Doomsday, USA Narrative

 By Nate Feldman

Welcome to Doomsday, USA.  A prosperous, pristine, but also petrifying town where half of the inhabitants are humans, and the other half are monsters.  My name is Josh, and here is my dog Kipper, and my cat Brownie.  I am the co-founder and co-director of MAHU, Monsters and Humans United, an organization dedicated to co-existence between the residents of our town.  One of our programs is the Camp Doomsday summer camp, a beautiful place in the woods, which gives young humans and monsters an opportunity to learn one another’s traditions while breaking down stereotypes.  Unfortunately, we are dealing with a crisis currently.  Two of my staff members at the camp vanished one stormy night while camping in the woods.  According to the locals, they were abducted by a horrible creature in the woods, and their blood is being sold as food!  We will have to suspend operations at the camp while we discover what happened to my workers, we cannot let this get in the way of the mission of bringing humans and monsters together.  We must learn to live together with one another!

Doomsday USA, Book 1: Camp Doomsday

By Nate Feldman

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Hello, and welcome to Camp Doomsday, the only place in the world where humans and monsters interact with one another and form lifelong relationships!  My name is Josh, and I'm the co-director and co-founder of this amazing program.  Today, I am going to give you a tour of this fantastic place.  But, before we start, let me ask you something.  Have you watched those shows about the zombie apocalypse?  Or seen movies with terrifying creatures attacking humankind?  Well, we at Camp Doomsday don't believe it has to be that way.  Our camp gives young humans and monsters an opportunity to learn one another's traditions while breaking down stereotypes.  Our staff is made up of humans and monsters in a variety of positions, showing we can learn to live and work together with one another when given an opportunity.  But, if you don't believe me, come along on my tour, and I'll show you why this is the most amazing camp in the world!  

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Let's begin with our amazing scenery!  We have miles of woods at the foot of a scenic mountain range alongside our lovely lake.  Now, as you may notice, there is a creature that lives in the water.  But, pay it no mind!  It's friendly and will only devour trespassers!  We have specially trained it to recognize the difference between humans who are supposed to be here, and those who aren't.  So, feel free to take a dip in our lake.  But, make sure you get permission first!  We wouldn't want you to be the creature's dinner!  

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Here we have our sports field!  As you can see, there are a group of human and monster children playing soccer together!  We run all kinds of sporting events here that give both species the opportunity to learn the value of teamwork and cooperation.  And we can ensure you that no one has been mauled or chewed up during any game or event!  

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As mentioned earlier, we are surrounded by woods in all directions.  Campers are able to go on hikes and do other activities when out here.  Behind me is an old cabin that was previously used as a place to stay for hikers, but our camp eventually purchased it.  

Now, if you go into town, you may hear stories of people that vanished in these woods without a trace, allegedly devoured by a hideous zombie out in these parts.  But, we can assure you that since this area has been a part of our organization, no one has been hurt, so don't give those stories too much attention.

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This is our kitchen, where we have human and monster chefs who prepare meals for the campers.  One particular dish that is a camp favorite is blood.  Don't worry!  I can assure you it does not come from a human.  Or, well, I assume it doesn't! 

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We conclude our tour in the cabin where we gather for songs by the camp fire every evening.  We at Camp Doomsday have come up with a number of tunes promoting coexistence between humans and monsters.  One particular favorite is called Halloween Night, in honor of a holiday both species love.  You can look it up on You Tube: Nate and Kipper, Halloween Night.  Enjoy singing with me, and I hope to see you next summer with us!  

Doomsday USA, Scene 1 (Revised Edition)

 By Nate Feldman

Josh and Ghazel are in the main office at Camp Doomsday, preparing to do a promotional ad.  They are standing in front of the main desk.  Behind them are signs and advertisements for the camp.  Josh begins speaking.

Josh: Hi everyone and welcome to Camp Doomsday, the only place in the world where humans and monster interact with one another and form lifelong relationships!  My name is Josh.

Ghazel: And I'm Ghazel.

Josh: And we're the co-founders and co-directors of this amazing place!  Have you seen all of those programs about the zombie apocalypse?  Or films about terrorizing creatures from space attacking humankind?  Well, we at Camp Doomsday don't believe it has to be that way.  Our camp gives young humans and monsters an opportunity to learn one another's traditions while breaking stereotypes. 

Ghazel: Growing up as a young witch, I heard stories of humans putting us on trial and hanging us from trees.  Every film I ever saw depicted us as horrible, vile things that threatened humanity.  But, meeting humans taught me that there are misunderstandings we have of one another and that with empathy we can learn to cooperate.  

Josh: Besides us two, our staff is made up of humans and monsters alike in a variety of positions, showing it is possible to work together when given a chance.  

Ghazel: It's not that we agree with each other on everything.  There are still significant differences between us.  But, we learn to listen to one another without fighting.  

Josh: So, whether you're a human....

Ghazel: Or a monster....

Josh: If you have a young child, enroll them at Camp Doomsday this summer

Josh and Ghazel (in unison): The Place where humans and monsters coexist!  

Josh: And if you need a brochure, I have some here for you!  

Doomsday USA, Scene 1

 By Nate Feldman

Josh: Good morning everyone and welcome to Camp Doomsday, the only place in the world where humans and monsters interact with one another and form lifelong relationships.  My name is Mr. Josh, and I am the co-founder and co-director of this amazing program!

Lately, I've been watching these programs about the zombie apocalypse, or horrible creatures coming from space to torture humankind.  But, we at Camp Doomsday don't believe it has to be this way! 

Our program gives young humans and monsters an opportunity to learn one another's traditions while breaking down stereotypes.  Our staff is made up of humans and monsters in a variety of positions, showing we can learn to live with one another.

