The story opens with a unique acknowledgment to the reader, congratulating them on surviving a catastrophic event, referred to as Doomsday. The narrator expresses regret for the chaos that ensued, which included natural disasters and civil unrest, suggesting that these events were somehow a result of their actions. The mention of a giant snake swallowing the sun adds an element of fantastical absurdity to the situation.

Carter and the narrator feel compelled to clarify the circumstances behind the world's end, hinting at a significant and perhaps humorous adventure that led to these calamities. This sets the stage for an exploration of their journey, intertwined with mythology and magic, as they aim to unravel the reasons for the chaos they inadvertently caused.