Alden dwells on the edge of agony and despair, fate having dealt him a losing hand. Yet amidst the shadows of adversity, he clings to a flicker of hope, a shard of determination that refuses to be extinguished. Each setback becomes a crucible, forging him into a reluctant hero, bound by duty to confront the darkness that threatens to engulf his world. Alden was but a man ensnared by misfortune's relentless grip. Born amidst the ravages of an outbreak, he defied the cruel odds to cling to life, only to find himself ensnared by the unyielding horrors that shadowed his every waking moment. Betrayed by those he once held closest, he was cast adrift into a realm of unrelenting darkness. Now, Alden harbors a desire to witness the world suffocated beneath the shroud of comforting darkness. In his twisted reality, suffering was not merely a plight but a touch of the void itself—a harsh lesson etched deep into the recesses of his tormented soul. - From Weak to Strong, a transformation wrought in fire and adversity. - A Slow Burn, where trials forge heroes amidst the embers of despair. - Grotesque Monsters, born of nightmares and darkness, prowling the edges of sanity. - Horror beyond thought, where the mind recoils from the unseen terrors lurking in the shadows. New Chapters Every Other Day  Quality First 2500 Word + Chapers