In a city in the middle of the desert, two policemen lead a quiet life, spending their time arresting thugs and caring for a young boy misunderstood by his family. Their names are Dom Howard and Chris Wolstenholme, and they've always had each other's backs, having grown up together here. Meanwhile, Matthew Bellamy wakes up in an unknown and frightening place called The Dark Side. Prisoner of this nightmare, the singer of the band Rocket Baby Dolls will have to escape and find his two friends, Dom and Chris, with whom he has always lived. As an epidemic strikes from beyond the city limits, all three men will face unforeseen challenges, perhaps none more so than Matthew's realization that his friends are not who they seem. Hey 👋 This is my first fan fiction about Muse! It's taken directly from the Simulation Theory album. I mapped out a story from the clips, and took some liberties with the characters and universe, but tried to stay true to the core story and theme! I think it's understandable for people who don't know or listen to Muse, so feel free to read too. The cover is done by the amazing, beautiful @Adleiz1 (aka @adleiz on Instagram) don't hesitate to follow her, she does some really nice stuff O_o Anyway, I hope you'll enjoy ^^ Have a good read! Beta read in English by @corgsandrevelations (@corgibutts_and_revelations on IG).