Rei in Abyss — Novel Proposal
Title
Rei in Abyss
Genre
Psychological Fiction, Existential Drama, Spiritual Sci-Fi
Author
Rei Reltroner / Reltroner Studio
Logline
After losing his academic standing, personal identity, and 95% of his assets in speculative trading, Rei wakes up not in his room—but in a dimension of false comfort known as the Nytherion Abyss. To escape, he must confront illusions, abandon perfection, and rebuild his life from nothing.
Synopsis
Rei in Abyss follows the story of Rei, a young man who has just experienced the complete breakdown of his academic and personal life. Dropped from university and financially ruined by speculative trading losses, he wakes up in a surreal dimension that resembles a luxurious hotel. But beneath the surface lies something far more sinister — a digital-psychological prison of manipulated comfort and distraction known as Nytherion Abyss.
As Rei navigates surreal hallways, memory loops, deceptive encouragement, and personified temptations, he begins to realize that this world is not his salvation — it's his sedation. In order to escape, he must stop consuming, start creating, and reclaim his identity as a builder. The novel culminates in the quiet but powerful decision to start Reltroner.com, a digital sanctuary for others who survived their own abyss.
Themes
- Rebuilding after failure
- Illusions of success vs. authentic struggle
- The weaponization of comfort and entertainment
- Memory distortion and identity reclamation
- Post-trauma creativity and digital rebirth
Target Audience
Young adults to adults (16–35) who have faced burnout, academic pressure, self-worth crises, or creative stagnation. Also resonates with digital natives who recognize the subtle emotional effects of algorithmic entertainment and want stories of introspective resilience.
Series Potential
Rei in Abyss is part of the larger Reltroner Studio Series, which includes The Abyss of Comfort and upcoming titles exploring themes of creative resistance, societal illusions, and interdimensional selfhood.
Competitive Titles
- Welcome to the NHK by Tatsuhiko Takimoto
- BoJack Horseman (TV Series)
- Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami
- The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
Status
Completed as full-length manuscript. Available in .docx, .md, and soon .pdf and .epub formats. Accompanied by original visual cover, markdown structure, and character art.