An original story created by Emp and Edd

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An original story created by Emp and Edd

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1986: In the small town of Valent, Tennessee, two teenage boys navigate their lives. As they cross paths, they’re forced to overcome the struggles they will face together. One a recluse and one an eccentric athlete, they will write their own story.

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12/21/25

Release date and revamping!The whole site is going to go through a massive revamp, theme, layout, everything! This is to better match the vibe we'd like to aim towards for the series. This revamp also includes proper character models for the comic specifically, so that may come with a few design changes in general.
Also, we are excited to announce that the comic should start next year! We are unsure the specific date, however, we are confident in next year.
ㅤ-Emp & Eddie

7/30/25

We are updating the content warnings!In the writing process, there are going to be updates and changes to the content featured in this series. Which is why we recommend that the second it comes out, you re-read it just to be safe. If later on there are any more changes after it's out, we will post about it here.
ㅤ-Emp & Eddie

5/-/25

We are writing the script!We are working hard to make sure that everything is told just how we want. Our goal is to make a story that some can find comfort or relatability in!We should start storyboarding everything soon enough, we don't want to rush ourselves.
ㅤThank you for your support ❤
-Emp & Eddie

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STORY SUMMARY

It's 1986, in the small fictional town of Valent, Tennessee. Two boys: Elliot MacKenzie, an organized recluse, and Jonah Ramírez, an eccentric athlete. Both go through their lives full of hardship, frustration, and mistakes, with a hope to one day make amends.

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CONTENT WARNINGS

This series contains discrimination (homophobia, transphobia, racism, etc.), mental health struggles (depression, body dysmorphia, etc.), bullying, self-harm, drug and alcohol use, overdosing, physical and sexual abuse/assault, suggestive content, hospital imagery, dead animals, weapons, heavy language, and slurs.