Cure For The Dead

Abstract

The story of "Cure for the Dead" takes place in the wake of a global catastrophe in which people began to experience organ failure at an accelerated rate. The disaster was averted by the discovery of "Regenerates"- individuals who can regrow their organs and provide surgical organ transplants for those who need them. In the gritty and unyielding City of Arteria, Regens are seen as a resource that must be sacrificed for the greater good, making them both invaluable and disposable. An important element of the surgical transplant process is a mysterious drug called Somnium, which allows the body to accept the new organ. However, there is more to Somnium than meets the eye, as it can also be used recreationally to induce a dreamlike state of euphoria, with devastating results if overused. The story follows three characters- Sophia Luckstrim, Cillian Berne, and Brona who embody the different ways in which this world has been affected by the organ crisis. It takes place in a setting influenced by 19th century and steampunk aesthetics.