*** The Unknown Awakening - Part 1 was shortlisted for the Watty Awards 2023.*** "Thank me not. Your hell is only just beginning" - Diablos Haunted by the mysterious disappearance of his sister and ex-girlfriend, Leon Blaze struggles to move forward. Their cryptic farewell letter urged him to forget and let go, but the wounds refuse to heal.  As the year mark approaches, Leon's world is consumed by chaos when his school is engulfed in flames, and the malevolent deity Death relentlessly pursues him. Salvation emerges from the depths of his forgotten memories-a captivating angel named Katie, once beloved and now resurfaced.  Together, they unravel a hidden realm teeming with fantastical creatures. Leon uncovers an astonishing truth: the soul of the legendary hero, Diablos, is sealed within him. Guided by Katie, they must master this extraordinary power to thwart Death's sinister plan of resetting all existence.  With brainwashed friends hot on their heels and buried emotions clawing at his sanity, Leon faces his darkest nightmares in a race against time, in this enthralling urban fantasy. Part 1 of 3 of the Unknown Awakening.