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Afterglow

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#span style="color: #78accf;»> Sometimes there are dreams that seem so real to us that we think they’re true, and we think they’re our memories.

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And sometimes the opposite happens.

The World Afterglow

The afterglow world is the post-apocalypse in which the mystical power, the Darkness, came down to Earth. She absorbs everything and drives her victims crazy. After the first Night, the passage of time ceased to be logical, so the darkness may suddenly come, even if it was a clear day a minute ago.

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«It came from somewhere on top. And in a second everything changed.»

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This world may seem empty at first sight. Human tracks are slowly erased, and the rest of the people are hiding in the walls of continuously lit cities where darkness cannot reach. But there are people out there looking for answers. They’re called Travelers.

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«When you see that the sun has begun to set, immediately pull out the emergency lamp. You don’t want to be alone with her.»

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In his dreams, QB often hears whales singing, although he has never seen real whales. They’re like echoes from a past he’s never been in. Maybe they’re calling him with them?

In darkness, ordinary creatures can’t survive. But those who can cope with its vexing power and open their eyes will meet the echo of the past — glowing creatures that always swim in the same direction. Maybe where the truth is hidden.

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«Did you see them? The echo of light? They always go north. There’s definitely something…'

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Person QB-09

QB-09 is a human-conscious robot created in the early days of darkness. He has no memories of life before, and the present world is the only one he knows. However, QB feels that lost memories are not only important to him. He’s sure there’s an answer to why the world became like this, so QB made it its goal to bring them back.

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Early Concept Art