The bond that ties us exists beyond us. It persists and transforms on its own terms. Loss does not vanquish it. “Once you were gone, so was the Light. Then, came Darkness.” Who is Darkness? What is the meaning of life? How do we come to terms with death? Set against the backdrop of a world inhabited by creatures of varying kinds and abilities, these are the questions that the main characters of this story strive to answer as they navigate their lives. “Dreams…I lived life searching for big answers…. I wanted to make a difference, change the world. Now, I realise the world will be fine without me, and I wish that I had focused on living well instead….” But living well is not easy in Marduk, where truth is elusive and hidden hierarchies limit the lives of its inhabitants.