Welcome to Penumbra, a site based on the original story world by Sonny & Ais from the series In the Company of Shadows.
Shoutbox May Contain Spoilers
5/24/2009
If you are a new reader or haven't read the latest updates, be aware that the shoutbox may contain spoilers. (The shoutbox is located on the left under the navigation buttons).
Until we have an easy way for people to review that replaces the shoutbox, it's possible that accidental spoilers could be mentioned there.
As always, if you'd like to leave feedback on the forum or see what other people are saying, check the ch 15-17 forum feedback page.
You can now donate to us if you'd like-- look for the chibi Boyd and Sin donate button on the right navigation of all the main pages of the site (button isn't on individual story or chapter pages). This was added to the site at the request of some readers. Whether or not we receive donations will not affect us continuing to write and release the story. Thank you so much to the wonderful people who have already donated! We really appreciate it!
Be informed of newest story additions and changes to the site. Frequency of mailings: Random but typically infrequent. Note: The subscription box below is javascript through Bravenet, so if you have scripts blocked on your browser, please unblock them long enough to sign up.
Ask for Permission and Credit Us
Added 3/18/2008
This is just a reminder -- if you want to use our story world or characters, let us know and get our permission! Chances are very likely that we'll say yes but we want to know where our story is being represented. If you do use anything from In the Company of Shadows, be sure to credit us by our name (Sonny & Ais) and linking back to this site. We'd love to get a link to where you featured it as well because it's fun to see ^^ (If you get inspired to draw fanart or write a fanfic, it's okay if you do make that before telling us, as long as you credit us as the creators of the world/characters)
Poll
8/23/07
I'm going to start putting all the polls here. Old polls (or at least the most recent old poll) will be placed on the Past Updates page at the top. Remember -- One vote per person please so we can get accurate statistics ^_^
Note: The new poll system we're using is polldaddy.com, which uses javascript. If you don't have javascript enabled, you may not see the poll below; however, there should be a link for you to follow to vote anyway.
The Series is About..
In the Company of Shadows is a series about two people who are thrown together as partners in a secret agency; their mission is to disband rebels who have propagated in a post-war future, but they have to deal with everything that comes with an unlikely partnership as well.
Miscommunication, periods of distance, fleeting smiles and learning to trust someone when a person can't even trust himself, these are what they struggle with while still trying to do their jobs. One is a psychopath, called a murderer and monster and generally deemed subhuman by nearly everyone who knows of him; the other is an introvert, cold and emotionless and so lost in thoughts that he would agree that he can be called a monster of inhumanity. But what makes a person human; is it humanity, compassion, or is it simply the ability to reason? Can a monster be human, and general humanity breed monsters?
While they learn about each other, they learn about themselves; where their loyalty and morality lies, and how learning to trust another person can be incredibly difficult, bittersweet, and rewarding all at the same time.
This story contains explicit adult content and is not intended for anyone under 18!