Welcome to Trench.
In the lowest reaches of a barren world of grey and neon, there is a city called Dema, surrounded by walls and controlled by nine Bishops. There, children and adults of all ages are taught to perform with efficiency and obedience. There is no way out - but why would they want to leave? They have shelter, food, clothes, and most importantly, consistency.
Two young men dream of something outside of Dema. They are forced to keep quiet about their dreams and dim the light in their eyes, for if they are caught with thoughts like these, they will surely be published. It would be easier to stay and conform, like everyone else. But still, myths of a land outside of Dema and a mysterious band called the Banditos occupy their minds until they know they must escape.
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A fairly literal and entirely fictional interpretation of the music videos and some lyrics from Twenty Øne Piløts' new album Trench, as well as Clancy's journal.
Trigger warnings: depression, suicide, self-harm, etc.
Stay safe.
#6 in dema
#10 in clancy
#19 in trench
Started October 13th 2018
Ongoing
"Hi. This is..this is Josh. And I'm Josh's Best Friend."
"Hello."
"Sir...I know what going on in your head right now. I know what that feels like." Tyler said.
The man said nothing.
"I know what it feels like to be so close...but so far away from freedom. You're so close to pulling that trigger. You're so ready to just..go."
The man looked down at the gun. He smiled slightly at the thought.
"But you can't do it."
The smile turned to a frown quickly and the man looked up at Tyler.
"I'm not saying that you aren't capable of doing. I know you are. I know all of you are. I know Josh is. I know I am. But you can't do it. I don't care if you are going through some of the hardest things you have ever encountered. You can't do it. You have to stay alive. Stay alive for me. For Josh. For yourself. How do you see the end if you can't make it through the beginning? How do you see the good when you won't even try to get through the bad?"