The city spread out below like an unending expanse of obsidian - a desolate, haunting beauty forged from tar, steel, and bones. This fanfiction delves into the intricate story of A City Built on Bones, as envisaged in the eerie podcast of the same name - one that spins and weaves tales of a metropolis constructed literally on the skeletal remains of the past.

The city, as envisaged in the podcast, is a place of bleakness and desolation and this fanfiction strives to maintain that tone, while expanding upon the motivations of the characters and unspoken events.

1. The Anatomy of the City

In the spectral grandeur of A City Built on Bones, the city is not where hope goes to die, but where it struggles to live. As much as it is built on bones, it is also made of fear, desperation, and the undying human spirit struggling against the dark.

Part of the fanfiction dives into the creation of this city. Was it always this way? Were the founding mothers and fathers aware of the great cycle? In an attempt to answer these questions, a backstory emerges following the city's founders, introducing new characters and exploring the choices that led to this haunted metropolis.

2. The Order of Architects

Among the city’s inhabitants, a select few carry a burden heavier than others - The Order of Architects. These men and women are tasked with maintaining the integrity of the city's skeletal structure and ensuring it stands despite the immense pressures from within and without.

This fanfiction delves deeper into the individuals who make up The Order, their personal motivations, the emotional toll the job takes on them and the secrets they keep in order to maintain balance.

3. The City's Denizens

The city's inhabitants are perhaps its most fascinating aspect. From the faithful worker who keeps his head down, struggling to eke out an existence in this harsh environment, to the elite class who look to bone at every corner to maintain their standing.

The characters are diverse, each carrying their burden and secrets against the backdrop of this city. The fanfiction then explores these characters, giving them depth, motivations and backstories, adding nuance and dimension to the city's populace.

4. Web of Secrets

A City Built on Bones is nothing without its secrets. The lies, truths, half-truths, and secrets form an intricate web that binds the city and its inhabitants together.

The fanfiction unravels this complicated web, a thread at a time. It takes the reader on a journey through the city’s underbelly �the dark secrets concealed behind the silent walls, the unforeseen alliances made in shadowy corners, and the unspeakable acts committed in the name of survival.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Q: Is this fanfiction true to the original podcast? A: Yes, it aims to maintain the themes of the original while expanding the world and the characters with respect and reverence.

2. Q: Can new characters be introduced? A: Absolutely! This is a fanfiction and it’s an opportunity to expand the universe, introduce new characters, and explore new perspectives. Don't let the bones hold you back!

3. Q: Is it necessary to have listened to the podcast to understand the fanfiction? A: Not necessarily. There's enough context to let newcomers understand the universe and its characters but having listened to the podcast would provide a richer understanding.

References

[1] A City Built on Bones Podcast - Retrieved from Spotify.com
[2] Fanfiction and the Power of Storytelling �Retrieved from BBC.com

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