Chain of the Abyss

In a world where humanity survives by sending the chosen into living nightmares, power is never free—it is conditional. When a cynical, sharp-minded young man is dragged into the Abyss, he awakens a cursed Aspect that rewards deception, survival, and cruelty over heroism. Bound by an unseen system that punishes self-sacrifice and enforces ruthless consistency, he learns quickly that morality is a liability and honesty can be fatal. Each Nightmare strips away another layer of his humanity, replacing it with power the world was never meant to tolerate. As monsters grow stronger and the system’s gaze tightens, the greatest danger is no longer death—but becoming exactly what the Abyss wants him to be. In a realm where heroes are consumed and only survivors endure, one question remains: How much of yourself can you lose before there’s nothing left to save?