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Follow the Sheep into the Abyss
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Follow the Sheep into the Abyss

Follow the Lamb Into the Abyss, Follow the Sheep in the Abyss, 심연에서는 양을 따라가세요
Native Language Korean
Released 2025
Original Ch.: 184
Translated Ch.: 184
Rank: #18
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Original Pub.: B&M
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9.2

Follow the Sheep into the Abyss is a popular novel that blends Action, Adult, Fantasy and more. Written by the author CarpeXD. A total of 184 chapters have been translated and the novel is complete.

Synopsis

Betrayed by a friend, Yang Yohan ends up in the worst dungeon of all—the Abyss. Deep inside this monster-infested hell, he encounters Lee Hyunmook, once known as Korea’s strongest Awakened, who went missing in the Abyss years ago.

“Mr. Lee Hyunmook, please don’t kill me. I’m human…”

“Human…”

“Yes, I’m human… and so are you, Mr. Lee Hyunmook.”

But the Abyss has driven Hyunmook half-mad. Yohan struggles to survive alongside him—tending to wounds, foraging for food, clinging to the rare moments when Hyunmook regains his sanity.

“Every few decades, a certain phenomenon occurs here. I call it a ‘Flood.'”

“A Flood?”

“The closer the Flood gets, the worse the contamination and madness become… just like how I was moments ago.”

But when an unexpected Flood strikes, Hyunmook loses his mind completely.

“You’re a sheep. So why won’t you cry?”

“I—I’m not a sheep. I’m Yang Yohan…”

“My little sheep.”

A brutal environment. A festering wound on one leg. Terrifying monsters howling as they attack. And now, the erratic behavior of a deranged Hyunmook…

Thus begins Yohan’s tear-filled escape from another world!

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Editor's Note

💡The "Guideverse Horror" Insight

The "Sheep" Metaphor: What makes this aspect interesting is the biblical subtext. The ML calls Yohan his "little sheep" or "lamb." This isn't just a nickname; it signifies Yohan’s role as the "Lamb of God" figure—the only pure, sane entity in a hellscape capable of washing away the "sins" (contamination) of the world.

Horror vs. Wholesome: Honestly, the contrast is jarring but effective. You have descriptions of mutated plants and grotesque monsters, yet the interactions between the MC and the "insane" ML are surprisingly green-flag and sweet. Hyunmook is "Gollum-level" crazy when corrupted, but treats Yohan like a king when sane.

Pacing Struggles: Personally, the first half is a masterclass in atmospheric horror, but be warned: the second half feels significantly more rushed. The transition back to the "real world" and the final confrontations lose some of the tension that made the survival chapters so gripping.

Experience Curve

The Abyss Depth Log

Ch. 1–40 (The Descent): ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Pure survival horror. The introduction to the "Flood" and Hyunmook’s erratic, terrifying behavior is gripping and atmospheric.

Ch. 41–120 (The Found Family): ⭐⭐⭐⭐
The scope expands as more team members are found. The "Guideverse" vibes strengthen here as Yohan becomes the group's literal lifeline.

Ch. 121–End (The Return): ⭐⭐⭐
The tension dips as the story moves toward a resolution. The "Real World" politics and the final villain feel a bit lackluster compared to the terrors of the Abyss.

WebNovelDB Review

8 /10
A unique, high-quality BL (Boys' Love) survival story that succeeds as a horror-fluff hybrid, despite a somewhat anticlimactic ending.

Polish: 8/10. The world-building is "show-don't-tell." The author crafts a surreal, Alice in Wonderland style hell that feels genuinely dangerous and unpredictable.

Pacing: 6/10. It starts fast and natural but suffers from "rushed ending syndrome." The balance between the decades spent in the Abyss and the return to Earth feels slightly skewed.

Character Depth: 7/10. While Yohan is a "crybaby" archetype, his reactions are realistic for a civilian in hell. The ML’s descent into and recovery from madness is the true highlight.

Originality: 8.5/10. Taking the "Guideverse" mechanic and stripping away the formal labels to create a raw survival drama is a refreshing twist on a popular trope.

The Good:
The "Found Family" trope is executed beautifully. Watching the legendary, mutated team members of the "Sunshine Team" gradually regain their humanity through Yohan’s care is deeply moving.

The Bad:
The MC can be frustratingly "bland" or "naive" to some. He often ignores obvious clues about how long the team has actually been in the Abyss (decades vs. the reported 3 years) and stays in a state of "perpetual shock" longer than some readers might like.

The Archetype:
The Beacon in the Dark — A protagonist whose power isn't in his sword, but in his ability to maintain his sanity and kindness in a world designed to destroy both.

Verdict:
Follow the Sheep into the Abyss is a "Horror-Romance" gem. It’s perfect for those who want the high stakes of a survival dungeon crawl but with a "healing" romance at its core. Just be prepared for a crybaby MC and an ending that requires the Side Stories to feel truly complete.

One final tip: To get the full experience, do not skip the Side Stories. The main story ending is quite open-ended, and the Side Stories contain the necessary closure for the romance and family dynamics.
WebNovelDB Team

Key Information

Main Characters: Yang Yohan (The Purifying Lamb) — An ordinary 23-year-old office worker with zero combat experience. After a betrayal, he is cast into the Abyss, where he discovers he possesses a rare "Purification" ability. He acts as the emotional and moral compass for the group. Alongside Lee Hyunmook, once Korea’s strongest Awakened, who has spent decades (mentally) in the Abyss and is teetering on the edge of total madness.
Power System: Abyssal Contamination & Purification. Reminiscent of a "Guideverse" setting, the powerful Awakened in this world accumulate "madness" and physical mutations (contamination) as they fight. Yohan acts as a "Purifier" (essentially a Guide), whose touch or presence can stabilize the mental state and bodies of those warped by the Abyss.
Themes: A blend of Psychological Horror and Found Family. The story explores the contrast between the grotesque, lunacy-inducing environment of the Abyss and the tender, protective relationship that forms between a "fragile" civilian and a group of "monstrous" survivors.

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