The Regret Eater

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Elias Thorne, a cynical recluse haunted by a tragic past, discovers a horrifying ability: he can physically consume the regrets of others, gaining fleeting strength but inheriting their crushing despair. He drifts through a decaying city, a scavenger of sorrows, until he inadvertently unearths a truth far darker than his own burdened soul. An insidious entity, "The Murmur," feeds on the collective anguish of humanity, slowly unraveling reality itself. Elias's 'gift' isn't just a curse; it's a funnel, making him a crucial, unwilling conduit for its growth. To save the world, Elias must confront not only the creeping cosmic horror but also the crushing guilt that defines him, risking total psychic collapse and the very essence of his humanity.