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GUNMETAL
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Ongoing, First published Feb 17, 2023
The gas looked fake. The mutations were real. After a limnic eruption happened in the city of Vianor, every single citizen developed an odd mutation- or died. They included wings, a mirror for a head, scaled limbs, CO2 ghosts..... and maybe even a metal arm. Now, decades later, these mutated people continue to reside in Vianor, unwilling to leave their polluted, crime-ridden city. Gangs, cults, crazed news outlets, and underground activity reigns supreme in this city broken beyond repair. Some stay for the cash, others believe they'll be a pariah in the outside world- but fewer still remain chasing a fruitless illusion, a dream of change. Will they defy their mortality? Or fall prey to the sins of the city?

This story is based on the universe called Taking Down John by artist @kelpible (check her out on instagram)! I do try my very best to honor her characters' personalities, relationships, appearances, etc.
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