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

Later that night, Karan and Riya met with Aryan and Naina in the abandoned warehouse, explaining everything.

Aryan listened carefully, his expression unreadable.

Finally, he spoke. "So, they worship the Abyss. And every sacrifice is meant to open the gateway."

Karan nodded. "And the ritual cycle is still going."

Naina exhaled. "Then we don't have time. We need to move fast."

Aryan's eyes darkened. "The final sacrifice is coming."

And if they didn't stop it in time…

A hooded cultist knelt before the masked leader, whispering.

The leader's masked face remained still.

Then, in a chilling whisper, he spoke.

Chapter - 40 Regrouping in the Warehouse