The Fantastic Flying Man: A Multimedia Novel

by Adam Pfeffer

Overview

Take a trip with Doc Bird, the Fantastic Flying Man, as he soars through the skies of New York City and becomes one of the biggest superstars ever. Although he lacks super powers other than flying, the Fantastic Flying Man can fly through the clouds and rescue people down below. Follow him as he becomes the star of his own television show and many commercials. Be amazed at all the women he loves and all the children he adopts and has with his wife, Leticia or JetLet. Yes, there’s a whole lot of fun to be had reading about the Fantastic Flying Man’s adventures and his life with 150 children. Recounted in multiple media reports of all kinds including passages in the Fantastic Flying Man’s own point of view, you’ll have a grand time as he experiments with gay love and then runs for the United States Senate! This is a book you won’t be able to put down until the very last page. So take a chance and take off into the blue skies of America, from New York City to Florida to California, as the Fantastic Flying Man teaches all of us how to fly without any mechanical assistance and become truly free.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781450246903
Publisher:	iUniverse, Incorporated
Publication date:	10/14/2010
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
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The Fantastic Flying Man

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By ADAM PFEFFER

iUniverse, Inc.

Copyright © 2010 Adam Pfeffer
All right reserved.
ISBN: 978-1-4502-4689-7

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Chapter One

The feeling is incredible. Incredible. All you hear is the sound of the wind rushing past you. You may hear the whistle of a nearby bird once in a while, apparently trying to communicate some social message, or the sound of a plane growling in the sky, but mostly you hear the wind. You hear the wind and feel the sunshine, and suddenly, you feel free, truly free.

This is the culmination of all of humankind's dreams. Yes, the ability to fly. Fly like a bird.

I knew nobody would believe it, so I decided a demonstration would be in order. I would demonstrate to the world the absolute power and freedom we were dealing with. I picked New York City, the most populous city in the United States, to display the success of my experiments. This was the hub of the American media outlets and the center of money and power in America. It was a place where anything could happen and usually did. Well, wait until they saw Doctor Tommy Hagenhurst. This would be something they would remember throughout their lives. This was something that would become history. Yes, history.

I felt the wind snapping through my hair, and saw the landscape shifting down below. This is better than any ride I had ever been on. An amusement park roller coaster was truly laughingly juvenile in comparison with this experience. Why, it made driving a car a tedious routine in comparison. This was the essence of freedom, the ability to go wherever one truly wanted. It was the freedom to go anywhere in the world at a moment's notice.

Anyway, I decided New York City would be the place I would go to introduce myself to the world. The media of the world would be alerted, and then I would tell them what I had in mind. It would be the first step to my becoming one of the richest and most powerful men on the planet, a dying planet pleading to be renewed.

Yes, New York was the place to go to be seen by people all over the country. It was the place to go to display new innovations and inventions, the place to stimulate unwavering interest and unlimited financial backing. The Big Apple.

It was about noon when I first soared over Manhattan, being seen for the first time by the lunchtime crowds that swelled into the streets. I steadied my body and stretched my arms out in front of me, trying to make the most impressive pose I could before all of those eager eyes.

Then I saw them - the reporters, the television cameras, all glaring in my direction. I put my arms to the side and soared to the west. I then waved to all the people down below and headed for the Statue of Liberty. Yes, Lady Liberty herself. I gently landed in her crown and continued waving to anyone who was watching me from below.

It was a grand show, I must say. I waved to the ferry boats, and to both shores, on east and west, and smiled for everyone. Then I jumped back into the air and soared to the New Jersey side of New York Harbor where I would check into a hotel and watch myself and all that had happened on a television.

I knew my life would never be the same again.

Chapter Two

We have breaking news out of New York. An unknown man was seen soaring above the city skyline today until landing on the crown of the Statue of Liberty. We have reporters in downtown Manhattan and on Liberty Island and video footage of the entire affair. First, let's go to Dean Snow who's standing on Broadway in downtown Manhattan—

Yes, I'm standing here in the theatre district of New York where I witnessed something many people believed was part of some Broadway publicity stunt. But theatre officials assured me what we saw was no publicity stunt, at least not one touting a Broadway play. The man, who remains unknown at this time, was seen flying across the Manhattan sky during the lunch hour in this bustling city wearing only a white t-shirt and tan shorts. (Video footage of the man flying across the Manhattan sky.) Why he performed what we assume was a stunt of some kind and where he is at the present time are still mysteries. No one we talked to knew how he actually performed the stunt and what his message actually was. The noontime exhibition made this usually jaded city of millions come to an abrupt halt with many pointing their fingers and shouting to anyone who would listen what was occurring up above. We have some people here who witnessed the demonstration.

"Sir, what did you think of the flying exhibition this afternoon?"

"I think it was some kind of trick, that's all. I mean, I don't know how he did it, but it was pretty cool, anyway."

"And ma'am, did you see it?"

