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 road to Emerald, a desolate stretch of land outside the city, was lined with dead trees and thick mist.

The closer they got to their destination, the darker the sky became, even though it was barely past sunset.

"Are you sure this is the right place?" Riya asked, gripping the seatbelt tightly.

Karan checked the GPS. The signal was weak, flickering in and out. "If this is wrong, then someone doesn't want us to find the right way."

The car finally stopped in front of a small, isolated hut. The wooden structure looked like it had been standing there for centuries—roof sagging, windows cracked, the air around it eerily silent.

Karan and Riya exchanged a glance before stepping out.

As they approached the door, it creaked open on its own.

A voice from inside whispered, "I've been expecting you."

Chapter 38 - The Emerald Forest – The Gatekeeper’s Hut