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 team spread out, searching the wreckage carefully. Most of it was unsalvageable—burned beyond recognition. The explosion had destroyed any evidence that could have tied the killer to other crimes.

Aryan turned to find her standing near what used to be a wall. Among the blackened rubble, something small and metallic had survived the fire.

Aryan knelt down and picked it up.

Burned at the edges, but still intact.

He slowly opened it.

Inside was a photo.

The image was too damaged to see clearly, but it was enough to make Aryan's pulse quicken.

It was a group picture.

And at the center of it—was the killer.

Several other figures stood beside him. Faces barely visible. But one thing stood out.

They all wore matching pendants.

Aryan swallowed hard. This wasn't just one man's game.

There were others.

Naina looked over his shoulder. Her expression darkened. "This confirms it."

Karan frowned. "Confirms what?"

Aryan shut the locket. "He wasn't working alone."

Karan stiffened. "You mean—there's someone else out there?"

Aryan exhaled. "Not just someone. A group."

Chapter 30 - A Strange Discovery