him into the darkness, threatening to consume him entirely. 

As Darren struggles to control his newfound strength, he becomes hunted—not only by monsters but also by those who fear the mysterious and dangerous power he now wields. Along the way, he must uncover the truth behind the Abyss and its connection to his Awakening, all while fighting to keep the corruption from devouring his soul.

But Darren quickly learns that true power never comes without a price. Can he master the shadows without losing himself to the darkness, or will the Abyss claim him as its own?

In this tale of redemption and survival, Darren must rise from the lowest ranks to challenge a world where strength is everything, and only those who embrace the darkness can hope to survive.

THE ABYSS REBORN

<p>The incident during the training session had shaken Darren to his core. The Hunter Association had been quick to downplay it, but Darren knew the truth—he was losing control. Every time he used the Abyssal power, it chipped away at his sanity, eroding the barrier between him and the darkness within.The pendant still offered some protection, its faint light keeping the corruption from spreading further. But Darren could feel its influence weakening. The Abyss was patient, waiting for the moment when he would give in completely.One evening, Darren stood alone in his room, staring at his reflection in the mirror. His eyes, once brown and unremarkable, now held a faint glint of Abyssal energy. He clenched his fists, the dark veins beneath his skin pulsating with power."How much longer can I hold on?" he whispered to himself.The whispers in his mind offered no answer—only more temptation.</p>

Chapter 28: Losing Control