Fatherland

The story takes place in an alternate 1960s in which Nazi Germany dominates most of Europe. The plot references a 1964 summit in Germany and a renewed Cold War tension framed by Kennedy's diplomacy. It presents a world still shaped by war and political maneuvering, where history has taken a darkly different turn.

The narrative centers on Berlin under Germania, with key action unfolding in government districts, police precincts, and the Wannsee villa. The city is portrayed as a tightly controlled capital where the Gestapo and SS enforce a new, orderly regime. Iconic locations like the Wannsee Conference era sites and Berlin's corridors of power serve as backdrops for the investigation and revelation.

🔎 Truth vs. Cover-Up

A journalist and a detective uncover a deliberate conspiracy to hide war crimes, exposing how the state uses secrecy to preserve its legitimacy. The search for verifiable evidence pits personal risk against institutional power. The story treats truth as a catalyst that could destabilize or even topple a regime.

⚖️ Power and Consequences

The regime relies on surveillance, intimidation, and legal pretenses to maintain control. Characters weigh loyalty to duty against the moral cost of protecting a system built on atrocity. The narrative shows that political expedience often sacrifices justice.

🕯️ Memory and Reckoning

The revelation of the Holocaust crimes redefines the present, challenging alliances and forcing societies to confront a painful past. Personal memories intersect with state narratives as individuals decide whether to speak out. The climax links individual courage with broader historical reckoning.