The Abyss below Heaven

The Abyss Below Heaven The year is 2079. Two years ago, a colossal tower known as the Axis erupted from the heart of Seoul, piercing the heavens and changing the world forever. The first expeditions ended in catastrophe. Thousands entered. Few returned. Those who survived spoke of monstrous creatures called Calamities—nightmarish beings that lurked within the tower's countless floors. Then humanity began to change. People across the world started awakening supernatural abilities and became known as the Ascended. With their newfound powers, mankind finally gained the strength to challenge the horrors of the Axis. From lowly Coppers to legendary Paragons, Ascended now risk their lives every day in pursuit of power, wealth, and glory. Kael Voss is not one of the chosen elites. Born without remarkable talent and overshadowed by prodigies at every turn, Kael dreams of reaching heights far beyond his station. But when an expedition gone wrong places him at the center of a mystery surrounding the Axis, he discovers that the tower may be far more dangerous—and far more important—than anyone ever imagined. As secrets buried within the Axis begin to surface, Kael must fight to survive a world where a single mistake means death and where the truth may be more terrifying than any Calamity. After all, some mysteries were never meant to be uncovered.