The Tick People

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Gloom Town is a uniquely dismal city, constructed on a colossal mountain-sized creature, where its residents experience profound sadness. The Stressmen, a group dedicated to maintaining this atmosphere, constantly devise new methods to amplify the city's despair. The setting and characters highlight a darkly imaginative world where even the local brews are infused with sorrow, creating a surreal exploration of melancholy and the human condition.