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Mark Anthony DiBello 86,543 words www.MarkAnthonyDiBello.com All Rights Available 310.717.2440 ©1999 All Rights Reserved THE ARCHANGEL Written by Mark Anthony DiBello THE ARCHANGEL – INTRODUCTION Life: The meaning of life for Long Island, millionaire wanna-be Michael Angelo Roman is money. Until, in a divine dream, the archangel commands that his namesake actually save a life— Michael’s only hope for saving his own. I am Mark Anthony DiBello, the writer of The Archangel. This is how the book: The Archangel came into existence. It is based on three true stories...not one, not two, but three true stories. One day, in the 1970s, God spoke to me. It was through His archangel Michael that the Creator of the Universe said: “You are to write an action-adventure version of the Bible...” The Archangel is inspired from the true story of the Bible. Michael is God’s messenger; and life’s savior has been The Archangel. Hebrews 12:7 “You have made him a little lower than the angels. You have crowned him with glory and honor, and have set him over the works of Your hands.” “...Him?” Life has a higher THE ARCHANGEL – CHAPTER OUTLINE Savior: God Himself. The Archangel is the story of the Bible; but The Archangel is also the true story of Jesus Christ. DAY ONE John 14:6 “I am the way, the IN THE BEGINNING... truth, and the life.” In the beginning...a The millennium is here and the lifeless, foot-long, rainbow trout work of The Archangel is complete. lies prone on a sandy-brown, In prayer...I recalled that very kitchen cutting-board and first time God spoke to me: “You countertop. Encamped around it are to write an action-adventure are a woven, wooden basket of version of the Bible...that will apples and uncut bread loaves, and be the meaning of your life.” a glass chalice of water and one of wine. A singular, vase-less And this is how the third and flower symbolically completes the final true story begins... setting. MICHAEL THURSDAY, EVENING - APRIL 13, 2000 The Archangel’s main divisions (chapters) are eleven days in the life of Michael Roman. MICHAEL is the initial subdivision. By listing the day, date, and relative time, the book reads like a journal; and the incidences in Roman’s life serve as a “blueprint for life.” Michael Angelo Roman is the main character. We learn of his inborn, sinful nature in a flashback to his christening. In this portion of the book, we also Christ guards over the headboard. meet his sexy wife Magdalene. Her A palm plant grows housed on a background is also divulged in a windowsill. A simple wooden chair flashback. The backgrounds of the rests bedside; a pen and a tablet supporting characters in The of paper are positioned there. Archangel are also revealed using Awakened abruptly, the man leans this technique. over and lights the candle. He scribbles a few sentences on the DAY TWO paper. 1ST DREAMS & VISIONS DISCIPLES & BETRAYERS FRIDAY, 3:00 A.M. - APRIL 14, 2000 In this subdivision, we’re In the bedroom, the air is introduced to the supporting serene and peaceful. Roman and characters; two of whom serve to Maggie are each sleeping. They help Michael. The others plan lay face down—dead to the world. their diabolical schemes to betray Roman rolls over. In moonlight, him. his countenance basks in an inexplicable prolonged stillness. DAY THREE In his sleep, he hears his own 2ND DREAMS & VISIONS voice in his head: “I am Michael.” SATURDAY, 3:00 A.M. - APRIL 15, Michael receives his initial 2000 calling from his namesake angel. Michael encounters the angel a More meaningful, to the true-life second time. The angel’s identity nature of the book, is this scene: becomes clearer. At 3:00 A.M., in a different THE ARK bedroom, a man’s silhouetted, moonlit image appears to be In this subdivision, we meet Noah Michael Roman. However, this man Muhammad. He is the third is lying alone. The bedroom supporting disciple or “good guy” furnishings are decidedly character. Noah introduces the different: less costly, more pious reader to the biblical figure on and homey. A portrait of Jesus whom he is based. Noah (Islamic) Roman and Maggie are asleep. An also represents one of the omnipresent light is again thirteen major religions described present. in the book. For each religion: On his stomach, Roman rolls the doctrines, prophets, over. His eyes are closed shut. relationships to angels, and moral codes on human life are outlined. “I am Michael...The Archangel, Michael...save a In the latter stages of this life...” division, a scene where Roman's racehorse is injured reflects the THE SPIRIT betrayers, if you will, handling of the three major subplots in the Michael (the character) exhibits story. Here is an excerpt: his mortal disdain for life. His hatred reaches its pinnacle when Judy interjects, “It’s a sin he gratifyingly kills his horse. and a crime to have to kill’em—but He is termed, “...an addictive let him put him to sleep.” killer with a fix.” Maggie implants upon him, “He can’t race and can’t reproduce— Later in this subdivision, Roman it’s a sin to lose that money.” interacts with Noah and is given Lincoln takes his shot. detailed information on the “It’s a crime—but the horse is realities of Noah’s homelessness. worth more dead than you are Having been homeless myself, this alive.” is a very insightful portion of Roman ordains, “Everybody the book. listen! It’s my decision, my choice, my verdict...let’s see if At this juncture in the book, first he can be saved.” Michael Roman consults with the Reverend Mark Anthony character. DAY FOUR Their stories start to intertwine. 3RD DREAMS & VISIONS In the classic literary format, the Reverend is the mentor and SUNDAY, 3:00 A.M. – APRIL 16, 2000 comedic trickster for the hero Michael Angelo. In Roman’s bedroom, again there is an eerie stillness. The final two stanzas of THE bandage has disappeared and the SPIRIT subdivision, lead to the burn has healed. He lies faceup first “plot point” (again, in in the rowboat. His eyes are keeping with classical sealed shut. Bearded, his long storytelling). hair drapes him. A black Bible rests in the opposite hand of his The dramatic conflicts involving dangling arm. His eyes burst Maggie’s unwanted pregnancy choice open—they are full of life! and Judy’s influence on Aunt Mary’s assisted-suicide decision; The book now takes on its episodic unfold here. Also, the discovery format covering the subplots. of supporting character Lesliannas Michael informs Judy and Lincoln Von Adolf’s death penalty ordeal of his godly plans. He also is detailed. attempts to rescue Maggie from an abortion clinic. Included, is the At this point, the subplots and Reverend and Ernie Goldstein’s the sinfulness of Roman reach a goal to form a Christian church. breaking point. A visit by the Holy Spirit miraculously changes DAY SIX Michael’s life forever. He is WORKS determined to “save a life.” Michael calls on God in an TUESDAY, DAWN - APRIL 18, 2000 originally written prayer. The book contains many original and The day begins at the backyard biblical prayers; not to mention pond. This is a passage between original poetry, song verses, Michael and Maggie: catch phrases, and a plethora of Bible quotes and notations. Michael remarks, “This is a great book.” He mandates, “You DAY FIVE should read this second Gospel... LIFE this story is definitely too good, not to be true.” MONDAY, SUNRISE - APRIL 17, 2000 “When Hell freezes over. For Christ sake, what’s up with you Roman’s lifeless hand buoys Michael Angelo?” in the shimmering water. The BORN AGAIN SOS – SUICIDE OR SELF-DESTRUCTION Throughout the book, the BORN The Aunt Mary Frances and Judy AGAIN subdivision involves “fictitious” characters are in Maggie’s abortion choice and the Mary’s religious art shop.