Flashlights
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On the planet Xolan-9, an unending darkness reigns across the world. The twin suns of the Eraki-B system went dark several generations ago for unexplained reasons. Without them, ancient parasites which devour artificial light have been able to surge to dominance. Now, very few have safety against the nocturnal threats of Xolan-9. And the nightmares only grow stronger by the day.
However, Xolan-9 isn't without all hope. There is yet some which lives on in the form of a group known as the Flashlights.
The Flashlights are a nomad group which spreads far across the dark planet fighting back against the darkness with weapons which harness their inner light.
The flashlights have begun to make some headway in driving back the threats, but the parasites still threaten to wipe out the light completely. The fight to save this dark world won't be easy, but perhaps victory could soon come to pass. ...The question is: Which side will survive?
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