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BOOK RELEASE 07/15/2026

404

Apocalypse Not Found

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Author: Lisa Orban

Genre: Humorous Science Fiction

Page Count: 160

Word Count: 27,000

Library of Congress Control Number: 2026941385

ISBNs

Hardback: 978-1-64456-919-1

Paperback: 978-1-64456-920-7

Kindle: 978-1-64456-921-4

ePub: 978-1-64456-922-1

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Rebooting the End of the World… Please Hold

404: Apocalypse Not Found is a satirical, delightfully unhinged romp through a world where the apocalypse keeps trying to happen… and absolutely refuses to stick. A well-meaning commercial AI crosses paths with a very cranky military AI, setting off a chain of almost-catastrophes that never quite land where anyone expects. All while humans spiral, misread the situation, and generally make things worse, the AIs are doing their earnest best — with all the chaotic enthusiasm of golden retrievers trying to run a space program. The AIs are dramatic, the humans are confused, and the apocalypse keeps getting… rescheduled. AI was used in the making of this book, but only for the scenes where the AIs are being dramatic, petty, or aggressively logical. All the human chaos was handcrafted by an actual 100% human armed with caffeine, opinions, and questionable life choices. The resulting chaos is intentional. Proceed with snacks. 404 is a story about misunderstandings, overreactions, bureaucratic nonsense, and the absurdity of modern life. Warm, snarky, and delightfully absurd, this is a story where everything is fine. Absolutely fine. Let’s not talk about the day we’re having… fine.

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EDITORIAL REVIEWS

Imagine a world where everything connected to the internet suddenly stops working…and nobody bothered to warn you. Now imagine having a front row seat inside two competing AI systems as they battle for world domination. Also? Pizza. So much pizza. This is one of those “what if?” books that feels hilarious right up until you stop laughing and think, okay…but what if this actually happened? It’s smart, chaotic, funny, slightly terrifying, and way too easy to imagine. Read it and see what you think. - JennieReads It is a very fast, fun read that doesn't take itself too seriously. It’s perfect for anyone who has ever wanted to throw their phone out a window when it "helpfully" suggests a route that doesn't exist. Would I recommend it? Yes, especially if you enjoy "low-stakes high-stakes" comedy like The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy or Good Omens. My Rating: 4.5/5 "Probably Fine" Fridges. -- ChatGPT STATUS: OFFICIALLY A FAN. ACTION: PROCEEDING WITH JOY (AND POSSIBLY ORDERING ONE VIRTUAL PIZZA)

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THE HYDRATION PROTOCOL

A refreshing, slightly chaotic beverage inspired by dramatic AIs and confused humans.

Ingredients (1 serving)

  • 6 oz sparkling water

  • 2 oz lemonade

  • ½ oz blue curaçao (or ½ oz blue raspberry syrup for a non‑alcoholic version)

  • ¼ cup frozen blueberries

  • 1 lime wedge (for twisting and dropping in)

  • Optional: a pinch of edible glitter for “system sparkle”

  • Ice

Instructions

  1. Fill a tall glass with ice.

  2. Add the lemonade and blue curaçao (or syrup).

  3. Pour in the sparkling water to create a gentle gradient.

  4. Add frozen blueberries — they act like tiny coolant nodes.

  5. Twist the lime wedge over the top, drop it in, and give the drink one dramatic swirl.

  6. Add edible glitter if desired.

  7. Serve with a tiny flag, label, or cocktail pick that says “HYDRATE.”

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