The novelisation of the soundtrack
Jack opened his left eye and saw his blood on the snow, freezing.
The first part of the devastating critique of western culture, set in space, is here. A limited edition print run of the first part is available for purchase for $8, including postage inside Australia. An ebook version is available for $5. For more details, contact michael.ruffles@gmail.com
Apocalypse is coming.
09.09.09
Monday, December 15, 2008
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Plot update #3
A rough outline
Dark Chocolate, the universe's bravest snackbar, is actually a Space Police captain and together with his sidekick Anyway they have to save the universe from the alien leader Withnoname (which is its name). Strangeness ensues. There are also apparently random chapters that reveal insights into the nature of the universe and humanity (not) that may or may not tie in with the overall plot. Plus there's god and the devil, who sort of set up the universe in the first place partly as a joke, and also to take a break from their never-ending fight that never ends (of course). There's also a genetically modified spy named Xyntrax Xyrgynz, talk shows, pop concerts and self-help seminars. And did I mention THE FATE OF THE UNIVERSE IS AT STAKE! Naturally, otherwise it wouldn't live up to the name Apocalypse.
Dark Chocolate, the universe's bravest snackbar, is actually a Space Police captain and together with his sidekick Anyway they have to save the universe from the alien leader Withnoname (which is its name). Strangeness ensues. There are also apparently random chapters that reveal insights into the nature of the universe and humanity (not) that may or may not tie in with the overall plot. Plus there's god and the devil, who sort of set up the universe in the first place partly as a joke, and also to take a break from their never-ending fight that never ends (of course). There's also a genetically modified spy named Xyntrax Xyrgynz, talk shows, pop concerts and self-help seminars. And did I mention THE FATE OF THE UNIVERSE IS AT STAKE! Naturally, otherwise it wouldn't live up to the name Apocalypse.
Monday, April 28, 2008
The world's dumbest sentence?
Conscientious anti-decompartmentalisationalists revolt against prejudicial policies of apathetic parliamentarians for the purpose of turning green bottles into black socks, reversing the gravitational pull on Ursa Minor rendering the remaining clichés nullified so the temporal fabric won’t turn pink umbrellas into herrings while sipping boiling water flavoured by dried leaves of a plant so dressing gowns may not precipitate on Iceland causing a snowflake in Argentina to dissolve a nanosecond earlier than two dogs barked in unison on the other side of the world from each other creating severe cranial haemorrhaging to those standing between them not that anyone could it is too hot but I hope I didn’t spoil your day.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Plot update #1
Okay, for all those out there who don't know (and there are roughly six billion of you) Michael Ruffles is writing a book. It is called "Apocalypse the trilogy in a million pieces" and will be published sometime in 2009, whether or not he has a book deal by then. Self-publishing is an option, but more details will come as plans are advanced.
In the mean time, this blog serves as a way to promote the looming event, and get readers interested in the stories and lives and times of our characters, which were alluded to in earlier, enigmatic posts. The main task of the writer, apart from his day job and his role as a husband, is to write the book, so there will be little interaction between readers and those posting material. But feel free to make your comments, they will be considered or ignored as appropriate.
Material not posted under the "Plot update" headings are from the book and are subject to the usual copyright law, etc. But as they have been made available, feel free to share them around. You just can't profit from them.
Enjoy.
In the mean time, this blog serves as a way to promote the looming event, and get readers interested in the stories and lives and times of our characters, which were alluded to in earlier, enigmatic posts. The main task of the writer, apart from his day job and his role as a husband, is to write the book, so there will be little interaction between readers and those posting material. But feel free to make your comments, they will be considered or ignored as appropriate.
Material not posted under the "Plot update" headings are from the book and are subject to the usual copyright law, etc. But as they have been made available, feel free to share them around. You just can't profit from them.
Enjoy.
Weather report
Let’s go to Donna with the interplanetary weather.
Thanks Dan. High temperatures and strong solar winds are expected near the sun for pretty much the whole day, with temperatures cooling the further out in the system you are. New Venus should still be suitable for human life, with average temperatures at the equator of a pleasant 3.1 x 10² Kelvin. The ski resorts on the outer planets should remain popular, with temperatures right for ice, dry ice, black ice, and even rainbow-coloured ice.
It will still be well above absolute zero in most places, so movement will still be physically possible. A few minor meteor showers will be scattered across the southern end of the system. Isolated ion fields may cause electrical storms, but no thunder is expected with sound unable to travel in space. No black holes have been reported but motorists are advised to watch for them.
That’s all for now, stay tuned for updates.
Thanks Dan. High temperatures and strong solar winds are expected near the sun for pretty much the whole day, with temperatures cooling the further out in the system you are. New Venus should still be suitable for human life, with average temperatures at the equator of a pleasant 3.1 x 10² Kelvin. The ski resorts on the outer planets should remain popular, with temperatures right for ice, dry ice, black ice, and even rainbow-coloured ice.
It will still be well above absolute zero in most places, so movement will still be physically possible. A few minor meteor showers will be scattered across the southern end of the system. Isolated ion fields may cause electrical storms, but no thunder is expected with sound unable to travel in space. No black holes have been reported but motorists are advised to watch for them.
That’s all for now, stay tuned for updates.
The end
Jack opened his left eye and saw his blood on the snow, freezing. Part of his brain knew he must be hurt. His pain receptors had taken the right time to go on holiday, and they remained pleasantly oblivious. Perhaps they were down at the beach, sipping on cocktails. Jack enjoyed the idea, as only his blood gave some relief to the white, endless winter wasteland he had bled on. Of course, he knew that somewhere behind him lurked the beast that had just broken his nose.
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Apocalypse - it's coming.
The year is 2666. The Apocalypse is here.
Follow the adventures of space police ship Ampersand, its captain Dark Chocolate and his sexy sidekick Anyway as they battle the alien leader Withnoname in the ultimate showdown between good and evil.
Follow the adventures of space police ship Ampersand, its captain Dark Chocolate and his sexy sidekick Anyway as they battle the alien leader Withnoname in the ultimate showdown between good and evil.
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