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Only Skeletons Remain

Reads 596
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Parts 47
Time 4h 49m

Reads 596
Votes 18
Parts 47
Time 4h 49m

Mature

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"There will be Three, kin of your kin, who hold the power to reshape the world and defy the shadows."

Only Skeletons Remain follows the intertwined stories of three generations bound by the oppressive grip of DEMA, a city of neon lights and despair.

Miguel, a Bandito rebel and former Lorekeeper, struggles to free his family from the tyrannical rule of the DEMA High Council. After escaping and discovering his father's grave in the Neon Graveyard, he becomes embroiled in a war for survival, ultimately forced to lead the Banditos after the death of their leader. Haunted by his transformation into a bishop, Miguel's journey is one of sacrifice, rebellion, and self-redemption as he battles to dismantle DEMA's control over their world.

Years later, Javier took on the role of Lorekeeper, tasked with preserving the history of those lost to DEMA's cruelty. His path leads him into the secrets of the council and the power of forbidden knowledge, putting him at odds with the rulers of the city. His quiet defiance and cunning stewardship of the Lorekeeper's archives laid the foundation for the Banditos' future uprising.

Years later, Harper, Javier's daughter, embarks on her own journey to break free from DEMA's brainwashing, leading her siblings and allies in a fight for freedom. Corrupted and manipulated by the High Council, she must face the darkness within and around her as she unravels the mysteries of her family's past and takes up the torch to destroy DEMA once and for all.

DISCLAIMER: this is purely fictional, and I made this just for fun! All of it is made up! :)

Rights to the DEMA universe belong to Twenty One Pilots.All Rights Reserved

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THERE'S A WHOLE WORLD OUT THERE - Clancybearer by The_t0rchbearer

"They're trying to weaponize you and I" - Never Take It, twenty one pilots |-/ Clancy hasn't left Dema in four years. Is it possible to forget in four years? Probably. This time, everything is different. Color. Dema has been known as a gray, gloomy city. Not colorful or cheerful. Why was this choice made? Because Clancy is just another pawn in their game. |-/ SCALED AND ICY ERA !! Torch,, exists in this . ok ? ok . (Torch is Josh in this) |-/ minor tws unless otherwise stated.

Trench ➺ joshler [×] by jurassicjoseph

[Book 1 of the DEMA series] Its a demented hogwarts, you can compare it. How they take people right from their homes, having them plead for their families help but they cant do anything but watch as they get taken to a place that brutally trains them to master their abilities. After the arrival of Josh Dun, Tyler decides enough is enough and figures the only way out, is to work together. •MATURE AUDIENCES! •This is my first /gay/fanfiction/ and i don't write often to be called an official writer so don't roast me lmfao •Multifandom! ×Created: Aug.8.2018 ×Finished: Oct.26.2018

Failed Perimeter Escape by melancholicAM

I am a citizen of Dema. I am an escapee. I have failed time and time again. I have never seen the world outside this city, but one day I hope to. One day I will. My friend Clancy is like me. He is a citizen of Dema. He is an escapee. He is an exception. He has seen the world outside these imposing walls. He tells me about these people he's seen. He hasn't been able to speak with them yet, but he gets closer with each escape. I'm going to ask him to take me the next time he goes. I want to see these people for myself. I want to know if we can survive outside of Dema. Because I want to live.

Leave The City - A Trench Story (tøp) by WrittenDreams14

Tyler and I have grown up in DEMA, talking through the wired fence for years, sneaking visits with eachother to talk about books, and share music that we have discovered. Now, after many months of plotting, we've finally attempted our escape. Both of us thought that once we were out of DEMA, we would be out of it for good, but little did know that along the way, we would uncover many hidden secrets about the origins of DEMA, as well as its citizens. We also didn't realize how many others had been wanting to escape as well, which caused them to work together to form a group of rebel escapees, the Banditos.

The High Road by Lunar_Bandito92

Dema/Trench Lore, diving into everyday life in Trench with the Banditos, on their path to free Dema. Lita and the rest of the Banditos are led by the Torchbearer, Josh. Their mission is to liberate Dema from the Bishops, but they first need to figure out how to expand the rebellion within the city. In the meantime, the Banditos task themselves with helping more citizens escape the city and adjust to life in Trench. When mysterious letters are discovered throughout the city, some citizens begin to question their commitment to Vialism, and even the Bishops themselves. Nobody knows who this 'Clancy' person is, but the Torchbearer knows how valuable such an ally could be to their cause, and he's determined to get them on their side. *Authors note* This story follows the canon timeline as closely as I'm able, starting from just before HeavyDirtySoul and ending after the events of Levitate. If all goes well, there will be a sequel that delves into what the Banditos do during the SAI era and beyond. There is romance, and while some scenes will get spicy, I don't plan on writing anything too explicit. This store has a mature rating for implied sexual interactions and graphic descriptions of violence, but this isn't smut. I've based several of my characters on real-life people, as well as borrowed some names. Lita is based on Debby Ryan, and Hadley is based on Jenna Joseph. I changed their names for creative reasons, but I didn't want there to be any confusion about who they are meant to be. THIS IS NOT JOSHLER CONTENT. Nothing against it, I'm just more interested in exploring this world the boys have created! Please enjoy ❤️ Started in October 2025

Sahlo Folina by EkaFricai

Clancy posted many letters on dmaorg.info but there are many entries that never left his journal. What if he revealed the missing parts of his story ? Only then could we discovered the role Tyler has played in his life. ~This is a fanfic ((I think)) over the universe created by twenty øne piløts. It includes song references and theories ((but no ship)) so I hope it won't be confusing ~It implies that all rights to the letters coming from dmaorg.info belong to twenty øne piløts (those will be marked with a *) ~If you are not from the Skeletøn Clique, you are still welcome and I'll be glad to answer whatever question you might have and luckily you'll grow to love twenty one pilots as much as I do ~Also, it's my first English story : don't hesitate to correct my faults WARNINGS : mentions of depression, self harm and suicidal thoughts ~ june 2019 - august 2019

Cliquetober - 2025 by -Rainbow116-

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"Death's Inspiration" (Tyler Heavydirtysoul AU) by Focuzz_Tylerrzx

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-The Banditos- by WeAreAllTERRIFIED

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-The Banditos- cover

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