The Underground Complex: Volume II Demons of the Dark Past

By Hardy Herzberg

Demons of the Dark Past is the second volume in The Underground Complex series, a dystopian future story about the descendants of the last humans to survive the catastrophic fall of civilization by retreating deep underground.The complex is a brutal two-class society. The ruling class, the "center," leads a segregated life of plenty at the expense of the starving "peripheral" workers, who are kept like slaves.Berrel, an unassuming lonely privileged man from the center, has been madly in love with Tarissia since childhood. However, she dies under tragic circumstances. Berrel is accused of killing her. He claims his innocence, but no one believes him. He is condemned as a murderer, addicted to a drug called "Epic Black" and, as punishment, must live out the rest of his days in the Periphery prison camp.As the only privileged among the rival drug-addicted prisoners, Berrel tries to adapt to the harsh and hopeless existence. He lies to hide his true identity, fearing he will be lynched for his origins. His facade does not hold up for long. He is exposed and survives only thanks to the help of his cellmate Fynn.Berrel and Fynn become friends. Together they fight in a riot that breaks out because the Epic Black's supply is cut off. They make their way to the main gate that leads to the center. Is Berrel really a murderer or can he get into the center to convince the founders of his innocence?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B08ZQD4MG6
• ISBN13: 9798725340211
• Release Date: March 2021
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 78 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.0" x 8.0"