Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases
Abduction and Possession
Barry is abducted by aliens and loses control of his body to the Self entity.
Key Events
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Abduction — Barry abducted by aliens Characters: Barry, Self
Location: Unknown Location
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Possession — Self takes control of Barry's body Characters: Barry, Self
Location: Alien Ship
Self's First Steps
The Self entity begins exploring human life through Barry's body in Cape Town.
Key Events
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Possession — Self takes control of Barry's body Characters: Barry, Self
Location: Alien Ship
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City Exploration — Self begins exploring Cape Town Characters: Self, Barry
Location: Cape Town
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Suz Encounter — Self encounters Suz Characters: Self, Barry, Suz
Location: Cape Town
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Jono Encounter — Self encounters Jono Characters: Self, Barry, Jono
Location: Cape Town
Human Experiments
The Self entity engages in various extreme behaviors and encounters with Cape Town's inhabitants.
Key Events
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Jono Encounter — Self encounters Jono Characters: Self, Barry, Jono
Location: Cape Town
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Prostitute Encounter — Self encounters prostitute Characters: Self, Barry, Prostitute
Location: Cape Town
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Ronald Encounter — Self encounters Ronald Characters: Self, Barry, Ronald
Location: Cape Town
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Little Beast Encounter — Self encounters Little Beast Characters: Self, Barry, Little Beast
Location: Cape Town
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Kingpin Encounter — Self encounters Kingpin Characters: Self, Barry, Kingpin
Location: Cape Town
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Caveman Encounter — Self encounters Caveman Characters: Self, Barry, Caveman
Location: Cape Town
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Daddy Encounter — Self encounters Barry's father Characters: Self, Barry, Daddy
Location: Cape Town
Confrontations and Encounters
The Self meets various characters including Barry's father, leading to emotional intensity.
Key Events
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Daddy Encounter — Self encounters Barry's father Characters: Self, Barry, Daddy
Location: Cape Town
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Drug Experimentation — Self experiments with drugs Characters: Self, Barry
Location: Cape Town
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Violence Escalation — Self's actions become increasingly violent Characters: Self, Barry
Location: Cape Town
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Self Confrontation — Barry confronts his own consciousness Characters: Self, Barry
Location: Mental Space
Final Journey and Aftermath
The Self's actions reach their peak, followed by potential consequences and Barry's possible return to his body.
Key Events
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Self Confrontation — Barry confronts his own consciousness Characters: Self, Barry
Location: Mental Space
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Final Journey — Self's last experiences in Barry's body Characters: Self, Barry
Location: Cape Town
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Aftermath — Potential return to normalcy Characters: Barry
Location: Cape Town
Barry is a drug-addled, abusive bastard who - after yet another bender - is abducted by aliens. Barry takes a backseat as an alien visitor assumes control of his body and takes it for a joyride through Cape Town. What follows is an onslaught of drugs, sex, and violence as our alien tourist enters the weird and wonderful world of humankind.