By
Anthony M. Johnson
Disclaimer:
The following novel is parody in nature, and wishes to pay homage, analyze, and criticize many of the tropes and stories that are prevalent and popular at the time of writing and to apply them to conflicts and debates of the modern day. While many of the influences are subtle, there are some references that are direct in their depiction of the original source and should be considered parody used under the constraints of fair use laws. To further acknowledge this point, the author stipulates the following:
-While the underlying storylines and characters bear reference to the stories and characters of other copyright holders, none of the figures presented in this novel are to be considered the same as those seen in other works of fiction.
-The author does not claim or wish to enact a claim on the copyright of any other work of fiction in this novel. He has not been reached out to or been granted permission to use any copyright that the author does not own, and the reader will thus assume beyond this point that his work is separate from anything else that they have interacted with.
-The author presents a series of historical events and people in his own fictional setting. Any resemblance to real life events or persons is either down with the purpose of providing commentary or is completely unintentional but coincidental. The author does not wish to affiliate this novel with any singular group or organization, nor does he represent these said groups with this novel.
-For any questions or concerns, please reach the author through his web page or his email. Thank you.
© 2016 Anthony M. Johnson. All rights reserved.
Epigraph:
“Most gods throw dice, but Fate plays chess, and you don't find out til too late that he's been playing with two queens all along.”
-Sir Terry Prachett, English Author
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