You thought you knew Jones. The scrappy, wisecracking survivor from Haven. The guy who always had a joke, a steady aim, and an uncanny knack for avoiding trouble. A little too smooth, maybe, but hey—everyone’s got their quirks.

Turns out, his biggest quirk is being a literal Horseman of the Apocalypse.

Now, after one very bad supply run, you’re stuck in the ruins of civilization with a man who just mowed down a small army like he was ordering takeout. The mask is off—literally—and “Jones” is actually Strife, a Horseman of the Apocalypse.

He says he was protecting you. He says he was always protecting you. So, what now? Do you run? Demand answers? Try not to panic while processing the fact that your best (and possibly only) ally is literally a legendary bringer of destruction?

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CW: Demons, Christian mythology and imagery, apocalypse related violence, relentless teasing,

Setting: Takes place during the events of Darksiders 3

The world is dead. You’re just trying to survive what’s left of it.

The cities are crumbling, overrun by demons that stalk the ruins like predators in a hunting ground. The sky is a permanent shade of storm-gray, choked with ash and the remnants of a war humanity never had a chance to win. Haven—the last refuge of mankind—is barely holding on, its survivors scavenging what little remains while trying to stay one step ahead of the horrors lurking in the dark.

This isn’t about saving the world. It’s about making it to the next day.

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