Southland Tales

On July 4, 2005, twin nuclear attacks devastate the Texas towns of El Paso and Abilene. This catastrophic event leads to widespread destruction and the deaths of thousands, throwing the nation into chaos.

In the aftermath of the attacks, the United States plunges into a state of hysteria and disorder. The catastrophic events prompt a grim realization of what the nation has become amidst the ongoing War on Terror.

As global tensions rise, the government reintroduces the draft, generating fear and confusion among citizens. This drastic measure signifies the lengths to which the government is willing to go in response to the escalating crisis.

The newly authorized surveillance agency, US-IDent, begins to monitor citizens extensively as part of the PATRIOT Act measures. This ensues a significant erosion of personal freedoms as citizens are subjected to constant scrutiny.

In an alarming turn of events, the government enforces censorship of the Internet as part of its security measures. Citizens now face restrictions on accessing information, impacting their ability to communicate and organize.

In response to energy shortages from ongoing global warfare, the German company Treer develops the Fluid Karma generator. This innovative technology harnesses ocean currents, presenting a potential solution to the prevailing energy crisis.

Despite its promising potential, the Fluid Karma technology harbors a dangerous secret. Its inventor, Baron von Westphalen, conceals the truth that it disrupts ocean currents and God forbid, even slows down Earth's rotation.

As Fluid Karma is transmitted to receivers using quantum entanglement, catastrophic rifts in space and time begin to emerge. This developing crisis presents a dire threat to the fabric of reality itself, endangering the existence of the world.

By the year 2008, Los Angeles transforms into a dystopian landscape known as 'The Southland.' The city teeters on the brink of collapse, plagued by the rise of a powerful underground neo-Marxist organization.

Among the chaos, central characters like Boxer Santaros, a disoriented action film star, and Krysta Now, a psychic former porn star, navigate their tumultuous lives. Their paths intertwine, revealing the larger narrative themes of desperation and hope.

Boxer learns of the Taverner twins, Roland and Ronald, whose identities are linked to a larger destiny. The shocking truth surfaces that they are actually the same person, a consequence of a rift in space-time caused by the Fluid Karma technology.

In a twist of fate, Boxer Santaros becomes the most wanted man on the planet, holding a prophetic screenplay. This screenplay eerily foretells the end of the world, marking him as a pivotal figure in a chaotic narrative.

As the story unfolds, the character's intertwining fates paint a vivid picture of the quest for truth amidst chaos. The underlying themes reflect the enduring human spirit in the face of potential apocalypse.