So, whether your a human or a monster, if you have a young child, enroll them in Camp Doomsday this year.  The place where humans and monsters co-exist!  

Doomsday, USA, Part 1, Chapter 2

 By Nate Feldman

At around 9 PM, when it was almost completely dark at Camp Doomsday, Josh and Ghazel plus all of the campers gathered in a building they called the pavilion.  This was the location used for songs and other performances after a long day of camping activities.  

There was a large fireplace at the back causing a the room to glow orange.  In front of that, there was a grand piano.  Josh played piano and Ghazel often strummed an acoustic guitar.  

Outside, the sound of various night creatures could be heard chirping.  Josh was sitting at the piano, facing the assembled campers.

"OK guys!  We have one more song and then off to bed!  For this song, I'll be joined by Ghazel.  We call it Halloween Night.  As you all know, humans and monsters have many differences, but one thing that unites us is our love of Halloween!  So, we have composed a song to celebrate that."  

Josh began playing the piano and sang:

Everyone's filled with fright

Especially on Halloween night

Dark spirits are floating around

Capturing all of the town 

Everyone's frightened and scared

Monsters are found everywhere

Everyone's filled with fright

Especially on Halloween night

Ghazel joined in:

Witches and Goblins and Ghosts

Will be spooktacular hosts

Guiding you all of the way

Until the break of day 

Doomsday, USA, Part 1, Volume 1

By Nate Feldman

Chapter 1

It was a bright, clear June afternoon at Camp Doomsday.  The sun was sparkling off the lake, and the sound of birds chirping was heard throughout the lush green leaves of trees on the campgrounds.  It was the perfect afternoon for Josh and Ghazel to do a promotional video about their camp.

The cameraman had been walking around the area taking videos of the scenic landscape as well as capturing footage of campers in a variety of activities.  Now, he was prepared to interview the two co-directors about their work.  They were back in the cabin used as the main office.  Josh and Ghazel were standing beside their desk as they waited for the cameraman to give them the signal to begin.  Once they got the OK, the recording began.

"Howdy campers!" Josh said enthusiastically.  "Welcome to Camp Doomsday!  The only place in the world where humans and monsters interact with one another and form lifelong relationships!  My name is Josh, and this is my co-founder and co-director, Ghazel."

Ghazel smiled and waved for the camera.  Josh continued.  

"You know, every time you put on some program, it's about the zombie apocalypse or humans having to fight off some terrifying creature or creatures.  But, we at Camp Doomsday don't believe it has to be that way.  Our campers are humans and monsters that learn one another's traditions while breaking down stereotypes.  Our staff is made up of humans and monsters alike in a variety of positions, showing we can learn to live together with one another when given an opportunity."

Josh went silent and Ghazel began speaking.

"Growing up as a young witch, I heard awful stories of humans putting ancestors of mine on trial and hanging them.  Most people I encountered viewed me as a horrible threat to their safety.  But, when I came to this camp, I learned that through knowing people, we could understand one another better."

"So, whether you're a human," Josh stated.

"Or a monster," Ghazel added in.

"And you have a young child," Josh said.  "Enroll them in Camp Doomsday this summer."

"The place where humans and monsters co-exist!" they said emphatically together.

The camera continued for a couple of seconds and then stopped.

"Great!" shouted the cameraman.  "You guys are naturals!"

Josh and Ghazel turned to one another, smiled, and high-fived the other.  

"I think I've got enough footage and soundbites to make a great promo video for this place."

"Great!" Josh said.  "Before you go, you should join us for dinner in the food hall.  And after that, we'll be doing some singing around a campfire tonight.  We have a special song we've composed.  It would be great to add this to the video as well."

"Sounds great!" said the cameraman.  

All three exited the cabin to meet the campers and other staff for dinner.  

Meanwhile, when everyone was gone, a menacing creature appeared from the woods behind the building and peered inside to the room where they had just been filming.  It was filled with malice and hatred towards the place on what it felt was its land.  It took out its hands with razor-sharp claws and scraped across the side of the cabin, leaving visible horizontal line marks.

Tales From Doomsday

By Nate Feldman

Part 1:

Josh, a human, and Ghazel, a witch, are idealists that have opened a summer camp, Camp Doomsday, where young humans and monsters interact with one another and form lifelong relationships.  Although they do not discuss it openly, they are in a romantic relationship.  

Their camp, long viewed suspiciously by the general community, faces a huge challenge when two longtime staff members, also a male human and witch, are attacked by a creature in the woods and vanish without a trace.  

Josh and Ghazel decide to shut down the camp for the summer in order to get campers and staff home safely.  However, when two human intruders to the camp, who are intent on burning the place to the ground, are killed by the monster in the woods, the Mayor of the town vows to do all they can to destroy this menacing creature.  

Josh, fearing an all-out war between humans and monsters, pleas with the local city council to reconsider aggressive measures, but they send a group of law enforcement into the woods to fight the monster.  However, they are no match for it, and it eliminates the entire police force.  

At this point, war has begun between humans and monsters in town. Josh, heartbroken and disillusioned, finds what humans and monsters are still loyal to his vision and decides to remain at camp, waiting for the monster to confront them with the hope of somehow convincing it to stop its rampage, or at the very least understand its motives.

The monster arrives at camp, and Josh attempts to reason with it.  However, the creature ruthlessly attacks him and leaves him mortally wounded.  Horrified by the needless attack on Josh, Ghazel and the remaining staff, both humans and monsters, join forces and kill the monster.  

Ghazel, embracing her dying lover, assures him that humans and monsters can co-exist as the fact that they fought the monster together showed what is possible.

Ghazel becomes the leader of co-existence efforts in the community and has a son, half-human and half-warlock, who she names after his father, Josh.