The Lifeless Light: A Tale from Dema
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*COMPLETED* 1st Place WINNER of The Creative Awards 2019 "Fan-Fiction" Category
"...Because when you remove all the curtains and rituals ... Only skeleton bones remain."
For years, Clancy's world only existed inside the strong, dull walls of Dema. It isn't until his 22nd year that he learns of the horrors committed within the city he serves and the dark secrets behind the law of Vialism. Feeling betrayed and seeking understanding, the fearful, timid servant joins a gang of rebels, known as the Banditos, to bravely seek the truth that's been hidden from him.
Yet his journey only grows more complicated, as factional lines aren't always black and white. As Clancy learns more about a mysterious traveler named Tyler, who is torn between the two worlds, he finds himself in the middle of an impending war. As tensions rise, the young ex-servant must rise above his fear and uncover the truth about his past, before the land and everyone within is destroyed.
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Some mild violence // Disturbing situations
This open fan-fiction is based on the lore of "Trench" by Twenty One Pilots and associated content from the band's cryptic website, Dmaorg.
This book is a participant in "The Fanfic Awards 2019" by Bellarina50.
Dedication: To Twenty One Pilots and the entire Clique who inspire me to never stop creating-may we all find peace within our own Dema.
Story Completed: July 13th, 2019
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