CONSTANCE

In the wake of a cataclysm that fractures continents and swallows nations, The Pope of Atlantis unfolds as a haunting meditation on survival, faith, and the myths we cling to in the void. An enigmatic drifter, claiming to be the immortal Cain of biblical lore, emerges from the chaos, his presence challenging the fragile remnants of humanity clinging to life in the Arctic outpost of Barrow.

As the self-styled Baron of Barrow struggles to maintain order and the cannibal warlord Brian enforces his brutal rule, Cain’s tale—of divine punishment and eternal wandering—forces survivors to confront whether their suffering is ordained or meaningless. The Inuit, enduring with ancient resilience, become silent witnesses to a world unraveling, while the Earth itself—volcanoes roaring, oceans rising—seems to judge mankind’s hubris.

Through a synthesis of realistic portrayal and mythic scope, William Ferraiolo weaves a narrative that blends visceral survivalist themes with lyrical internal reflection. Dialogues crackle with existential tension, probing the weight of sin, the allure of power, and the ghosts of civilizations lost. Through unflinching language and a pace that oscillates between relentless urgency and haunting stillness, the story immerses readers in a world where morality blurs, identities dissolve, and the line between madness and revelation thins.

At its core, The Pope of Atlantis asks: In the shadow of annihilation, do we invent gods to justify our cruelty—or dare to face a universe that owes us nothing? The answer, like the truth of Cain’s curse, lies buried in the depths of human frailty.