Elli was just another face in the vast city of Dema, where each day bled into the next with precision. The cold, rigid walls of the city trapped not only its people but also their hopes. For Elli, life was an endless cycle-wake up, follow the rules, and fade into the background. Nothing ever changed, and the people had stopped expecting it to. But something about Elli drew the attention of the Bishops, the city's mysterious rulers. They watched her closely, marking her as their future.
The Bishops had sinister plans for Elli. To them, she wasn't just another girl; she was their chosen successor, meant to lead Dema with the same iron grip. It was a fate she never wanted or expected. Upon discovering their plans, something within Elli snapped. She refused to be a pawn in their game. Defiance sparked, and she knew she had to take control of her own future.
Leaving Dema was unthinkable-no one had ever done it. But a group of rebels, outsiders who had infiltrated the city's heavily guarded walls, offered her a chance. These rebels had seen the world beyond Dema, a world Elli had only imagined. With their help, she escaped, slipping past the Bishops' watchful eyes into the unknown.
Yet, Elli's journey was just beginning. Outside the walls, she discovered a world far bigger and more dangerous than she had ever envisioned. This is Elli's story-a tale of rebellion, self-discovery, and the quest for freedom. She must decide who she truly is and whether she can escape not only the Bishops but the destiny they've forced upon her. Will she find freedom, or is her fate inescapable after all?
Clancy, a young poet with a mysterious power, is trapped inside Dema, a walled city ruled by power-hungry bishops and a high-jacked religion. He has heard tales of a group who live outside the walls. They call for him in his dreams, but everywhere he goes, the bishops are watching.
Clancy is a citizen, escapee, and an exception to every rule.
Welcome to Trench.
AUTHTORS NOTE!
Hey friends! it's me, the author! This is a story that is LOOSLY based around some of the lore from T脴P. T脴P lore is the main inspiration behind this story, but I also pull from a lot of other different things and bring a lot of my own interests and passions into the mix! This is just a passion project for me, so I can practice writing and hopefully write a novel someday, but if you come across this, I'd recommend giving it a chance! Enjoy your read ||-//