What do a toy rabbit, an angry video gamer, and a stuffed horse have in common? Absolutely nothing, but wouldn’t it be funny to thrust them into a world of fantasy and force them to get along? Max certainly doesn’t think so, especially considering he’s already a little hoarse. The rabbit is a little too hoppy but at least the horse is stable. You can find all these gut-busting jokes and more… in my new novella about a man trapped in his ego, trapped inside his childhood, trapped inside ill-fitting pants that pinch his thighs. Armed with only a wadded-up shirt, abundant forehead sweat, and a lack of self-control Max must punch his way through a cast of annoying cartoon characters to figure out how to break this new virtual reality before it’s game over. It’s a story that combines hilarious hijinks, fantasy, and adventure, offering a wild ride for gamer enthusiasts, cartoon lovers, and anyone in need of a good laugh.

This is a story I’ve wanted to tell since childhood which is appropriate considering it’s all about embracing your childhood! As children we all exist in a fantasy world of our own making, believing in an optimistic future that never seems to come. We wish and we dream of becoming a hero, a knight, a doctor, a firefighter, or even president. But when we grow old we lose that hope. We lose those dreams to narcissistic realism. Clusterf*ck was my attempt to force one man, one lonely narcissist, to rediscover that faded innocence, curiosity, and juvenile wonder, whether he wants to or not…During my journey I’ve struggled with my own biting pragmatism, that urge to purge oneself of playful daydreaming, and ruin a perfectly fun and hilarious story with a boring and mundane plot. I learned to let go and be myself. “Write what you know” has been a phrase that’s kept me going and inspired me to put this crazy rollercoaster of a ride to paper. Enjoy the ride as Max’s misadventure becomes a whirlwind of wisecracks, colorful landscapes, and violent outbursts.

Synopsis: When Max discovers his new gaming system is a gateway to another world, he gets really pissed…but he gets even more pissed when he finds out he can’t escape. Candy trees, marshmallow clouds, licorice grass, and rivers of soda, the sugary landscape seems so unreal and…stupid, but it’s more real than Max can bear (there are no bears.) He was standing in his kitchen playing with a new VR headset when he was transported to a colorful cartoon world with an obnoxious cast of characters that wouldn’t shut up! Max must brave the sugary elements and resist the urge to punch his way across this terrible childhood nightmare before he loses his sanity and possibly his life. With the help of his new friend, a half-wit, happy-go-lucky rabbit, they bumble their way through the cartoon land of Max’s childhood. Will he go insane or lose all his newfound friends in the process? Cartoon Clusterf*ck is a fantasy comedy about an adult man who denies his childhood only to be punished by it. He must come to terms with this new reality or risk going completely insane. Inspired by Saturday morning cartoons and an imaginative dream world, this adult tale reminds the reader of the importance of embracing our childhoods.

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