"Why, yes, we were just standing here ready to go to lunch when we saw him up there with his arms stretched out in front of him, just flying in the air. I don't know how he did it, but that man was awesome, simply awesome."

There you have it. Did he do it to make some sort of point, and more importantly, just how did he do it. His flight lasted only a few minutes, but it was clear, this event would linger in the minds of those who witnessed it for some time. Dean Snow reporting in Manhattan. Now let's go to Carol Numar on Liberty Island where the unknown man landed for a short time.

Yes, I'm standing here on Liberty Island in New York Harbor where the unknown flying man landed for a short time before soaring off to New Jersey. Jim Sniff is an official with the National Park Service, who oversees the statue and its island.

"Mr. Sniff, did you see the man land on Liberty's crown?"

"Yep, sure did. We all ran out here shouting to him that sitting on that crown was dangerous."

"And what was his response?"

"He looked at us, smiled, and waved. Then he flew off to New Jersey."

"Did you see any wiring of any kind or anything that was holding him up in the air?"

"Nope, can't say that I did. We were looking for a boat that he might be attached to, but there wasn't one we could see. I don't know how he did it to tell you the truth."

"Thank you, Mr. Sniff."

The man landed on Liberty's crown at about twenty past twelve in the afternoon to the applause of many down below. Many boats on the Harbor slowed down or approached the island, many wondering just how the man was able to accomplish the feat. The only boat seen plowing through the waters of the Harbor, remaining on schedule, was the Staten Island Ferry. We talked to some of the people aboard after they docked in Manhattan.

"Ma'am, did you see the flying man?"

"Sure did. I don't know what he was selling, but he landed right on Lady Liberty and waved to everybody. A real wacko if you ask me."

"Sir, did you see him?"

"Yeah, and the only thing missing was a full moon. When he jumped off the crown, I couldn't believe it. The fruitcake was flying in the sky just like a cuckoo bird."

Whether the flight had some rhyme or reason to it is still open to discussion. What we do know now is that the man flew, that's right, flew, for lack of a better word, to the New Jersey shoreline. Where he eventually landed again, nobody knows. Reporting from Liberty Island, this is Carol Numar—

Well, that's all we have at the present time. To repeat this breaking story, an unknown man, I would say somewhere in his thirties, flew across the Manhattan sky at noon and then landed on the crown of the Statue of Liberty. (Video footage of the man flying over Manhattan.) He then flew off to the New Jersey side of New York Harbor. How the feat was accomplished and whether it was attempted for some reason is still not known. But nothing was damaged and it seems evident that it wasn't some sort of terrorist attack, although police are still quick to say the incident is still under investigation.

We will have more details and video footage tonight on the Evening News. Until then, Russell Johnson reporting from New York. We now return you to your regularly scheduled programming.

Chapter Three

It is clear this is just another example of an event occurring in the Terrorist Age. It was definitely something engineered by the Techie Generation, who believe they are capable of achieving anything that has anything to do with a technological solution. Flying is just another technological problem that can be solved through science.

Yes, that's very interesting, Doctor Lune. So then you believe it is possible for human beings to fly—

I don't see why not. If it has some sort of implications for improving conflict on this planet, human beings will find a solution. You must remember that war and a belief in some sort of God holds the centuries together. They are the very elements of human history.

Yes, and do you think that will ever change?

I think it must for human society to advance. But things might get worse before they get better. I and a lot of my colleagues see a new age of Zealots in the near future who will shout about God and war until they are finally vanquished many years from now. Once we lose that primeval need for God and war, the world will progress and eventually become a technological and medical paradise.

Yes, that's very interesting. Why do you think someone tried a stunt such as flying without any assistance at this time?

Well, you see, I think many people believe there is nothing new or original anymore and that everything has been done and the planet is old and dying. I see this as an attempt to do something original, innovative, in a world where most people believe they have seen everything and done just about everything.

Yes, and do you think there was a trick to the whole thing?

There might have been, but I caution you that the Techie Generation believes everything is possible, everything has a technological or scientific solution. The trick may have been discovering a solution to the problem of flying by oneself, not the actual flying.

Thank you, Doctor Alvis Lune for your expert insight. We will be back after these commercial messages—

I just flew all night from Chicago and, boy, are my arms tired. (Laughter and applause) But I want to tell you, ladies and gentlemen—

Feel the freedom of the skies on National Airlines—

We're Jet Flying doo doo doo doo.

We're Jet Flying—

SPECIAL REPORT

We interrupt your regularly scheduled programming for this special report.

Yes, Russell Johnson here in the newsroom. The so-called Flying Man was seen over the skies of Manhattan once again. He was seen flying over the west side of midtown Manhattan just a few minutes ago and is making his way to the east side of the city.

(Footage of the Flying Man in the skies over Manhattan)

There you see him making his way to midtown Manhattan. He is flying above the tallest skyscrapers in the area and seems to be smiling. There, now he looks like he's turning towards the lower east side of the city. He now looks as if he is flying towards City Hall. (The Flying Man is seen with his arms outstretched flying over the city) We have a reporter at City Hall, Dave Squiff. Dave?

