Adarsh_Kartik

"Some doors should never be opened. Some secrets should never be uncovered. But when the Abyss calls, no one escapes."

Aryan, an ordinary IT professional, never expected his life to spiral into darkness. When his close friend Meera goes missing, what starts as a simple inquiry turns into a nightmare of blood, deception, and an ancient cult known as The Pendulum of Death.

The deeper Aryan digs, the more horrifying the truth becomes—people disappearing without a trace, ritualistic murders, and a secret that refuses to stay buried. Alongside his loyal friends Karan and Riya, and the sharp-witted police officer Naina, Aryan finds himself on a collision course with a deadly force that transcends reality.

As they uncover the cult’s twisted rituals, hypnotic mind control, and a leader who claims to have touched the Abyss itself, they realize that stopping them means more than just survival—it means preventing an apocalyptic sacrifice.

But when the Cult Leader offers Aryan a choice—become the new vessel or let the world burn—Aryan must face the ultimate truth.

Because the Abyss never truly dies.

And those who stare into it for too long… never return the same.

Shadows Of The Abyss

The weight of the discovery hung heavy in the air.

Aryan, still holding his wound, looked at Naina. "So, what now?"

Naina didn't hesitate. "Now we find out who's really behind all of this."

Karan gritted his teeth. "You're telling me we've been chasing the wrong guy?"

Naina shook her head. "No. He was part of it. But he wasn't alone."

Riya shuddered. "So… there's still someone out there?"

Aryan clutched the pendulum tighter. His mind raced with possibilities.

What if they had been following the wrong lead this entire time?

What if the real mastermind was still in the shadows, watching?

Then—something happened.

A shuddered breath.

The seemingly lifeless body on the ground… moved.

Karan's eyes widened in horror. "No way—"

The killer's bloodied fingers twitched.

Then—his eyes snapped open.

A chilling, raspy whisper escaped his lips.

"It's… not… over."

And then, he smiled.

Chapter 27: The Final Revelation