The Nightmare : Part 1 by MOHD MAHMOOD at Inkitt

Story Notes

The opening chapters of Deram Walker: The Nightmare Fury introduce a mysterious and dark world where dreams and reality begin to merge. Deram Walker, once an ordinary man, discovers he can enter the dreams of others and battle their nightmares. However, each encounter leaves a mark on him — proving that his gift is actually a dangerous curse.

As the story unfolds, Deram learns that his powers are tied to ancient forces connected through the Dreamstone, a relic that controls the barrier between the dream realm and the waking world. Guided by Dr. Elira Voss, he begins to uncover fragments of his forgotten past while being hunted by strange, faceless entities.

By Chapter 10, Deram becomes the living gate between both realms, setting the stage for the rise of the Nightmare Fury — a power that could save or destroy the human world.

Summary

Deram Walker is tormented by vivid nightmares of a city drowning in red fog and whispers calling his name. One night, he discovers that his reflection moves on its own, warning him that he’s not awake. The mirror pulls him inside, and he finds himself inside another person’s dream — realizing he can step through dreams themselves. In a child’s dream, Deram confronts a terrifying monster hiding under a bed. He defeats it using mysterious inner power, but when he wakes up, claw marks burn on his skin. The nightmare, it seems, has followed him into reality. Shadows and whispers begin to haunt his waking world. Deram’s sleep becomes unbearable. His pillow leaks black sand that reveals visions of trapped dreamers. He realizes his ability is a curse — he is bound to the nightmares of others, acting as a gateway between the sleeping and waking worlds. A faceless being called the Hollow Man begins stalking Deram, claiming Deram has broken the seal. Reality starts distorting: people move in loops, reflections act independently. Deram can no longer tell if he’s dreaming or awake. Seeking help, Deram finds The Somnus Institute, where Dr. Elira Voss treats “dream-infected” patients. She reveals that his name appears in records over a century old — he doesn’t age. Elira shows him a relic called the Dreamstone, capable of opening paths between worlds. When Deram touches it, it fuses into his chest, linking him to every dreamer on Earth. As thunder rumbles through people’s minds, Elira warns him: “You’ve become the gate itself.”

Genre: Fantasy/Horror

Author: MOHD MAHMOOD

Status: Ongoing

Chapters: 10

Rating: n/a

Age Rating: 16+

Whispers in the Fog

The fog rolled in thick and red, swallowing the city whole. Deram Walker stood at the edge of a crumbling bridge, watching shadows twist inside the mist. They whispered his name, their voices crawling under his skin. He closed his eyes, but the whispers only grew louder.

Every night was the same — the world drowning, faces melting, screams echoing. He had seen this dream before, but tonight something felt different. When he reached out, the fog reached back. Cold fingers brushed his cheek. He gasped and opened his eyes… but the city was gone. Only silence. Only him.