Yes, Russ, I'm standing out here on the steps of City Hall watching as the so-called Flying Man comes toward us. We are hoping he might land and make a statement of some kind or else tell us what he plans next.

(Cameras are following the Flying Man as he glides across the Manhattan sky)

Yes, now, I do believe he's coming this way. We'll stay with you until we know for sure.

(The Flying Man soars over City Hall and then dives down and makes a smooth landing on his bare feet in front of reporter Dave Squiff)

Hello there, sir, I'm Dave Squiff, may we have a few moments to talk to you?

Hello, Dave, it's nice to meet you, I'm Doctor Tommy Hagenhurst.

What kind of doctor are you?

Well, I'm actually a scientist who works for Mediworks in south Florida.

And you can fly without any kind of assistance?

That's right, Dave, I have found the secret to flying like a bird without any need of assistance of any kind.

How is that possible, doctor?

I think I better explain that at another time. Right now, I better be off—

Halt right there! Police!

Is this man under arrest, officer?

Yes, that's right.

On what charge?

That's all for right now.

As you can see, there's a whole platoon of police officers here who have their guns drawn and are arresting Doctor Hagenhurst—

(Police are seen on the steps of City Hall holding guns and surrounding Doctor Hagenhurst and the television reporter)

Doctor, doctor, do you have something to say to anyone watching?

I'll have to talk to you at another time.

Sir, you're under arrest. Please put your hands behind you—

(Police are seen taking Doctor Hagenhurst away in handcuffs)

There you have it. Police have arrested Doctor Tommy Hagenhurst for his quite astounding flights over Manhattan without any kind of mechanical assistance. Doctor Hagenhurst, a scientist who works for a company called Mediworks in Florida, has apparently discovered some way for a human being to fly. What that secret is we will surely learn in the days ahead. Reporting from the steps of City Hall in New York, Dave Squiff—

Quite extraordinary. Russ Johnson back here in the newsroom. We still don't know on what charges the police will book Doc Hagenhurst. But we will have that and much more on tonight's Evening News. Until then, Russell Johnson reporting. We now take you back to your regularly scheduled programming.

This has been a special report. We now return you to your regularly scheduled programming already in progress-

Chapter Four

Let us through. Book this guy on charges of disturbing the peace, disorderly conduct and obstruction of justice. Take his picture and then lock him up.

Okay, step over here, sir. Don't move for a moment. There, that's good. Okay, step over to the sergeant.

Name?

Doctor Tommy Hagenhurst.

Age?

36.

Height?

6 feet.

Weight?

190.

All right, put him in a cage.

Doctor? Someone has posted bail for you. You're free to go. I just want to caution you that there are reporters outside the police station and if you want to go out the back way, we'll show you where it is.

No, that's all right, officer. I'll deal with the reporters.

Okay, doctor, then you are free on bail.

Thank you very much.

Doctor, doctor, do you have some kind of super powers?

No, I don't.

But you can fly, isn't that right?

Yes, that's right.

When are you going to reveal the secret, doctor?

At the appropriate time.

Is this just some stunt to make as much money as you can, doc?

No, I think there is a benefit to flying. If that means getting money for such a discovery then I think I am well worth it.

What's the gag?

There is no gag, gentlemen and ladies. I have discovered the secret to flying.

Are you going to use it to help the planet, doc?

Yes, of course.

You're going to defeat evil and save the planet?

I told you I don't have any super powers. That's all just comic book stuff. But what I have is real. As real as breathing and walking down a tree-lined street.

Is your laboratory down in Florida?

Yes, that's correct. It's easier to fly down there, you know.

What's the matter, doc, you can't fly in the winter?

It is rather more difficult.

Is that why you're wearing the skimpy clothing?

You have to be as light as possible to fly.

Do you have a wife and kids, doc?

Not at the present time.

You going to fly over Manhattan again?

I might.

Are you prepared to be arrested again?

If it's necessary to make my point.

And what is that point, doc?

That many things are now possible for human beings, such as flying, and in order for progress to occur, one must embrace the scientific community.

Like giving you lots of bucks, doc?

It might if people want these new discoveries to be used for their advantage.

Where you staying the night, doctor?

No comment. Thank you very much everyone.

You can't believe it, Dexter. I'm here in front of the police station where that Flying Man was taken. He just came out of the station to talk to all the reporters. Man, you should have seen all those lights. Bright as summer out here. Yeah, that's right. Then, you won't believe it, the guy walks away from the reporters and soars into the sky. That's right, he was flying.

What? I don't know how he did it. He won't tell anyone until they give him Fort Knox.

Yeah, yeah. He wasn't bad looking, kind of cute. I'll send you a picture. I took it while he was talking.

No, I'm not going to sleep with him. I have you, honey.

A beer? Sure, sugar, there's a convenience store just down the block. I'll call you back when I'm inside the store. Okay, honey, bye.

This is the Evening News with Russell Johnson.

(Continues...)

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